Sleepless in Seattle: MSKCC Librarians Attend MLA!

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The annual Medical Library Association (MLA) conference took place this year in Seattle from May 18 until May 23. This year’s theme was “Growing Opportunities: Changing our Game” and attendees went into extra innings as the program was jammed packed with sessions to suit all types of players.

The conference opened with Steven Johnson best-selling author of seven books on the intersection of science, technology, and personal experience. His talk regarding where good ideas come from and innovative thinking set the tone for the rest of the meeting (at least for me).  As a side note, Mr. Johnson has also given several TED talks with the same theme. So for those who didn’t attend the meeting, you still have an opportunity to check out his past performances. Continue reading →

Open Access to Taxpayer-funded Research

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A petition has been posted on the “We The People” page of the White House Website, urging the Obama Administration to implement public access policies similar to the NIH mandate for other federal funding agencies.

The goal is to collect 25,000 signatures and to date (as of  05/25, 11:24 am EST) there are 16,733 signatures.  Interested individuals have until June 19, 2012 to add their names.  If you agree with this recommendation, don’t delay —  add your name to the petition!

To learn more about Open Access at the MSKCC Library or why you should sign, please contact Donna Gibson, Director of Library Services.