A short list Sat: Elsevier: http://www.directflightck.com/   Sun: OVID: http://www.ovid.com/site/events/mla2012/party/index.jsp   Sun: Bearded Pigs - “Grand C” of the Seattle Sheraton Hotel, 8p-11p   Mon: Armadillo Ball (who has details? Only know the Pigs are playing)

Given the number of attendees with "beer" as an interest, I wanted to share this place. It is one block from the Convention Center and has 160 tap handles, including the elusive (at least for east coast and midwest attendees) Pliny the Elder See: http://taphousegrill.com/beer.html

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Heather Holmes: Hoooray!

Michelle Kraft: I will probably be there...with my drinksig t-shirt

Kimberley R. Barker: My husband and his best friend are now nagging me to bring back Pliny the Elder :) Guess that I'll be looking into shipping arrangement!

Hi there! If you're staying at the Sheraton (or would like to meet at the Sheraton) and taking Gabe's kickboxing class on 5/22, would you be interested in walking to the Y together? According to Google Maps, it's a 10-minute walk. Definitely a panda and not Bruce Lee, Kimberley

I've created a Cafe Press store with some fun merchandise that gives a toast to the social aspect of being at the annual meeting that so many of us enjoy, as well as an opportunity to raise some funds to support the MLA Scholarship Fund. The store features shirts, etc., with a QR code that says: The unsanctioned #drinkingsig takes on Seattle! Engage, Learn, Enjoy, Cheers Shop here: http://www.cafepress.com/drinkingsig All proceeds raised (I put a... [read more]

Just in case you haven't heard, we'll be playing on Sunday evening in the Sheraton Grand Ballroom from 8:00 to 11:00. Cash bar, everyone is welcome. If you're want a Thicket Society t-shirt, the order is going in on May 1st. Join via paypal at our website: http://beardedpigs.net/thethicketsociety.html

Anyone else on here e-Attending?

I uncovered the King County Metro trip planning site while playing last night. See: http://metro.kingcounty.gov/ The mobile version seemed to work nice, but I confused it a bit when I ask to plan a trip from my current location.

One of the goals for changing the structure of the Crowdvine site last year was to make it easier to retain all of your connections from one conference year to the next. So, all I had to do was re-skin the site and Crowdvine is ready for 2012!

Teresa L. Knott: Great work! Thanks Eric!

Amy Blevins: I love it when things are nice and easy. :)

Eric Schnell: Thanks for the support!!

After my morning CE on Friday, I'm thinking of heading to Saint Paul to see King Tut at the Science Museum. Anyone interested in joining me?

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Tracy Daley: Hi Ellen, I figured there might be few people already in town for the conference on Friday but thought I'd try anyway. I'll ask around at my CE too. This is how I plan to get to the science museum: http://tinyurl.com/45352qd It might be a bit painful... [read more]

Ellen Justice: Hello Tracy: So nice of you to share your transit plan...not sure if I will be able to fit it in...but it is tempting...I've been catching some of the History channel ancient Egypt documentatries and they are always fascinating. Ellen

Zia: the Companies like Firmenlogo provide an overview how much does a professional design costs. Its good to first have knowledge of Logo Design available in the market before making final decision.

Hi all, I'm planning on staying an extra day in Minneapolis to go biking on May 19th (at http://www.minneapolisparks.org/grandrounds/map_CL5.htm ). Just thought I'd toss the idea up here in case anyone might be interested in joining in!

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Elaine Hicks: Hummm, Tracey! I AM interested in the teaching EBM Roundtable..but might have missed it on the agenda. And I thought that Connie's course was in the am. I guess I better get back to the schedule. Oh: I ride about 15 mph.

Melissa Rethlefsen: As an FYI, we have more up on the blog about biking and running! http://npc.mlanet.org/mla11/?p=697

Zia: the Companies like Firmenlogo provide an overview how much does a professional design costs. Its good to first have knowledge of Logo Design available in the market before making final decision.

Just a note to say it was nice to meet a bunch of you. To those that I didn't catch up with, see you in Seattle!

Teresa L. Knott: It was great to meet you Eric!

Eric Schnell: Same here, Teresa

This year we'll be having our inaugural meet-up for those who are interested in taking full advantage of the social opportunities with their colleagues. I'm calling this brainchild of mine the "drinking SIG" - Twitter hashtag #drinkingSIG - because I expect the gatherings to involve drinking. Everyone is welcome, and drinking of any sort of beverage is acceptable, alcoholic or not. Personally, I enjoy trying new craft beers and like to sample loc... [read more]

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Heather Holmes: Yes. I'll post updates here on Crowdvine, too!

Heather Holmes: Friday night around 9 meet me in the lobby of the Hilton for the first meeting!

Heather Holmes: Saturday night #drinkingSIG meet up. Guessing around 945 after I get back from the Sexy Librarian show. Check Twitter (@LaMedBoheme73) for updates!

Do to a mechanical failure I'm delayed getting to Minneapolis. That is delay my trip to mall of America. I don't plan to be heading out until 10 pm. So meet in the lobby or meet at our karaoke place after it! Fun to be had!! We are on standby for an earlier flight but I'm not real optimistic. Julie

Julia Esparza: Still on train will update leaving time when I get there

A disturbing number of people claim that they're going to the Pigs gig AND the Doe Lecture. (I'm the only person that HAS to!) I wonder if we can set up a special section at the Doe lecture and arrange for bloody marys to be served?

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Julia Esparza: Hmmm... I'll pass on the Bloody Mary but I'll take a cranberry and vodka. LOL

Clare Leibfarth: I'm sure we can arrange for a choice of juices.

Jacque Doyle: I'll have a virtual Bloody Mary and toast y'all!

Participation in a section is one of the best ways to get to get involved in MLA, make friends, and learn a lot! Membership in a section provides an easy way to get involved in MLA and to contribute your ideas and perspectives. Stop by the Section Council booth and sign up as many as three new sections free of charge for the next six months (provided you’re not a member of the section and never have been). Also, you can get an opportunity to meet... [read more]

Please keep our New Library Group in mind as you hear presentations and learn! Our blog is here: http://newemergingmedicallibraries.wordpress.com/ What we are working on: -e-collections -space planning -collaborative spaces -LCME standards -staffing -and more! Nadine Dexter, Janice Swiatek-Kelley, and Barbara Shearer, and others ARE attending!

Gowalla [ http://gowalla.com ] is a location-based application in which users check in at spots in their local vicinity, either through a dedicated mobile application or through the mobile website. As a reward, users will sometimes receive virtual “items” from check-ins. Another way to look at Gowalla is a geocaching scavenger hunt. Participants run around a city, checking in at various locations, receiving points and collecting “stamps,” “icons,... [read more]

Amy Blevins: If I start using this, everyone will know that I rarely make time to leave the hotel. Oh no, now anyone that's read this post will know!

http://bit.ly/e7mDTA Referenced URLs are messed up

I'll be at the Hospitality Desk Sunday from 11-3. Please stop by and say hi, let me know how your visit to Minneapolis is going!

Keep an eye on your info streams next week for information about the use of foursquare and Gowalla at the conference. Keyword: prizes!

Nikki Dettmar: So what's the scoop already, Eric? Some of us are arriving tomorrow & need to know what's up ;)

Eric Schnell: See: http://npc.mlanet.org/mla11/?p=952

Just curious if anyone else is going to be away from their little one for the first time this MLA? My son is 15 months old and I've only been away from him one night since his birth!! I hope I will be too busy to think on it much...he will be in good hands at home. I look forward to colleague connections and learning but not to being away from home. If you have similar sentiments perhaps we can commiserate ...or any seasoned MLA parent attendees.... [read more]

Nikki Dettmar: Highly recommend Skype or other video calls home, I bet he'll love it! It's still tough for me to be away too and mine's 8 :)

Michelle Kraft: I know I am going to sound like a bad mom, but I actually look forward to going to MLA and leaving the kids behind. I have 8 and 4 year old boys and a 3 month old daughter. I feel like my battery gets recharged talking to librarians about library stu... [read more]

Michelle Kraft: Oops fingers too fast and replied before I had some suggestions. Skype and phone calls home are good. My husband sometimes emails me photos he takes from his phone when they are doing something silly/different/fun while I'm away. The boys love the sq... [read more]

Will folks be meeting on Friday to walk over to the ballpark for the game? I can probably find it but it would be nice to have someone to walk with. Also hear it will be less than 50 degrees that night! I hope it warms up.