Section Council of the Medical Library Association

Form B

1. Is the stated purpose of the proposed Section consistent with and related to purposes stated in the Association’s Bylaws?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure
2. Are the aims, goals, and potential activities consistent with and related to purposes stated in the Associations Bylaws?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure
3. At the present time, does the topic of the proposed Section have significant interest to MLA members?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure
4. In the future, will the topic of the proposed Section have significant interest to MLA members?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure
5. Does it appear that the proposed Section will have durability as an ongoing Section?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure
6. Does it appear that the proposed Section will make positive contributions to the Association and its members?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure
7. Is there sufficient justification as to why the proposed Section could not function within an already existing Section?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure
8. If less than 50 MLA members signed the petition, is there a compelling justification for Section status?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure
9. Is the name selected by the proposed Section appropriate?	Yes	No	Unclear	Unsure

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