T. Mark Hodges was a lifelong believer in the importance of international connection between libraries. This award is designed to enable MLA to recognize the widest range of achievement in the development of health information services in the international context.

MLA membership is NOT required. The nominee's achievement may cover a range of health information services or a single aspect. It may be worldwide or have a narrower focus.

The recipient will be notified in March and the option of receiving a cash prize of $500, or a donation from the Medical Library Association (MLA) in the amount of $500 to a charity of their choice. If there are no appropriate candidates, the association may elect to not make the award in a given year.

See the T. Mark Hodges International Service Award<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=249__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!4jzhsMfZ9F8W6dkkHeyJgfxKqNssmEhU2E_jBC1dCM-3BZ726NupYCKaLFpQLoCV3cf4xajJZKHtD7jSxRvUJ5G0rw$ [mlanet[.]org]>  page for more information, nomination requirements, and submission form. Nomination forms open on August 18, 2023. The deadline for all nominations, submissions, and supporting documents is October 15, 2023.

Recent award recipients:

*         2023: Karin Saric

*         2022: Erin RB Eldermire

*         2021: Bethany S. McGowan, AHIP

*         2020: Laura Shane Godbolt (posthumous)

If you have any questions, please contact the jury chair, Erin Ware, at [log in to unmask]


Erin Ware, MLIS
Reference Librarian
Health Sciences Library
LSU Health Shreveport
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