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.
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.
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.
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.
Is this a Career For You?
Become an essential member of the health care team and impact health research, patient care, and publishing.
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.
Ways We Serve Health Information Professionals
Upcoming Events
International Conference Sharing from EAHIL with Taiwan Medical Library Association
Highlights from the European Association for Health Information and Libraries Meeting in Antalya, Turkiye presented by members of MLA and the Taiwan Medical Library Association.…
Libraries in Health Sciences Curriculum (LiHSC) Caucus Business Meeting
Join us as we introduce new officers, recap our MLA '26 immersion session, and brainstorm for a 2027 immersion session submission.
CLEBP Professional Development Subcommittee Fall 2026 “AI IN LIBRARIANSHIP WEBINAR SERIES”
Public Health/Health Administration September Business Meeting
The Fall business meeting for the Public Health/Health Administration Caucus.
Featured News
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MLA ’27 Call for Proposals: Share Your Ideas. Elevate Your Impact.
Submitted by: Shannon D. Jones, AHIP, FMLA It’s time to get excited for MLA ’27: Elevating Impact! Taking place in Denver, Colorado, MLA ’27 will bring together health information professionals from across the profession to learn, connect, and explore new opportunities to advance health information, healthcare, education, and research. Centered on the theme Elevating Impact, the conference will focus on empowering attendees to deepen their expertise, expand their professional networks, and increase the value they bring to their organizations, communities, and the people they serve. Throughout the conference, participants will discover innovative ideas, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn how…
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We’d Love to Learn from You. Teach with MLA!
Submitted by: Christine Andresen MLA is looking for passionate educators and subject matter experts to help advance the knowledge and skills of medical librarians and health information professionals. Whether you’re exploring the impact of AI, sharing innovative approaches to instruction, revolutionizing cataloging metadata practices, or helping colleagues develop leadership skills, we’d love to hear your ideas. Courses should align with MLA’s Core Competencies. We welcome proposals for virtual educational offerings throughout the year and provide honorariums along with full support from the MLA education team. Here are some topics members have expressed interest in learning more about: The MLA Education:…
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HLC Open Meeting Invitation
Event Details Hospital Library Caucus (HLC) All Caucus / Open Meeting Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m., central time Meeting ID: 863 4957 0977 Passcode: hlc2627 Zoom Link Description Join us for our upcoming HLC Open Meeting, which will focus on our diverse Communities of Practice (CoP). During this session, we will split into breakout rooms to discuss how MLA’s strategic priorities can best address the specific needs, training requirements, and opportunities of each community within our caucus. Breakout Sessions Participants will have the opportunity to join one of four breakout rooms focused on the top identified communities…