Northern Alberta Health Libraries Association

BMC Chapter News 2001 - Northern Alberta Health Libraries Association

The Northern Alberta Health Libraries Association met at the University of Alberta on September 26, 2001 for our annual general meeting. Along with our usual business and a wonderful meal catered by Upper Crust, a new executive was elected for the 2001/02 year. They are:

President:
Tanya Voth, Education and Content Specialist
Centre for Health Evidence, University of Alberta

Vice President:
Denise Koufogiannakis, Reference Coordinator
John W. Scott Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta

Treasurer:
Liza Chan, Research Librarian
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research

Secretary:
Louisa Fricker, Education and Content Specialist
Centre for Health Evidence, University of Alberta

Past President:
Linda Slater, Reference Librarian
John W. Scott Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta

At this time, NAHLA was comprised of 26 active members.

November and December were busy months for NAHLA. In November, NAHLA helped arrange and publicize the CHLA focus group, which was held at the John W. Scott Health Sciences Library with participation from about 12 of our members. We were also a sponsor of the Canadian Cochrane Symposium which was held in Edmonton, November 23-24th. Many of our members were involved with planning the Symposium and workshops.

On December 3, 2001, NAHLA hosted an after-work session for members, entitled "PDAs in Health Care: The Library Connection." Presenters Denise Koufogiannakis and Mark Roesner from the John W. Scott Health Sciences Library led the session, which drew a large crowd of people wanting to learn more about this hot topic. December 11th was our annual Christmas luncheon, held at the Manor Cafe. Members relaxed to an excellent meal, good company, and a fun exchange of second-hand gifts.

NAHLA is happy to announce that the CHLA 2003 conference will be held in Edmonton May 30-June 5, 2003, with many of our members involved in the conference planning. Linda Slater is Chair of the Planning Committee.

Keep up to date on NAHLA activities - check out our NAHLA website: http://www.nahla.ca

submitted by:
Denise Koufogiannakis
NAHLA Vice President