Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant

Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Medical Library Association
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Summary

The Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant, established by MLA Past-President Naomi C. Broering, supports individuals of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity in advancing medical information services. This grant encourages librarians to enhance their skills through professional development and research activities, emphasizing the importance of evolving roles in providing health information to the Latinx community. Eligible applicants include MLA members and those committed to serving Hispanic/Latino communities.

Overview

The Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant is endowed by MLA Past-President Naomi C. Broering, AHIP, FMLA, on the occasion of her more than 40 plus years as a member of the Medical Library Association (MLA).  The Broering Hispanic Heritage Grant will award annually to a person of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, or a person who has an interest in Hispanic/Latino Community information services.  Librarians who want to pursue a professional activity in the latest medical information services using the latest technical formats are encouraged to apply. The intent is to encourage health information professionals to gain knowledge about these important areas of practice and support MLA’s emphasis on evolving roles for the profession.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The applicant must:have the potential to make or has made significant contributions to medical information services using the latest technologies.be a member of MLA.membership options found herebe a citizen of or have permanent residence in either the United States or Canada.The applicant may be:a recent graduate or a librarian with significant experience in health sciences libraries.a member of the Latinx under-represented group or have an interest in providing Latinx community information services.The grant may be used for professional development and/or research activities in the areas of medical information services. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The applicant must be a member of MLA.