News from the Continuing Education & Program Committee

Since SLML is half way into the business year, it seems like a good time to review our accomplishments and give a preview of upcoming events.

2003

We started off the year with a survey of the membership. The response was excellent and provided some interesting ideas for future programs. The survey results are available at http://www.slml.org/survey-results.htm.

The first CE course, Reading Between the Lines: Focusing on Health Information Literacy , was broadcast on September 10, Becker and SLML jointly sponsored the MLA satellite teleconference.

In October, members were invited to attend the Estelle Broadman History of Medicine Lecture. Dr. James C. Whorton's spoke on From Cultism to CAM : The Rise of Alternative Medicine. A wine and cheese reception followed the lecture.

To round out 2003, members gathered on December 16 at the new Touhill Performing Arts Center located on the campus of the University of Missoui St. Louis . The holiday meeting included committee reports, a tour of the Touhill and a dessert buffet. It provided the only opportunity some of us will ever have to be on the stage. See the pictures posted here.

2004

A second CE course is scheduled for March 10, 2004. MLA will present a teleconference on expert searching. After several members expressed an interest in learning how to use EndNote, Kim Lipsey has agreed to teach a EndNote class just for SLMLers. The Awards Luncheon is scheduled for April 2, 2004 at the Becker Library. Once again, Matthews has graciously agreed to host the Annual June Business Meeting. Details of these upcoming programs will be emailed to the membership and posted on the web page. Have a happy and productive New Year and plan on attending our 2004 events!

The SLML Continuing Education & Program Committee: Carol Murray, Erin Ferguson, Lili Wang, Nancy Bennett, Carol Iglauer