Philadelphia Regional Chapter / Medical Library Association
A few events are coming up this spring, and if you will be attending any of them, why not share what occurred with members who missed them? If you’re not a writer, and would prefer to take pictures instead, please send them along to me. You would need to send a list of file names for each photo to identify the event and, as best you can, the folks in the photos. Make sure you get their permission before snapping away. I’m looking for writers and photographers for these events: Read more» » »
Services for the public
Are you doing medical research? Do you need to track down an article, consult a book, talk to a librarian? The public can search the National Network/Libraries of Medicine members directory to find a library by location or desired service.
See also the MLA’s Resources for Health Consumers for tips on finding reliable health information and the NLM’s MedlinePlus (medlineplus.gov) for more than 700 health topics.
Need to hire a medical librarian?
Send your job description, which we’ll post in our jobs section.
Join us at Scott Memorial Library, Thomas Jefferson University, for a seminar on Patient Safety. This interactive seminar will be conducted by Arpita Bose of the MAR. You will learn how librarians can play an active role in Patient Safety activities in the workplace. Attendees will earn 2.5 MLA CE credits. Space is limited for this free event. For more information, and to register, contact Jackie Knuckle.
The next Board Meeting of the MLA Philadelphia Regional Chapter will take place on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Alumni Hall Room M25.
Seats remain for five workshops presented in Glenside, PA by the Arcadia University Department of Business/Healthcare Administration & Economics, coordinated by Bob Kieserman.
2/15 The Secret of Great Customer Service
2/29 Independent Contractors in Your Library
3/07 Be Our Guest, Be Our Guest
3/21 Successfully Coping with Difficult Customers
3/28 Writing a Strategic Plan for Your Library
This series of five workshops has been designed for the library manager. You can attend individual workshops or the entire series. If you manage a library department, a library program, or are the director of any type of library, this series will offer you new ideas and many opportunities to learn from your colleagues in attendance.
Workshop descriptions and registration information is available from Bob Kieserman & Company.
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