UNYOC’s 2024 Conference will be held on October 23-25th at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Chautauqua, NY! Explore the area ahead of time in anticipation of early bird specials when registration opens this summer. We’re going to have a ball this fall.
If you have an idea, no matter how big or how small, we are the group to share it with! We build our program around the submissions we receive. Your content can be a poster, a lightning talk, or more. Please consider presenting; you won’t find a more welcoming group. Start your noggins! Invitations for proposals will open later this summer.
We are delighted to welcome three keynote speakers to our 60th conference this October
Anne M. Meore, MA, LMSW, HTR
Licensed Master Social Worker & Registered Horticultural Therapist
Ms. Meore is a licensed social worker in New York and a registered horticultural therapist with the American Horticultural Therapy Association. Anne is the Garden Projects Coordinator for Bon Secours Charity Health System in Suffern, NY, where she is responsible for designing and managing therapeutic garden spaces and conducting Horticultural Therapy programming in the accessible and therapeutic, “Garden of Hope,” at Good Samaritan Hospital. At the New York Botanical Garden, Anne serves as the Horticultural Therapy Program Coordinator for THRIVE (Therapeutic Horticulture and Rehabilitative Intervention for Veteran Engagement) in partnership with the Bronx VA’s Resilience & Wellness Program.
Lori V. Quigley, Ph.D.
Full Professor & Program Coordinator in Leadership and Policy at Niagara University
Dr. Quigley has enjoyed a career in education that ranges from achieving the rank of tenured full professor to university president. Currently, Dr. Quigley is a full professor of leadership and policy at Niagara University and is also an educational consultant and advisor to many school districts and colleges/universities in areas ranging from curriculum development to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusionary policies and practices. Lori grew up on the Allegany territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians; currently, she lives in Grand Island, NY, with her husband, Don, and their Goldendoodle, Clancy.
In her address, "Multigenerational Effects Resulting from the Native American Residential Boarding School Era", Dr. Quigley will draw on her lived experience growing up on the Allegany territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians and reflect on her mother's experiences as a survivor of a residential boarding school.
Steve Petersen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy at Niagara University
Steve Petersen is a philosopher at Niagara University. He first started publishing on the philosophy of Artificial Intelligence in 2006, and for the past ten years his focus has been on philosophical and mathematical aspects of "the alignment problem" for artificial superintelligence. Related research involves formalizing scientific theorizing using tools from algorithmic information theory. He is also a local part-time actor and improvisor - though not so much since the birth of his delightful children.
Dr. Petersen's keynote address, "Why AI is an Existential Risk", will explore the myths and realities behind the worries about future super-intelligent computers.
This May, I attended the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association in Portland, OR. It was a great experience. It afforded me the opportunity to learn a lot, reconnect with old colleagues, and meet new ones.
Along with some other colleagues at the University at Buffalo, I am a co-developer of our Evidence Syntheses Service so most of the programming I went to had a focus on systematic reviews [SRs] and specifically about similar services. There were also some interesting sessions about the use of AI with SRs. “An empirical study evaluating ChatGPT’s performance in generating search strategies for systematic reviews” looked at how well the free and premium versions of ChatGPT worked with both question formulation and search strategy. Not unsurprisingly, the premium version of ChatGPT performed better. I am personally still not sure where AI fits in conducting SRs, but there are definitely some tedious parts of reviews that it would be nice to have automated.
“’Do I really need to work with a Librarian?’: Exploring the Reporting and Reproducibility of Comprehensive Reviews Published on an Academic Medical Campus” and “Examining Institutional Evidence Synthesis Publications to Inform Outreach & Provision of Service for an Academic Library’s Evidence Synthesis Service” were a few sessions I attended where librarians had run searches of SRs done at their institutions and then evaluated the reviews to see if a librarian had been involved and to evaluate the quality of the reviews.
Several of the papers I heard dealt with managing workload, team preparation, dealing with ill-formed research questions, and other issues. “Defining our scope: Eliminating “service creep” in library systematic review support services” was an engaging lightning talk with some suggestions for some of these issues. For instance, requiring that a protocol be written before meeting with a team and having the SR coordinator being firm about compliance with their policies were suggested. Lydia Howes gave a lightning talk, “What to do when the SR team is at capacity: Grab a number, get in line, and learn SR methodology” and shared that their library utilizes learning checklists “to provide a scaffolded approach to learning” for their teams so they are better prepared to write protocols and conduct reviews.
“Speed Dating Through Evidence Synthesis Education: Finding Your Instructional Match” was a great immersion session where we heard from a panel of librarians and then did breakouts working our way through questions designed to help us figure out solutions to a lot of the very common hurdles that come from SRs. One of the presenters, Sally Smith, talked specifically about a course she has developed and mounted on their course management system designed to help both non-medical librarians and research teams with learning the basics of conducting Evidence Syntheses projects. Another librarian shared that she had created scripts for every aspect of doing a review that she could then email each time. All of these are things that I would like to suggest that we adapt for our own purposes at our library.
Thank you UNYOC, for awarding me UNYOC Professional Development Scholarship!
Photo from left to right: Liz Stellrecht, Molly Maloney, Jocelyn Swick-Jemison, Amy Lyons, Michelle Zafron, and Nell Aronoff
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all had a wonderful, inspiring, and scenic conference last week. Congratulations to our award winners, presenters, and first-time attendees. We’re already getting to work on next year’s conference so let the ideas ruminate and get ready for submissions next year.
Caucus News
1. There are several officer positions open for nominations
If you are interested, please contact Denise Smith (she/her: dsmith@brocku.ca) to inquire about descriptions, lengths of commitments, and elections.
Save The Date
We’re turning 60! The 2024 Conference will take place in Chautauqua, New York! More information
To come.
Continuing Education
Registration is open to enter the lottery for the University of Michigan's Systematic Review Course in April 2024: Lottery registration is due by January 10th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET:
https://www.lib.umich.edu/research-and-scholarship/library-workshops-and-credit-courses/systematic-reviews-workshop/registration-and-fees
Scholarships & Grants
There are numerous scholarships and grants accepting applications right now, many of which have November 15th deadlines. These can be easily overlooked in your emails, so consider your projects and what you could possibly be eligible for. Good luck!
· MLA is now accepting applications for the Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant. The purpose of this grant is to provide support for research, development, or demonstration projects that will help to promote excellence in the field of health sciences librarianship and information sciences. More than one grant can be awarded each year, and the amount can range from $100 to $1,000. Application Deadline November 15th.
Acknowledgments
Congratulations to Nell Aronoff of the University of Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. On October 26th, Nell was named the recipient of the 2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Librarianship. She has held numerous roles with both UNYOC and the MLA, and this chapter is so proud of her achievements. You can read more about her career and this accomplishment here.
Join us at the UNYOC Annual Conference in Clayton, NY, at the beautiful 1000 Island Harbor Hotel! The conference will take place October 25th -27th. 2023.
We are thrilled to announce the annual Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter (UNYOC) of the Medical Librarians Association Conference 2023. We invite you to contribute your expertise and passion to this incredible event! Whether you are a seasoned professional or studying to be a librarian, this is your chance to share your knowledge, insights, and groundbreaking research with a diverse and engaged audience.
This conference aims to bring together professionals from various medical and health science disciplines, creating an environment where innovative ideas can flourish, networks can be built, and valuable collaborations can be forged. Your unique perspective and expertise will greatly contribute to the success of this event.
We are seeking a wide range of presentation formats to accommodate different topics and styles of communication. Whether you prefer to deliver a dynamic lightning talk to ignite inspiration, present a comprehensive poster to showcase your research visually, or have a longer, in-depth presentation to delve into your chosen subject matter, we warmly welcome your submissions. With a diverse range of presentation options available, you have the freedom to select the format that best suits your content and presentation style.
Moreover, we extend a special invitation to all those interested in librarianship. As a rapidly evolving field, librarianship is crucial in the medical and health sciences sectors, facilitating access to vital information and supporting research endeavors. We encourage aspiring and experienced librarians to share their unique perspectives, challenges, and success stories in this ever-ever-changing landscape. Your contributions will undoubtedly enrich the conference and enhance the overall knowledge-sharing experience.
Here are just a few suggested topics to spark your creativity:
1. Emerging Trends in Medical Research: Unveiling the Latest Breakthroughs
2. Digital Libraries: Navigating the World of Online Resources
3. Librarians as Knowledge Navigators: Bridging the Gap between Information and Research
4. Data Management in the Health Sciences: Best Practices and Challenges
5. Open Access Publishing: Democratizing Knowledge in the Medical Field
6. Evidence-Based Medicine: The Role of Librarians in Promoting Quality Research
7. Integrating Technology into Health Sciences Libraries: From Virtual Reality to Artificial Intelligence
8. Health Information Literacy: Empowering Patients and Caregivers
However, please note that these topics are only suggestions – we encourage you to submit presentations on any aspect of librarianship or the medical and health sciences you are passionate about! Your unique perspectives and experiences are highly valued and appreciated.
Submitting your presentation proposal is quick and easy. The following link will take you to the submission form and the guidelines.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWNVSDg3nnS2PW3ADY4v5-1ceOMaVSzHPT8AGn_3U42iR4dA/viewform?usp=sf_link
The deadline for submissions is September 15th. 2023, so take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to showcase your work and inspire others in the field.
Join us at the forefront of innovation, collaboration, and discovery in the medical and health sciences community. Together, let's shape librarianship's future and advance medical knowledge's frontiers. We eagerly await your presentation submissions and welcome you to our esteemed conference.
Registration for UNYOC 2023 is NOW OPEN at https://unyoc.wildapricot.org/Member-Registration
We invite you to register and join us for the 2023 UNYOC Annual Conference at 1000 Island Harbor Hotel, Clayton, NY. The meeting will take place on October 25th- 27th, 2023.
Conference Registration prices:
To reserve a reduced-rate hotel room, you can call the hotel reservation desk at (315) 686-1100 and request the Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter (UNYOC) of the Medical Library Association room block or by going to their website at https://www.1000islandsharborhotel.com/ and using the block code UNYOC to secure your Group Attendee reservation.
Rates: Govt. Per Diem/Tax Exempt Reduced Rate = $118.00
Regular Reduced Rate = $159.00
Rooms at this rate will only be available until they are filled, or September 25, 2023.
Rooms at this rate are also limited. Book early to guarantee this special rate!
Reservations made after September 25 will not be eligible to receive the group rate.
1000 Island Sunset – Come See for Yourself!
Hello,
UNYOC Conference 2023 will be held on October 25-27th at the 1000 Island Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY
Clayton is a quaint village in Northern New York. The hotel rests on the banks of the St. Lawrence River amid the beauty of the 1000 islands. Restaurants and unique shops are within walking distance, and the hotel is less than 10 miles away from the 1000 Island Bridge and Bolte Castle in Alexandria Bay, New York.
If you have never been to the region, it’s a must-see. If you’ve been, you already know why you need to come back!
Additionally, we have had repeated requests for more member/supporter content in our conference programming. We are unable to do that without member/supporter submissions. If you have an idea, no matter how big or how small, we are the group to share it with. We build our program around the submissions we receive. Your content can be a poster, a lightning talk, or more. Please consider presenting; you won’t find a more welcoming group. We will begin soliciting submissions in the spring. Stay tuned!
As this year’s conference chair, I look forward to hosting you in a region I hold dear to my heart.
Enjoy the day,
Kimberly A. Nolan MLS, AHIP UNYOC Conference Chair 2023
1000 Island Sunset: Just Gorgeous!!
Beatriz LeBron executes Healthi Kids’ Play ROCs campaign, developing strategies and tactics that advance play as a cornerstone of whole child health in schools and in neighborhoods. LeBron currently serves as The Vice-President of the RCSD Board of Education, chairs the Finance and Human Resources Committees. She is currently attending law school at the University Of Arizona James E. Rogers College Of Law. She earned her associate degree in Liberal Arts from Monroe Community College, a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations & Economics from St. John Fisher College, her certificate in Finance from Georgetown. LeBron has served more than 23 years in the human services sector and has extensive experience as a supervisor, educator, trainer and community health worker. In her spare time, LeBron enjoys art, reading and spending time with her grandchildren, children, partner and puppy Barkley.
Through the personal journey of navigating through trauma, violence, addiction, and poverty there is hope at the end of the tunnel. These stories, from the block to the board, are often romanticized when in reality it requires daily work and consistency in moving forward and upward. Most importantly it requires the development of a support system. This is where community health models come into play. Community Health Work looks at the whole self and supporting individuals in navigating through social determinants of health. It is a critical model we have today to affect sustainable changes in our society; it is also one of the most undervalued.
Beatriz LeBron is our opening keynote speaker on Friday, October 28th.
A critical care nurse by training, Dr. Mary G. Carey is a researcher, educator, and mentor whose work has made significant contributions to the understanding of ECG monitoring. As Director of the Clinical Nursing Research Center at URMC, Carey also mentors, advises, and supports the scholarly aspirations of nurses throughout their careers. She is a guiding force in prompting nurses to partake in clinical research projects to improve the quality of care. She is also highly involved in the management and direction of the nursing discipline and nursing faculty. She currently serves on numerous committees at the university, national and international levels. A prolific publisher, Carey has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed and scholarly articles. Carey has earned numerous honors in her 30-year career, most recently being inducted into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame. Dr. Carey is a champion of librarians and is delighted to present to our group of Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter of the Medical Library Association members.
This presentation to the Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter of the Medical Library Association UNYOC/MLA, aims at presenting the strength of the Academic Practice Partnership at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The attendees will understand the significance of academic medical centers and magnet designation has on improving nursing science and how librarians have historically supported nursing research. Nurses rate the information found by librarians to be high quality; thus, librarians play an important role in selecting resources and evaluating information.
Dr. Mary G. Carey is our opening keynote speaker on Thursday, October 27th.
Hello everyone,
Please join us for our UNYOC 2022 Conference CE Session with Dr. Lyle Q. Foster of Missouri State University!
This year's session, "Critical Conversations: Building Workplace Communication Skills" will take place on Wednesday, October 26th from 1-4pm at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. The cost for the session is $65 USD (purchase with registration).
For full CE description please visit our website here: https://unyoc.wildapricot.org/Annual-Meeting-CE
Hello everyone!
Please register and join us for the 2022 UNYOC Annual Conference at the RIT Inn and Conference Center in Rochester, NY. The meeting will be taking place on October 26th, 27th, and 28th. Visit our website here to register: https://unyoc.wildapricot.org/Annual-Meeting
· Member price: $100
· Student/retiree: $25
· Non-Member: $150
To reserve a hotel room at a special rate of $109 :
· Reservations may be made by calling the front desk at 585 359 1800 and requesting the Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter of the Medical Library Association room block or by going to our website at https://www.rit.edu/ritinn and selecting the Reservations tab. Under “Add Code” your guests can choose “Group Attendee” from the drop down menu and then input the block code 221016UNYO.
· Rooms at this rate will be available until they are filled, or October 15th. Rooms at this rate are limited! Book early to guarantee this special rate! Reservations made after October 15th will not be eligible to receive the group rate.
Stay up to date on conference planning developments at http://unyoc.mlanet.org/
MLA.UNYOC@gmail.com
The Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter of the Medical Library Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization.
