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About the Medical Library AssociationStrategic PlanMLA's VisionThe Medical Library Association (MLA) believes that quality information is essential for improved health. To that end, MLA aspires to be the association of the most visible, valued, and trusted health information experts, fostering excellence in the professional achievement and leadership of health sciences library and information professionals to enhance the quality of healthcare, education and research throughout the world. MLA's Core ValuesOn behalf of the profession, MLA will:
On behalf of society, MLA will:
MLA Goals and Objectives1) Recruitment, Membership, and Leadership in the ProfessionMLA will recruit and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to become health information professionals, serve them through the association, and foster their leadership roles in the association and the profession. The Association will: a. aggressively promote health sciences librarianship
and other health information careers to individuals from diverse backgrounds,
including members of related health and information professions, high
school and college students, and others; 2) Life Long LearningMLA will be the leading education provider and facilitator for life long learning opportunities in health information and knowledge management. The Association will: a. extend the range of education programs available for
health sciences librarians and other providers of health information; 3) AdvocacyMLA will demonstrate to the healthcare, education, and research communities, and the public the value of quality health information to society and the role that health information professionals play in producing and managing that information. The Association will: a. be a leading advocate for professional concerns of
health information experts in our society; 4) Creating and Communicating our KnowledgeMLA will develop and manage a knowledge base of health information research and practice to demonstrate the value of health information for improved health, improve professional practice, and support life long learning. The provision of quality health information will be linked to improved healthcare and advances in biomedical research. The Association will: a. promote and support health information research and
evidence-based librarianship; 5) Building a Network of PartnersMLA will actively serve every person working in health care and provide health information to the public through a global network of members and partners who share expertise and resources. The Association will: a. seek local, regional, national and international partnerships
with others who share its values and goals on information access including
outreach to underserved communities; For further information, contact Carla Funk, funk@mlahq.org. |
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Last Updated: 2007 August 28 |