Standards

Assess and improve the quality of library services in your institution with practical and valuable information developed by MLA.

MLA publishes numerous studies, surveys, booklets, brochures, and guides on important issues in the field of health sciences information management. Links below lead to online resources or to purchasing information; view these and other MLA resources in the MLANET online store.

Booklets and Brochures

A Code of Ethics for Health Sciences Librarianship
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Deciphering Medspeak
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[ Spanish version: view | purchase ]
The Educational Policy Statement of the Medical Library Association: Competencies for Lifelong Learning and Professional Success
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The Research Imperative: The Research Policy Statement of the Medical Library Association
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Guidelines and Standards

Challenge to Action: Planning and Evaluation Guidelines for Academic Health Sciences Libraries
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Guidelines for Libraries Serving Dental Education Programs
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Guidelines for Libraries Serving Dental Hygiene Education Programs
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Standards for Chiropractic College Libraries
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Standards for Hospital Libraries 2002 with 2004 revisions
[ link to HLS Website ]
Standards for Vision Science Libraries
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Section Council Standards Committee
survey on section standards

Studies and Surveys

Health Science Libraries Statistics: 2004 Interactive & Benchmarking Report
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Hay/MLA 2005 Salary Survey
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Hay/MLA Study: Assessing the Compensation and Skills of Medical Library vs. IT Professionals
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