Hi all,
Philadelphia is the chapter using WP for their website. I think it works, but would like your thoughts.
kathy
Chapter using WordPress for website
NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program
Professional development opportunity…..kim
NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program, 2008-2009
Call for Applications
The Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) is pleased to announce the 2008-2009 year of the leadership program jointly sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and AAHSL. The NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program is focused on preparing emerging leaders for the position of library director [...]
Blog updated — lots of folks have not renewed
I just added 15 people to blog today (one was a change in name). 47 people were removed; 4 have retired or moved out of the region (I think). That leaves quite a few folks who have not renewed. I’ve contacted Dana and Marcia, both in Anchorage to remind them.
Board discussion – Blog Password
Hi folks,
Comments have been made that having to login with a password is keeping people from using the blog. The original purpose behind setting up the blog was to provide a communication forum for members which could include non-work related items. The hope was to build a community. By having the blog accessible only to [...]
New SurveyMonkey Password
Hi all,
The password for SurveyMonkey has been changed. Normally, we’d have done this 1 March – so this year there as been a long grace period to renew your membership!
The link for the password is in the upper left corner of the home page.
Let me know if you have any questions.
What is the Difference Between a Blog and a Wiki?
Hi,
I’m on to week 2 of the MLA class — and we’re supposed to figure out the above questions. So, I went surfing and found these pros/cons:
Blog pros:
Easy to post information
Chronological order
Automatic RSS feed
Comments can be attached to each post
Only blog authors can edit the content of a post
(mine): there is an archive and discussion [...]
Anyone else taking the MLA Web 2.0 course?
Hi all,
I signed up for this course while I was in Seattle. I figured my sister had Internet access, so I’d be able to start the course there. LOL! Not only did I find that a 7 week old baby precludes any chance of this, I rarely had time to even read and respond to [...]
PNC/MLA Representative to the MLA Nominating Committee: Michele Spatz
Hi folks-
I’m pleased to inform our Chapter that we have a representative on the Nominating Committee for MLA – our very own Michele Spatz! Michele informed us back in December that she had been elected. This is no small matter – they seek to elect people “…who have established national reputations.” Michele [...]
It’s Decided – Professional Development Awards OK for Joint Chapters Meeting
Hi folks-
The PNC Board, after receiving input from members, has agreed that we will allow PNC members to apply for Professional Development funds to supplement financial needs for attendance at the Joint Chapters meeting taking place in Las Vegas, NV February 6-9. For information about the conference, visit the web site: http://www.med.unr.edu/ncnmlg/index.htm
If [...]
Need Your Input Regarding Professional Development Funds
Happy 2008 one and all! I know I have not yet sent out an inaugural address as your new Chair, but a burning issue has arisen for which I would appreciate feedback from the PNC membership. Please respond by commenting to this post.
One of our members is quite interested in attending the Joint [...]