The early registration deadline for the Midwest Chapter\/MLA Annual Meeting is almost here! This is going to be an AMAZING conference, with topics of interest to many audiences beyond health sciences libraries. Don’t wait! Register today!<\/p>\n
*** Conference Web Site:\u00a0http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/<\/a><\/p>\n When: October 6-9, 2012<\/p>\n Where: Mayo Civic Center, Rochester, Minnesota.<\/p>\n The conference hotel room rate is $119 per night and includes free wi-fi. Further information about the hotel, including reservations:\u00a0http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/hotel.html\u00a0<\/a>Book now to guarantee a room!<\/p>\n Conference Highlights include: View the program:\u00a0http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/program.html<\/a><\/p>\n Register for the conference:\u00a0http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/registration.html<\/a><\/p>\n Dates To Remember:<\/p>\n September 7th: Early registration deadline for the conference; prices increase $50 after this date.<\/p>\n September 13th: Deadline to make hotel reservations<\/p>\n October 6th: Conference!<\/p>\n Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Midwest Chapter\/MLA Conference in Rochester, MN<\/p>\n 1. Keynote Speaker E-Patient Dave, an internationally-recognized speaker on participatory medicine and personal health data rights. Pose a question to Dave before the conference to help shape his talk:http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/speakers.html<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Keynote Speakers Jennifer K. Nelson, M.S., R.D., L.D. (co-editor of several Mayo Clinic cookbooks), and Tim Cockram (Executive Chef, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center, Mayo Clinic) will do a cooking demonstration and talk about how food supports healthy living and how we can support these information needs.<\/p>\n 3. Technology Forum on E-Licensing: get a plain English overview from a panel of three licensing experts from across the region, invaluable for staff from smaller libraries!\u00a0http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/techforum.html<\/a><\/p>\n 4. CE courses: Think Like a Doctor, Information Outreach in Minority Communities, Mobile Technologies, and more. CEs start at only $65! http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/ce.html<\/a><\/p>\n 5. Papers: From community disaster preparedness to disambiguated authors to strategies for distance education, come learn what your colleagues are up to and take ideas back to your organization:http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/papers.html<\/a><\/p>\n 6. Posters: Find out why a cake pan has a call number and where the hidden treasures are:\u00a0http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/posters.html<\/a><\/p>\n 7. Exhibits: Talk with representatives from more than 18 vendors about how their products can help you stay on the cutting edge:\u00a0http:\/\/midwestmla.org\/conference2012\/exhibitors.html<\/a><\/p>\n 8. Networking: Take advantage of a smaller conference to make meaningful new connections and renew old ones with health information professionals across the region.<\/p>\n 9. Sample Minnesota: Get a taste of Minnesota beer at the exhibitors reception, see historic Rochester by trolley, and tour the Mayo Clinic and St. Marys Hospital Libraries.<\/p>\n
\nPlease join us in Rochester, Minnesota for the Midwest Chapter\/Medical Library Association Annual Meeting 2012:\u00a0Growing Opportunities<\/em><\/p>\n
\n-Keynote: “Participatory Medicine and Patient Advocacy E-Patient” Dave (David deBronkart)
\n-Keynote : Food as a Part of Healthy Living (Jennifer K. Nelson, M.S., R.D., L.D., co-editor of several Mayo Clinic cookbooks, and Tim Cockram, Executive Chef, Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center)
\n-Technology Forum: Licensing: A Plain English Overview
\n-CE Classes include:<\/p>\n\n
\nThink Like a Doctor (6cr)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n