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The Louise Darling Medal for Distinguished Achievement in Collection Development in the Health Sciences is seeking nominations or applications! Applications are due October 15th, 2023.

The Louise Darling Medal is presented annually to recognize distinguished achievement in collection development in the health sciences. The medal honors Louise Darling<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mlanet.org/blog/darling-louise__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6cjAqPBjcddOa2yILKgtCj2p7vNzBdUkfagIQGTWye0nP2d_td4-vGKi7OBPN4czpgSUKFlE2HgNQOFbNo4sZvdV07GFcJE$ [mlanet[.]org]>'s significant accomplishment in this professional specialty. The jury reviews nominations and awards points based on achievements, leadership, cooperative efforts, and service.

Please consider applying or nominating a colleague. Full information on the award, criteria, and the nomination form can be found through the Louise Darling award page.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=242__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6cjAqPBjcddOa2yILKgtCj2p7vNzBdUkfagIQGTWye0nP2d_td4-vGKi7OBPN4czpgSUKFlE2HgNQOFbNo4sZvdVub_r5aE$ [mlanet[.]org]>


Sloane Kelley, Ed.D. (she/her)
Director, Library
New York Institute of Technology
College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University
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Julia M. Esparza, MLS, AHIP, FMLA
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Comegys Endowed Professor in Medical Library Science
LSU Health Shreveport
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