Busy, Busy

The last couple of weeks have been busy but not in the conventional way. Meaning, I have not been exhibiting like a mad woman which is usually the reason I am busy. This time, it is typical work.

For example, I had to write to small articles for out newsletter. One about funding opportunities and the other about the HIV/AIDS Health Information Outreach award I recently received. Yes, I (the library)was just awarded at $9913.00 award to partner with an adolescent HIV/AIDS Education & Prevention Program. WE are both very excited to get started.

I have been preparing necessary items and to do lists for the annual Mid-Atlantic Chapter of MLA conference in Morgantown, WV from October 20-22. I will be driving with a co-worker on the 19th since I am on several committees and have quite a bit of work to do before during and after conference. I am even moderating (sort of) a Speed Mentoring program. Yes, do heard right, Speed Mentoring. Just like speed dating but using your resume and career questions to talk with supervisory Health Science Librarians. I am excited to say we have 6 mentor/mentee pairs this year. Thanks to everyone who supported it from the beginning and those who are participating.

What else.....OH! My friend/colleague Gail land I submitted a poster proposal for the MLA (Medical Library Association) conference in Hawaii in May 2009. Now we wait.

I was also asked to write an article for the Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet. Still not sure what I am going write about but I have two ideas. I need to run them by the Associate Editor who contacted me and see what she has to say. So, Kay if for some reason you are reading this, expect to hear from me soon.

What else....well, there are other small projects at work I am working on but nothing at this time worth discussing. Now, I wait patiently until I get to meet up with my best friend. We are meeting in FL for her 40th birthday and spending time at my parents' new lake house and with the rest of my family too. I am so excited. I have not seen her in a year and a half.

That is all for now.
TTYL
~Mer