Why is the Medical Library Association an important organization?
MLA links librarians, affiliated institutions and federal agencies, such as the National Library of Medicine (NLM). The association disseminates crucial information about health services libraries and librarians to other information-related professions, employers, government officials and the public. How do Medical Library Association members benefit society? MLA members serve society by developing new health information delivery systems, fostering educational and research programs for health sciences information professionals and encouraging an enhanced public awareness of health care issues. What is Medspeak? Medspeak is the specialized language of health care professionals. MLA has developed a brochure, “Deciphering Medspeak” to help consumers understand medical jargon. The brochure is available by contacting MLA headquarters in Chicago. Contact Information: Medical Library Association 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60601-7246 Phone: 312.419.9094 Fax: 312.419.8950 E-ma
