Archive for the 'Grants & Awards' Category

Grants and Funding Resources

A few weeks ago, I sent a query to medlib-l and mlaphil-l to ask about any resources for grants or funding that anyone was aware of. I received many responses and subsequently posted a summary to the two lists. For your reference, I thought I would post to the chapter blog the list of resources suggested. Read more» » »

Chapter Awards & Grants

Cynthia McClellan

Cynthia McClellan

Do you have an outstanding colleague you feel is worthy of recognition by the Chapter? Know an exceptional student entering the profession whom you would like to encourage? Do you know someone who would benefit from a professional development grant?

If so, I urge you to consider a nomination for one of our Chapter awards or grants <http://www.mlaphil.org/wp/15/grants-and-awards/>. We will announce the winners at the Chapter’s 60th Annual Meeting, which is rapidly approaching (April 6). To guarantee consideration, please send in all applications and/or nominations to me by Wednesday, March 23. Read more» » »

MLA Grants and Scholarships

MLA offers a variety of grants and scholarships to assist qualified students in graduate library science programs and to enable practicing health sciences librarians to take advantage of opportunities for continuing professional development. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2010, unless otherwise noted. Information about MLA awards is available at <http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/>

And don’t forget that the Chapter also provides grants and awards for educational and professional development purposes. Information on Chapter awards can be found at <http://www.mlaphil.org/wp/15/grants-and-awards/>

Technology Improvement Award Recipients Announced

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region has announced the recipients for the Technology Improvement Awards! The Technology Improvement Award is available to member libraries in amounts up to $7500 to allow them to purchase, install and upgrade information technologies that enhance access to health information.

Chapter member award recipients include: Read more» » »

Technology Improvement Award Recipients Announced

Congratulations to the the Philadelphia Regional recipients who received NN/LM MAR Technology Improvement Awards!

  • Biomedical Library, University of Pennsylvania – Anne Seymour – Don’t buy it! Borrow it! Lending Technology Tools for Teaching, Learning and Research
  • Commonwealth Medical College – Linda Hogan – Improving Physician’s Access to Information Technology for Medical Education and Patient Care
  • Fox Chase Cancer Center – Beth Lewis – Talbot Research Library Public Computer Upgrade
  • Penn State Hershey George T. Harrell Health Sciences Library – Cynthia Robinson – Improved Access to Biomedical Information Resources via Ebook Readers
  • UMDNJ – Jenny Pierce – Going Mobile

The full list of awardees is at The MARquee.