THESLA

Who We Are

The Tennessee Health Science Library Association (THeSLA) was founded in 1977 to promote education and communication among those responsible for health science libraries in Tennessee. Membership is open, with board approval, to individuals engaged in or concerned with health science libraries. Dues are $20 annually. 

THeSLA is an Allied Organization of Tennessee Library Association (TLA) and the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA). THeSLA members may also join THA through personal membership.

Our Purpose

Membership in THeSLA provides the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge needed for the development, maintenance, and growth of health sciences libraries. It facilitates contact with others in the field and benefits and promotes the exchange of information. Resource sharing is a significant element of THeSLA's program.

Membership Application (pdf) :

2012 THeSLA Membership Application

Benefits of THeSLA

• Professional growth and development through
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Networking with other THeSLA members at meetings
  • Exchange of ideas through  the member’s THeSLA listserv hosted by NNLM/SEA
  • Opportunity to serve as an officer or committee member
• Fall and Spring workshops providing opportunities for members to be brought up to date on developments affecting their libraries.
• THeSLA members may attend the TLA Annual Conference at member rate.