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Joanne G. Marshall, AHIP, FMLA

¡Futuro Magnífico! Celebrating Our Diversity
Meet your new MLA president! Visit Joanne G. Marshall's President's Website, read her priorities and past accomplishments, and listen and view slides from her inaugural address delivered at MLA '04.

   
Deciphering Medspeak

MLA "Top Ten" Useful Websites
Looking for useful health Websites? Look at our "top ten," appearing in the latest edition of MLA's Medspeak brochure. Medspeak is also available in Spanish: Descifrando el Lenguaje Médico.

   
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Comment on NIH Public Access Proposal
MLA encourages members to send comments to the NIH regarding its proposal "Enhanced Public Access to Research Information," by the November 16th deadline.  For background info, a template with suggested talking points, and MLA's comments on the NIH proposal, see the special MLA-FOCUS distributed October 14th.

   
Internet Librarian 2004 Logo MLA Sponsors "Internet Librarian" Track
MLA will sponsor the "Partnerships & Collaborations" track at the 2004 Internet Librarian conference, November 15-17, in Monterey, CA. The Nov. 15, all-day track, organized by MLA member Micki McIntyre, includes sessions on "Partnering to Improve Patient Safety" and "Partnering for Health."
   
Start Planning Now for MLA '05 in San Antonio!

MLA '05: Abstract Deadline Approaches! New for November 2004
Participating as a presenter at MLA '05? Visit the MLA '05 Website for section program themes, tips on developing abstracts, and paper and poster FAQs. The deadline for submitting abstracts has been extended to November 12, 2004.

   
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MLA Electronic Licensing Teleconference DVD
Get ready to negotiate with the MLA teleconference VHS or DVD of "The Art and Practice of Electronic Journal, Book, and Database Licenses: Practical Tips for Health Care Organizations." Enhance your knowledge and get practical tips for dealing with licensing agreements. View the agenda and order your copy today.

   
MLA '04: Seize the Power!

MLA '04 a Powerful Success!
View program topics, speakers, and more. Watch for pictures and other downloads, available shortly; plus order your MLA '04 "Seize the Power" meeting CD now!

   
MLANET Member Professional Toolbox is a members-only benefit

New Service: Member Professional Toolbox A members-only benefit
The Professional Toolbox is a tool for members that makes widely dispersed resources available in a single location. This database of Web-based tools on a variety of topics and from a variety of sources, are selected by MLA members, for MLA members. Use these tools to continually learn, teach, and sharpen your professional skills! Add your own recommendations today!

   
Announcing the CORE WEbsite!

CORE: Gateway to Lifelong Teaching and Learning New for October 2004
MLA's new Center of Research and Education wants to be your first stop for finding good educational content to support course development and lifelong learning. Members are welcome to add new CORE-related resources in the Member Professional Toolbox.

   
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Expert Searching
MLA's members play a significant role in the expert retrieval and evaluation of information in support of decision making at health institutions. View MLA's policy statement,"Role of Expert Searching in Health Sciences Libraries" and purchase MLA's teleconference video on "Roles and Essential Skills for the Expert Searcher."

   
Join or renew your membership today!.

Join MLA or Renew Your MLA Membership!
Join MLA and add section memberships through our secure server! Review membership categories, or visit the updated MLA benefit guides for an overview of member benefits, or view a presentation (Powerpoint, 1.7MB) about the MLANET members-only area.

   
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Journal of the Medical Library Association New for October 2004
In the October 2004 issue: The impact of evidence-based medicine curriculum on medical students’ attitudes and skills; evidence-based databases versus primary medical literature; an analysis of forty-one academic Websites; an evaluation of PDA-based alerting service for clinicians; recommended books for veterinary medicine; the role of librarians in patient safety, and more.

   
Visit the 2004 MLA NEWS.

October MLA News Full Text A members-only benefit.New for October 2004
The slate of candidates for MLA’s 2005/06 elections is announced; the expert searching column tackles the issue of time spent; professional developments funds available through MLA chapters is listed; Internet resources on health care for the homeless are provided, and much more.

   
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Copyright Management and Electronic Licensing
What copyright management services are appropriate for your library? What should you look for when negotiating an electronic license? Visit MLA's guide to copyright options and view other materials and FAQs about copyright; view the MLA resources for electronic licensing.

   
Become a Medical Librarian!

Become a Medical Librarian!
Find out if you have what it takes to be a health information professional! Find information on qualifications, workplaces, coworkers, and more; download or request a copy of "Medical Librarianship: A Career on the Cutting Edge."


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