MLGSCA Committees: Which One Will You Join?
By Eileen Wakiji, California State University, Long Beach, MLGSCA President-Elect 2009-10 *Update: deadline has been extended to June 21. It is that time of year again – the formation of committees for MLGSCA! As every MLGSCA President knows, the committees of MLGSCA are the backbone of the organization. Without the interest, dedication, and hard work of our members, […]
9th Annual Health Literacy Conference
By Kathleen Carlson, MLGSCA Newsletter Co-Chair Interested in health literacy? Then the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) Annual Conference may be for you. This year, the 9th Annual Conference “Health Literacy in the Real World: Programs & Solutions That Work,” was held in Irvine, California May 6-7th. There was a Pre-Conference Workshop, Health Literacy 101: […]
Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Technique – Register NOW!
By Joan Kaplowitz, Instructor of IS 448 – Information Literacy Instruction: Theory and Technique. A blended Instruction Approach. Are you interested in enhancing your understanding of information literacy and improving your teaching and presentation skills? Does the idea of a blended approach to learning that combines face-to-face (F2F) meetings with online instruction intrigue you? Then […]
Retirement News: Barbara Rycroft
Barbara Rycroft, Senior Librarian at Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa, CA, is retiring May 18th. She has been at Fairview for 32 years. The library will remain open but with greatly reduced hours. Congratulations to Barbara and we wish her the best of luck on her future endeavors! Posted 5/17/10
Outstanding Health Sciences Paraprofessional of the Year Award
By Laura Stubblefield, MLGSCA Awards Committee Chair Consider submitting your high achieving library paraprofessional for the MLGSCA Outstanding Health Sciences Paraprofessional of the Year Award. The applicant, who is currently working in a health sciences library, is recognized for their critical role and important contributions to the development and evolution of modern health sciences libraries […]
Groundbreaking for University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix
By Kathleen Carlson, MLGSCA Newsletter Co-Chair The first shovels of dirt were thrown for the new Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) on the Downtown Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC). A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Wednesday, May 12, 2010 for the building, part of expansion of the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and […]
JM2010: Rejuvenate – Engage…Refocus…Connect
By JM2010 Quad-chairs: Ellen Aaronson, Rebecca Birr, Judy Bube, and Kathy Zeblisky The Joint Meeting of the Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona (MLGSCA) and the Northern California and Nevada Medical Library Group (NCNMLG) was held at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa in Glendale, Arizona, January 27-30, 2010. 125 attendees enjoyed the beauty and […]
Professional Development Awards Deadline: September 15
By Laura Stubblefield, Chair, MLGSCA Awards Committee MLGSCA provides monetary assistance to members who wish to update an old skill, add new skills or develop leadership skills. The Awards Committee is proud to announce that we were able to provide two awards this spring, one to Andrea Lynch (Joint Meeting Classes) and one to Susan […]
Contact Your House Member to Support the Federal Research Public Access Act
By Mary White, Chair, MLGSCA Government Relations/By-Laws Committee Background Information: On April 15, 2010, Representatives Mike Doyle (D-PA), Henry Waxman (D-CA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Gregg Harper (R-MS), Rick Boucher (D-VA), and Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) introduced H.R. 5037, “The Federal Research Public Access Act” (FRPAA). The language in H.R. 5037 is identical to S. 1373, […]