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Apply for InSight Initiative Summit 3
Thu March 21, 2019
The InSight Initiative Task Force is pleased to announce that applications are now being sought for the third InSight Initiative Summit, “Bridgebuilding: What Bridges to Build and How,” to be held June 12–13, 2019.
Blog link: Featured Articles
MLA Annual Meeting Courses Are Powerful Learning Experiences!
Thu March 14, 2019
MLA ’19 offers you more than twenty continuing education (CE) courses and a daylong symposium about “Managing from the Middle.” CE takes place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Attending MLA ’19? Don’t throw away your shot to see Hamilton while you are in town. Purchase your tickets now.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
MLA ’19 Service Project - #mlanet19
Thu March 7, 2019
The MLA ’19 LAC has partnered with SitStayRead, a literacy organization in Chicago that brings human and dog volunteers into low-income Chicago Public Schools to increase at-risk students’ literacy skills.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Get Your Hands-On Learning at MLA ’19: Add a CE Course! - #mlanet19
Thu March 7, 2019
Come early to MLA ’19, take a course in an MLA practice area, and have extra time to tour MLA’s home town, Chicago!
Choose from over twenty continuing education courses and a daylong symposium on “Managing from the Middle,” offered on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4.
Choose from over twenty continuing education courses and a daylong symposium on “Managing from the Middle,” offered on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
MLA '19 Submissions Acceptance Rates - #mlanet19
Tue March 5, 2019
MLA '19 programming will ELEVATE your practice and health sciences librarianship. Here are this year's acceptance rates.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Elevate Your MLA ’19 Experience: Add a CE Course!
Thu February 28, 2019
Come early to MLA ’19, develop a skill in an MLA practice area, and have extra time to explore MLA’s home town, Chicago!
Choose from twenty-two continuing education (CE) courses offered on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4.
Choose from twenty-two continuing education (CE) courses offered on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Chicago Baseball during #mlanet19
Tue February 26, 2019
Chicago is home to two baseball teams: the Cubs and the White Sox. Pick your favorite and head to a game during MLA ’19.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Network and Connect at MLA ‘19 – #mlanet19
Fri February 22, 2019
Elevate your network and connect with colleagues at MLA ’19! Formal and informal networking events abound in Chicago.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
A four-day workshop was conducted in Cairo, Egypt from April 22-26, 2018
Blog link: Librarians without Borders
Award-winning educator, author, and academic leader Joan V. Gallos, will present the keynote at the MLA ’19 symposium, Managing from the Middle: Learning to Lead from Where You Are, sponsored by the Leadership and Management Section.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Janet Doe Lecturer: Jerry Perry, AHIP, FMLA - #mlanet19
Tue February 19, 2019
Janet Doe Lecturer, Jerry Perry, AHIP, FMLA, shares the powerful story of how he became “The Activist Health Sciences Librarian”.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Become a #mlanet19 Blogger Superstar!
Fri February 15, 2019
It is not too late to answer the call to be an MLA'19 Elevate blogger! #mlanet19 needs YOU!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
You Know You’ve Always Wanted Your 15 (Or 5) Minutes of Fame and Here’s Your Chance!
Thu February 14, 2019
MLA ’18’s Talent Show was a great success. So many talented members sang, told stories, read poetry, and more. The house band blew up the stage, and the audience conga-lined the night away. The call is OPEN for folks to sign up and join in the fun this year. What is your talent?
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
MLA ’19 Continuing Education
Thu February 7, 2019
MLA ’19 ELEVATE continuing education (CE) courses in Chicago, IL, will take place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019. CE courses support health sciences librarians and other information professionals in adapting to rapidly changing environments
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
MLA Code of Conduct for Meeting Attendance
Tue February 5, 2019
With MLA ’19 “Elevating” at warp speed, this is the perfect opportunity to remind us all of our affirmation and commitment to providing an inclusive, engaging, and harassment-free environment for everyone
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Call for MLA ’19 Twitter Correspondents - #mlanet19
Fri February 1, 2019
Become an #mlanet19 Twitter correspondent. Promote events. Share your perspective. Earn AHIP points!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Plan for tours, local attractions, & hotel
Thu January 31, 2019
When you come to the MLA Annual Meeting in Chicago, stay at the Hyatt Regency and take advantage of the many nearby cultural offerings and attractions. From museums and libraries, to theater and comedy, Chicago has something for everyone, and much is within a mile of the Hyatt Regency.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
MLA ’19 Bloggers wanted!
Thu January 31, 2019
Are you interested in participating in MLA ’19 or want AHIP points? Volunteer to be a blog correspondent!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
MLA ’19 Continuing Education
Thu January 31, 2019
MLA ’19 ELEVATE continuing education (CE) courses in Chicago, IL, will take place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019. CE courses support health sciences librarians and other information professionals in adapting to rapidly changing environments
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Finish Your MLA ’19 Meeting by Learning about Improvisation in Medical Education
Tue January 29, 2019
Looking for a great way to cap off your MLA ’19 experience? We highly recommend attending the final keynote address to hear acclaimed teacher, author, bioethicist, and former public interest lawyer Katie Watson as she shares her unique experience with innovation in medical education.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Craft Breweries in Chicago
Tue January 29, 2019
Beer aficionados rejoice! Chicagoland has over 150 breweries, and there is something for everyone.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Period Power!
Mon January 28, 2019
Leiter Lecturer Nadya Okamoto will discuss health information in underserved communities, health disparities, gender identity, and how she founded PERIOD. the Menstrual Movement.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
MLA ’19 Financial Support Opportunity
Wed January 23, 2019
Apply for an MLA Travel Grant. Deadline is February 25, 2019.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Call for MLA ’19 Paper Session/Lightning Round Moderators
Tue January 22, 2019
The MLA ’19 Contributed Content Working Group is seeking moderators for paper and lightning talk sessions during MLA ’19.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Get the ”Perry Perspective” at the MLA ’19 Janet Doe Lecture
Sun January 20, 2019
Gerald (Jerry) Perry, AHIP, FMLA, will be delivering the Janet Doe Lecture at MLA ’19.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Guest Post: MLA InSight — How to Buy Whisky
Fri January 18, 2019
This article was published by The Scholarly Kitchen as a guest post by Elizabeth Ketterman, MLS, Director of the William E. Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University, and Sean Pidgeon, Publishing Director for Science and Medicine and Oxford University Press.
Blog link: InSight Initiative
MLA ’19 Registration Is Now Open!
Fri January 18, 2019
MLA is delighted to announce that registration for MLA ’19 is now open! Join us for three-and-a-half days of dynamic programming at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, May 3–8!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
MLA ’19 Continuing Education
Fri January 18, 2019
MLA ’19 ELEVATE continuing education (CE) courses in Chicago, IL will take place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019. CE courses support health sciences librarians and other information professionals in adapting to rapidly changing environments
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Attend MLA ’19 with 8 Money-Saving Tips
Thu January 10, 2019
8 money-saving tips for MLA ’19 Elevate
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Events and Tours in Chicago
Fri December 28, 2018
May in Chicago is a busy time, and there is no shortage of things to do. MLA ’19 is located within walking distance (or a quick taxi or CTA ride) to so many classic Chicago activities.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
It’s Called Predatory Publishing for a Reason!
Thu December 20, 2018
Predatory publishing has been highlighted at both the first and second summits of the MLA InSight Initiative that took place in 2018 as a common vexing challenge facing both health sciences librarians and information providers. Read more about this challenging issue.
Blog link: InSight Initiative
Now Open! Poster and Lightning Talk Submission Site!
Wed December 12, 2018
The #mlanet19 poster and lightning talk abstract submission site is now open. Submit abstracts December 12, 2018–January 25, 2019.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
New at MLA ’19! Option to share personal pronouns on badges!
Mon December 3, 2018
Personal pronouns coming to MLA ’19 badges.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
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