An adapted version of the accompanying Powerpoint presentation can be viewed here . They assist librarians with the exchange of health sciences books and periodicals and develop a variety of programs to serve the needs of health information specialists. MLA assists their member's professional development through career information resources, meetings, publications, courses, awards, scholarships, and various support services. The association also serves as an advocate for the profession. Their website has details of MLA activities, including contents and abstracts for a recent Bulletin.
Participation is free and without obligation.
Partnerships in Health Information Aims to create active partnerships between medical information services in the UK and developing countries. Works to enable information professionals in developing countries to make the best use of new information resources in health information, and to explore with them ways in which important health information might be made more accessible to all health professionals. Their website has details of their work and how to participate, including listings of current projects, and the Partnership Handbook. Staging Posts' focus is on adapting the information materials received in such a way as to make them more appropriate for local use. A worldwide organisation promoting informatics in health care and biomedical research.