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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…
Essential Searching Skills for Librarians on Systematic Review Teams – Instructor-led Course
Registration is now closed for the upcoming instructor-led course to be held Tuesday, July 22 & Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 10:00am to 12:30 p.m., Central…
Featured News
Get Ready for Hospital Library Caucus Open Member Meetings!
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez Calling all hospital librarians! Starting this August, we will host our first bi-monthly open member meetings for the Hospital Library Caucus.…
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Cohort of the MLA Rising Star Program!
Submitted by: Erinn Aspinall We are excited to announce that David Petersen, AHIP, Renée Rau, Jessica Sender, AHIP, and Valerie Vera have been selected for…
Congratulations to the RTI ’25 Participants!
Submitted by: Susan Lessick MLA is pleased to announce the 2025 Research Training Institute (RTI) participants! The RTI ’25 online program is a successful, immersive…