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The 2024-2025 Rising Stars will present their research study investigating the pressing needs for leaders in health sciences libraries and make recommendations on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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Upcoming Events
Leaders Orientation
Incoming 2025-2026 leaders are invited to an event led by Heather Holmes, 2025-2026 MLA President. This session will provide an overview of the organization, key…
Exploring AI Literacy in Medical and Health Science Libraries and Developing AI Literacy Training Webinar
Navigate the evolving landscape of generative AI in healthcare with expert guidance from Sarah Morris—gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical experience needed to lead AI…
Demystifying Copyright: Principles, Practices, and Ethical Considerations for Health Information Professionals Webinar
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, you'll gain practical insights, ethical considerations, and shareable resources to apply immediately in your work. Register for…
Resource Sharing, Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery: What, Where, Why and How Webinar
Maximize the impact of resource sharing and interlibrary loan in health sciences libraries with this essential course, covering key fundamentals, best practices, and the latest…
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Mark Your Calendar for the 2024-2025 Rising Stars Project Presentation!
On behalf of the Rising Stars Program leadership team, we are pleased to invite you to the 2024-2025 Rising Stars cohort virtual presentation on Wednesday,…
MLA ’25 Scavenger Hunt Success: A Virtual Adventure to Remember!
Submitted by: Adorée Makusztak The MLA ’25 Conference Colleague Connection Scavenger Hunt was a hit! Mentor/mentee teams took on creative challenges, from snapping selfies with…
Hospital Library Caucus Leadership Update and MLA ’25 Recap
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez In May 1, 2025, CeCe Railey officially transferred the leadership responsibilities to the new Hospital Library Caucus Chair, Tracy Soto. They…