Author Archives: Marie Kennedy

About Marie Kennedy

Putting everything into neat piles.

pubshub

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Marie Kennedy

PubsHub is a “strategic publication planning tool,” a database to help you choose to which medical journal or meeting to submit your manuscript or present your data. i saw a demo of this in the exhibits hall at the medical … Continue reading →

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tracking reference desk queries

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Marie Kennedy

i learned of desk tracker, libstats, and wufoo while reviewing a wiki (http://whywufoo.pbwiki.com) i saw referenced at the recent medical library association conference. my library is still collecting data about reference desk transactions using paper forms, but an online form … Continue reading →

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new article published!

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Marie Kennedy

my new article has been released! find it at the journal of digital information, entitled, “nine questions to guide you in choosing a metadata schema.” abstract: This article is a guide for collection developers at the point of considering a … Continue reading →

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learning how to say ‘no’

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Marie Kennedy

over the last few weeks i have turned down offers to participate on two american library association committees. i am stepping down at the end of my term as chair of the mlgsca’s government relations & bylaws committee. this is … Continue reading →

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Surgical Atlas of the Musculoskeletal System

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Marie Kennedy

because i’m a little squeamish, my mantra for the first couple years of medical librarianship has been, “just look at the text, don’t look at the images.” but i must point you to a resource with some spectacular images! it’s … Continue reading →

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Matthews Book Company goes green for MLA

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Marie Kennedy

This year’s planning committee for the Medical Library Association national meeting asked exhibitors to consider “going green,” and Matthews Book Company really stepped up to the plate. They didn’t bring paper brochures to hand out, and brought only a limited … Continue reading →

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