MLA is now accepting nominations for Fellows and Honorary Members! Throughout its history, MLA has recognized individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the purposes for which the Association stands by conferring a special membership status. “Honorary Member” was the term used until 1976, when a distinction was then
Nominations are due to MLA November 1, 2019 for the 2020/21 MLA Rising Star Program. This award is presented annually by MLA. Visit MLANET at https://www.mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=44 for details and the nomination application form. Please email Norice Lee, Jury Chair, at nlee@bcomNM.org if you have any questions.
The Janet Doe Lectureship is one of the most prestigious awards given by the Medical Library Association. It recognizes a MLA member who has contributed significantly to the organization and gives them the opportunity to present their unique perspective on the history or philosophy of medical librarianship. The recipient will deliver a
The Medical Library Association is now seeking nominations for recipients of the Research Advancement in Health Sciences Librarianship Award. The MLA Research Advancement in Health Sciences Librarianship Award recognizes organizations whose exemplary actions have served to advance health information research and evidence-based practice in health sciences libraries. Honorees will have created and
MLA’s greatest assets are the collective wisdom of its members and the support received from friends and affiliates. Many of our colleagues have made sustained and outstanding contributions to the profession and are deserving of recognition. The Lucretia W. McClure Excellence in Education Award was established in 1998. The award is named
The MLA Beatty Volunteer Service Award is now accepting nominations. This award recognizes a medical librarian who has demonstrated outstanding, sustained service to the Medical Library Association (MLA) and the health sciences library profession. Nomination must include the following elements: a precise description of the nominee’s achievements a current curriculum vitae or
Please nominate a colleague for these outstanding HLS awards. Nominees must be current HLS members. Please see attached applications for both awards. For questions please email: Carrie Driggers-Adams: carrie.driggers-adams@bmcjax.com Professional Recognition Award 2019 Award presented to outstanding HLS members. Individuals who have contributed laudably to the field of hospital librarianship may be
The Collection Development Section is seeking nominations for the Daniel T. Richards Prize of $250.00 for writing related to health sciences collection development. The Richards Prize will be presented to an individual who created a work in any format related to collecting in the health sciences. This work must be widely accessible
As the term winds down and you have a few days and long nights to think, consider someone who should be recognized for educating librarians. Do nominate someone who impacted your life, makes a difference for others or let us know about your own great achievements. The American Library Association and the
*Nominations are due tomorrow, November 1st at 11:59PM!* – Do you know a colleague who is a mid-career academic health sciences librarian who is making significant contributions in the area of academic health sciences librarianship? – Are you making a significant impact at your institution in the area of academic health sciences