Seeking Canadian Mentors and Mentees for Colleague Connection at Mosaic 2016
What is Colleague Connection?Colleague Connection is a long-standing program offered by the Medical Library Association to new members and first-time meeting attendees.The program pairs first-timers…
Mosaic 2016 – Supporting the local community
One of MLA’s annual meeting traditions is a group community service project that improves the area where the meeting is being held. This’ year’s community…
Toronto’s Fitness Mosaic – by LAC Co-chair Vanessa Kitchin
Any time I have attended a conference, my first thought has always been when and where will I exercise? Luckily, Toronto is an amazing city…
My Favorite Toronto Neighborhood – Kensington Market
by Sandy Iverson Toronto is often called a city of neighborhoods. I’ve lived here since the late 80s and never cease to be entertained and…
Toronto Islands – one of Toronto’s local attractions
There are a lot of things to see and do in Toronto, but when my family came to visit last summer I thought the best…
Logistics: Getting from the Airport to the Conference
For those conference attendees flying into Pearson International Airport, UP Union Pearson Express is a train that runs directly from the airport to Union Station in…
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Game During Mosaic’16
Note: Tickets are now sold out Baseball fans will already have noted that the Toronto Blue Jays play a home game on Monday, May 16,…
Newly Elected EMTS Officers
Congratulations to our newly elected officers. They will assume office after MLA 2016 in Toronto. Hal Bright, Incoming Chair Tara Brigham, Secretary/Treasurer Fatima Barnes, EMTS…
Meeting Preview: Special Content Sessions: What Are They?
Submitted by Rikke Sarah Ogawa, AHIP, 2016 Joint Planning Committee Mosaic ’16 has a new type of session program this year, special content sessions. The…
Section & SIG News
Edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP Announcing the Latest Issue of Hypothesis: The Journal of the Research Section Submitted by Emily S. Mazure, AHIP, Hypothesis…
Foodie on a Budget: Canadian Specialties at the Saint Lawrence Market
Foodie on a Budget Few information professionals are as resourceful about finding Canadian specialties on a budget as Mosie the Mosaic Meeting Mascot! Here are…
The Success of MLA Sections
Sections are an important part of the Medical Library Association. Two out of three MLA members belong to an MLA section. Those who belong to…
Winners: 10 Days of EMTS Website Resolutions
Many thanks to everyone that participated in our 10 Days of EMTS Website Resolutions! The winners of the $25 Amazon gift cards are: Deb Werner,…
Section & SIG News
Edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP Save the Date: Monday, May 16, 2016; 1:00 p.m.–2:25 p.m. Program: Our Role and Impact on Increasing Patient…
Come to Toronto. Come Hungry.
One of the nice things about Toronto is the food. There are a variety of food related events – my personal favourite is Winterlicious, on now! –…
5 Reasons You Won’t Want to Miss Mosaic ’16!
There are just 17 weeks until “Mosaic ’16: Be Part of the Big Picture.” Will you be there? Here are five reasons why you should…
As Overheard in Toronto…
Submitted by Gurpreet K. Rana, 2016 Joint Planning Committee; edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP We hope you are getting excited about Mosaic ’16, the…
Logistics: Getting around Toronto
The conference hotel is located within an easy walk of the Metro Convention Centre and various shops, attractions, and restaurants downtown. If you plan on…
Logistics: Getting to the Conference Hotel
You’ve booked your flight and the hotel, but when you arrive in Toronto your best way to get to the conference hotel will depend on…
Section & SIG News
Edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP Consumer and Patient Health Information Section Submitted by Catherine R. Hogan Smith, AHIP, Immediate Past Chair, Consumer and Patient…