Medical Informatics Section, Medical Library Association

Joining MIS/MLA

Who Should Join

Anyone who recognizes how essential information technology is to information science. Anyone interested in health and broad-based computer applications in medical information transfer.

Benefits of Membership

Keeping up with Informatics issues and ideas. Being at the cutting edge through continuing education and conference programs.

Who We Are

Since 1991, the Medical Informatics Section (MIS) has provided a forum for, and communication between medical librarians, health professionals and other professionals from the information sciences. Although definitions vary, medical informatics focuses on broad-based computer applications involved in the transfer of medical information.

What We Do

Sponsor and co-sponsor invited and contributed papers, pre - or post - conference meetings and sessions, as well as CE courses. We also have close ties with American Society of Information Specialists and Technology (ASIS&T) and The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA). Offer two Career Development Grants annually to assist individuals to advance their knowledge in the field of medical informatics. Self-assessment and self-directed learning resources.

How to Join

You may join in one of two ways:

Include the MIS/MLA on your MLA annual member renewal form
Download the application in PDF , complete the information and send the a check to:

Medical Library Association
Membership Department
36348 Treasury Center
Chicago, IL 60694-6300

Membership dues are $10.00/year.

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