[Anchasl-l] AHIP and what's in it for you!

[mnorton]

MLAs Academy of Health Information Professionals Program: An 
Opportunity for Advancement

As health sciences librarians, our commitment to excellence is 
demonstrated daily in the high customer service standards we strive to 
maintain. As information professionals, we know that to maintain this 
service level, a commitment to lifelong learning is an integral part of 
our professional and personal development. Whether you are a recent 
graduate or a seasoned librarian, the Academy of Health Information 
Professionals (AHIP), Medical Library Associations peer-reviewed 
credentialing program, can help you achieve your goals. The academy 
program recognizes your achievements in continuing education, teaching, 
publishing, research, and other contributions to the profession.

Why Join the Academy?
§ Career Advancement: Credentialing is a tangible way to demonstrate a 
commitment to professional development to current and future employers. 
A 2001 MLA salary survey reported that the mean salary of academy 
members was 28.5% higher than non-academy respondents.
§ Recognition: The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare 
Organizations and other organizations recognize academy membership as a 
necessary credential for health sciences librarians.
§ Career Planning: The academy program is structured to help you plan 
your career goals through the use of portfolio development and mentors.
§ Personal Achievement: Academy membership is a way to measure your 
career progress and give you pride in your accomplishments.

Why wait? Visit the academys Website at www.mlanet.org/academy/ for 
further information and downloadable applications, or contact Lisa C. 
Fried, MLA Professional Development, at 312.419.9094 x28 or 
mlapd2 at mlahq.org.

With the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP), your future 
is in your hands!

Sincerely,
Elizabeth Irish, MLS, AHIP
Credentialing Committee Member



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Melanie Norton
Document Delivery Librarian
UNC-Chapel Hill
Health Sciences Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7585
919-966-4998
mnorton at email.unc.edu