Posted on May 10th, 2012 by Amy
Librarians Christine Beardsley and Sylvie Larsen recently won the Earth Day “Green Ideas Contest” with their idea to convert the MSKCC shuttles to bio-diesel or hybrid. Congratulations, Christine and Sylvie!
They are part of an eco-conscious team in the Library that attempts to implement environmentally friendly practices wherever possible. If you are an MSKCC Library patron with a suggestion for how we can improve current practices, please let us know!
You can also read more about sustainability activities at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, where an organization-wide “Green Team” committee was established in 2009.
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Posted on May 9th, 2012 by Marisol
Formally recognized as National Nurses Day (May 6th) by the American Nurses Association in 1982, then National Nurses Week in 1990, every year the celebration begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
Please join MSKCC in thanking our nurses for their dedication to providing the best quality care to our patients. Some of the events on campus include
- Rudin Awards Ceremony and Reception on May 9th in RRL Auditorium from 8am-10am
- Guest Speaker Pat Polansky, RN, MS: IOM Report: “The Future of Nursing – Leading Change, Advancing Health” in M107 on May 9th from 1pm-2pm
- Nurses Week Night Dinner on May 10th in the West Dining Room from 6pm-8pm and 10pm-12am.
Congratulations to all our nurses!
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Posted on April 30th, 2012 by Donna
I recently read an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education (March 4, 2012) which shared the story of an individual who forwarded to her students a publishing opportunity. She probably wouldn’t have done this if she hadn’t recognized some friends and colleagues on the editorial board of a journal of which she had never heard. Read more
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Posted on April 30th, 2012 by Marisol
On Tuesday, May 15th, the Library will host a Search Strategy Walk-in Clinic at BAIC. If you have questions about conducting a search, stop by conference room 917B from noon-2pm and talk with a Reference Librarian.
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Posted on April 24th, 2012 by Donna
Drs. Elizabeth Schulman and Juliana Eng recently partnered with Antonio DeRosa, the newest member on the Reference team, to develop an online resource guide and tool to deliver customized training content to the medicine housestaff. By incorporating Web 2.0 technologies, this group now has an opportunity to access an array of orientation materials, selected articles and PowerPoint slides, and other education resources on their own or as a group, at times that are convenient for them. Welcome to the “Medicine Educational Resources” LibGuide.
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Filed under: Working Together
Posted on April 16th, 2012 by Donna
The MSK Public Affairs Department is excited to share that Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s redesigned website has been nominated for the 16th Annual Webby Awards in the Health category!
The MSK website is also eligible for The Webby Awards’ “People’s Voice Award,” which fans across the globe can vote for online. Please take a moment to show your support and that you find the new website’s layout appealing and informative.
Vote Now ! (Please note that you will need to sign in to vote. You can easily sign up for an account or sign in through your Google, Twitter, or Facebook account.)
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