An Exploratory Study of State and Regional Health Science Library Professional Associations

portal Libraries and the Academy 2026

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Authors: Rebecca Hill Renirie, Margaret Hoogland, Jill A. Turner, Sandra C. McCarthy, J. D. Redman
DOI: 10.1353/pla.2026.a979346
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Abstract

abstract: Given challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and existing challenges for academic professional associations, the Michigan Health Sciences Library Association (MHSLA) surveyed the leadership of health science library associations in the United States to investigate how smaller state and regional associations engage and add value for members. The survey revealed many respondents are planning to or have returned to the frequency of programming delivered prior to the pandemic and are increasingly providing virtual offerings. These findings will impact the strategic planning for small library associations as they explore ways to recruit and retain membership.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Library Science and Information Library Science and Administration Library Science and Information Literacy

Publication details

Journal / source
portal Libraries and the Academy
Volume
26
Issue
1
Pages
109–125
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN