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Chapter Awards & Grants

By Cynthia McClellan. Published on March 13, 2011 in General News, Grants & Awards and the Chronicle. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .
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

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

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/>

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.

Details of the 58th Annual Business Meeting and Reception

By Rachel R. Resnick. Published on July 10, 2009 in Events and the Chronicle. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

by Rachel Resnick

More than fifty attendees enjoyed reconnecting with friends, networking, listening and learning from an entertaining speaker, and sampling wonderful cuisine at the 2009 Annual Business Meeting and Reception of the Medical annmtg2009-1Library Association, Philadelphia Regional Chapter.  The meeting was held on April 15 at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia in the foyer and meeting room next to the Mütter Museum.  The meeting was attended by members, non-members, students, and vendor representatives.  Photos of the event, taken by Archives Committee Chair Joan McKenzie, are available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/8055980@N04/tags/annualmeeting2009/.

Etheldra Templeton, our outgoing (in both senses of the word) Chair, welcomed the attendees.  First, the minutes of the 2008 Annual Meeting were approved.  A copy is posted at
http://www.mlaphil.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/20081.pdf.  Read more» » »