Archive for the 'Grants & Awards' Category

The Thomson Reuters/Frank Bradway Rogers Information Advancement Award

By Rachel R. Resnick. Published on September 2, 2010 in Grants & Awards. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

The Thomson Reuters/Frank Bradway Rogers Information Advancement Award – Recognize Technological Innovation in Health Science Information

The Rogers Award, originally called the ISI Information Advancement Award, is presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions in the use of technology to deliver health science information, in the science of information, or in the facilitation of the delivery of health science information. The award, sponsored by the Thomson Reuters, has been given since 1983. The recipient receives a cash award of $500 and will be recognized at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association.

For more information on the award and past winners go to: http://www.mlanet.org/awards/honors/rogers.html. For a copy of the nomination form, eligibility information and instructions go to:

http://www.mlanet.org/pdf/awards/rogers_nom_20090714.pdf.

All nominations are due by November 1, 2010. Please forward this message to colleagues who might be interested. Contact Jonathan Koffel, Jury Chair (319-335-9731) or jonathan-koffel@uiowa.edu with questions.

Our 59th Annual Business Meeting & Reception

By Rachel R. Resnick. Published on July 13, 2010 in Chapter Reports, Events, General News, Grants & Awards and the Chronicle. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

table setting from mlaphil 2010 Annual Business Meeting & ReceptionThe Chapter’s 2010 Annual Meeting was held at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, as it was last year.  Members and guests were able to join friends and colleagues to learn about Chapter activities and recognize leadership in and contributions to medical librarianship.  Photos from the event are available on the Chapter’s flickr®  page: <http://www.flickr.com/groups/363552@N22/>.  Please visit.  Join the group, and help us tag the photos to identify everyone!
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Recognizing Member Achievement and Service

By Rachel R. Resnick. Published on July 13, 2010 in Grants & Awards, Member News and the Chronicle. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

The following individuals were recognized at our Annual Meeting for their achievements, their potential for achievement, and their service to the Chapter:

Winner of the Chapter Achievement Award: Daniel Gustavo Kipnis.

2010 Chapter Achievement Award winner Dan Kipnis and his wife

Dan Kipnis and his wife

The Chapter Achievement Award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Chapter and to the field. This is the Chapter’s highest award and is reserved for outstanding individuals. Dan has been a Chapter member since 2001 and served on the Board as a Committee Chair and Chapter Officer from 2002 thru 2007. He is active in MLA on the national level, served on and chaired the Continuing Education Committee for an extended term, and was appointed National Program Committee liaison for the 2009 Chicago meeting.   Read more» » »

Apply for awards targetting unaffiliated health professionals working with seniors and/or in nursing homes

By Gary. Published on June 29, 2010 in Grants & Awards. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine Middle Atlantic Region (NN/LM MAR) is pleased to announce another new funding opportunity:

Small Project Awards Targeting Unaffiliated Health Professionals Working with Seniors and/or in Nursing Homes

http://nnlm.gov/mar/funding/smallprojuhpsenior.html

This award for Full and Affiliate Network members is intended to promote library services and NLM products and services specifically to unaffiliated health professionals who work with seniors and/or in nursing homes. Three (3) awards of up to $2,000 each are available. Deadline for applications is August 1, 2010.

MLS Scholarships from PaLA

By Gary. Published on February 24, 2010 in Grants & Awards. 0 Comments Tags: , .

The Pennsylvania Library Association is offering three $1,500 scholarships to Pennsylvania residents who are seeking a Masters degree in the Library Science field that will earn them professional status. The deadline for submissions is May 15th, 2010. Visit PaLA for more information and applications forms.