This grant funds consumer health librarians' participation in conferences, training, and continuing education to advance their professional skills and keep up with best practices.
Funder: Medical Library Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Professional development grant; amount and number of awards determined annually based on endowment funding
Summary: Supports consumer health librarians in advancing their professional skills through funding for conferences, training, and continuing education.
This grant supports educational and professional development opportunities for consumer health librarians. Funding may be used for activities such as attending conferences, obtaining specialized training, and participating in continuing education classes. The goal is to help librarians in the consumer health field stay current with best practices and emerging trends, thereby enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality health information services.