The Sheraton Hamilton Hotel is the conference hotel. Located at 116 King St, it is in the heart of downtown within easy walking distance of many great restaurants and attractions including the Copps Coliseum, Hamilton Place. We encourage you to book early as this hotel sells out frequently.
Conference Rates:
$149/night Super
$169/night Deluxe
$189/night Club
The deadline for conference rates has passed. However, it may still be possible to receive a discounted rate. Please email Neera Bhatnaghar This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before making your reservation.
Crowne Plaza Hamilton
Within less than 1km (est. 10 minute walk)
150 King St E
Hamilton ON
Days Inn
Approximately 1km (est. 15 min walk)
210 Main St E
Hamilton ON
Admiral Inn
Approximately 2km (est. 25 min walk)
149 Dundurn Street North
Hamilton ON
For more information contact Laura Banfield, Hospitality Chair.
Flights
Hamilton is conveniently located near two international airports, Hamilton International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport.
We have arranged a 10% travel discount through WestJet. This rate is good for travel three days prior to and post conference, including CE dates. For every 50 tickets booked, we will be eligible for one free airfare. Submit your itinerary at the conference registration desk to be eligible to participate in the draw. The more tickets, the more chances to win.
To book your ticket, please contact the WestJet Groups Department: 1-888-493-7853 and quote: CC7329 (CHLA Conference 2012).
Transportation from the airport
More travel details to come...
For more information contact Laura Banfield, Hospitality Chair.
The First Timers' Reception will be held at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, a short walk from the conference hotel.
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Google map
Opening Reception
Join us at the Art Gallery of Hamilton (AGH) for an evening of good food and conversation. Located steps away from the Sheraton, the reception will take place in the Gallery's glass enclosed pavilion adjacent to the sculpture garden. Current exhibits include Nature and Spirituality: Emily Carr's Coastal Landscapes, By Popular Demand featuring the works of Lawren Harris, Tom Thomson, Cornelius Krieghoff, Auguste Rodin and many more, Size Matters exploring the role of size, shape and perception, and The Tanenbaum African Collection which includes ethnographic art primarily from West and Central Africa.
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Google map
Sponsored by:
Meet in the lobby of the Sheraton at 7:00am.
Interested in exploring the culinary delights of Hamilton? Hamilton has much to offer from the authentic Lebanese of LaLuna to the delights of global cuisine at Boo’s Bistro . Hosted dinners are being arranged at a number of restaurants close to the Sheraton (5-15 min. walk). Each group will meet their host(s) in the hotel lobby for 6:30. Sign-up sheets will be available at the hospitality desk.
Current Restaurants:
Meet in the lobby of the Sheraton at 6:30am.
The Royal Botanical Gardens, a short ride away, offers many indoor and outdoor gems. Before the banquet, you may wish to take a peaceful stroll through the Rose Garden, Hendrie Park or visit the Mediterranean Garden adjacent to the Ballroom. A bus will leave from the Sheraton at 6pm sharp taking people to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Time: Buses will begin arriving at 6:15, dinner will be served at approximately 7:15. At 9pm the buses will return to the Sheraton.
Location: Google map
Sponsored by:
Hamilton Pubs
Up for a visit to the pub? Stroll over to Augusta Street or Hess Village to find Hamilton's best drinking holes. Or just ask one of the conference planning team for directions.
Meet in the lobby of the Sheraton at 7:00am.
Mentorship Group
Brooke Ballantyne Scott
If you're currently a member of the Mentorship Interest Group, interested in possibly becoming a member, or just interested in mentorship in general please join us for a discussion during the Interest Group hour at the CHLA/ABSC conference. We will be chatting about what the future holds for our services and resources in University, Hospital and Special Health Libraries. What types of demands are your users making, and are they achievable? Are we prepared to remain "relevant" ten or fifteen years from now? What skills will we need to develop and support for the future? Are there things we should be concerned about regarding the outlook for medical librarians and library technicians? How can we support each other better as the world of medical libraries adapts and changes?
Social Media Portal
Laurie Blanchard
The use of social media within CHLA/ABSC has risen over the past few years. We know there are many health librarians who are using social media in new and innovative ways. The proposed CHLA/ABSC Social Media Portal is a first step in developing a useful way to share this work and benefit from these experiences. The portal will help health librarians examine the possibilities and the issues associated with using social media in their settings, and provide an opportunity to network and share ideas, initiatives, evaluation tools and techniques. This session will be an opportunity for CHLA/ABSC who have indicated interest in participating in the project to meet in-person, and discuss: possible roles to play in the development of the portal, portal design, and future steps.
Leadership
Jennifer McKinnell
Please join me in welcoming the CHLA/ABSC Leadership Special Interest Group (SIG) back to our Annual Conference. After four years since the inaugural meeting, it's time to review our goals and plan for the future.
Over the past several years, I have watched experienced leaders retire or leave our organization, resulting in a tremendous loss of knowledge and expertise. The Leadership SIG is well poised to address this very issue. I look forward to reopening the discussion, setting new priorities, discovering new opportunities and learning from the experiences of our colleagues.
Open Access
Shannon Gordon
Shannon will be facilitating this group for Devon Greyson.
Value of Libraries Study
Joan Bartlett
This interest group meeting is to discuss the plans for a Canadian replicate of Joanne Marshall's 2009 Value of Libraries Study (presented at the 2011 conference). The research will focus on the value of hospital library and information services, and their impact on patient care outcomes. Funding has recently become available to support a pilot study; anyone interested in participating in the pilot study and/or working on a funding application for a full scale study are invited to attend. If you participated in the original study, or were part of the planning process, please come to share your experience and insights.
Connect with us:
Here’s your chance to catch up on all the engaging talks and intriguing presentations we enjoyed at CHLA/ABSC 2012: slides from our speakers, papers and posters are now mounted on the conference website under Papers, Posters and Talks.
