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MLA Announces 2021 Award for Distinguished Public Service
Thu April 22, 2021
The MLA Board of Directors is pleased to bestow the MLA Award for Distinguished Public Service to Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy, and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Director.
Blog link: Featured Articles
Thanks to MLA Institutions Supporting Staff Development
Thu April 22, 2021
MLA thanks the 60+ institutions that are supporting their staff members’ professional development in 2021!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Sally Gore
Thu April 22, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Sally Gore.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Register for the Friends of the National Library of Medicine's Virtual Workshop, "Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Discovery" on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM EDT.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
I Am MLA: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP
Thu April 15, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Lisa A. Marks, AHIP.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Jolene M. Miller, AHIP
Thu April 8, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Jolene Miller.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA
Thu April 1, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
JMLA’s Equity Initiative: An Update
Thu April 1, 2021
JMLA wishes to publish articles that address DEI issues among our health sciences library workforce and user communities, even—and especially—when they serve to disrupt the status quo or question core assumptions in our profession. Read more in Katherine Akers' Equity Initiative Update.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
Engage, Serve, and Learn at MLA '21
Fri March 26, 2021
The National Programming Committee invites you to participate in an informative and engaging virtual experience during the 2021 MLA vConference, “Transforming Our Diversifying Communities,” May 10 – May 27.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Matthew C. Bridgeman
Thu March 25, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Matthew Bridgeman.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Stephanie Fulton, AHIP
Thu March 18, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Stephanie Fulton, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
An Introduction to the Global Health & Health Equity Hub*
Thu March 4, 2021
The Global Health & Health Equity Domain Hub fosters organizational and professional partnerships to improve the development, access, dissemination, and understanding of health information for and by diverse populations in the United States and globally to improve the health of populations.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
I Am MLA: Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP
Thu February 18, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA
Thu January 28, 2021
MLA Past President Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA, introduces the I Am MLA profile series and shares her profile.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Marie T. Ascher
Thu January 28, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Marie T. Ascher
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Jamie E. Bloss, AHIP
Thu January 28, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Jamie E. Bloss, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Deidre (Dede) Rios, AHIP
Thu January 28, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Deidre (Dede) Rios, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Call for Reviewers for MLA ’21 Posters and Lightning Talks
Thu January 21, 2021
The 2021 National Programming Committee invites reviewers for posters and lightning talks for MLA ’21, to be held May 2021. To apply, fill out the Reviewer Interest form by February 3, 2021.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Each year, former President Barack Obama shares his top books, many of which describe the sensitive balance of experiences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). His 2020 books are no different, offering some of the best writing and compelling stories.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
MLA ’21: Submit Your Poster and Lightning Talk Abstracts Now!
Thu January 7, 2021
The 2021 National Program Committee invites abstract submissions that support the annual meeting theme “Transforming Our Diversifying Communities.” Update: the MLA ’21 Call for Poster and Lightning Talks will remain open until February 15, 2021.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
RTI News: Announcing the New RTI Twitter Account: @RTIatMLA
Thu January 7, 2021
Newsflash! The Research Training Institute (RTI) has created a new Twitter account for all things related to RTI: @RTIatMLA!
Blog link: RTI News
RTI News: There Is Still Time! Applications due January 10 for the 2021 RTI
Mon January 4, 2021
There is still time to apply to the Research Training Institute (RTI)! The deadline to apply is January 10. Visit the RTI website to learn about the application process, scholarships, and the program.
Blog link: RTI News
RTI News: Why Should I Apply for MLA’s 2021 Research Training Institute?
Thu December 17, 2020
The Research Training Institute Online (RTI Online) learning program is a unique and highly effective immersive training program in advanced research methods. RTI ’20 and RTI ’21 have adapted the program to an online environment and expanded the training with new faculty experts and new research top
Blog link: RTI News
An Apology from JMLA
Thu December 17, 2020
JMLA recently launched a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative aimed at publishing more articles that recognize and address social injustices; speak to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and among our user populations; and share critical perspectives on health sciences librarian
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
MLA InSight Initiative Fall Forum Future Possibilities and Opportunities
Thu December 10, 2020
On October 29–30, 2020, MLA hosted a free online fall forum that was open to all. This was the sixth summit in the MLA InSight Initiative, bringing together more than 185 health sciences librarians, end users, scholarly communication, and information provider organizations.
Blog link: InSight Initiative
I Am MLA: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP
Thu December 10, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
EFTS Successes and Growing Pains
Thu December 3, 2020
The new EFTS, powered by MLA, platform is live, powerful, secure, and now fully integrated into DOCLINE. There have been lots of changes with successes and growing pains. Here is an update.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
Sandra McCarthy, AHIP, Bailey Library, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI, is the recipient of the 2020 Academic Librarian of the Year from the Michigan Library Association.
Blog link: RTI News
COVID-19 Conversation: Engaging Our Communities in the Time of COVID-19
Thu November 19, 2020
Clinical and academic health libraries are facing novel challenges in engaging their patrons, stakeholders, and other members of their communities. A panel of three librarians with responsibilities for communication, marketing, and outreach will share their experiences in engaging their communities
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
RTI News: RTI Fellow Elizabeth Suelzer, AHIP, Awarded 2020 Librarian of the Year!
Thu November 19, 2020
Elizabeth Suelzer, AHIP, MCW Libraries, Medical College of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, is the recipient of the 2020 Librarian of the Year by the Wisconsin Health Science Library Association (WHSLA).
Blog link: RTI News
In a recent article published in Hypothesis, Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP, has explored the factors affecting clinical care team referrals to the medical library. The medical library is a unique resource for patients, offering librarian-mediated searches, guidance, and help.
Blog link: RTI News
I Am MLA: Kelsa Bartley
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Kelsa Bartley
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Naomi Bishop, AHIP
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Naomi Bishop, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Alexander J. Carroll, AHIP
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Alexander J. Carroll, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Don P. Jason III
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Don P. Jason III
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Heather A. McEwen
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Heather A. McEwen
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Virtual My Favorite Tool—Beta Tested
Thu November 12, 2020
The Technology in Education Caucus held a beta test of the Virtual My Favorite Tool event on Tuesday, November 10, in preparation for the MLA ’21 annual meeting. Four tools were presented to an audience of ninety participants. As promised, the caucus organized a fun and fast-paced event.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
If you work at an academic health sciences library like I do, I am sure you have sometimes wondered about the impact of your teaching. Do your students actually retain material when you guide them through an activity or a one-shot teaching session?
Blog link: RTI News
RTI News: Apply for RTI ’21!
Thu November 5, 2020
Are you a library professional who wants to take your research skills to the next level? Do you have a brilliant idea or research topic that you have wanted to pursue but do not know where to start and need help to carry it through? Apply for the 2021 MLA Research Training Institute (RTI).
Blog link: RTI News
MLA ’21 to Include Full Virtual Offering
Thu October 22, 2020
Planning for a future conference in the era of COVID-19 remains a challenge because of the uncertainty related to the ability to meet in-person. MLA announces that the MLA ’21 annual meeting experience will include a virtual component that builds on the success of the MLA ’20 vConference.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
As president of the European Association of Health Information and Libraries (EAHIL), the most active European association in the field of medical information, I had a privileged view of how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting libraries.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
Thank You, MLA ’20 Sponsors
Thu October 15, 2020
MLA expresses our sincere appreciation to all of these companies for their generous support of MLA ’20.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
Call for Reviewers for MLA ’21 Papers, Posters, and Lightning Talks
Thu October 8, 2020
The 2021 National Programming Committee invites reviewers for papers, posters, and lightning talks for MLA ’21, to be held May 2021. To apply, fill out the MLA ’21 Reviewer Signup form by October 20, 2020.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Charlotte Beyer, AHIP
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Charlotte Beyer, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Laura Menard
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Laura Menard
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Matthew N. Noe
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Matthew N. Noe
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Peace Ossom Williamson, AHIP
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Peace Ossom Williamson, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Call for Papers and Immersion Sessions for MLA ’21
Thu September 24, 2020
The 2021 National Program Committee calls for the first round of submissions for MLA ’21. Find information about the submission process. Extended to November 5.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
How do you conduct a systematic review with limited resources? Twenty years ago, it would have been impossible to search and access the articles that these reviews notoriously require. But with library professionals as trainers and the support of Hinari, producing systematic reviews is feasible.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
Curious about how other libraries were providing accessibility information, I searched the existing literature and found very few studies that focused on libraries’ accessibility information pages and none involving any consultation with users with disabilities.
Blog link: RTI News
MLA ’20 vConference New Member/First-Time Attendees Book Recommendations
Thu August 27, 2020
This is a collection of favorite books and/or current reads that were mentioned in the New Members/First-Time Attendees meeting held on Monday, July 27, 2020, at the beginning of the MLA ’20 vConference.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
I Am MLA: Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP
Thu August 27, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Ruby L. Nugent
Thu August 27, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Ruby L. Nugent
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP
Thu August 27, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Fourth Annual MLA Book Recommendations: MLA ’20 vConference
Thu August 20, 2020
This list is a compilation of books recommended throughout the MLA ’20 vConference. Special thanks to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Reading Club; African American Medical Librarians Alliance Caucus; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; MLA Book Club; and Twitter recommendation
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
InSight Initiative Videos
Thu August 13, 2020
MLA’s InSight Initiative is a thought-leadership initiative uniquely designed to address the common problem of disintermediation by engaging health sciences librarians and information providers in high-level, high-value dialogue on issues that matter to both communities.
Blog link: InSight Initiative
In fall 2016, I submitted a poster abstract to MLA ’17. My goal was simple: I wanted to see what point-of-care (POC) products health sciences libraries offered, how libraries promoted POCs, and if they used POCs in classes.
Blog link: RTI News
All paper and lightning talk presentations have been prerecorded and are posted in the Online Planner. The one-hour time blocks in the virtual program are for attendees to ask questions live to paper and lightning talk authors.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
You Should Be Here! MLA ’20 vConference and Exhibits: Live Action Week!
Thu August 6, 2020
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the MLA ’20 vConference and Exhibits. MLA is looking forward to a truly memorable vConference and invites you to Live Action Week!
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
MLA ’20 vConference Featured Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss!
Thu August 6, 2020
MLA is excited to announce Esther Choo, John Brownstein, and Chris Shaffer as keynote speakers at the MLA ’20 vConference and Exhibits, the full-featured experience of virtual learning and networking.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
Training from the MLA RTI has come in handy again! I am a fellow in the 2019 cohort, and my project is currently in the final draft stages. I know one of the goals of the RTI is to equip librarians with tools to do research on an ongoing basis, so I am sharing an additional research project.
Blog link: RTI News
Historic MLA ’20 vConference Opening Session Held July 27
Thu July 30, 2020
The MLA ’20 vConference and Exhibits, a full-featured experience of virtual learning and networking, kicked off on Monday, July 27, with an opening session that was available to all, including all MLA members, registrants, and vendors.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
IMLS has awarded MLA a $227,862 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant over a 3-year period to build upon, extend, and enhance the successful RTI. IMLS funding for August 2020–July 2023 will enable MLA to transition the existing RTI research curriculum and learning activities.
Blog link: RTI News
RTI News: 2019 RTI Fellows Open Forum
Thu July 30, 2020
Learn more about the RTI program and join the RTI fellows and faculty on Wednesday, August 5, from noon–1:30 p.m., central time, as they present their research work and discuss their perceptions and experiences of conducting research in practice. All MLA members are welcome to attend.
Blog link: RTI News
MLA ’20 Service Project: Rahab’s Sisters
Thu July 16, 2020
What makes Rahab’s Sisters unique is the concept of radical hospitality. Rahab’s Sisters’ core mission is creating community for women and gender nonconforming folks “marginalized by poverty, houselessness, sex work, violence and substance use.” Community is a need that is often overlooked.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
I Am MLA: P J Grier
Thu July 16, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador P J Grier
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Adela V. Justice, AHIP
Thu July 16, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Adela V. Justice, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Anu Moorthy
Thu July 16, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Anu Moorthy
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Doctoral studies offer a unique phase in the development and legitimization of researchers, and it is essential to understand the distinct practices of this population if librarians are to support this process in an evidence-based manner.
Blog link: RTI News
The article by Virginia Marie Trow, “Clinical Support: As Losses Mount, US Hospitals Furlough Librarians with Other Hospital Staff,” describes the impacts of COVID-19 on hospital finances and employees, and on hospital librarians. Numerous hospital librarians reported furloughs or reduced hours.
Blog link: Op Ed
George Floyd’s murder on May 25 set off the latest round of Black Lives Matters demonstrations as well as discussions and statements on social media and in email discussions. You may ask, “What can I do?” The answer is plenty.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
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