SLA Military Libraries Blog

Welcome to the Military Libraries Division Blog

Welcome to the Military LIbraries Division Blog.  We hope that you will find this blog a useful source of information on information, trends, and events that affect military libraries and information centers  and the people that run or use them.

Fall Issue of DMIL is now available

The Fall 2009 edition of Military Libraries is now available online for your reading pleasure: http://sladmil.cimes.fsu.edu/files/VOl59No3Fall09.pdf  The issue includes FAQs for Align in 09, the agenda for MLW 2009 and more.

2 Hotels added for MLW

The Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville/Downtown has made a block of rooms available at the federal per diem rate from 6-11 December for MLW09 in Nashville TN.  The MLW09 registration site provides details and a code to use at booking.    The Hampton is located just 2 blocks from the Hilton where MLW will take place.

First come, first served.  Reservations must be made by 28 Nov to ensure you a room at this rate.

 

MLW webpage is http://www.dtic.mil/mlw/2009/agenda.html

43 Reasons to Attend MLW

Sharon Lenius recently posted this to the DMIL discussion list:

Colleagues, SLA had their 23 Reasons....well MLW has 43 Reasons!  There are many good, even great reasons to attend the Military Libraries Workshop 2009 in Nashville, TN, Dec 7-11, 2009. However, from the prospective of the MLD Resource Committee, both Wendy Hill and I think some of the best reasons are the opportunities to interact with our 43 Great Exhibitors. Here is an alphabetical listing (N.B.: It's the librarian in me, though my title has changed!) of the company names of vendors. You can meet the representatives and learn about new processes and products.

Intense networking is encouraged!

ABC CLIO, Baker & Taylor, BNA, COMEX, CQ Press, Dow Jones, DTIC, East View Information Services, EBSCO, Elsevier, Facts on File/Infobase, FEDLINK, Forecast International, Gale - Cengage Learning, Gaylord Bros Inc, IEEE, Info Desk, Ingram (MyiLibrary), Jane's Information Group, LexisNexis, Mango Languages, Morgan Claypool Publishers, Morningstar, NewsBank, Northern Micrographics, OCLC, Peterson's, Playaway (Findaway World LLC), ProQuest/DIALOG, PTFS, Recorded Books/Landmark Audio, Safari Books Online, Serials Solutions, SirsiDynix, Springer, Swets, Tantor Media Audiobooks, Taped Editions, Taylor & Francis, Thomson Reuters, Wiley Blackwell, Wolper Subscription Services, Inc., WT Cox

Hopefully you will visit your current vendor representatives and meet our "first timers" and "returnees" at the Exhibits. This table top show will kick off with a Welcome Reception in the Vendor Area on Monday, Dec 7th from 6-8 p.m. Other times to meet vendors...Tuesday, Dec 8, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec 9 from 7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. You will have an opportunity to have a quick "get acquainted" talk (2 minutes!) from each vendor on Tuesday afternoon during the Vendor Showcase.

Check out the Agenda....

http://www.dtic.mil/mlw/2009/agenda.html

See you in Nashville.....

Next week.....MLW09 Fashion Tips from the Fashionista! What to wear, what to pack...fun stuff!

Website about ALA and World War I

The American Library Direct on Nov 18, included a link to the Library History Bluff webpage  The webiste includes postcards showing Library Service to camp libraries, military hospitals and the merchant marine.  Larry NIx discussed this in his Nov 16 blog, "Books for sailors" http://libraryhistorybuff.blogspot.com/2009/11/books-for-sailors.html

The American Library Direct also mentioned "Historical documents relating to U.S. Navy libraries are located on the Navy Department Library website

100 Milestone Documents Chosen by National Archives

The following is a list of 100 milestone documents, compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration, and drawn primarily from its nationwide holdings. The documents chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965.

http://www.ourdocuments.gov/content.php?flash=true&page=milestone

MLW Hotel Sold Out for Wed, 9 Dec--Alternatives Offered

FYI--the hotel is sold out for the night of the 9th (not just the block/group--the whole hotel).

 

The Hilton has suggested these other hotels with rooms for MLW09.  Both are within walking distance of the Hilton Nashville Downtown:

Hampton Inn (2 blocks up)-615-277-5000.

Union Station-(Hilton sister hotel about 5 blocks up)-615-620-5676 (Erica Lamb)

Two Additional Actifvities in Nashville the Week of MLW

Sharon Butcher has volunteered to coordinate group tickets (if there is interest) for the events listed below.

This is not a part of the MLW registration. If you are interested in either show, contact Sharon at:   concorde@blomand.net

SHARON MUST HAVE FUNDS IN HAND BY MONDAY, 30 NOVEMBER TO FINALIZE TICKET ARRANGEMENTS.  Sharon will send the MLW Ticket order form in a separate email.

1)  The Annual Radio City Rockettes® "A Country Christmas"

At Grand Ole Opry® House, this production runs from 20 Nov - 27 Dec.

Ticket prices range from $35 - $84; group discounts of 10% begin with 15 tickets.

 There are several restaurants at Opryland Hotel. Opry Mills Shopping, within walking distance, boasts some more economically priced fooderies.  There are no conference activities Tuesday evening.

 Opry Mills Express, Bus Line 34X, runs from downtown Nashville to Opry Mills/OpryLand on a regular schedule. Fares range from $1.60 - $2.10, and MasterCard and Visa are accepted on the buses.

 2)  "Home for the Holidays"

Nashville Symphony concert at the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall (across from the Hilton) on Thursday, 10 December only, at 7PM.

Conductor Albert-George Schram celebrates the holidays with seasonal favorites.

Ticket prices range from $25 - $74.50, with a $2.50 service fee. Group discounts of 10% start at 10 attendees. The least expensive balcony seats are very comfortable and provide a wonderful view.

 The Symphony has kindly agreed to provide a free building tour of the award-winning facility no later than 5:30PM.

Those only wishing to take the building tour can do so. There is also a public garden and café for casual dining. For a dining alternative, consider the Arpeggio Restaurant in the Symphony Hall.

 There are no conference sessions on Thursday evening; however, there is an MLW Board Meeting at 6 PM that night.

Posted by Marybeth Dowdell and Greta Marlatt—MLD Public Relations Committee

Recent NYTimes Article on 36 Hours in Nashville

Thanks to Kristen Fitzpatrick from IEEE for the Nov 8, 2009 NYTimes link on 36 Hours in Nashville.: http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/travel/08hours.html   If you are going to MLW, this may be of interest to you.

Greta's LInk--New Report on Young People Unable to Serve in the Military

The Mission Readiness organization has released their new report "Ready, Willing, And Unable To Serve" which says that 75 percent of young adults cannot join the military. According to this report, the 3 crucial reasons are:

·         Inadequate education (1 out of 4 lack a high school diploma)

·         Criminality (1 in 10 have at least one prior for a felony or serious misdemeanor)

·         Physically unfit ( 27% are too overweight)

 

The report can be found at http://d15h7vkr8e4okv.cloudfront.net/NATEE1109.pdf

The Mission: Readiness website can be found at http://www.missionreadiness.org/  

 

Businesses offering Military/Veteran Discounts

This information may be of interest to some of our customers.

Companies Honoring Active Military & Veterans on Veterans Day

Many restaurants, attractions and retail establishments now honor veterans

(and some their families) on Veterans Day or days surrounding Veterans Day.

Here is a list of those of which VetJobs is aware offering special deals.

Requirements vary, but you will need one of the following: DD-214, military

ID card, driver's license indicating you were military, military leave and

earnings statement, veterans service organization membership card or

photograph in uniform or wearing uniform that identifies you as a veteran to

participate with these great companies who are honoring veterans. As a

general rule, when you are shopping or traveling, ask if the store,

restaurant or hotel has a military discount. You will be surprised at how

many offer these discounts. Enjoy and bon appetite!

-Free Applebee's meals on Veterans Day

http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/

-McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Sunday, November 8

http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/Veterans-Appreciation

-Day

.aspx

-Golden Corral Military Appreciation, Monday, November 16,

http://www.goldencorral.com/military/#

-Knotts Berry Farm, November 1 through November 26

http://www.knotts.com/public/admission/prices/deals.cfm

-Lowes - 10% off on Veterans Day

 

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=Promos/veteransDay07.html&lks=hps

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-Home Depot - 10% discounts

http://www.homedepot.com

-Disney's Armed Forces Salute at Disney Parks

http://mousepad.mouseplanet.com/blog.php?b=322

-Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks - free park admission

http://commerce.4adventure.com/store/os_application.asp