This Year's Theme: Work SMART
This means that the work we do will be:
Specific – focus on a specific area for improvement.
Measurable – quantify or agree to an indicator measuring progress.
Assignable – specify who will do it.
Realistic – state the results and make sure it can realistically be achieved.
Time aware – specify when the results can be achieved.
Activities for the year:
1. Implement the MCMLA 5 year Strategic Plan
Strategic Area 1:
Member engagement
Goal 1: MCMLA Members utilize chapter programs and services
Goal 2: MCMLA leadership, committee, task force, etc., positions have broad representation of members
Strategic Area 2:
Continuing education & professional development
Goal 1: MCMLA members’ educational and professional needs are supported
Strategic Area 3:
Research
Goal 1: MCMLA members are involved in member-driven research
Strategic Area 4:
Advocacy
Goal 1: MCMLA members are health sciences librarianship advocates
Goal 2: MCMLA members are aware of MCMLA, MLA Chapters, ALA, MLA, etc. advocacy resources
Strategic Area 5: Professional networking
Goal 1: MCMLA members share and network throughout the year
Strategic Area 6: Financial responsibility
Goal 1: MCMLA members are aware of the chapter financial management plan
2. Investigate MCMLA Publishing Conference Proceedings
We are looking for someone to chair this task force along with 2-3 members to carry out the investigation. If you are interested, please contact John.
Additional details of the investigation will be shared here when the task force begins its work.
3. Investigate MLA as being the chapter's online services provider.
We are looking for someone to chair this task force along with 2-3 members to carry out the investigation. If you are interested, please contact John.
Additional details of the investigation will be shared here when the task force begins its work.