The Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 Conference Program Committee invites proposals for contributed papers relating to the conference theme of "Vital Signs: Keeping you and your library vibrant and healthy." Topics may be informational or research-oriented and should fall into one of the four "vital signs" categories of Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, or Temperature.
A written paper is not required. If accepted, applicants should be prepared to speak for approximately 15 to 30 minutes depending on the number of papers being presented.
All applications must include the following:
- Structured abstract. See the MLA Research Section web page for guidance on writing a structured abstract.
- The abstract must include the "objective" and "methods" sections of the structured abstract, and not exceed 350 words, and should not contain tables, figures, or bibliographic references.
- Title, author(s) and affiliation(s).
- Times New Roman, 10-point font, and Symbol font for symbols are the recommended fonts.
- .doc or .rtf are the recommended document format.
- Any special equipment requirements.
Submit applications to Alexia Estabrook at alexia.estabrook@providence-stjohnhealth.org. Deadline May 31, 2008.
The Midwest MLA / MHSLA Conference Program Committee invites poster session proposals for the Midwest MLA / MHSLA Conference in Troy, Michigan, October 17-21, 2008. Here is an opportunity to present your research, best practices, library services, technologies, and all health sciences ideas in relation to the overall theme "Vital Signs: keeping you and your library vibrant and healthy." Supporting vital themes include Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, and Temperature. Guidelines for structured abstracts can be found at:
http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html.
Poster dimensions need to be 3' x 4' to fit on a conference-supplied easel. Presenters should be available to discuss their topics on Monday, October 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Deadline for abstract submission is May 31, 2008, with electronic submission preferred to Beth Trapp at btrapp@beaumonthospitals.com. Notification will be sent if the abstract is not accepted.