Member publishes in JMLA
Congratulations to MLGSCA member Janet Crum, who published her research article “An availability study of electronic articles in an academic health sciences library” in the October 2011 issue of JMLA (Journal of the Medical Library Association). Read the abstract and full text in PubMed Central. Congratulations, Janet!
MLGSCA Professional Development Award
Each year, MLGSCA provides monetary assistance to members who are looking to update their skills, add new skills to their repertoire or perhaps develop leadership skills. This year, the Awards Committee is pleased to announce that a Professional Development Award is going to Amy Chatfield. Our next Professional Development application deadline is February 15, 2012. […]
Apply for the Donald A.B. Lindberg Research Fellowship
The Donald A. B. Lindberg Research Fellowship funds research aimed at expanding the research knowledgebase, linking the information services provided by librarians to improved health care and advances in biomedical research. The endowment will provide a $10,000 grant, awarded by MLA through a competitive grant process, to a qualified health sciences librarian, informatician, health professional, researcher, […]
Apply for a Scholarship for Paraprofessionals in Health Sciences Libraries
Are you currently working as a paraprofessional in a health science and/or medical library? Are you working towards your degree in library/information science? One annual scholarship of $1,000 is awarded by MLGSCA to a paraprofessional pursing a degree with the intention of following a career path in health sciences librarianship. Paraprofessional must meet eligibility and […]
MLGSCA member Research Paper wins Honorable Mention
The MLA Research Section presented their awards for best research papers and posters presented at the MLA 2011 meeting. Penny Coppernoll-Blach, AHIP, and Dominique Turnbow of the University of California- San Diego, garnered an Honorable Mention for their research paper, Assessing Reference Services Using the Reference Effort Assessment Data (READ) Scale. Only three posters and three […]
MLGSCA members receive MLA awards!
Contributed by Eileen Wakiji In addition to MLGSCA receiving the 2011 Majors/MLA Chapter Project of the Year Award (sponsored by J. A. Majors), the following MLGSCA members received awards at the MLA 2011 conference: MLA Rising Star Robert (Bob) Johnson Virgina L. and William K. Beatty Volunteer Service Award Kay E. Wellick Carla J. Funk […]
Nominate a paraprofessional!
Contributed by Laura Stubblefield, MLGSCA Awards Chair Have you considered honoring your high achieving paraprofessional? Once a year, MLGSCA gives out the “Outstanding Health Sciences Library Paraprofessional of the Year Award.” Get the nomination form, complete it, and mail or email to Laura Stubblefield, MLGSCA Awards Chair.
Accepting Nominations for Paraprofessional of the Year Award
By Laura Stubblefield, Chair MLGSCA Awards Committee Consider submitting your high achieving library paraprofessional for the MLGSCA Outstanding Health Sciences Paraprofessional of the Year Award. Applicant, who is currently working in a health sciences library, is recognized for their critical role and important contributions to the development and evolution of modern health sciences libraries and […]
Library Grant Opportunities
by Michelle Malizia in Blogadillo Numerous organizations currently have grant opportunities available to libraries and librarians: Diversity Research Grant (American Library Association): The Diversity Research Grant consists of a one-time $2000 annual award for original research and a $500 travel grant to attend and present at ALA Annual Conference. The grant is designed to address […]
Feb. 28th Deadline for Professional Development Award
The deadline for the Professional Development Award is approaching (Feb 28). If you are attending courses, meetings, conferences or educational activities that will increase your library or information skills and you are a member of MLGSCA, you qualify. Applications can be found in the MLGSCA Directory or you can submit this form.
Congratulations Jan Grabowski!
Submitted by Laura Stubblefield, Chair, MLGSCA Awards Committee Jan Grabowski (right in red, seen here with Julie Smith who nominated her for the award) is this year’s recipient of the “MLGSCA Outstanding Health Sciences Library Paraprofessional of the Year Award”. As Lead Library Technician, she is a vital library link at Burlew Medical Library, St. Joseph Hospital, […]
Congratulations to Tania Bardyn !
Submitted by Judy Consales, Director of the Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library at UCLA I am extremely pleased to announce that Tania Bardyn, Associate Director for Public Services – Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library, has been selected as a fellow for the 2010-2011 NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program. Selection is recognition of a substantial record of […]
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