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MLA Sections

Section Descriptions

Each section's founding date, purpose, and dues are listed below. MLA members may join additional sections by using the Membership Application Form.

To top of page Medical Informatics Section

Established 1988
This section provides a platform for interaction and communication between medical librarians and professionals in the information and computer sciences who work on projects of mutual interest. ($10.00)
Additional benefits: awards, newsletter, Website

To top of page Medical Library Education Section

Established 1973
This section promotes association interests related to education for health sciences library service. Members include teachers of health sciences librarianship and related subjects in library schools, continuing education contexts, and other formal and on-the-job settings, as well as those interested in the education of the health sciences librarian from other points of view. ($7.50)
Additional benefits: membership directory, newsletter, Website

To top of page Nursing and Allied Health Resources Section

Established 1962
This section encourages and promotes within the health sciences library community the development of nursing and allied health resources by cooperating with other health care organizations, encouraging cooperation among nursing and allied health librarians, promoting professionalism by sponsoring educational programs, and encouraging more effective library usage among nursing and allied health personnel. ($10.00)
Additional benefits: membership directory, newsletter, Website

To top of page Pharmacy and Drug Information Section

Established 1948 as Pharmacy Library Group; name changed to Pharmacy and Drug Information Section in 1980
This section promotes investigation and dissemination of knowledge in the areas of drug information and pharmacy librarianship. ($15.00)
Additional benefits: Embase.com Lecture, newsletter, Website, wiki, discussion list

To top of page Public Health/Health Administration Section

Established 1974
This section fosters public health and health administration libraries; promotes the educational, scientific, and professional growth of public health and administration librarians and information specialists; provides a forum for the exchange of information relating to public health and health administration; and represents these interests within the association. ($10.00)
Additional benefits: membership directory, newsletter, Website

To top of page Public Services Section

Established 1984 as Reference Services Section
This section fosters communication, education, and professional growth and development among individuals who provide reference, information, literature search, and instructional services in health sciences libraries. ($10.00)
Additional benefits: membership directory, newsletter, locally developed reference materials for loan, Website

To top of page Relevant Issues Section

Established 1972
This section promotes the educational, scientific, and professional growth of its members, with emphasis on social issues. The section's primary concern is with social issues that have an impact on how medical librarians perform their roles. ($7.00)
Additional benefits: newsletter, Website

To top of page Research Section

Established 1982 as Library Research Section
This section fosters research-related skills of individual health sciences librarians; promotes interest in research among MLA members to further the knowledgebase of the discipline and that of the medical and health sciences library profession at large through program development consistent with the goals of the association and in concert with other association groups and committees; and serves as an action group for the advancement of library research. ($12.00)
Additional benefits: newsletter, mentoring service, Website

To top of page Technical Services Section

Established 1982
This section provides its members with opportunities for education, recognition, and exchange of information; supports the development and maintenance of information systems and resources; supports research in technical services; and provides leadership in technical services issues. ($10.00)
Additional benefits: membership directory, newsletter, Website

To top of page Veterinary Medical Libraries Section

Established 1974
This section stimulates and fosters interest in veterinary medical libraries and librarianship, acquaints persons interested in veterinary medical libraries and librarianship with the association, encourages development of and cooperation among veterinary medical libraries, and fosters a forum for the exchange of ideas and the discussion of mutual problems and concerns. ($20.00)
Additional benefits: membership directory, email list, newsletter, Website

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