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Art meets medicine in a new film by the Quay brothers — join us for a screening on Tues 1/24 at the College of Physicians

By LydiaWitman. Published on January 5, 2012 in Events and General News. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

The College of Physicians has graciously accepted our request to provide MLA-Philadelphia members with a private screening of the new film by renowned (and originally from Philadelphia) film-makers Stephen and Timothy Quay. Mark your calendars for Tuesday January 24th, 2012, from 3:00 to 5:00pm!

The Quay brothers were commissioned to create a work highlighting some of the College’s treasures, including several rare books, and the result is a captivating 30-minute portrayal of the collection, in the signature wistful, poetic style of the Quays. Screening of the film will be followed by a question-and-answer session in which Robert Hicks, PhD, Director of the Museum and Historical Library, will respond to our inquiries about the project. Finally, guests will have the option of a private tour of the film-related exhibit.

Registration and wine reception will begin at 3:00pm. Screening begins at 3:30pm. The museum closes at 5pm. This event will be free for students, retirees, and those between jobs; $10 for current MLA-Phil or SLA-Phil members; $20 for non-members. If space is still available, walk-ins will be welcome, but pre-registration is requested.

Please reserve your seat by pre-registering online at http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=226830 . (Either check or credit card will be accepted.) Online registration closes at 5pm on Monday Jan 23rd.

All the best wishes for the New Year, and don’t forget to renew or begin your MLA-Phil membership for 2012 at http://www.mlaphil.org/wp/join/ !

Directions to the College/Museum by car or public transit are online at http://collegeofphysicians.org/site/directions.html .

A New York Times article about the film is online at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/17/movies/17quay.html .

-Lydia Witman
MLA-Phil Programming Chair 2011-2012

Registration open for November 18th webcast: Connecting E-Science and Team Science: The Changing Nature of Research

By LydiaWitman. Published on November 7, 2011 in Continuing Education, Events and General News. 0 Comments

Register Now for the Webinar on November 18th “Connecting E-Science and Team Science: The Changing Nature of Research”!!! 

Details:

Nationally Broadcast Webinar from the MLA

1:30-2:00pm EST – Registration
2:00-3:30pm EST – Webinar

Presenters: Layne M. Johnson, translational science information specialist in the Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Minnesota – Minneapolis (UMN).

Jennifer Lyon, AHIP, clinical research librarian at the Health Science Center Libraries at the University of Florida.

Holly Falk-Krzesinski, PhD, research assistant professor and director, Research Team Support & Development at the NIH CTSA-supported Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Science (NUCATS) Institute.

For the detailed agenda plus more information about the presenters, see the MLA web page at:

http://www.mlanet.org/education/distance_ed/escience/escience_webinar.html

About the location, Drexel’s Queen Lane library: We will be in seminar room A-1, which is in the same building as the library. Please check in at the Security desk inside the main entrance. Parking is available on nearby streets (2-hour limit for closest spaces). There is also a Visitor’s parking lot with about 30 spaces; tokens to park there are $5 in the lobby. For more information about getting to the location, see http://www.library.drexel.edu/about/queen-lane

 Location:

Drexel Health Sciences Library at Queen Lane
2900 Queen Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19129

Job Opportunity: Library Assistant (part-time) at Pennsylvania Hospital

By LydiaWitman. Published on September 27, 2011 in Jobs & Internships. 0 Comments

 

 

Provides assistance locating information, using the print and electronic collections to answer reference questions for library users.  Uses integrated library system to circulate books, and update patron records. Assists in all aspects of Document Delivery. Maintains and updates Intranet sites. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Some college required.  MLS or MLS student is preferred.

 

Excellent computer skills. Basic library skills. Ability to work independently. Interest and/or background in healthcare. Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions. Performs duties and exhibits behaviors consistent with care philosophy of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Please see the position posting at

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_pennmedicine/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=10296&localeCode=en-us

SLA-Philadelphia’s annual wine & cheese, 9/27

By LydiaWitman. Published on September 13, 2011 in General News. 0 Comments

The annual SLA-Philadelphia wine & cheese event will take place in two weeks at Cardinal Hollow Winery; see their message below for more information. Note that SLA extends their member rate to MLA-Phil members ($25)!

SLA Philadelphia Chapter
Well, we have had hurricanes & earthquakes – enough already! It’s time to “shake” things up and have some fun. And that means it’s time for our annual Wine & Cheese!

Enjoy some wonderful wines, cheeses, and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with your colleagues & friends!

Our guest speaker is Jane Meyers. Jane is a Founder and the CEO of the Luboto Library Project <http://www.lubuto.org/> .

The Lubuto Library Project continues its ground-breaking work to improve lives and create productive futures for orphans and other vulnerable children and youth in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past year, building life skills through the LubutoMentoring program, creating a path to literacy through computer-based reading programs, preserving culture by digitizing and posting out-of-print Zambian stories on the Internet, and extending access through the opening of a second library, the Lubuto Library Project moved forward with its dynamic, innovative, and highly effective approach to serving children and teens in need.

When:

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 – 5:30 to 8:30 pm

 

Where:

Cardinal Hollow Winery <http://www.cardinalhollowwinery.com/>

405 E. Walnut Street

North Wales, PA

 

Many thanks to our Silver Sponsors:

 

*         The Financial Times <http://www.ft.com/>  – One of the world’s

leading business news and information organisations

*         Law360 <http://www.law360.com/>  – The only news source that

covers the entire spectrum of practice areas every single business day

*         PharmaCircle <http://www.pharmacircle.com/>  – Innovation in

Pharmaceutical Knowledge Management

 

Register now! <http://www.icebrrg.com/Public/ViewForm.aspx?formID=75192>

 

Welcome, newest member!

By LydiaWitman. Published on July 26, 2011 in Member News. 0 Comments

The Chapter extends a warm welcome to our newest member. Stacy’s contact information can be found in the online Member Directory (password protected).

Stacy Ibrahim, President of b2b-resources.com

Membership in the Chapter provides an invaluable network to enrich our professional careers and expand our educational opportunities; we hope to meet you at the next chapter event.