The Universe of Medical Librarianship

Are you a new member of MLA? Consider joining the New Member Special Interest Group. I just recently stumbled upon this and signed up for the list-serv. I am not sure why I haven’t seen it before. The MLA Chicago conference is now just a few weeks away. On Sunday, May 18th, there will be a New Member/First-time Attendee Breakfast, I believe it’s free. Look at the New Member SIG schedule for more information. Have you visited the MLA ‘08: Tips for First Timers & New Attendees page on the MLA 08′ website? There are plenty of helpful tips and resources for first timers such as: travel/hotel tips, planning your time, section meetings, social events, exhibits, and more. Does it seem too overwhelming? Get guidance from an experienced attendee through the Colleague Connection. This will pair you up with someone more experienced that can help you navigate the mass sea of choices at the conference. For the first-timer, these resources should be helpful and make your experience a little less nerve-wracking. Good luck to all the newbies and I look forward to joining you there!