MLA AWARDS THE BEST OF 2002

Each year, MLA gives a variety of awards, grants, and scholarships to individuals in recognition and support of the valuable contributions they have made to the health sciences librarianship profession. From research and instruction to outstanding service and leadership, MLA's professional recognition program supports and encourages the best and brightest in the field. Link to the 2002 recipients at http://www.mlanet.org/awards/awards_2002.html. Congratulations to the winners and nominees!

For consideration for 2003 awards, applications must be received by November 1, 2002. Link to nomination and application forms at http://www.mlanet.org/awards/honors/.

 

 

Grants and scholarship applications must be received by December 1, 2002, unless otherwise noted. Link to nomination and application forms at http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/. Questions should be directed to Lisa Fried, mlapd2@mlahq.org or 312.419.9094 x28.

A big thank you to those 14 chapter members who participated in MLA's Benchmarking Network: Heidi Sue Adams, Kalispell Regional Medical Center; Janice Bacino, St. Peter's Hospital; Brynn Beals, St. Joseph Medical Center; Robin Braun, Empire Health Services; Vicki Croft, Vet/Med Library, Washington State University; Marguerite Girling, Alaska Native Medical Center; Ann Haines, Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center; Carol Ann Jones, Salem Hospital; Sandra Keno, Sacred Heart Medical Center; Susan Klawansky, Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center; Susan Marshall, Central Washington Hospital; Daphne Plaut, Kaiser Permanente for Health Research; Robert Pringle, Intercollegiate College of Nursing; and Susan Long, Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Their efforts gave PNC the 20% participation level that MLA was hoping for. All together 384 facilities participated. Preliminary results will be shared at MLA Dallas. I expect that MLA Focus will also carry those early results.

As details are released I'll keep everyone posted.

Congratulations!!

Robin

Robin E. Braun, MLS, AHIP