Research Section
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2008 Annual MLA Conference Programs and Events Sponsored by the Research Section
The Research Connection
Informal Meeting (Sunday, May 18, 2008: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM; Hyatt/Water Tower; breakfast will be served)The Research Section will be sponsoring for the first time an informal 1-hour meeting at '08 MLA called "The Research Connection." This will be a great opportunity for all MLA members interested in research to network with Research Section members, learn more about Research Section activities and the new MLA Research Policy, and to get practical advice and assistance with your own research questions that you can bring to the meeting. Don't miss this opportunity to explore new research avenues and make a "Research Connection" at MLA!
Research Section Awards Committee Meeting (for Paper and Poster judges)
(Sunday, May 18, 2008: 8:00AM - 9:00 AM; Hyatt/Water Tower)Developing a Research Culture in Your Organization
Invited paper session (Sunday, May 18, 2008: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM)It is imperative for health sciences librarians to become creators and proactive users of scientific evidence for decision-making and improving our libraries and information practice in general. It is the responsibility of many key stakeholders to foster an environment where creation and application of research-based evidence are the norm among librarians rather than the exception. This session will consist of papers by invited speakers, as well as, examples of how various stakeholders are enabling library staff to routinely apply research and assessment in decision-making. Various issues will be addressed such as administrative support, training, and funding.
Moderator:
Susan LessickInvited Speakers:
Gerald Perry. What's So "Imperative" About Research?
Sue Fleming. From Evidence to Strategic Plan
Susan C. Whitmore. Making a Commitment to Evidence-based Library and Information Practice: The Role of Library Leadership
Holly Buchanan. Climbing Mount Everest, or at Least the Sandias: The Viewpoint of an Academic Health Sciences Library Director
Rosalind F. Dudden. The Culture of Research in Its Many ContextsOnly Connect: Research to Practice
Contributed Paper Session (Monday, 5/19/2008: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)This session, jointly sponsored by the Research Section and the Medical Library Education Section, will feature library student research papers along with one invited paper that will describe survey results of research courses offered in graduate library schools.
Speakers:
Michelynn McKnight. Library and Information Science Research Education and the MLA Research Policy
Donghua Tao. Using Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) in Understanding Selection and Use of Information Resources: The Role of Reference Services
Jennie M. Morris. Assessment of Consumer Health Information in WikipediaResearch Collaborations: Bridges With Impact
Contributed paper session (Monday, 5/19/2008: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM)Libraries don't operate in a vacuum but must work with their institutions and various constituencies to address key issues, such as quality, accountability, and affordability. It is vital for libraries to engage partners as we devise and perform research in order to powerfully impact the constituents we serve and leverage our value. These "research connections" can result in better research, acquiring expertise, and garnering management respect. Papers for this contributed paper session will showcase successful library research collaborations. Partners include web developers, residents, grant-related committees, animal use committees, multidisciplinary teams; administrators, and rehabilitation professionals.
Moderator:
Jon EldredgeSpeakers:
Irene M. Lubker. Reconstructing Reference to Become Strategic Partners in Research Initiatives
Jean Song. Health Science Librarians and PubViz: A Novel MEDLINE Exploration Engine
Mary Krieger. An Exploratory Analysis of PubMed's Free Full-text Limit on Citation Retrieval for Clinical Questions
Ahlam Saleh. The Influence of an Evidence-base Medicine Focused Morning Report on Resident Physician Use of MEDLINE and UpToDate
Julia Esparza. Connecting through Quality: A Medical Librarian's Journey to Improving Patient Care Through Six SigmaResearch Section Business Meeting
(Monday, May 19, 2008: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM; Hyatt/Water Tower; snacks will be served)