MLA Mentoring Task Force

The MLA Board of Directors appointed a task force to define and develop a unified, comprehensive concept of mentoring within MLA. The Task Force is particularly interested in receiving answers to the following questions:

1. What services and features would you like to have implemented in the ideal MLA Mentor Program?
2. If MLA were successful in launching a Mentor Program with service features which are of value to you, would you participate either as a mentor or a mentee?
3. How much time would you be able to commit to participation in a Mentor Program?

 

Please email or fax comments and suggestions to:

 

Ysabel Bertolucci, AHIP

Email ysabel.bertolucci@kp.org
Fax 510 596 1500

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
280 West MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611

originally submitted 8-24-00 to hlib-nw by Maryanne Blake

GRANT: Range $100 - $1,000. More than one award available per year.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Applicant must hold an MLS degree from an ALA accredited program or an accredited post baccalaureate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Applicant must be a practicing medical librarian with a minimum of two years professional experience.
• Preferred that applicant is an individual member of MLA.
• Applicant must be a citizen or have permanent resident status of the United States or Canada.
• Outstanding candidates not meeting these criteria may be considered.

 

APPLICATION INCLUDES:

• A completed application form
• Names of three references
• Detailed description of the project design and budget
  

CRITERIA TO JUDGE APPLICANT'S QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and training
• Experience
• Previous productivity
• Adequacy of knowledge of research field
• Demonstrated research competence
  

CRITERIA TO JUDGE MERITS OF THE PROPOSED RESEARCH PROJECT:

• Relevancy to purpose of the Association
• Originality
• Importance to profession
• Soundness of design and detail
• Feasibility of scope
• Plans to present or publish the results of the research project
• Activities which are operational or have only local usefulness will not be considered

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS CONTACT:

Anne Greenspan
Martha Earl
Coordinator, Research and Professional Recognition Chair,
Research, Development and Medical Library Association Demonstration Project Committee
Suite 1900, 65 East Wacker Place
Preston Medical Library, UTMC
Chicago, IL 60601-7298
1924 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

Tel: 312-419-9094 X28
Fax: 312-419-8950
Tel: 865-544-6616
E-mail: mlapd2@mlahq.org
Fax: 865-544-9527
Email: mearl@utk.edu

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: DECEMBER 1, 2000

originally submitted 7-14-00 to medlib-l by Tom Williams

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Medical Library Association is seeking nominations for 2001 Fellows and Honorary Members. The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2000.

Fellows are MLA members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to the Association and the health sciences library field. They are chosen for their leadership, achievement, scholarship, and professional reputation. Fellows may be either active
in their careers or retired.

Honorary membership is granted to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the purposes of the Association but have not been members of MLA. They may be from outside the library profession.

A list of persons previously selected as Fellows and Honorary Members is available on MLANET.

The nomination form may be obtained from:

Anne Greenspan, Coordinator, Research and Professional Recognition, MLA
312/419-9094, ext. 28 or via e-mail.

Please submit copies of the nomination as instructed to:

Tom Williams, Chair, Fellows and Honorary Members Jury
Biomedical Libraries and Media Production Services
University of South Alabama
BML 326B
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
Voice, 334/460-6885
Fax, 334/460-7638

The Medical Library Association Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the Lucretia W. McClure Excellence in Education Award for the year 2001. The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2000.

The Lucretia W. McClure Excellence in Education Award is the Association's newest award. It was established in 1998 in honor of Mrs. McClure and was awarded to her in May 1999. Lucretia W. McClure is one of MLA's most respected members and has made numerous contributions to the advancement of the profession.

The award is presented to an individual whom the Association wishes to recognize as an outstanding educator. CE instructors, library school faculty, professional trainers, informaticians or librarians who instruct users are all eligible if they have demonstrated excellence and achievement in teaching, service, curriculum development, mentoring, research, leadership, publications, presentations, special projects or any combination of these areas at local, regional and national levels. Nominees must be employed as health sciences librarians or educators at the time of the award and must have worked in such a position for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the award.

Nominations must be in writing and must contain at least the following elements:

• a precise description of the nominee's achievements
• a current resume or curriculum vitae
• any further information which would assist the jury in the evaluation of the nomination and selection of the recipient. Self-nominations are encouraged and accepted.

Nomination forms are available now from the MLA Professional DevelopmentDepartment. By the end of summer PDF versions of the forms will be available on MLANET.

Six copies of the nomination and all accompanying documentation must be submitted by November 1, 2000 to:

Professional Development Department
Medical Library Association
65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7298
Tel: 312/419-9094 ext. 28
Fax: 312/419-8950
E-mail: mlapd2@mlahq.org

originally posted 7-21-00 to medlib-l by Jackie Mardikian

The Louise Darling Medal is presented annually by the Medical Library Association in recognition of distinguished achievement in collection development in the health sciences. The medal honors Louise Darling's significant accomplishment in this professional specialty.

The Louise Darling Medal was established in 1987 by Ballen Booksellers International, Inc., and is now sponsored by Blackwell North America, Inc. The recipient receives an engraved medal, a certificate and a $1,000.00 cash award.

Nominations:

• Nominations may be individuals, institutions, or groups of individuals
• It is preferred that nominee be a member of MLA
• Nominations may be made for overall distinction or leadership within collection development, production of a definitive publication related to collection development, teaching of collection development, for the development of an extraordinary national information resource or collection in any format (e.g. printed materials, audiovisuals, electronic files, etc.) or for any other collection development activity deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors, the Awards Committee, and the Darling Medal Jury.
• Nominations are accepted from the MLA membership at large and from members of the Louise Darling Medal Jury.
  

Nominations must be in writing and contain at least the following elements:

• a.) A precise description of the nominee's achievement in collection
  development for which the nomination is being made.
• b.) A current resume' or curriculum vitae for individuals and appropriate background information for institutions.
• c.) Any further information which may assist the Jury in the evaluation of the nomination and the selection of the recipient.
  

Nomination Forms:

Contact Anne Greenspan, Professional Development Department, Medical Library Association, 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60601-7298. Voice: 312/419-9094, ext 28; fax: 312/419-8950.

Nomination Deadline:

Please submit six copies of the completed nomination by November 1, 2000 to: Anne Greenspan, Professional Development Department, Medical Library Association, 65 E. Wacker Place, Suite 1900, Chicago, IL 60601-7298.

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Jackie Mardikian
Medical Sciences Librarian
Instructional Coordinator
Library of Science and Medicine
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
165 Bevier Road
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8009
Voice: 732/445-1337 Ext.307
Fax: 732/445-5703

originally posted 7-19-00 to medlib-l by Linne Girouard [SMTP:LGirouard@TMH.TMC.EDU]

The Lois Ann Colaianni Award for Excellence and Achievement in Hospital Librarianship was established in 1989 to recognize a hospital librarian who demonstrates excellence and leadership in the broad range of activities that this field encompasses. The Lois Ann Colaianni Award is the highest honor in Hospital Librarianship.

Nominees may have produced a significant publication, shown exceptional leadership or contributed to the profession through teaching, research, or the use of innovative technology. Nominees must have worked in a hospital library for at least five years and it is preferred that they be members of MLA. The recipient receives a cash award of $500 and a certificate of accomplishment.

For nomination forms, please contact Anne Greenspan @ MLA Professional Development or (312) 419-9094. Submit nominations no later than November 1, 1999 to Janet Minnerath, Chair of Awards Committee, OR University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Tulsa, 2808 South Sheridan Rd., Tulsa, OK 74129.

submitted by Janice Kaplan

The MLA Majors Award Committee for 2000 /2001 is presently seeking nominations for the Majors award. This award is provided to recognize a chapter's work on a special project. I have attached information on the award and its criteria and ask that you share this with your chapter membership. and post in your newsletters. Think about recognizing your chapter for the special work it does and the impact it may have on our profession, our customers, and our peers. Please forward any questions OR nominations to myself or any of the members of the Majors Award Committee. Thank you.

MAJORS AWARD COMMITTEE 2000/2001:

Kaplan, Janie
860-545-2419

Gable, Sarah H.
803-733-3344

Pringle, Robert M.
509-324-7342

Weise, Freida O.
410-706-7545

Greenspan, Anne
312-419-9094

Janie Kaplan
Director, Health Science Libraries
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, Ct. 06105
Phone:860.545.2420
Fax: 860.545.2572

submitted by Pam Bradigan

MLA is accepting nominations for the Estelle Brodman Award from now until November 1, 2000. The Brodman Award For The Academic Medical Librarian Of The Year recognizes a mid-career level academic medical librarian who demonstrates significant achievement, the potential for leadership, and continuing excellence.

Please consider nominating a candidate for this prestigious award. Basic information about the Award is on MLANET and the procedures for nomination are available from Anne Greenspan in the Professional Development Department, Medical Library Association, Ste. 1900, 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, IL 60601-7298; 312-419-9094. Forward any questions about the Award to Pam Bradigan, Chair, The Estelle Brodman Award or call 614-292-4866.

submitted by Ann Bornstein

Nominations are sought for the Medical Library Association's Janet Doe Lecturer for the year 2002. This distinguished award goes to an individual who will present his or her unique perspective on the history or philosophy of medical librarianship in a lecture to be given at the Association's Annual Meeting, and published in the Bulletin of the Medical Library Association. Nominees should have a broad perspective of medical librarianship, be able to express ideas and experiences clearly, and be regular members of the Association.

Letters of nomination should be submitted in writing to the address below and received no later than November 1, 2000. They should include a brief summary of the nominee's career, a description of his or her contributions to medical librarianship, a current curriculum vitae, and any other evidence or information supporting the nomination.

Send six copies of nominations to:

Anne Greenspan
Coordinator, Research and Professional Recognition
Medical Library Association
65 Eash Wacker Place, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7298
Phone 312-419-9094 x28
FAX: 312-419-8950
Mlapd2@mlahq.org

If you have specific questions about this award, please feel free to contact Sheldon Kotzin, at National Library of Medicine; or FAX 301-496-0822.

submitted by Tanner Wray

The Medical Library Association Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the 2001 ISI/Frank Bradway Rogers Information Advancement Award. The deadline is November 1, 2000. The description of the prize and the details follow.

The Rogers Award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions for the application of technology to the delivery of health science information, to the science of information, or to the facilitation of the delivery of health science information. The award is sponsored by the Institute for Scientific Information.

Nominations must be in writing and must contain at least the following elements:

• a) a precise description of the nominee's achievements
• b) a current resume or curriculum vitae
• c) any further information which would assist the jury in the evaluation of the nomination and selection of the recipient. Self nominations are encouraged and accepted.

Entries will be judged on the following criteria: pioneering nature of the contribution, impact of the contribution, and the extent to which the nominee has disseminated information on the effort.

Nomination forms are available now from the MLA Professional Development Department. By the end of the summer, PDF versions of the forms will be available on MLANET

Six copies of the nomination and all accompanying documentation must be submitted by November 1, 2000 to:

Professional Development Department
Medical Library Association
65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601-7298
Tel: 312/419-9094 ext. 28
Fax: 312/419-8950
E-mail: mlapd2@mlahq.org

Please forward this announcement to interested parties and lists.

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Committee Members:

Tanner Wray, AHIP
Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Memorial Library
University of Wisconsin-Madison
728 State Street, Room 231
Madison, WI 53706
voice: 608-262-7479 fax: 608-262-4649

Helen-Ann Brown
Weill Cornell Medical Library
1300 York Avenue
NY NY 10021-4896
voice: 212-746-6092 fax: 212-746-8364

Amy Lyons, AHIP
Associate Director
Project Director WNY IAIMS
Health Sciences Library
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14214
voice: 716-829-3900 ext. 131 fax: 716-829-2211

submitted by Sharon A. Gray

The Medical Library Association is offering a scholarship of up to $5,000 to encourage library school students who show excellence in scholarship and potential for accomplishment in health sciences librarianship.

Eligibility:

• 1. Applicant must be a student entering an ALA-accredited library school OR a student who has at least one-half of the requirements of the program to finish when the scholarship is awarded in February.
• 2. Applicant must be a citizen of or have permanent residence in either the United States or Canada.
• 3. Past recipients of the MLA Scholarship or the MLA Scholarship for Minority Students are not eligible.
  

To Apply:

Request an application form from the Professional Development Department of the Medical Library Association or download from Web site listed above. The application packet includes a completed application form, at least two and no more than three letters of reference, an official transcript from each college or university attended; and a statement of career objectives. Return the completed forms to:

Professional Development Department
Medical Library Association
Suite 1900, 65 East Wacker Place
Chicago 60601-7298

Application Deadline: December 1

originally submitted 9-15-00 to hlib-nw by Sue M. Hollander

Each year the Medical Library Association awards a grant to one or more of its members to provide them the opportunity to increase their competence in the theoretical, administrative, or technical aspects of librarianship. This grant may be used to attend a MLA course or other CE activity.

Candidates for the CE Grant must:

• 1) hold a graduate degree in library science;
• 2) be an individual member of MLA;
• 3) be a practicing medical librarian with at least two years of professional experience; and
• 4) be a US or Canadian citizen.

More information about this grant and the application can be found online at:
http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/ceaward.html

For additional information, contact:
Anne Greenspan in the Professional Development Dept. at MLA Headquarters, 65 E.Wacker Place, Ste. 1900, Chicago, IL 60601-7298; phone (312) 419-9094; mlapd2@mlahq.org.

Applications should be mailed to Anne Greenspan at MLA Headquarters.

DEADLINE for application is December 1, 2000.

Sue Hollander
Asst. Health Sciences Librarian Office: 815-395-5650
UIC Library of the Health Sciences-Rockford Fax : 815-395-5655
1601 Parkview Ave.
Rockford, IL 61107

originally submitted 10-10-00 to medlib-l by Chris Shaffer

The EBSCO/MLA Annual Meeting Grant was established by EBSCO Subscription Services to enable a medical librarian working in a health sciences library to attend the Medical Library Association (MLA) Annual Meeting. Two grants of up to $1,000 each are available. The grants seek to encourage participation in MLA by providing an opportunity to attend an Annual Meeting (this year in Orlando, Florida, May 25-30, 2001--http://www.mlanet.org/am/am2001/).

This is an excellent opportunity for librarians at any stage in their career who have not attended an MLA meeting to benefit from the outstanding programs and educational opportunities available at the Annual Conference. In order to qualify, applicants must be currently employed as a medical librarian and have at least two years experience as a librarian in a health sciences library at the time of the annual meeting.

The EBSCO/MLA Annual Meeting Grant Jury weighs other criteria in recommending an applicant to the Board, including the level of participation in the upcoming meeting, i.e.: presentations, committee or jury assignment.

Applying is easy! Fill out a simple form and write a 200-word statement answering the question, "What do you expect to gain professionally and/or personally by attending the MLA Annual Meeting?" Applications are available on MLANET. For further information, contact Anne Greenspan, MLA Research and Professional Recognition Coordinator, at 312/419-9094 x28 or email mlapd2@mlahq.org.

Completed applications are due December 1, 2000.