Newsletter Vol. 8 No. 2 April 2003

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Health Science Librarians

Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Medical Library Association

Co-Editors:
Jon Crossno UT Southwestern Medical Center Library	David Midyette Dana Point Public Library

Contents:

I		Message from the Newsletter Co-Editors
II		Welcome from the Co-Chairs
III		MLA ’03 San Diego Housing Update
IV		Comings, Doings, and Goings
	A	“Unofficial" Guide to Who’s Where and When
	B	Your “SIG Guide to the Conference” for San Diego
V		Meeting Specifics
	A	SIG-Sponsored Program
	B	SIG Social Event
	C	SIG Business Meeting
VI		Getting to Know You … (More 11 Questions!)
	A	Steve Grove
	B	Martha Stone

I. Message from the Newsletter Co-Editors

Welcome to the grand and glorious 2nd issue of this year’s SIG newsletter, presented by your illustrious co-editors. Yes, yes, we know. This isn’t October. Or January. We WANTED to publish mid-year issues. And we even started work on one of them. … And then plans went awry. But we’ve survived whatever pain and suffering we’ve each gone through … and here we are, bringing you this essential pre-meeting issue. This is where you’ll get all the up-to-date information on the SIG’s comings, doings, and goings in San Diego. Plus we’ve got a few other member bios to tantalize you. (Don’t worry! We’ll let everyone have a chance to answer them … sometime.) So off we go! Viva San Diego!! The HQ Crewe

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II. Welcome from the Co-Chairs

Where has the year gone? It seems like almost yesterday when we left Dallas. In less than a month we will all be seeing each other again, this time in sunny San Diego, home of the Padres, the world famous zoo, and Lego Land! This will be my first trip to San Diego, and I am looking forward to the sunny weather, the beaches, the many Indian reservation casinos, and Lego Land! Oh yeah … and I’m looking forward to the 2003 MLA Annual Meeting.

Plans for the SIG are still being worked out, but here’s what we know so far: The program (which Bryan Vogh and Chris Shaffer have done a fabulous job with) is on Monday May 5, from 3:30 – 5 p.m. The SIG social is that Monday night. Sally Harvey is working out the details. More to come on that. The business meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 6, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. I apologize if this conflicts with other section programming. In an effort to ensure our meeting did not conflict with the Relevant Issues meeting, I neglected to think that it might conflict with something else. And who would have thought they would schedule business meetings and programming simultaneously? Sigh.

Other events will be planned, and as many are staying at the Days Inn, I am working out a message system for us to keep up with each other. The agenda for the business meeting is also listed in this newsletter. Please, bring your ideas and willingness to keep the momentum of our programming going. I want to make sure we have a program in place before we leave San Diego. Also, we will be holding elections for a male co-chair.

Yes, my 15 minutes of fame are over. The SIG is in a constant state of transition. Since Dallas, we have seen former co-chairs Bill Karnoscak and Mitch Walters change directions in their lives and careers. They will surely be missed. But in their place, we have had the chance to meet and work with many new colleagues who have breathed new life into the SIG.

As I “give up my crown” (as a pageant freak I had to use that phrase) as co-chair this year, I want to take the time to thank all of you for the opportunity to help lead this group. The best of luck to Gail and to my successor, as you bring the SIG to newer heights. I am looking forward to seeing you all in San Diego.

And Jerry, the Blackberry Merlot is on me.

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Bill I can’t let the newsletter go to press without thanking Bill for his work as co-chair the past two years, and especially his support this past year as he eased me gently into my co-chair role. I too am looking forward to all the SIG activities in San Diego. I have a lot of responsibilities at MLA this year, and SIG ‘duties’ are 100% carrot for me.

I’m looking forward to getting to know old and new members this year and to helping the good work of the SIG continue.

See you soon. Gail

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III. MLA ’03 San Diego Housing Update

SIG Hotel: Days Inn Hotel Circle by Seaworld/Zoo
543 Hotel Circle South
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619-297-8800
Fax: 619-298-6029
Reservations: 800-227-4743
http://www.the.daysinn.com/sandiego04192

A block of 20 rooms had been reserved with Days Inn for SIG use, and as of March 24, 16 rooms had been taken. The guaranteed room rate was initially set at $85.00 (plus tax) per night, but after some recent discussions with the hotel’s sales department, a lower rate of $79.00 (plus tax), single or double occupancy, has now been negotiated. Anyone who had already reserved a room at the $85.00 rate will be adjusted to the lower rate automatically. April 1 was the deadline to reserve rooms at the guaranteed room rate, but the hotel will try to honor the rate after April 1, subject to availability. However, the rates could also easily start at $109.00 (plus tax) per night.

To make reservations, call 800-227-4743 and mention “Special Interest Group.” For further information, refer to the Housing Information from our SIG Web site, or feel free to contact Richard Klein directly either by email at rsklein_98@yahoo.com or by phone at 773-327-4618.

Richard does send his regrets that he will not attending in San Diego, but he does wish all who do attend to have a good time during both the meeting and the social.

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IV. Comings, Doings, and Goings

A. “Unofficial” Guide to Who’s Where and When

ARRIVING	DEPARTING
Thursday = May 1	Tuesday = May 6
Friday = May 2	Wednesday = May 7
Saturday = May 3	Thursday = May 8
Sunday = May 4	Sunday = May 11
	Tuesday (2) = May 13

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Who	Arriving	Staying at	Departing	Notes
Greg Bodin	Thursday	Town & Country	Wednesday
Harvey Brenneise	Sunday	Holiday Inn on the Bay	Tuesday	Renting a car
Bill Fleming	Saturday	Days Inn	Wednesday	Renting a car
Tom Flemming	Friday	Days Inn	Sunday	Rooming w/ JPerry
Sally Harvey	Friday	Days Inn	Wednesday	Car available
Jeff Huber	Saturday	Town & Country	Wednesday
Robb Mackes	Saturday	Days Inn	Thursday
Dick Miller	Friday	Days Inn	Thursday
Michael Newman	Friday	Days Inn	Thursday
Jerry Perry	Thursday	Days Inn	Sunday	Rooming w/ TFlemming
Gail Persily	Saturday	Days Inn	Wednesday
Fred Pond	Saturday	Days Inn	Wednesday
Anne Seymour	Saturday	Town & Country	Tuesday (2)
Chris Shaffer	Friday	Sister’s house	Wednesday

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B. Your “SIG Guide to the Conference” for San Diego

Here is a rundown of SIG member activity during this year’s meeting. This information was obtained by searching the MLA’s Itinerary Builder/Program Viewer ( http://www.mlanet.org/am/am2003/program/builder.html ) for names from the membership roster on the SIG Web site.

Links to paper/poster abstracts have also been supplied when available. Please note: Not everyone may be attending the conference. Definite attendees will be marked with an asterisk [*]. But even if someone isn’t attending, the work will be there so come on out, if you can, and show your support! Saturday,

Saturday, May 3

No real SIG action today, although Emily Hull co-authored a presentation titled “Research to practice: successful partnerships to enhance evidence-based nursing skills across the curriculum” for the meeting symposia “Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: Needs, Tools, and Solutions” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={5CB81398-DA24-4964-B1C0-024C61F0A8EA}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={E0F93DCC-9F28-42D6-8F46-D8CC470F76E0}

Sunday, May 4

Poster Presentations (Even Numbers): Lower Level Exhibits Staffed 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
*Jerry Perry "Rounding out" our services: librarians attending grand rounds, expanding the scope of information services at the Arizona Health Sciences Library
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={9A6A89EF-5FA8-4F3F-B2DF-4DD7C70054E1}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={1CE1C965-2E6A-4CE4-B538-957BE0F36A37}

*Gail Persily (2 posters!) Finding the best evidence when you’re on a tight schedule: teaching medical students to quickly locate published systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={5539D4DA-A225-471D-A79D-33D8EEC75F9C}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={1CE1C965-2E6A-4CE4-B538-957BE0F36A37}

Designing a user-centered Website: the whys and hows of multiple usability testing
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={197A7D1D-D18A-4EEB-BFAA-442061C07077}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={1CE1C965-2E6A-4CE4-B538-957BE0F36A37}

Ammon Ripple Order by number: developing an automatic citation retrieval feature for a Web-based document request form
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={2509D6F4-285E-4271-8D6F-E5D27C6A069E}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={1CE1C965-2E6A-4CE4-B538-957BE0F36A37}

Monday, May 5

Poster Presentations (Odd Numbers): Lower Level Exhibits Staffed 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Jon Crossno Going mobile: laptop lending in an academic medical library
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={41501BE3-A086-41AB-BEF0-420E0D8659F7}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={7ED0CBE6-930B-4005-A36D-13B9F8E17A3E}

*Jeffrey Huber and Richard Jasper Instruccion De La Salud Para Las Familias: Health Literacy For Families
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={B6454E19-F696-460D-BCE5-F4F636C16C98}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={7ED0CBE6-930B-4005-A36D-13B9F8E17A3E}

*Gail Persily The iterative process in Web design: a case study in usability testing
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={33E1DD18-1F0C-45B0-8E3D-721F94E282D1}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={7ED0CBE6-930B-4005-A36D-13B9F8E17A3E}

Ammon Ripple (2 posters!) Stuck in the mud? Re-thinking interlibrary loan and document delivery
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={074520A7-CE59-406D-AD04-4174390987A3}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={7ED0CBE6-930B-4005-A36D-13B9F8E17A3E}

Taking the library to the people: designing and marketing population-based reference and instruction services
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={759E8633-BC49-46DC-9B34-0EDB1F44C3DF}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={7ED0CBE6-930B-4005-A36D-13B9F8E17A3E}

Session: “Swimming in the Sea of Electronic Resources: Meeting the Challenges (#1)” (3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

Emily Hull Trolling for data: Website usage statistics to support collection development decisions
Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={B0D6DF1A-25BE-4177-9E9F-CAF3945B11B2}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={D5DB6403-42B1-4BC1-BD1F-4F5DD1587442}

Tuesday, May 6

We’ve got 2 SIG members presenting papers at separate sessions, but unfortunately the sessions are held at the same time as the SIG business meeting.

Session: “Navigating the Rapids of Rehabilitation: Reasons & Resources” (3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

*Robb Mackes Navigating the Rapids of Rehabilitation: Reasons & Resources (panel presentation) Session: “Lifeguarding 101: Avoiding or Surviving Wipeout in the Waves of Health Sciences Librarianship” (3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

*Jerry Perry Everything that rises must converge: merging service points, raising the bar of expectations for information services Abstract: http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewAbstractPrintFriendly.asp?CKey={D4723974-27FD-4943-87B2-56DD7DFA61FA}&MKey={DED8AECC-D631-4697-BABD-0F44182CD78D}&AKey={B4B59EC6-3192-4606-B61F-443AD7BEABC9}&SKey={4CC06CFB-772C-4682-97A9-8AB832D50760}

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V. Meeting Specifics

A. SIG-Sponsored Program

Monday May 5, 2003 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. The SIG program is a part of a combined contributed paper and invited speaker program titled “Caught in the Whirlpool: Information Needs of and Outreach Services for At-Risk and Underserved Consumer Populations.” The SIG-sponsored speaker is Dr. Mark Schuster, M.D., Ph.D, who will give a presentation on the information needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered youth and their caregivers. For more information about the speaker, take a look at the program page on the SIG Web site (http://lgbtsig.org/2003program.html ). Also, more information about the other program speakers is available from the MLA’s Itinerary Builder/Program Builder at http://www.abstractsonline.com/viewer/viewSession.asp?SessionKey={237807BD-F7A6-42F0-A281-F4389026A9EF}.

B. SIG Social Event

The SIG social will be held on Monday, May 5, following the program. Reservations will be made at a restaurant, probably in the Hillcrest area, for approximately 7 p.m. We will enjoy each other’s company over dinner and perhaps find a pub to visit afterwards. More information regarding the exact restaurant and transportation will be forthcoming. Please join us for this most excellent networking opportunity, and just general bonding with some great people! For more information or to RSVP, email Sally at sally.harvey@bannerhealth.com or sallyannaz@yahoo.com . (Note: Work address tends to be temperamental.)

C. SIG Business Meeting

Tuesday May 6, 2003 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Agenda 1. Approve minutes from 2002 meeting ( http://www.lgbtsig.org/news8-1.html#VI ) 2. Introduction of current elected and appointed officers 3. Report on 2003 program 4. Program ideas and possible program chair(s) for 2004 5. Election of new officers a. Co-chair Bill Fleming’s position is currently available and a nominee/election is needed to fill this position for a 2-year term. Gail Persily will remain co-chair until the 2004 meeting in Washington, D.C. b. Jon Crossno and David Midyette remain Newsletter Editors until the 2004 meeting in Washington, D.C. 6. Discussion of 2004 Meeting in Washington, D.C. a. Housing options b. Social c. Other 7. New Business 8. Acknowledgement/appreciation for current officers

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VI. Getting to Know You … (More 11 Questions)

A. Steve Grove

When is your birthday?

September 29, 19 … something??!!!

Where are you located geographically?

Berea, OHIO, and HINCKLEY, OHIO. My partner and I are building (YES , literally putting the house together) a ,7000 sq. ft. Victorian in the middle of some very PRIVATE (ooooooooo!!) woods in Hinckley while we commute from Berea, a surburb of Cleveland. Yes, many of you OLD-TIMERS in the SIG recall me bringing plans to MLA. It continues and has done so since 1997>>>YEA GODS. We will be ANCIENT before it is completed. Want to see PICS? Email me at sgrove@metrohealth.org . Send CASH only.

Where did you get your MLS?

University of Iowa MANY years ago…thank GOD, you didn't ask when? (Well, I am not THAT OLD)

What was the worst part of library school?

Beginning CATALOGING. Our final was doing 3 complete sets of cards in DEWEY, with SEARS HEADINGS. Many of you may not know what those headings are. Just be happy that you don't. ALSO: having to work in the Main library and look at those gorgeous SCANDANAVIAN freshmen!! How do you really feel about cataloging? SEE ABOVE. Actually I catalog now and really enjoy it!!! Especially electronic stuff

What would your mother say was your most embarrassing moment?

When MOM found my stash of SUPERMAN COMICS turned to the CHARLES ATLAS ads … MOM catching me in DRAG might qualify too!!! ALSO: My partner threw a SURPRISE birthday for me. FRIENDS hide the back part of the house. Partner gets very intimate and I am in a state approaching total nudity…and excitement. He suggests we retire to the room where my FRIENDS are. I do …You complete the rest of the story!!!!

What would you say was your mother’s most embarrassing moment?

SEE ABOVE.

How did you come to medical librarianship?

I was in the public library field and just got downsized (OO … I hope not!!). The opportunity is another type of special library opened up and I grabbed it. Love the electronics, searching, etc.

An informationist is …

What else … a library INFORMANT. An interesting concept … specialist as librarian, librarian as specialist

Fondest SIG/MLA memory?

MY FIRST SIG encounter in DC …a fellow med. Librarian and I walked into the specified SIG HOTEL and no one knew us …of course, this was our first time … Several folks came out to ask us what we wanted. Gerry Perry might have been there, I don't recall … Whatever, they had a big PIZZA party on the back veranda … And that first MLA for me was GRAND!!!!

What is the most trivial fact you have rattling around your head?

Minnesota has more than 10,000 lakes! Turns out there are 11,842 lakes in Minnesota (10 acres or larger in size). http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20020103.html

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B. Martha Stone

When is your birthday?

Gemini – A lady doesn’t tell her age.

Where are you located geographically?

Boston, both personally and professionally.

Where did you get your MLS?

Simmons College, and I am very happy that I went there. I just recently stepped down from the GSLIS Alum Board.

What was the worst part of library school?

Really, there was no “worst part.” I had a very good experience in all regards. How do you really feel about cataloging? Some of my best friends are cataloguers.

What would your mother say was your most embarrassing moment?

She wouldn’t.

What would you say was your mother’s most embarrassing moment?

I wouldn’t.

How did you come to medical librarianship?

I was a medical secretary for many years and in an early midlife crisis decided that I needed a profession. I had worked in libraries throughout my high school and college years.

An informationist is …

um, I’ll pass on that one.

Fondest SIG/MLA memory?

All the wonderful friendships I made in 1995 at the D. C. meeting.

What is the most trivial fact you have rattling around your head?

The fifth Marx Brother’s name was Gummo.

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