Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is the largest and most diverse biomedical research laboratory in the Department of Defense. Despite WRAIR's focus on the military, its research has been used to solve nonmilitary medical problems around the world. Its history is filled with the life-saving or life-enhancing discoveries of distinguished scientists.

Founded in 1893, WRAIR's Gorgas Memorial Library provides new and innovative information services and resources embracing the idea of "a Library without walls. Preventive medicine and in field medical treatment research facilitates an early return to duty. Supporting over 1,000 WRAIR/NMRC biomedical researchers and allied staff located locally and in six global research units, they are also open to researchers from other military medical institutes.

WHO:   DC/SLA Members and Guests

WHAT:   Library tour, networking and refreshments.

WHERE:   Gorgas Memorial Library, 503 Robert Grant Ave, Rm: 1W60, Washington, DC 20307-5100, (301) 319-9555.  

This local map shows the institute and parking. In the evening, the access will be via the Linden Lane gate (use Seminary from Georgia and bear left on Linden). For those arriving via Metro, please let us know so we can shuttle you to WRAIR from Forest Glen.

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 25, 2005, 6:30 pm–8:00 pm.  Registration, Library Tour, Appetizers/Desserts 6:30pm-8:00pm.  Come and see firsthand a modern medical research support library.  Snow date is one-week later, same time, February 1, 2005.

HOW:  Cost is$15.00 per person. Payment must be received in advance by check or PayPal. Make checks payable to DC/SLA.

REGISTRATION:  Send an email to Wendy Hill with the information on the form below. When paying by check also reply with an e-mail registration to ensure a space.  Registration fees are not refundable when using PayPal or after the final registration date.  The final registration date is January 19, 2005.

Send checks to:
Military Librarians Group
PO Box 1244
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-0844
Daytime phone: 703-767-8225 or 703.767.8274 x 3005
whill@dtic.mil or dschnurr@dtic.mil

 

Registration Form (WRAIR, 1/25/05): Name:  __________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________  E-mail: ______________________________ Check enclosed? ___

All adult visitors will be required to present a photo ID that matches their name before they are admitted to the grounds.  Once reservations are complete, we will furnish a list to security to facilitate entry. 

*PayPal Directions
Click on the "PayPal Payments" button. The next screen will give the Payment Details. On this page, you will either need to log in to your account or create a PayPal account, which can be set up from this screen. Once logged into your account, use the "Pay" button at the bottom of the page to finish the transaction. PayPal will email a receipt to both DC/SLA and yourself. PayPal payments are not refundable.  Questions?? Please feel free to email Erin Clougherty, DC/SLA Treasurer at eclougherty@casact.org