Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association


 ...to promote excellence in health sciences librarianship by providing its membership with opportunities for professional growth, fostering communication between members and their regions, facilitating resource sharing, increasing awareness of new technologies, providing high-quality continuing education, and conducting research in health sciences information services.

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Established 1977

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Board Meetings

MHSLA members are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Check the Calendar for information about dates and location. Please RSVP to Diane Gardner, 2012-13 MHSLA President.

MHSLA Blog

Check here often for information about MHSLA Board, committee, and member activities as well as pointers to resources and information you should know about.

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Affiliations / Partners


Medical Library Association
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
Midwest MLA
NNLM/Greater Midwest Region

Resource Libraries


Health Sciences Digital Library - MSU
Shiffman Medical Library - WSU
Taubman Health Sciences Library - UoM

Volunteer -- Participate
MHSLA needs your support and involvement! Join a committee!


The 2013 Michigan Health Sciences Library Association Annual Conference will be held October 16-18, 2013 at the Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The conference hotel is the Holiday Inn Downtown, located at 310 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, phone: (616) 235-7611. Room rate for the conference is $115 per night, and parking is free. Use group code 'HLA' when reserving a room to get the conferece rate.

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The 2012 Michigan Health Sciences Library Association Annual Conference was held at the Baronette Renaissance October 17-19, 2012 in Novi, Michigan.

Minutes of the General Membership Meeting in Novi, Michigan on October 18, 2012
(Minutes approved via online survey)


The 2011 Michigan Health Sciences Library Association Annual Conference was held at the Bavarian Inn September 21-23, 2011 in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

2011 MHSLA Annual Conference Documentation, Presentations and Evaluation


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