The mission of the Medical Library Association (MLA) is to enhance the quality of healthcare, education, and research by empowering health information professionals through advocacy, education, and innovation. With a commitment to improving the profession, MLA emphasizes the importance of advancing knowledge in medical information services and supports the evolving roles of health information professionals.
The Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant is designed to support individuals of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, or those with an interest in Hispanic/Latino Community information services. This grant, endowed by MLA Past-President Naomi C. Broering, recognizes her long-standing membership and contributions by offering annual awards. It aims to encourage librarians and health information professionals to explore and pursue professional activities centered on the latest medical information services and technical formats. The grant highlights the importance of gaining knowledge in key areas of health information practice, aligned with MLA's focus on the profession's evolving roles.