The Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 Conference is scheduled for October 17-21, 2008 at the Detroit Marriott Troy in Troy, Michigan. The conference hotel is located approximately 12 miles north of Detroit, just a 1/4 mile from Interstate 75. The conference is sponsored by MHSLA, the Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association. Local arrangements are provided by MDMLG, the Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group. The Conference Planning Committee has been working diligently to finalize speakers and program offerings.
Come and learn about the FISH! Leadership Philosophy at the opening and keynote address when Deena Ebbert, FISH! Philosopher and motivational speaker, presents an event that is vibrant, compelling, insightful and provocative. Fire your imagination, expand your perspective, and invite powerful communication in the workplace. Don't miss this entertaining and inspiring experience!
Eugenie Prime, former Manager of the Corporate Libraries at Hewlett-Packard, will inspire us with her insightful and thought provoking plenary session. Prior to joining HP in 1987, Eugenie was President of the CINAHL Corporation. She speaks extensively in the areas of Information Management, Digital Libraries, Strategic Planning and Knowledge Management. Join us for a captivating and educational lecture when Eugenie shares her thoughts on maintaining a vibrant and healthy library!
For information on CE opportunities, concurrent sessions and other vital conference highlights, visit the conference blog at http://midwestmla2008.blogspot.com/! You may want to consider subscribing to the RSS feed for this website. You will then be notified when new items are added, such as the tentative program and detailed registration information.
A conference wiki also is available for use by attendees. If you need a roommate, want restaurant recommendations, transportation information, or suggestions on places to visit locally, please feel free to use the wiki. It is open to everyone, and registration is not necessary to post information on the wiki. The wiki can be accessed at: http://midwest2008conference.wikispaces.com/.
It's not too early to think about the poster session for the Midwest MLA/MHSLA Conference. Presentations will be on Monday, October 20th. Please submit ideas no later than March 31st to Beth Trapp at btrapp AT beaumonthospitals.com. Let's show our VITAL SIGNS: Keeping You and Your Library Vibrant and Healthy!
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Meeting Stipends: $2,000 Available!
It's also not too early to start thinking about applying for one of the four $500 meeting stipends that are available from the Midwest Chapter for the 2008 conference.
Members who are library science students or who have graduated within the past year are encouraged to apply for the two Annual Meeting Scholarships. Members who have one year of professional library experience but have never attended a Chapter meeting are encouraged to apply for the two Professional Development Awards.
Check out the Chapter's "Awards" Web page (http://midwestmla.org/committees/awards/) for complete application information.
Posted by Sheryl Stevens | February 19, 2008 1:14 PM
Posted on February 19, 2008 13:14