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MLA ’24 Virtual Experience Tips and Tricks

MLA ’24 Virtual Experience Tips and Tricks
By: Shalu Gillum, AHIP
Thu May 2, 2024
Conferencing can be overwhelming. National conferences are exciting opportunities to learn and connect, but they can be packed with a dizzying range of content and events. Attending virtually is no exception. Check out these tips and tricks we have gathered to help!
Blog link: Featured Articles

Best Birding in Portland

By: Dolores Zegar Judkins, AHIP, FMLA
Thu May 2, 2024
Discover Portland's birding hotspots! From Mt. Tabor's diverse species to the serene Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, explore bird species across the city. Join us in uncovering the beauty of nature while at MLA '24!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Liberty Chapter Quasquicentennial Unconference

By: Daniel Verbit, AHIP
Thu May 2, 2024
The 2023 Liberty Chapter quasquicentennial event was a great success, featuring engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a historical marker photo.
Blog link: Chapter Information

MLA ’24 Travel Grants

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu May 2, 2024
MLA is pleased to announce the recipients of 2024 Annual Conference Travel Grants.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Liberty Chapter Quasquicentennial Unconference

By: Daniel Verbit, AHIP
Thu May 2, 2024
The 2023 Liberty Chapter quasquicentennial event was a great success, featuring engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and a historical marker photo.
Blog link: Chapter Information

Gratitude for Your Support

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu April 25, 2024
We appreciate all those who generously donated to MLA in the year 2023. Thank you for your invaluable support and for your continued efforts in championing the profession and the association.
Blog link: Featured Articles

Shape the Future of Library Research

By: Margaret (Mardet) A. Hoogland, AHIP
Thu April 25, 2024
Help shake things up this season and join us in creating a new Editorial Board for Hypothesis! We invite anyone dedicated to work in support of driving the future of the journal through guidance and outspokenness.
Blog link: Announcements

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Instructors: Providing Data Literacy as Part of Information Literacy

By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP
Thu April 25, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Shape the Future of Library Research

By: Margaret (Mardet) A. Hoogland, AHIP
Thu April 25, 2024
Help shake things up this season and join us in creating a new Editorial Board for Hypothesis! We invite anyone dedicated to work in support of driving the future of the journal through guidance and outspokenness.
Blog link: Announcements

Portland Fiber Arts

By: Melinda Davies
Thu April 25, 2024
Do you enjoy bringing your latest knitting, embroidery, or crocheting project to the annual conference? Mel Davies is here to share tips about great fiber arts stores and events that might interest you while in Portland at MLA ’24. We can't wait to see all of your projects in between sessions!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Research Training Institute (RTI) Virtual Poster Session

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Thu April 18, 2024
Unlock the world of research at the Research Training Institute (RTI) session! Dive into fast-paced "ignite" talks by RTI participants showcasing projects.
Blog link: Featured Articles

Research Training Institute (RTI) Virtual Poster Session

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Thu April 18, 2024
Unlock the world of research at the Research Training Institute (RTI) session! Dive into fast-paced "ignite" talks by RTI participants showcasing projects.
Blog link: Featured Articles

A Transformative Reason to Start MLA ’24 a Day Early

By: Amy Chatfield
Thu April 18, 2024
If you are a library or health information professional planning to attend MLA ’24, consider arriving a day early to attend the AI Summit: Why AI? Transforming the Health Information Profession.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Portland Wine Country

By: Brandon J Wilkinson
Thu April 18, 2024
Heading to Portland for MLA '24? Embark on an Oregon wine adventure that will thrill your inner sommelier.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

MLA ’24 Call for Volunteers

By: Megan Benfield, AHIP
Thu April 11, 2024
The Medical Library Association (MLA) Local Arrangements Committee is looking for volunteers for the annual conference in Portland, Oregon from May 18-21, 2024. We have volunteer opportunities for the Hospitality Booth and Career Center.
Blog link: Featured Articles

Be Well MLA: Financial Health Literacy Check-Up

By: Lorin K. Jackson
Thu April 11, 2024
You are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series! The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members.
Blog link: Announcements

Meet the Instructors of MLA ’24 CE 400 - The Joy of Project Management! Managing All Projects, Large and Small

By: Barry Grant
Thu April 11, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses. We continue the series this week with Janet Crum who, with Elisa Cortez, teaches The Joy of Project Management! Managing All Projects, Large and Small.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

MLA ’24 Health & Safety Protocols

By: Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP
Thu April 11, 2024
To ensure the health and safety of all attendees of MLA ’24, please review the following guidelines for MLA ’24.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Equity: Exploring What It Is and Why It Matters

By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP
Thu April 11, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with the presenters of Data Equity: Exploring What It Is and Why It Matters.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of AI, Machine Learning, and Collections: New Approaches and Tools for Description and Discovery

By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP
Thu April 11, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with the moderator and presenters of AI, Machine Learning, and Collections.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Portland Music Scene

By: Melinda Davies
Thu April 11, 2024
Portland has a world class live music scene. As a halfway point along the west coast, many mainstream acts find enthusiastic audiences in Portland. Check out a show while you're at MLA '24.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Make New Connections at MLA ’24: Sign Up Today!

By: Jana Liebermann
Thu April 4, 2024
Sign up as either a mentor or mentee for this year’s Colleague Connection, presented by the MLA Membership Committee.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Hypothesis Spring Issue Available

By: Danielle Aloia
Thu April 4, 2024
Spring is here and Hypothesis is publishing its first issue of the year! We thank everyone involved for their dedication and hard work in support of publishing this timely research.
Blog link: Announcements

Hypothesis Spring Issue Available

By: Danielle Aloia
Thu April 4, 2024
Spring is here and Hypothesis is publishing its first issue of the year! We thank everyone involved for their dedication and hard work in support of publishing this timely research.
Blog link: Announcements

MLA '24 Continuing Education: Meet Susan Kendall

By: Barry Grant
Thu April 4, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses. We continue the series this week with Susan Kendall (SK), who teach CE 201 - Collections Budgeting: It's More than Spreadsheets.

Registration is required and you do not
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA '24 Presenter of Inclusive Library Leadership: Empathy, Care, and Compassion as Leadership Strengths

By: Mark Berendsen
Thu April 4, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with Inclusive Library Leadership: Empathy, Care, and Compassion as Leadership Strengths.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

MLA '24 Designer Wins Silver MUSE Award

By: Emily Vardell, AHIP
Thu April 4, 2024
We're excited to announce the MLA '24 Brand Guidelines was awarded the silver MUSE Award for Corporate Identity-Brand Identity!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Announcing Faculty and Peer Coaches for 2024 Research Training Institute (RTI)

By: Mark MacEachern
Thu March 28, 2024
The Research Training Institute (RTI) team is pleased to announce the faculty and peer coaches for the 2024 RTI Online program.
Blog link: RTI News

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Partners: Fostering Librarian-Researcher Partnerships

By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP
Thu March 28, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. Meet some of the presenters of Data Partners: Fostering Librarian-Researcher Partnerships.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Collective Collecting and the Challenge of Preservation

By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP
Thu March 28, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Columbia River Gorge and Portland Waterfalls

By: Dolores Zegar Judkins, AHIP, FMLA
Thu March 28, 2024
Explore the stunning Columbia Gorge during your trip to MLA '24! Get Portland travel recommendations for an unforgettable conference adventure!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Volunteer for an MLA Committee

By: Brenda M. Linares, AHIP
Thu March 21, 2024
Volunteering for an MLA committee and/or juries is one of the best ways to serve MLA, earn points toward membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP), and meet people. Volunteer today!
Blog link: Announcements

Meet the MLA ’24 Instructors of CE100 - Essential Searching Skills for Librarians on Systematic Review Teams

By: Barry Grant
Thu March 21, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Getting to Open: Everything You Need to Know about Crafting Open Access Agreements

By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP
Thu March 21, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

RTI Research Spotlight: Optimal Strategies for IPE Literature Searching

By: Rebecca Carlson, AHIP
Thu March 14, 2024
Interprofessional education (IPE) is a growing area of research and one where terms have changed over time. It can be difficult to find all the relevant IPE literature. Read on!
Blog link: RTI News

Portland: City of Books

By: Megan Benfield, AHIP
Thu March 14, 2024
Join us in Portland for MLA ’24 and explore the city for book lovers!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together

Be Well MLA: The Pets of MLA

By: Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP
Thu March 14, 2024
You are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series! The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members.
Blog link: Announcements

AAHSL Reads Virtual Book Club

By: Jessica Sender, AHIP
Thu March 7, 2024
Secure your spot today!
Blog link: Announcements

My Favorite Tool 2024

By: Margaret (Mardet) A. Hoogland, AHIP
Thu March 7, 2024
The Technology In Education Caucus is proud to present My Favorite Tool 2024! Join us!
Blog link: Announcements

AAHSL Reads Virtual Book Club

By: Jessica Sender, AHIP
Thu March 7, 2024
Secure your spot today!
Blog link: Announcements

My Favorite Tool 2024

By: Margaret (Mardet) A. Hoogland, AHIP
Thu March 7, 2024
The Technology In Education Caucus is proud to present My Favorite Tool 2024! Join us!
Blog link: Announcements

Best Birding in Portland

Thu May 2, 2024

MLA ’24 Virtual Experience Tips and Tricks

Thu May 2, 2024

MLA ’24 Travel Grants

Thu May 2, 2024

Meet the Panelists of the MLA ’24 AI Summit: Why AI? Transforming the Health Information Profession

Thu May 2, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenter of Leading and Serving in an Unscripted World

Thu May 2, 2024

Make New Friends at MLA ’24: Speed Dating Networking Event

Thu May 2, 2024

Liberty Chapter Quasquicentennial Unconference

Thu May 2, 2024

Tour the Historic Multnomah County Central Library in Portland, Oregon

Thu April 25, 2024

Gratitude for Your Support

Thu April 25, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Building Culture and Community in a Hybrid Workforce: A World Café Conversation

Thu April 25, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Instructors: Providing Data Literacy as Part of Information Literacy

Thu April 25, 2024

Shape the Future of Library Research

Thu April 25, 2024

Portland Fiber Arts

Thu April 25, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Getting Started with Collection Development: An Interactive Workshop on Selecting Resources for Your Library Community

Thu April 18, 2024

Research Training Institute (RTI) Virtual Poster Session

Thu April 18, 2024

A Transformative Reason to Start MLA ’24 a Day Early

Thu April 18, 2024

Portland Wine Country

Thu April 18, 2024

MLA ’24 Call for Volunteers

Thu April 11, 2024

Be Well MLA: Financial Health Literacy Check-Up

Thu April 11, 2024

Meet the Instructors of MLA ’24 CE 400 - The Joy of Project Management! Managing All Projects, Large and Small

Thu April 11, 2024

MLA ’24 Health & Safety Protocols

Thu April 11, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Equity: Exploring What It Is and Why It Matters

Thu April 11, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of AI, Machine Learning, and Collections: New Approaches and Tools for Description and Discovery

Thu April 11, 2024

Portland Music Scene

Thu April 11, 2024

Make New Connections at MLA ’24: Sign Up Today!

Thu April 11, 2024

Sign Up for Career Support at MLA ’24

Thu April 4, 2024

Hypothesis Spring Issue Available

Thu April 4, 2024

MLA '24 Continuing Education: Meet Susan Kendall

Thu April 4, 2024

Meet the MLA '24 Presenter of Inclusive Library Leadership: Empathy, Care, and Compassion as Leadership Strengths

Thu April 4, 2024

MLA '24 Designer Wins Silver MUSE Award

Thu April 4, 2024

Announcing Faculty and Peer Coaches for 2024 Research Training Institute (RTI)

Thu March 28, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Partners: Fostering Librarian-Researcher Partnerships

Thu March 28, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Collective Collecting and the Challenge of Preservation

Thu March 28, 2024

Columbia River Gorge and Portland Waterfalls

Thu March 28, 2024

Volunteer for an MLA Committee

Thu March 21, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Instructors of CE100 - Essential Searching Skills for Librarians on Systematic Review Teams

Fri March 22, 2024

Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Getting to Open: Everything You Need to Know about Crafting Open Access Agreements

Thu March 21, 2024

RTI Research Spotlight: Optimal Strategies for IPE Literature Searching

Thu March 14, 2024

Portland: City of Books

Thu March 14, 2024

Be Well MLA: The Pets of MLA

Thu March 14, 2024

Call for Volunteers: MLA '24 Hospitality Booth

Thu March 7, 2024

Portland Eats: Pine Street Market and More

Thu March 7, 2024

I Am MLA: Jessica Sender

Thu March 7, 2024

AAHSL Reads Virtual Book Club

Thu March 7, 2024

My Favorite Tool 2024

Thu March 7, 2024

Black History Month in Portland, Oregon

Wed March 20, 2024

Cast Your Vote in the 2024 MLA Election

Wed March 6, 2024

February Update from NLM

Thu February 22, 2024

Meet the Presenters of AI in Action: How Librarians are Implementing and Supporting AI in Their Institutions, A Free Fireside Chat

Mon February 26, 2024

Deadline Extended for Research Training Institute 2024: Apply by March 8, 2024

Wed March 20, 2024

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