IMPORTANT NOTICE

MLA Headquarters Closed for Winter Break

Name: 2026 NLM/MLA Joseph Leiter Lecture
Start: 2026-06-10T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-10T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

MLA Headquarters will be closed from December 24, 2025 through January 2, 2026. The office will reopen in the new year on Monday, January 5, 2026.

WELCOME TO THE MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

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A PERSONAL INTRODUCTION VIDEO

A Brief Message from MLA Executive Director Katrina Holland

In this video, Katrina introduces herself to the MLA membership and reflects on the association’s mission, community, and the opportunities ahead. We invite members to watch the video and join us in welcoming her to MLA as we move forward together.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO CAST YOUR VOTE

Your Voice Matters in the 2026 MLA Elections

Help shape the future of the organization by voting on incoming president-elect, board of directors, nominating committee members, and caucus leaders.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Apply Now for the 2026-2027 Cohort of MLA Rising Stars

MLA Rising Stars are emerging leaders in the Medical Library Association and the broader health information industry. Applications are due December 2, 2025.

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SAVE THE DATE

Annual Business Meeting &
Presidential Inaugural Address

All Voting Members are invited to join us for the Association’s virtual Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., central time. Visit MLANET vConnections-Upcoming Sessions for a link to the session (login required).

SAVE THE DATE

2025 Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lectureship

Sponsored jointly by the Medical Library Association and the National Library of Medicine, the Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lectureship highlights thought leadership in biomedical communications. Kristi Holmes, PhD, will deliver this year’s lecture virtually on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., central time. Register now to safe the date!

DEADLINE EXTENDED

MLA Awards, Grants, and Scholarships

Whether you’re pursuing advanced education, professional development, or travel support, MLA provides meaningful opportunities to invest in your career. MLA also honors outstanding achievements and contributions to the profession. Submit your applications and nominations by December 2, 2025.

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Nominate for Awards & Honors

CULTURED COLLABORATIONS

You’re Officially Invited to MLA ’26

The 2026 National Programming Committee (NPC) cordially invites you to the MLA ’26 Official Invitation on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Get a sneak peek into Milwaukee, key dates and details, call for contributed content, and highlights from MLA ’25.

CULTURED COLLABORATIONS

Call for Proposals Round 2: Lightning Talks and Posters

This is a “grate” opportunity for you to share your bold ideas to help shape the future of the profession and highlight the evolution of the health information community. Submit your proposal by Thursday, January 22, 2026.

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OFFICE HOURS

Learn More About the Research Training Institute Fellowship

Drop in on office hours with the RTI Program Director and Faculty to get help on your application. The next session is on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., central time.

SAVE THE DATE

Evaluation of Generative AI for Clinical Decision Support

Join Amanda Barry as she shares insights from her extensive experience evaluating healthcare AI technologies. This webinar will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., central time, and is sponsored by:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MEDLIB-ED

The Learning Destination for Health Information Professionals to earn Continuing Education (CE) credits

MLA COMMUNITIES

Be Well Wednesdays

The MLA Be Well Community invites you to join us for a bimonthly wellness break to cultivate growth in the health information community. From topics like mental health and creativity to financial literacy and pet care, each session is an opportunity to pause and connect.

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STAY CONNECTED

MLAConnect Newsletter

News & Perspectives for Health Information Professionals

What is a Health Information Professional?

Using materials and tools that range from traditional print journals to electronic databases and the latest mobile devices, health sciences librarians use innovative strategies to access and deliver critical information for patient care, research, and publication.

About the Profession

Learn about the wide range of expert services health information professionals provide in their institutions.

About the Profession

Is this a Career For You?

Become an essential member of the health care team and impact health research, patient care, and publishing.

Career Development Resources

About MLA: Who We Are, What We Do

MLA supports medical and health sciences librarians and other information professionals with community engagement, funding, continuing education in health information management, research, and evidence-based practice, and more.