Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association

Who We Are

Brochure (pdf)

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.

The organization's mailing address is:
PNC/MLA
412 Lynn St
Seattle, WA 98109
 Last Modified: Wednesday, 18-Apr-2007 16:26:42 PDT