The MLA ‘10 Conference Blog is up and recruiting bloggers. This is a great opportunity to hone your writing skills, earn AHIP points, and may include free wifi at the conference. The deadline for applications is April 20th. Visit the blog for more information and the application form.
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.
[Update: registration is now open.]
Save this date for the MLA Distance Education Webcast, Understanding the Electronic Health Record Maze and Health Sciences Librarians’ Roles:
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
The goal of this program is to clarify the terminology surrounding the emerging electronic health information environment and to illustrate how and why health sciences librarians can and should become engaged with the efforts to achieve the national 2014 goal of instituting an electronic health record for each person in the United States. Read more» » »
Self-Education on Medical Informatics from the MIS Section:
President Obama released his budget for Fiscal Year 2011 for the Department of Health and Human Services, including NIH and NLM. The budget provides a $1 billion increase for NIH and a $21 million increase for NLM. While the CDC’s total FY 2011 budget request shows a $100 million increase, the funding for CDC’s core programs actually received a $132 million cut. The vast majority of CDC’s programs were either cut or level funded.
Prepared from statements by Health and Information Counsel to MLA and American Public Health Association.
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