tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196960892024-03-07T06:55:35.674-07:00MLA 2006 Local Assistance Committee: PhoenixA guide from the Medical Library Association's Local Assistance Committee for the 2006 meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Welcome!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1149032559402340522006-05-30T16:23:00.000-07:002006-05-30T16:42:39.420-07:00MLA 2006 in Phoenix, ArizonaMany thanks to all the attendees - the presenters and the gatherers, the first timers and the old timers! Without you, there would be no MLA. We hope you liked Phoenix, and had lots of Phoen:-).Many thanks to the MLA staffers who worked all hours, and made this a memorable meeting!We appreciate your presence, and hope to see you all next year in Philadelphia!The MLA LAC, PhoenixUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1149031268394764122006-05-30T16:20:00.001-07:002006-05-30T16:30:57.976-07:00The Party's Over...Is it time to send in the clowns?Some memories:Smiling and hot sweaty facesDelight in warm reunions with old friendsDelight in making new friendsA wonderful Majors walkGreat music in many venuesSome fun dancingInteresting museums, authors, bookstoresGreat speakers, presentations, postersProvocative questionsa super great LAC and volunteer group!See many great photos at: http://www.mlanet.org/am/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147906530852444992006-05-19T11:30:00.000-07:002006-05-19T11:23:33.973-07:00Hold on to your hats on Monday evening!UPDATEDSports Mania in Phoenix on May 22 Monday night in downtown Phoenix will be seeing a lot of hopping and bopping, not to mention boisterous, lively and wild action: The ball will be in play! Get to the bar (or hotel lobby) early to be sure you have a good seat!BasketballGame 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff basketball series will be in Phoenix at the US Airways Center, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147967366520659522006-05-18T08:17:00.000-07:002006-05-18T08:49:26.593-07:00Phoenix Weather Update - May 18, Thursday!Well, colleagues, the rain has come and gone, and the heat is rising...remember your hats, dark glasses, sunscreen, and maybe even an umbrella-for the sun! It's a bit of a walk to the CC from the hotels.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147829915013947432006-05-16T18:37:00.000-07:002006-05-16T18:38:35.026-07:00Umbrellas, anyone?It's raining in Phoenix...amazing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147806604173530222006-05-16T12:06:00.002-07:002006-05-17T07:45:26.456-07:00Want to talk about Liaison Librarianship?Join us Monday, May 22, 8:30pm at Seamus McCaffrey Irish Pub, 18 W. Monroe (walking distance from the conference I am told).It seems that many of our libraries either have (or are considering) liaison programs to departments, some fairly recent and others well established. Anyone interested in discussing in a very informal way the "tips and tricks" of the trade is welcome to join me -- and I willUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147719702957079172006-05-15T11:58:00.000-07:002006-05-15T12:01:42.970-07:00Phoenix Weather Update - Week of May 14+It's continuing to warm up, though the mornings and evenings are delightful!From: http://www.azcentral.com/weather/Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1145047427222516712006-05-14T13:19:00.000-07:002007-01-12T09:58:20.300-07:00Driving (and Parking) in PhoenixIf you are coming to MLA by car, or plan to rent for one day or several:MapsTo Downtown - interactive mapYahooMLA LinksGoogleParking costsDowntown Convention Center parking garages - $5-10.00 per event Copper Plaza - Shop or Eat, & perhaps get your parking ticket validatedHotels Phoenix Hyatt - $14/day Wyndham Phoenix - $14/day Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Midtown - Complimentary parking, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147278242568606152006-05-10T13:53:00.000-07:002006-05-10T13:22:10.343-07:00Ghold, Ghosts and Ghost TownsWhere's the gold?Hunt for Lost Dutchman Mine over in Superstition Mountain looming to the east.... Find the cavern lined with gold nuggets, or join the hordes of spirits haunting the hills. After all, someone has to find the mine someday - why not you?GhostsStand on the corner, looking for shade .. the shades of the lost. (Although anyone who stands out in the sun in Phoenix in mid-May is likelyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147203618458707222006-05-09T11:58:00.000-07:002006-05-09T12:51:50.606-07:00Antiquing in Glendale, ArizonaGlendale is where Arizona antiquing is at. It has over 100 antique shops, and both USA Today and Sunset Magazine recommend Glendale shopping. Not only antiques, but also used books and fine cuisine are offered. Downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale also offer antique shops, mixed with arts and food.Sunset storyPhoenix antiques - Explore three shop-filled neighborhoods (10/04)For crafters, Glendale Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147114757041593242006-05-08T11:53:00.000-07:002006-05-08T11:59:17.053-07:00Phx Weather, week of May 8+Looks like we will hit 100 by Thursday. They've been incorrect before, however.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1147113093444671582006-05-08T11:04:00.000-07:002006-05-09T13:54:58.833-07:00MuseumsMay is Museum Month - 2-for-1 admissions through May 31 - so go with a friend!Phoenix's leading museums are Heard Museum: short taxi ride. USA Today describes it as "the nation's most prestigious private Indian arts center." The cafe offers award-winning food, and the gift shop is an excellent place to acquire Native American arts and crafts. Special exhibits include LOLOMA: BEAUTY Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1146691860628817102006-05-03T14:23:00.000-07:002006-05-09T11:45:40.630-07:00Failte! Irish Spring Fundraiser-Music, Dancing, Food - Sunday, the 21stOn Sunday, May 21st, Noon - 4pm, enjoy Irish Spring, a rousing celebration of Irish music and dance, presented by the Arizona Irish Festival. This event will launch the Festival’s Early Bird ticket promotion. Join us for this taste of Irish fun and culture at the Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central Avenue in Phoenix - about ten blocks from the Convention Center.Irish Spring will offer Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1146615409139652182006-05-02T17:16:00.000-07:002006-05-03T11:01:19.743-07:00Dine Around Restaurant DescriptionsSee below, next story, for dates and details.Mi Patio - MexicanPosted by captaindback on 02/19/2006Hot, inexpensive Mexican food in unpretentious surroundings. Understated but responsive waiters; any mistakes are promptly corrected. Friendly host/owner. Menu has all the standards plus a few spinach/feta dishes. Sounds Greek to me ; ) Undersized main room very casual - you'll feel fine in shorts Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1146615256366015272006-05-02T17:00:00.000-07:002006-05-02T17:18:49.586-07:00MLA '06 Dine-Arounds Being Planned...The LAC is identifying Dine-Around opportunities for conference attendees. They will be offered Fri-Sunday evenings, and sign-up sheets will be at the Hospitality Center! We are still seeking hosts for each restaurant visit, so please consider offering to host. Descriptions of the restaurants are in a separate blog posting. If you want to host, please write to Molly at molly.harrington@Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1146521205815659132006-05-01T12:55:00.000-07:002006-05-01T15:16:47.600-07:00Hot Hot Hot!!! With 18 days to go, the Phoenix weather has turned a corner, one we face with a bit of dread each year. We're now looking at 3 digit temps...So - please return to the blog on at least a weekly basis, and check out our weather at: http://www.azcentral.com/weather/ so you will be prepared. And...know that Zonies always carry water, wear dark glasses, hats, sunscreen, and seek shade!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1146248706617790812006-04-28T10:17:00.000-07:002006-05-02T10:10:54.066-07:00Short day driving tour offered by local colleague - Saturday afternoonIf anyone is interested in a few hours tour offered by a 45-year native of Phoenix, please write to Jacque. My colleague has offered to show up to 3 MLAers around, seeing things of interest to them. She's a knowledgeable person, and would be great fun to be with. She's available Saturday afternoon the 20th, between 12 and 3 pm, and is most able to share gardens, museums, libraries and bookstores,Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1146002744946225102006-04-25T14:59:00.000-07:002006-04-25T15:05:44.950-07:00EXPLODING THE GRAND MYTH - THERE'S MORE TO ARIZONA THAN MEETS THE MIND'S EYEArizona places frequented most by overseas visitors in 2004:1. Bank One Ballpark (now Chase Field), Phoenix -- www.diamondbacks.com2. Tempe Town Lake -- www.tempe.gov/lake3. London Bridge, Lake Havasu City -- www.golakehavasu.com4. America West Arena (now US Airways Center), Phoenix -- www.usairwayscenter.com5. Phoenix Zoo -- www.phoenixzoo.org6. Arizona State University's Sun Devil Stadium, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1145918786164648362006-04-24T15:39:00.000-07:002006-04-25T10:14:40.256-07:00Female MLA Roommate needed!I am an independent and self-sufficent student in the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies at Queens College, attending the MLA convention for the first time this year. I am writing to ask if you know someone who needs a roommate. It is important that potential roommates know that I am female, and will be travelling with my very friendly guide dog Midnight. Although I would prefer Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1145905617730579362006-04-24T11:54:00.000-07:002006-04-24T14:52:21.190-07:00More About Phoenix Concerts and ClubsThe LAC is pleased to alert you to the many concerts scheduled for MLA Week.Check out the online events calendar at: http://www.azcentral.com/ent/calendar/ for more options and details!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1145897403633163502006-04-24T09:41:00.000-07:002006-04-24T09:50:04.420-07:00Grand Canyon Tour, May 25DEADLINE APRIL 25See the Grand Canyon, Thursday, May 25 - 7am - 9pmYou can sign up for the MLA-sponsored Sterling tour if you register before April 25. The $92 fee covers motorcoach transportation, professional guide, entrance to Grand Canyon National Park, all gratuities and taxes on Thursday, May 25 7:00am - 9:00pmThis is very reasonably priced, and well recommended.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1145647153612849162006-04-21T12:14:00.000-07:002006-04-21T12:27:56.833-07:00Tennis, Anyone?We're responding to a request for info about tennis venues, so here it is:Very nearby to the hotels and CC:Renaissance Athletic ClubTwo N. Central Ave., Ste. B-100Phoenix, AZ 85004Central Av between Adams and WashingtonCycling classes, yoga, full-service locker rooms, locker rental includes laundry service, TENNIS, outdoor track, massage, personal training, aerobics, basketball, racquetball, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1145561527882343152006-04-20T12:13:00.000-07:002006-04-20T17:28:42.470-07:00Colleague ConnectionThose of us who remember our first MLA can make life easier for newcomers. We read on MEDLIB-L:To date, Colleague Connection has received several enthusiastic responses from newer MLA members attending MLA Annual. The number of newer MLA members signed up for Colleague Connection far exceeds the number of potential mentors. Colleague Connection needs experienced librarians who are "old hands" atUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1145559955123364912006-04-20T11:35:00.000-07:002006-04-20T12:05:55.193-07:00Bearded Pigs EventDance madly to the wild sounds sounds of the Bearded Pigs rehearsal from 8:00 to 11:00 on Sunday night in the Sundance room at the Hyatt. You can even request songs in advance! BP is an open access roots music band, in-residence at MLA since 2002.The Bearded Pigs raise money for the MLA Scholarship fund through The Thicket. You can get their special t-shirt if you act fast!(They have a blog, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19696089.post-1145392371776228822006-04-18T12:31:00.000-07:002006-04-18T17:27:22.006-07:00So Many Books...So Little TimeLooking for a good bookstore while in Phoenix? Here are some suggestions:The Antiquarian Shop4246 N Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251(480) 947-0535http://www.theantiquarianshop.com/index.htmThe Antiquarian Shop is a real bookstore for dead-serious bibliophiles. Here you'll find George Washington's autograph and a copy of Cicero's Cato Major printed by Benjamin Franklin in 1773.Book Gallery3643Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0