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MLA fosters excellence and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional practice, leadership of health sciences libraries, and for information professionals, now and in the future.

Statements made by MLA caucuses and chapters reflect the opinion of the individual caucus or chapter of MLA, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Medical Library Association.

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I Am MLA

I Am MLA showcases the talented, engaged, and diverse membership and promotes the value of diversity and inclusion both in MLA and among its members.

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MLA '22 Conference & Exhibits

Discover what your peers are planning for the May 2022 Annual Conference and Exhibits in New Orleans, LA

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MLAConnect

MLAConnect provides the community with insights on the health information profession, and members with news and information about MLA and its communities.

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Recruitment for JMLA Editor-in-Chief Is Underway

By: T. Scott Plutchak, AHIP, FMLA

Thu December 2, 2021

MLA is encouraging applications for Editor-in-Chief of JMLA. This position has the opportunity to make a powerful impact on the course of scholarly communication.

Blog link: Featured Articles

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Partners on the Health Care Team: Librarians Collaborating with Nurses

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 20, 2022

Librarians are important partners for nurses who seek to improve their practice within their workplace and continue to be indispensable as nurses start their professional and academic careers.

Blog link: Announcements

Make an Impact

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 20, 2022

The call for volunteers to serve on 2022–2023 committees and juries is now open.

Blog link: Announcements

Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum during MLA '22

By: Marlene M. Bishop

Tue January 18, 2022

Calling all medical history buffs! That means you, medical librarians! The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, located in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, is a nationally registered historic site. Added bonus: some claim it’s haunted! 

Louis J. Dufilho, Jr., the country’s first licensed pharm

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Abstracts Due Soon

By: Emily J. Hurst

Fri January 14, 2022

The MLA ’22 submission site for posters and lightning talks is now open and will remain open until January 26, 2022. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your innovative and revolutionary work with your colleagues as we meet at “MLA '22 Reconnect, Renew, Reflect.”

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Early Notice: Upcoming Association Dates

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 13, 2022

Make note of these important upcoming dates and deadlines for the first half of 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

Sign Up for MLA’s Virtual Resume Clinic!

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu January 13, 2022

Sign up to have your resume reviewed and to participate in mock interviews during Experience MLA in February.

Blog link: Announcements

Sign Up for MLA’s Virtual Resume Clinic!

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu January 13, 2022

Sign up to have your resume reviewed and to participate in mock interviews during Experience MLA in February.

Blog link: Announcements

Collection Development & Resource Sharing Focus at MLA ‘22

By: Kathryn Vela, AHIP

Mon January 10, 2022

A new Collection Development and Resource Sharing symposium will be part of the MLA ‘22 annual conference in New Orleans. It’s entitled The Big Not-So-Easy: A Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing, and it’s free to all MLA ‘22 in-person attendees

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

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I Am MLA: Laura N. Haygood

By: Laura N. Haygood, AHIP

Thu January 6, 2022

Get to know your fellow MLA member Laura N. Haygood!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Shipman Oral History Published on MLANET

By: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA

Thu January 6, 2022

Jean P. Shipman is recognized for her contributions to scholarly communications, innovation, health literacy, and mentoring.

Blog link: Announcements

Most-Read JMLA Articles in 2021

By: Charlene M. Dundek

Thu January 6, 2022

Looking for some reading inspiration? Check out the articles that your fellow librarians accessed the most in 2021!

Blog link: Announcements

Presidential Update

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 6, 2022

Please plan to join Kris Alpi, AHIP, FMLA, for a Presidential Update on January 19 at 1:00 p.m., central time. Click on the vConnections image on MLANET home page for more details, including the meeting link.

Blog link: Announcements

You Are MLA

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 6, 2022

Answer some brief questions about your career, interests, and hobbies to become our next featured I Am MLA profile.

Blog link: Announcements

Five Times in New Orleans

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Mon January 3, 2022

The Medical Library Association meeting in New Orleans from May 2 to 7, 2022, will be the fifth time the conference has been hosted in the Crescent City. The previous years were 1931, 1942, 1970, and 1988. 

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Tips for Submitting Posters and Lightning Talks

By: Kathryn Vela, AHIP

Sun January 2, 2022

Earlier this month, the 2022 National Program Committee invited abstract submissions for poster and lightning talks for MLA ‘22. Posters and lightning talks are a great way to share research projects and library programs with your colleagues.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

I Am MLA: Jessica Daly

By: Jessica Taylor Daly

Thu December 16, 2021

Meet your fellow MLA member Jessica Daly!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Call for Posters and Lightning Talks for MLA ’22

By: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP

Thu December 16, 2021

The MLA ’22 submission site for posters and lightning talks is now open until January 26, 2022.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

The Big Not-So-Easy: A Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing

By: Barry Grant

Thu December 16, 2021

Join us for the symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing at MLA ‘22 in New Orleans!

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Get a Sneak Peek at Contributed Content for MLA ’22!

By: Emily J. Hurst

Thu December 16, 2021

Check out the full list of sessions and papers for MLA '22!

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Key Upcoming MLA Dates

By: Maria Lopez

Thu December 16, 2021

Join Kris Alpi for the Presidential Update Jan 19, submit volunteer applications Jan 20, and look for the slate of election candidates in Jan 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

The Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel

By: Keith Pickett

Mon December 13, 2021

Whether you’re in the mood for some charbroiled oysters at Drago’s Restaurant, a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or amazing views of the city, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside has you covered.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Featured Speakers for MLA ‘22

By: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP

Thu December 9, 2021

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Michael Kronenfeld will be the plenary speakers at MLA '22.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Holiday Break for MLAConnect

By: Charlene M. Dundek

Thu December 9, 2021

MLAConnect is taking a two-week break for the holidays. The last issue of 2021 will be sent on December 16, and the first issue of 2022 will be sent on January 6.

Blog link: Announcements

New Call for Book Proposals: Teaching Evidence-Based Practice

By: Jamie Hart Birkner

Thu December 9, 2021

MLA’s Books Panel is seeking proposals by February 8 for the new book topic Teaching Evidence-Based Practice.

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How Does MLA Choose the Annual Conference Location?

By: Lisa K Traditi, AHIP

Thu December 9, 2021

A member recently asked for information about how MLA selects our meeting sites. Lisa Traditi breaks down what the MLA Board considers when selecting a location.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Update on MLA and SLA Potential Collaborative Activities

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP

Thu December 9, 2021

The MLA board agreed that the benefits to collaboration with SLA could be substantial, especially when the areas of collaboration are clearly defined. MLA will keep talking with SLA and get specific.

Blog link: Announcements

Announcing Peer Coaches for the 2022 Research Training Institute

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu December 9, 2021

The RTI team is pleased to announce the new peer coaches for the 2022 RTI Online program: John Bourgeois, Amelia Brunskill, Margaret Hoogland, Elisabeth Nylander, and Liz Suelzer.

Blog link: RTI News

COVID-19 Precautions in New Orleans

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Tue November 30, 2021

Until late October 2021, both the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans had a mask mandate. When the mandate was lifted, it was stipulated that masks “should still be worn in private businesses and workplaces which require them.”

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

New Orleans: A City Like No Other!

By: Amy L Corder

Mon November 29, 2021

MLA '22 takes place May 4–6, 2022 in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana!

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Apply for Research-Related Grants and Fellowships Now

By: Maria Lopez

Thu November 18, 2021

The deadline for research-related grants and fellowships is December 1.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Marilyn M. Goff

By: Marilyn M. Goff, AHIP

Thu November 18, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Marilyn M. Goff!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Virtual Drop-In Sessions: Research Training Institute

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu November 18, 2021

Join us for a virtual drop-in session for the Research Training Institute (RTI) and get answers for your application questions.

Blog link: RTI News

I Am MLA: Jess Callaway

By: Jess L Callaway, AHIP

Thu November 11, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Jess Callaway!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Marcia C. Noyes's Passing

By: Mary M Langman

Thu November 11, 2021

On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, there will be gathering at the grave of Marcia C. Noyes at Baltimore's Greenmount Cemetery to pay our respects to her.

Blog link: Announcements

Nominate a Colleague Today

By: Maria Lopez

Thu November 4, 2021

Consider nominating a colleague for one of MLA’ most distinguished awards.

Blog link: Announcements

Learn from Others' Perspectives. Sign up for MLA’s Living Library

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu November 4, 2021

Sign up today to talk to a living "book" about their lived experience.

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MLA 2022 Awards Deadline Extended

By: Maria Lopez

Thu October 28, 2021

The deadline for all MLA Awards submissions has been extended to November 15, 2021.

Blog link: Announcements

We Invite You to Apply to Become a 2022 MLA Research Training Institute Fellow

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu October 28, 2021

Submit your application to become an RTI Fellow b January 12.

Blog link: RTI News

I Am MLA: Jon Crossno

By: Jon Crossno, AHIP

Thu October 21, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Jon Crossno!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Research Training Institute TODAY + Upcoming MLA vConnections Meetings

By: Maria Lopez

Thu October 21, 2021

Take time to make meaningful connections with your colleagues and their work by attending these upcoming vConnections.

Blog link: Announcements

New Call for Book Proposals: Building Health Sciences Collections Development

By: Jamie Hart Birkner

Thu October 21, 2021

MLA’s Books Panel is seeking proposals by November 23 on the topic of Building Health Sciences Collections.

Blog link: Announcements

MLEC Webinar: Using Google Jamboard in Online Instruction

By: Emily Vardell, AHIP

Thu October 21, 2021

The Medical Library Education Caucus webinar “Using Google Jamboard in Online Instruction” will take place on November 11.

Blog link: Announcements

Now Accepting Applications for Research-Related Grants and Fellowships

By: Maria Lopez

Thu October 21, 2021

Apply now for the Eugene Garfield Research Fellowship, Donald A. B. Lindberg Research Fellowship, or MLA Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant.

Blog link: Announcements

Save the Date! Making Sense of Basic Science: A Reflection on Lab Culture

By: Stacey E Wahl, AHIP

Thu October 21, 2021

This webinar on November 4 will feature a panel discussion with three scientists-turned-librarians and the Basic Science Caucus chair.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Joe Price

By: Joe Price

Thu October 14, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Joe Price!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Save the Date! Open Forum: MLA Vision 2048

By: Charlotte Beyer, AHIP

Thu October 14, 2021

Join MLA’s Vision 2048 Task Force at an open forum and share your ideas about the future of the profession and MLA.

Blog link: Announcements

Seeking Editors for the Information Services Hub

By: Christine Willis, AHIP

Thu October 14, 2021

If you are interested in becoming a hub editor for MLAConnect, please reach out to christine.willis@choa.org.

Blog link: Announcements

Deadline Extension: Submit to MLA ‘22 by October 27

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 14, 2021

Paper abstracts and immersion sessions for MLA ‘22 are due October 27.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

New Name, Clearer Mission: The Health Equity & Global Health Domain Hub

By: Kathryn M. Houk, AHIP

Thu October 14, 2021

The Health Equity & Global Health Domain Hub's vision is to improve the development, access, dissemination, and understanding of health information for and by diverse populations in the US and globally to improve the health of populations.

Blog link: Health Equity & Global Health

I Am MLA: Andi Parrish

By: Andi Parrish

Thu October 7, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Andi Parrish!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

AAHSL Releases 2021 Guide for Recruiting an Academic Health Sciences Library Director

By: Patricia L. Thibodeau, AHIP, FMLA

Thu October 7, 2021

A revised version of the guide Recruiting and Selecting an Academic Health Sciences Library Director is now available on the AAHSL website.

Blog link: Announcements

Call for MLA '22 Reviewers

By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP

Thu September 30, 2021

Sign up by October 11 to review papers, posters, and lightning talk abstracts for MLA ’22.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

MLA ‘22 Update: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Submit Paper Abstracts and Immersion Sessions

By: Emily J. Hurst

Thu September 30, 2021

The deadline to submit for MLA '22 is October 27.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

October is National Medical Librarians Month

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu September 30, 2021

This year’s theme for NMLM is Avoid Health Misinformation: Partner with a Medical Librarian.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Bette Bissonnette

By: Bette Bissonnette, AHIP

Thu September 30, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Bette Bissonnette!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

JMLA Editor-in-Chief Transitions to New Role

By: Brenda M. Linares, AHIP

Thu September 23, 2021

The MLA is grateful to Katherine Akers for her dedication and contribution to the success of JMLA and welcomes Alex Carroll as interim editor-in-chief.

Blog link: Announcements

Call for 2022 Award Nominations

By: Maria Lopez

Thu September 23, 2021

Nominations for MLA awards are due November 1.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Sonya Lemke

By: Sonya Lemke, AHIP

Thu September 16, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Sonya Lemke!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Challenges and Legal Implications of Misinformation in Health Disparities and Health Policies that Affect Minority Groups in the US

By: Jeremy Gunnoe

Thu September 9, 2021

Sign up to attend this symposium from the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library and the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. Law Library at Howard University.

Blog link: Announcements

SCC/MLA Annual Meeting to Be Held October 12–14, 2021

By: Katie Prentice, AHIP

Thu September 9, 2021

Join the South Central Chapter for their 2021 annual meeting, Armadillos Together.

Blog link: Announcements

Midyear Reports Due October 15

By: Maria Lopez

Thu September 9, 2021

It’s time for MLA leaders to submit midyear reports. See MLANET for reporting details.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Janet Crum

By: Janet Crum, AHIP

Thu September 9, 2021

Meet your fellow MLA member Janet Crum!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

October Continuing Education

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 9, 2021

Check out the October offerings for webinars, instructor-led courses, and self-paced courses.

Blog link: Announcements

Helping New Orleans After Ida

By: Emily J. Hurst

Fri September 3, 2021

The city of New Orleans needs our help now! While MLA '22 is months away, let's lend a hand to our colleagues and the citizens of New Orleans.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Tips for Submitting to MLA '22

By: Kathryn Vela, AHIP

Thu September 2, 2021

Follow these tips when submitting for MLA '22!

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

I Am MLA: David G. Keddle

By: David G. Keddle

Thu September 2, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member David G. Keddle!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Introducing the New Social Justice and Health Disparities Action Club

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 2, 2021

This new event series focuses on tangible actions that MLA members have taken to further anti-oppressive efforts in their communities.

Blog link: Health Equity & Global Health

MLA ‘22 Open Forum Recording Now Available

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 2, 2021

Are you excited about MLA ‘22 in New Orleans—but missed the Open Forum? Watch the recording now!

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Danielle Linden

By: Danielle N. Linden, AHIP

Thu August 26, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Danielle Linden!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

AAHSL and NLM Announce 2021/2022 Leadership Fellows and Mentors

By: Patricia L. Thibodeau, AHIP, FMLA

Thu August 26, 2021

The NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program prepares emerging leaders for director positions in academic health sciences libraries. Meet the fellows and mentors for 2021/2022.

Blog link: Announcements

Build your professional network. Sign up for MLA’s Virtual Colleague Connection!

By: Nell Aronoff

Thu August 26, 2021

Sign up by September 17 to be a Colleague Connection mentor or mentee.

Blog link: Announcements

RTI Research Spotlight: Latest Research Reveals There Is No Easy Method to Identify Clinical Trials in Systematic Reviews

By: Jennifer C Westrick

Thu August 19, 2021

Jennifer Westrick's research found that many medical librarians, while comfortable in their ability to locate trials for systematic reviews, would be interested in learning more about clinical trial types.

Blog link: RTI News

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