Health Sciences Library Network

“There are three membership categories: indivdual, associate and institutional. All catagories are required to pay dues. Individual and institutional members are permitted to vote for officers and policies of the organization. Associate members consist of vendorsto the organization. Associate members are permitted to attend all meetings with the exception of those areas reserved to institutional members. Associate members do not have voting rights.”

“All members may suggest new members of the organization. Memberships are open to health science librarians, representatives of vendors and others who have a commercial interest in the support of health science libraries, and libraries staffed by at least on full timeprofessional librarian with ala accredited mls degree or equivalent experience.”

“Governing body is nominated and elected by all voting members of the organization. Decisions and changes in policy are subject to a vote. All changes must pass by a simple majority of members. Decisions by the governing body are subject to review by the members. There are four meetings of the membership throughout the year. Members are requested to raise and voice their concerns at all meetings. Members must be notified of the date time place and purpose of the meeting.written notification should occur not less than two weeks prior to the date.”

“A copy of the income tax return shall be provided to the governing body to review prior to filing the income tax return.”

“THE BYLAWS OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY NETWORK OF KANSAS CITY IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INTERNET. THE WEBSITE IS http://hslnkc.org”

“The fees are listed as stated on line 11g”