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=== Committees, juries, panels and task forces ===
MLA depends on members with a wide range of skills and expertise to serve on its committees. Committees have varied roles in the association. The word committee includes committees required by the bylaws, committees of the Board of Directors, standing committees, subcommittees, ad hoc committees, juries, panels, and task forces. A description of these various committees is provided below:
* '''Standing committees''' are continuing committees with ongoing responsibility for furthering the Medical Library Association's interests, programs, and projects.
* The '''Executive and Nominating Committees''' are mandated by the bylaws.
* '''Juries''' are constituted for the purpose of recommending recipients of awards, prizes, grants, and scholarships.
* '''Panels''' are appointed to serve as peer-review and evaluation boards for MLA's publication and credentialing programs.
* '''Ad hoc committees''' are appointed for a special purpose and are discharged when their tasks are completed.
* From time to time, special '''task forces''' are appointed for a specific study.