tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77089637904640338722011-08-02T22:58:49.173-04:00Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-54393462636158065642010-06-25T11:00:00.000-04:002010-06-25T11:00:35.221-04:00

Check out the flickr widget on the conference front page or go directly to the conference flickr group and see plenty of new pictures of our mascot, Sir John A, and other sights at the conference.

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Read the Kingston Whig-Standard article about Chris Whyman, Kingston's town crier, who welcomed everyone to the conference at the reception, has reclaimed the title of best in the world at the 2010 world championship in Chester, UK, on June 19th.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-24905307811299550662010-06-08T14:08:00.000-04:002010-06-08T14:08:16.861-04:00

When you've got some time after the conference, don't forget to give us some feedback -- we'd like to know how we've done. Click here to fill out the survey.

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If you using Twitter to talk about the conference, you can use the hashtag #chlaabsc2010 to ensure easier access to your tweets for anyone looking specifically for them. If you are searching for conference related tweets, search for #chlaabsc2010 and you will find all those using this hash tag. Also, there is now a Twitter widget displaying all the tweets with this hash tag on the front page.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-83215112042152588132010-05-31T17:02:00.002-04:002010-06-02T09:47:48.993-04:00

Registration closed on May 31 at 5:00 pm. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the Association Office at 416-646-1600.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-17582969738168970162010-05-27T09:18:00.002-04:002010-05-27T09:18:51.765-04:00

If you haven't registered yet, time is quickly running out! Registration will close on May 31 at 5:00 pm. Click here to register now.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-15958077024448716962010-05-26T11:19:00.000-04:002010-05-26T11:19:41.637-04:00

To make your experience during the conference more enjoyable and seamless, we have developed a comprehensive, homegrown restaurant guide to the establishments in Kingston.  Enjoy!

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-41908636541118761752010-05-21T11:28:00.000-04:002010-05-21T11:28:41.638-04:00

Check out the descriptions and even preview some through the list of conference posters!

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-88642953851386731632010-05-20T13:37:00.000-04:002010-05-20T13:37:42.568-04:00

Another two streams of paper presentations to choose between: Contributed Papers – Session 4A (concurrent) Information Access and Barriers to Nutrition Information for Nursing Staff in the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region (RQHR) An exploration of the roles of librarians in supporting patient self-management activities for improved health outcomes The Jewish General Hospital Patient Education

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-56178072568501225122010-05-19T14:49:00.000-04:002010-05-19T14:49:18.665-04:00

Two streams on the Wednesday morning of the conference:Contributed Papers – Session 1A (concurrent) The scoping study in physical therapy: application of traditional systematic review guidelines to an emerging methodology Realist Review: Searching Support for a New Research Methodology for Complex Policy Interventions Contributed Papers – Session 1B (concurrent) Re-visioning a public health

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AAAS/Science is hosting a Lunch and Learn during the CHLA/ABSC conference.  It will be held on Thursday, June 10 in the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. AAAS/Science’s Publisher Relations Regional Representatives, Phillip Smith and Philip Tsolakidis will present the features of our new journal Science Translational Medicine, which launched in October 2009. For more details on the session: http://

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It will be difficult to choose between these two streams: Contributed Papers – Session 2A (concurrent) From uncertainty to answerable questions: Question negotiation in evidence-based practice Interviewing in the Library…..with a Qualitative Twist! Looking Backwards: A content analysis of CHLA conference programs from 2001-2009 Contributed Papers – Session 2B (concurrent) Impact of a Six

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-32313316414413914032010-05-14T10:48:00.000-04:002010-05-14T10:48:05.260-04:00

There are two particularly heritage-focused presentations on the Thursday of the conference: Honouring Heritage to Inspire Innovation at the Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto by Heather Cunningham, (Reference and Research Librarian, Gerstein Science Information Centre, University of Toronto) and Susanne Tabur (Research and Instruction Librarian, Gerstein Science

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-16561769457018277642010-05-13T16:20:00.002-04:002010-05-13T16:20:11.383-04:00

Check out the new version.

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There is still time to register for the conference! Go to the registration page and click on the link.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-65155479510506567022010-05-10T16:28:00.000-04:002010-05-10T16:28:49.264-04:00

Don't forget to join Dr. Udo Schüklenk & Dr. Sergio Sismondo in their discussion on the pros and cons of Open Access.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-23565178837142029282010-05-05T11:37:00.000-04:002010-05-05T11:37:06.137-04:00

Thanks to a great turn out of attendees, the conference hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton Kingston is unfortunately sold out for the conference week, but there are still plenty of great alternatives in downtown Kingston.  Please check out our Accommodations page for more information.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-47975671830517476452010-05-04T11:45:00.002-04:002010-05-04T11:45:33.849-04:00

More than 150 of your colleagues have already registered for the CHLA/ABSC 2010 Kingston conference. Join them by registering now and make this a great conference!

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-5240866224278035612010-04-30T15:34:00.001-04:002010-04-30T15:39:52.846-04:00

Don't forget to attend the interactive panel discussion entitled "The Innovative Librarian" on the last day of the conference. There will be a discussion with four panelists and you about what innovation needs and how to encourage it in our librarians. Read more.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-44496739840010046302010-04-30T13:22:00.001-04:002010-05-03T10:31:09.219-04:00

The Prince Edward County Taste Trail tour is filling up fast. Sign up via the registration form now if you want to join the tour of "artisanal cheese producers, wineries, and other epicurean delights." If you have already registered for the conference and would like to add the tour, please phone Scott at the CHLA office at (416) 646-1600.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-24003789752326318942010-04-26T16:21:00.000-04:002010-04-26T16:21:28.176-04:00

To close out the presentations at the conference, Dr. Brian Little, award winning Professor of Psychology from Harvard University, will talk about his concept of free or unfixed personality traits and how we can "find restorative resources in our work and home environments, in which we can indulge our 'first natures'." Check out the abstract at http://www.chla-absc.ca/2010/programsessions.html#

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-8460379442768911472010-04-23T09:08:00.000-04:002010-04-23T09:08:28.990-04:00

Two of the Continuing Education workshops at the CHLA/ABSC 2010 conference have been cancelled: Government Documents, Statistics and Patents (Monday, June 7) Searching PubMed (Monday, June 7) There is still room in our other workshops on both Monday, June 7 and Tuesday, June 8. Please note that you can take any of our workshops independently of the conference proper, so if you don’t have the time

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-82440426823093986502010-04-21T11:35:00.001-04:002010-04-21T11:41:05.595-04:00

There are now two deals if you are travelling to and from the conference in part or completely by train: 10% conference discount. More information on the conference Travel page. 60% limited time offer with a deadline of April 25th. More information on a devoted page on the Via website. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like you can combine the two deals but if you can reserve right away, and

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-6842665212802733612010-04-16T16:06:00.000-04:002010-04-16T16:06:49.562-04:00

You've got a few extra days to get in on the deal for early registration. The Early Bird registration deadline has been extended to Friday, April 23rd so if you haven't already registered, do it now and save $100! Go to http://www.chla-absc.ca/2010/registration.html!

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-16004016739973838412010-04-16T15:48:00.000-04:002010-04-16T15:48:26.504-04:00

"Sleuthing and Science: Adventures in the Past and Future of Medicine" By Dr. Jacalyn Duffin In this era of Google and Wikipedia, tight acquisitions budgets, consortial purchasing and package licensing, Dr. Duffin's work causes us to pause and remember our role as stewards of unique collections. Dr. Duffin is a medical historian whose sleuthing has led her to libraries, archives, and special

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-34100340998467548882010-04-09T13:27:00.000-04:002010-04-09T13:27:48.807-04:00

Register early and save! The early bird registration deadline is April 16. Visit http://www.chla-absc.ca/2010/registration.html for information and to register.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-23656234007039553722010-03-25T11:57:00.002-04:002010-03-25T11:57:46.853-04:00

We are pleased to report that the exhibit space is now full. We are delighted that there has been so much interest from exhibitors. The complete list may be found: http://www.chla-absc.ca/2010/vendors.html

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This blog is now located at http://chla-absc2010.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to http://chla-absc2010.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.

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Don't pay full price! If you register for the CHLA/ABSC 2010 Kingston conference by April 16th, you can get over 20% off the full regular conference rate, and more for partial, student or retired rates. Register now at http://www.chla-absc.ca/2010/registration.html!

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-54146609425800460392010-03-08T11:07:00.000-05:002010-03-08T11:07:57.145-05:00

What better way to cap off your visit to Kingston than the post-conference Prince Edward County Taste Trail Tour? The itinerary and dinner menu are now available. Registration will be through the conference registration form, which will be available very soon!

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-37357520126623962192010-03-07T10:44:00.002-05:002010-03-07T10:44:58.264-05:00

Check out the new "Conference-at-a-glance" and all the new session descriptions on the CHLA/ABSC 2010 Kingston conference web site program page.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-71098836196758945752010-02-11T11:22:00.000-05:002010-02-11T11:22:02.132-05:00

Many thanks to Wolters Kluwer Health/Ovid for becoming the 1st Platinum Sponsor for CHLA/ABSC 2010, and sponsoring the Gala Banquet. [ Visit the Sponsors & Exhibitors page ]

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-76089847891862358012010-01-27T15:33:00.000-05:002010-01-27T15:33:08.331-05:00

We have had plenty of interest from content providers, services and associations (including a few new names) applying for exhibitor space for the conference. Booths are going fast so if you do business in the Canadian health libraries world and you haven't sent in your request yet, time is running out! Check our Sponsors & Exhibitors page for contact information and details.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-75164826660359166542010-01-14T11:13:00.002-05:002010-01-27T15:36:04.099-05:00

Please visit the Registration page (français) for the rates for conference attendance and participating in the continuing education sessions.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-63865531075845680222010-01-12T12:12:00.004-05:002010-01-13T14:51:49.175-05:00

Visit the Continuing Education page to check out the list and descriptions of CE sessions that are available for the CHLA/ABSC 2010 Kingston conference. Or you could read the CE instructor bios first.

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-12553106948679242372010-01-11T10:55:00.003-05:002010-01-12T17:34:31.071-05:00

If you haven't already submitted a proposal for a paper, a roundtable discussion, or a poster, today is your last day! Get them in quickly as the program is filling up fast.Go to the Submissions page for information (francais).

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-83300977163925937462009-11-01T15:33:00.000-05:002009-12-07T10:07:21.838-05:00

Ladies and gentlemen, I feel great pride in relating to you the wonderful welcome that was bestowed upon me by the librarians and library technicians of British Columbia. After my arrival in Vancouver, I was escorted on a breathtaking journey around town by bicycle with the delightful Devon, librarian at the Centre for Health Services and Policy Research. Upon my arrival in Vancouver, Devon also

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-75011789364112179962009-09-19T11:42:00.003-04:002009-10-06T11:45:02.327-04:00

I have to pass on news about Sir John A's travels throughout Canada:September 18th, 2009:For the past few days, I have been graciously hosted by Brooke Ballantyne Scott of Fraser Health Library Services, in beautiful British Columbia. I arrived at Brooke’s office in the library at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC. She removed me from my whiskey travelling box and gave me a day or

Matthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382637543517859063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7708963790464033872.post-73927320011054928252009-05-28T15:08:00.000-04:002009-05-28T15:09:45.506-04:00

In keeping with tradition, this is the first entry in the CHLA/ABSC 2010 news blog. Welcome!

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