MHSLA Representative Annual Report 2005-2006

Promotion of MDMLG Health Sciences Award

Objectives

To represent the Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group at the Executive Board of the Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association.
To participate in the decision making process of MHSLA.
To provide a communication link between MHSLA and MDMLG.

Accomplishments

MHSLA Board meetings were held at MLC in Lansing on a bimonthly schedule.

The Transitional Board meeting was conducted at MLC on November 15, 2006.

Board meetings attended included: July, September and November 2005, January, March and May 2006.

Reports of MDMLG activities and plans, occurring since the last reporting session, were presented at each MHSLA board meeting.

A report, in kind, was presented at each MDMLG board and general meeting, detailing the activities and plans of the state (MHSLA) organization.

Concerns, suggestions and input were relayed to each respective organization.

Provided liaison communication to the Board on potential dates for the 2008 conference and other concerns voiced by the Board. This was prior to Sandra Martin, Local Arrangements chair and Ellen O'Donnell, Conference Coordinator being appointed and requested to report to the Board beginning in January 2006. Plans for the joint MHSLA/Midwest MLA conference in 2008 are well underway with a committee composed of MDMLG and MHSLA members.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn S. Kostrzewski
MHSLA Representative
May 11, 2006