Publications

MLA's publications are recognized as the most authoritative sources of specialized knowledge for health information professionals.

Journal of the Medical Library Association
MLA's quarterly, peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
MLA-FOCUS
A bimonthly electronic newsletter for MLA members.
MLA News
A monthly newsletter for members and subscribers that covers MLA products and services, news about the profession, and articles that impart practical, on-the-job wisdom.
MLA Publishing (includes guidelines for submitting proposals)
- Books:
  Expert information that provides insights into best practices.
- BibKits:
  Selective, annotated bibliographies of discrete subject areas in the health sciences literature.
- DocKits:
  Collections of representative, unedited library documents from a variety of institutions that illustrate the range of approaches to library management.
- How to order MLA publications:
  Order online or download an order form.
Standards and Other Publications
Booklets and brochures on important issues that impact the medical librarian profession. Many of these resources are available free on MLANET.

MLA Section and Chapter Newsletters
Most MLA sections and chapters have newsletters with specialty information about their subjects of interest for sections and geographics area for chapters. Access this specialized expertise and information by visiting the following pages:
- MLA Sections: click on the "News" link for the newsletter of your section of interest
- MLA Chapters: Click on the "News" link for the newsletter of your chapter of interest
Communications ToolKit
A guide designed to help build public awareness of medical librarians as highly skilled professionals. Consult the Press Room for other resources to promote the profession.
MLA Exchange List
The first exchange occurred in 1899; when some 300 volumes were exchanged between libraries. Now an exclusive institutional member benefit, MLA maintains and distributes a list of approximately 280,000 duplicate bound and unbound journals. These journals are available free to other member institutions for the cost of postage.
Marketing and Advertising Information
Information on display advertising, mailing lists, electronic sponsorships, and annual meeting exhibits.
MLA Style Manual
Editorial guidelines for all MLA publications.