The Medical Library Association: promoting new roles for health information professionals

AUTOR(ES)

Homan, J. Michael

FONTE

Medical Library Association

RESUMO

As the Medical Library Association (MLA) enters its second century, its role in providing leadership and focus for the education of health information professionals in a changing environment will be critical. MLA members face dramatic changes in the health care environment as well as significant opportunities and must position themselves to thrive in the new environment. This paper examines new roles for health information professionals, new approaches to education and training, and related issues of credentialing, certification, and licensure.

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