Job Posting: Librarian I/II – Biomedical Sciences Reference & Research Informationist, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Wayne State University Vera P. Shiffman Medical Library Librarian I/II – Biomedical Sciences Reference & Research Informationist The Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library seeks a creative, innovative Biomedical Sciences Librarian to fill the position of Biomedical Sciences Reference /Research Informationist. The Biomedical Informationist reports to the Director of the Shiffman Library

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2015 MACMLA: Help Others Find Inspiration by Sharing Your Good Work: Submit a Paper or Poster for the Annual Meeting

The Contributed Papers and Posters committees of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MAC/MLA) invite you to submit your proposals for contributed papers and posters for the 2015 MAC/MLA Annual Meeting in Asheville, NC.  Paper and poster sessions will occur throughout the conference, Sunday, October 18 through Tuesday, October 20,

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Position Available: Collections Analysis Librarian, Temple University

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development, with strong collaborative ties to the Director of the Health Sciences Libraries and the Assessment and Organizational Performance Librarian, the Collections Analysis Librarian supports effective decision making concerning acquisition, renewal, retention, and location of current and potential Library collections

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MACMLA 2014 Timely Keynote on Health Reform – How Did We Get Here, What the Heck is Going On, and What Next?

Reported by JoLinda Thompson Dr. Leighton Ku of the Center for Health Policy Research at George Washington University delivered a timely and information packed keynote address to MAC MLA members for Monday’s keynote address to open the conference. Dr. Ku detailed the history of health insurance reform, and universal coverage efforts in

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MACMLA 2014: From Old to New: Surviving and Thriving in a Changing Profession panel

In order from left to right: Carla Funk, MJ Tooey, Dixie Jones, Jamie Blanck, Ellen Detlefsen Ellen Detlefsen, School of Information Sciences at University of Pittsburgh rethinking librarians and peers beyond the traditional academic, research libraries – roles of public librarians, school librarians trends include working with diverse populations (LGBT, older adults,

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Welcome to MACMLA 2014!

Welcome to MACMLA 2014! Activities and the opening reception started the Annual Meeting in great style and lots of fun, as evidenced in these initial photos. Remember to purchase your raffle tickets to win some *wicked* baskets this year.

The best MAC raffle ever at 2014 meeting

The MAC Membership & Recruitment Committee received ten donations for the scholarship raffle this year!  We will be selling raffle tickets at the MAC Annual Meeting next week for a chance to win one of these fabulous donated gifts.  Proceeds will fund our conference scholarships for students and new health sciences librarians.

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MAC buddies/mentors needed at MAC meeting!!

We still need 9 buddies to mentor new librarians and new MAC members at the Alexandria meeting!! Please consider volunteering as a mentor.  You will set up a time to get together at the meeting and provide info on MAC, MLA and attending professional conferences.  This is a great way to help

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