Who We Are

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The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (PNC/MLA) was established in October 1953 as a regional group representing Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. It became an official chapter of MLA in October 1978.

PNC/MLA is an organization of librarians, individuals, and institutions interested in health sciences libraries. It is committed to:

• Promoting professional excellence among health care information providers.
• Offering opportunities for education and professional growth.
• Providing leadership in the health care information field in the Pacific Northwest and Canada.
• Providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
• Promoting cooperation among health sciences libraries.
• Representing the chapter and its members before MLA and other organizations.

Member benefits:

• Annual Meeting Membership Rates
• Archives
• Blog
• Continuing Education
• Group Purchasing (Institutional Member Benefit)
• Leadership Opportunities
• Lending Library (Computer software and video programs)
• Professional Development
• Scholarships
• Survey Monkey

Request Information about and/or volunteer for a PNC Committee:

• Annual Meeting
• Archives
• Bylaws
• Governmental Relations
• Group Purchasing
• Mentoring & Recruitment
• Professional Development
• Publications
• Technology

Membership in the chapter is open to individuals interested in the health information professions. For more information, contact the Membership Secretary: Susan Barnes, (206) 221-7425, sjbarnes@u.washington.edu.