Quad Meeting Keynote: “How to Strive, Survive, and Thrive: Interweaved Diverse ‘Connections and Cultures’ “

Today started first full day of the 2012 Quad Chapter meeting.  After some introductory remarks by a couple of the chapter chairs and a rendition of “Here Comes the Sun,” keynote speaker Souzan Hawala-Druy started her interactive talk about working with diverse cultures and communities, effective communication techniques, and the particular challenges

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Dine-Arounds at Quad Chapter Meeting

While attending the MLA Quad Chapter meeting consider signing up for a Dine-Around and connecting with other attendees over a fantastic meal. Local librarians have selected restaurants to fit a variety of tastes. Want a chance to get over to Fells Point and the waterfront, sign up for Kooper’s Tavern. Want to

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Coming to the Quad Chapter Meeting and Curious about AHIP?

What is the Academy of Health Information Professionals and why should you care?  Look for the AHIP Counseling table at the MLA Quad Chapter Meeting in Baltimore, MD.  A counselor will be available Sunday and Monday (Oct. 14 & 15) during the scheduled breaks, 10:30am-11:00am and 3:00pm-3:30pm. There will also be contact information should you

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MAC Retiree: Renée E. Mansheim

Renée E. Mansheim retired September 14, 2012 from Eastern Virginia Medical School Brickell Medical Sciences Library.  She was the Technical Services Coordinator, having joined the EVMS Library staff in 1986.  Her library degree was earned from the University of Wisconsin.  During Renée’s tenure the library moved from card catalog to online resources,

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MAC Retiree: Jill Mayer

Jill Byerly Mayer, Associate Director NC AHEC Information and Library Services Network, AHIP Distinguished Level, retired from the Health Sciences Library, UNC Chapel Hill in December 2011. She worked at the UNC HSL library for twenty years.  Prior to moving the Chapel Hill, Jill was the AHEC Library Director for the Northwest

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