Bylaws
The Bylaws of HSLNKC define the structure and function of the organization. They can only be changed with a vote of the membership.
Click on the HSLNKC Bylaws to get a copy in PDF format.
Meetings
HSLNKC holds four annual meetings: January, April, August, and December. We convene to hear the Officers' and Committee Chair reports, review old business, and discuss new business. After this portion of the meeting, we typically have an education program. Last, but not least, we enjoy socializing with colleagues and friends!
Awards
At the January quarterly meeting, HSLNKC recognizes its outstanding member librarians on the basis of their achievements. The recipients are honored for their leadership, innovation, and participation in medical library associations. The following awards were given at the January 2007 Awards Presentation:
Barbara McDowell Award for Outstanding Hospital Librarianship
Awarded for Excellence in Hospital Librarianship. The Barbara McDowell Award was established in 1984 in memory of Barbara McDowell, Chief of Library Services at the Sioux Falls, South Dakota Veterans Administration, who died in 1983. To be eligible, an individual must be a member of MCMLA and work in a hospital library. Along with a framed certificate, the librarian receives a stipend to help offset travel expenses to the MCMLA annual meeting.
Bernice M. Hetzner Award
Awarded for Academic Health Sciences Librarianship. This award was established in 1991 in honor of Bernice M. Hetnzer, Library Director and Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, who retired in 1973. It recognizes a librarian who has achieved a high level of professional accomplishment. The individual must be a member of HSLNKC, and MCMLA. A framed certificate and travel stipend are awarded.
HSLNKC Academic Librarian Award
Our network recognizes the accomplishments and dedication of an academic health sciences librarian with this award.
Outstanding One-Person Health Sciences Library
Awarded to a solo librarian who has made an outstanding contribution to hospital librarianship in the areas of impact on patient care, service to its institution, and leadership in the profession.
Excellent Return on Investment
The Excellent Return on Investment Award honors a librarian whose library has saved where its return is calculated on both the financial savings incurred on behalf of the patients and the less tangible impact on care as determined by reference to the professional literature.
Outstanding Health Sciences Library
Outstanding Health Sciences Library honors a librarian whose hospital library has made unique contributions in areas of service to its institution, professional leadership, innovative projects and organizational efficiency.
Outstanding Outreach Efforts in the Health Sciences
Outstanding Outreach Efforts Award honors a librarian whose medical library that has made special contributions in areas of service to a community of people outside of its institution.