MidContinental Region Lecture for eScience and eResearch – Priscilla M. Mayden Lecture

By Mark Puterbaugh. Published on February 3, 2012 in Continuing Education and General News. 0 Comments

Title: MidContinental Region Lecture for eScience and eResearch – Priscilla M. Mayden Lecture
Location: Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library (via the program link for viewing from a distance)
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Description: Priscilla M. Mayden lecturer is Bart Ragon, Associate Director for Library Technology Services and Development. The lecture concentrates on “eScience and the Evolution of Library Services.” The topic has relevance for librarians along with faculty, staff, and students interested in access to the data, tools, and resources needed to collaborate and share in the field now and in the future.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2012-02-22
End Time: 11:00

South Central Chapter Offers Free MLA CE Courses

By Mark Puterbaugh. Published on February 3, 2012 in Continuing Education and mobile technology. 0 Comments

The South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association offers a free series of online courses on mobile technologies entitled “Get Mobilized“.  MLA continuing education credit is available.

For details see http://sites.google.com/site/getmobilizedmla/home .

Registration is open January 23 – February 16.

 Classes begin on February 20th.

MLA President Perry Weighs in on Advocacy for Hospital Libraries

By Stephanie Ferretti. Published on February 2, 2012 in Government Relations. 0 Comments

Jerry Perry, believes all of us can play a role in fighting for hospital libraries. His specific suggestions and links to relevant resources can be found in a recent post on his presidential blog.

MLA/AAHSL Oppose Research Works Act

By Stephanie Ferretti. Published on February 2, 2012 in Government Relations. 0 Comments

MLA/AAHSL sent a letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform opposing “The Research Works Act”, H.R. 3699 which would overturn the NIH public access policy and prohibit other federal agencies from establishing similar policies. Read more from this letter on  ”Research Works Act“.

Social Media in the Workplace

By Mark Puterbaugh. Published on January 27, 2012 in Events and General News. 0 Comments Tags: .

Here’s an upcoming event from the SLA Phildelphia Chapter!

Title: Social Media in the Workplace

Location: Temple University, TECH Center, 12th Street and Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
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Description:  Discussion on the way that social media is reshaping the workplace. Reflects on how we can use the new technologies to promote services and assist our patrons?   (More details to come.) 

Presented by Sheri Stahler, Associate Vice President for Computer Services, Temple University

 

Date: 2012-02-22

SLA Philadelphia Chapter