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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 | SLA '23 Conference & Exhibits

Discover what your peers are planning for the May 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibits in Detroit, MI

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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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Are You a New Librarian? Submit an abstract for MLA | SLA ‘23

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 19, 2023

The 2023 National Program Committee invites colleagues who are newer to the profession to submit a poster or lightning talk abstract for MLA | SLA ‘23.

Blog link: Featured Articles

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Give Your Abstract a Second Chance. MLA | SLA ’23 Abstracts are due soon!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 19, 2023

The MLA|SLA ’23 submission site for posters and lightning talks is open and will remain open until January 26, 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your innovative and revolutionary work with your colleagues as we meet at MLA|SLA '23 Looking back, forging ahead.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Sign Up for MLA’s Virtual Resume Clinic!

By: Alexandria Leigh Brackett, AHIP

Thu January 19, 2023

The MLA Virtual Resume Clinic will be held February 20-28 during this year’s Experience MLA.

Blog link: Announcements

Sign Up for MLA’s Virtual Resume Clinic!

By: Alexandria Leigh Brackett, AHIP

Thu January 19, 2023

The MLA Virtual Resume Clinic will be held February 20-28 during this year’s Experience MLA.

Blog link: Announcements

Detroit - A Brief History of the Host City for MLA | SLA '23

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 19, 2023

Learn the history of Detroit in preparation for MLA | SLA '23.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

  January Communities Meetings and Events 

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 12, 2023

For more information, please visit the caucus’ member page. If you’re not a caucus member, consider joining! All times are Central.

Blog link: Announcements

Applications are Now Open for the 2023-24 Research Training Institute Training Program

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu January 12, 2023

The RTI Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2023-24 cohort through February 28, 2023.

Blog link: RTI News

NLM Seeks Associate Fellows

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 12, 2023

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks early and second-career librarians within five years of graduation interested in a one-year fellowship. Apply now!

Blog link: Announcements

Call for Proposals: The Grant Writing Librarian

By: Elaina Vitale

Thu December 22, 2022

The Medical Library Association Books Panel is seeking author(s) and/or editor(s) for a book related to grant writing. The content in this book will be particularly relevant for health sciences librarians who either support academic grant writers or who are grant-seeking themselves.

Blog link: Announcements

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Call for Book Proposals - Evidence Synthesis: Beyond the Systematic Review

By: Elaina Vitale

Thu December 22, 2022

The chapters in this book will provide an overview of evidence syntheses including, but not limited to, the systematic review. This book will provide a how-to guide for anyone who works with clinicians, students, and researchers who are interested in writing or interpreting knowledge syntheses.

Blog link: Announcements

Call for proposals: Determining Information Credibility and Trustworthiness

By: Patricia Ulmer, AHIP

Thu December 22, 2022

MLA's Books Panel is seeking proposals for a book about determining the credibility and trustworthiness of information. The panel also welcomes a book that contributes to the discussion on the information-seeking behavior of major user populations. How does this behavior guide teaching practices?

Blog link: Announcements

Welcome All to Detroit!

By: Stephanie M. Swanberg, AHIP

Thu December 15, 2022

We’re excited to welcome you to MLA ‘23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead, May 16 - 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan! It’s been 33 years since MLA was last held in Detroit and we are so excited for you to join us. Remember to check out this blog as the conference approaches!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Check Out These New Reviews of MLA Books

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 15, 2022

MLA’s authors have been busy! Some recent books published by MLA’s partner publisher Rowman & Littlefield have been reviewed in the latest issue of JMLA.

Blog link: Announcements

Share and Celebrate Your Chapter's History

By: Christine Willis, AHIP

Thu December 15, 2022

The MLA 125th Anniversary Committee is hard at work planning and preparing for the celebrations that will begin at MLA ’23. One project that the Caucus/Chapter History workgroup is leading is to collect significant moments in the existence of MLA’s caucuses and chapters.

Blog link: Building a Better Future

Call for Posters and Lightning Talks for MLA | SLA '23!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 15, 2022

The 2023 National Program Committee invites abstract submissions that support the annual meeting theme “Looking back, forging ahead.” The MLA|SLA ’23 submission site for Poster and Lightning Talks is now open will remain open until January 26, 2023.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Introducing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Toolkit

By: Justin de la Cruz

Thu December 8, 2022

The NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy Guidance Working Group has developed a toolkit to help librarians ensure they are meeting the updated Data Management and Sharing Policy, which goes into effect January 25, 2023.

Blog link: Announcements

Financial Assistance for MLA Members to Attend In-person MLA | SLA ’23 Conference

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 8, 2022

MLA is pleased to offer support to enable members to join colleagues in Detroit for MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead.

Blog link: Announcements

MLA Publishes New Guide to Systematic Reviews

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 1, 2022

The newly published Piecing Together Systematic Reviews and Other Evidence Syntheses, edited by Margaret J. Foster and Sarah T. Jewell aims to be the definitive text on systematic reviews for librarians, information professionals, and expert searchers.

Blog link: Announcements

JMLA Goes All Digital in 2023

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 1, 2022

The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) will only be available in digital formats starting with the 2023 editions.

Blog link: Announcements

You’re Invited! RTI Drop-In Session December 9

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu November 17, 2022

The RTI Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2023-24 cohort through February 28, 2023. Anyone with an interest in the RTI Fellowship Program is invited to our upcoming Drop-In Session to get your questions answered and receive feedback on the application process.

Blog link: RTI News

Develop Searching Skills and Contribute to Health Equity: A New MLA Course

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 17, 2022

If you are concerned about health equity and want to develop searching skills and knowledge that will enable you to become a collaborator and partner in health equity research, the MLA instructor-led course, Health Services and Policy Research: Sources and Search Strategies 2022, is for you.

Blog link: Announcements

Submit your research to MLA Hypothesis Open Access Journal!

By: Danielle Aloia

Thu November 17, 2022

Make a submission for upcoming issues of the Hypothesis Research Journal for Health Information Professionals, produced by the Medical Library Association’s Research Caucus.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Sunny Chung

By: Sunny Chung

Thu November 17, 2022

Meet the latest I Am MLA spotlight! Get to know Sunny Chung.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

MLA | SLA ’23 Contributed Content Update

By: Kate Flewelling, AHIP

Thu November 17, 2022

The abstract submissions for Round 1 are in! Both MLA and SLA volunteers are hard at work now, reviewing all the abstracts. We will be notifying submitters for Round 1 submissions in early December.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Announcing the 2022 Joseph Leiter NLM/Medical Library Association Lecture Dec. 6

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu November 17, 2022

Save the date for the 2022 Joseph Leiter NLM/Medical Library Association Lecture will be held December 6, 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

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Third Iron LLC invites you to a free sponsored webinar: LibKey Nomad: Connecting Open Web Researchers to Library Full Text

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 17, 2022

You're invited to a free webinar sponsored by Third Iron LLC. Join Kendall Bartsch, Third Iron Co-founder and CEO, for a webinar to learn more about LibKey Nomad. Kendall will review the LibKey technology, show how medical libraries are using LibKey Nomad, and share results libraries are seeing.

Blog link: Vendor Webinars

Take your research skills seriously: Learn about MLA's Research Training Institute

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu November 10, 2022

Apply to MLA’s Research Training Institute.

Blog link: RTI News

Announcing Terri Givens as 2023 John P. McGovern Lecture

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 10, 2022

Terri Givens will give the 2023 John P. McGovern Lecture at MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, Michigan.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Thank you: An update on abstract submissions for MLA | SLA ‘23

By: Ryan Harris, AHIP

Thu November 10, 2022

Thank you all for your thoughtful submissions. Round 2 submissions open December 15, 2022.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

I Am MLA: Layal Hneiny

By: Layal Hneiny

Thu November 10, 2022

Get to know Layal Hneiny, our latest I Am MLA individual!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Hilary Jasmin

By: Hilary M Jasmin

Thu November 3, 2022

Get to know our latest I Am MLA member, Hilary Jasmine.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Learn More About MLA’s RTI Fellowship Program

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu October 27, 2022

Join an Open Forum event to learn more about MLA’s Research Training Institute Fellowship Program. The application will be open from November 1 to February 28, 2023.

Blog link: RTI News

Learn More About MLA's 125th Anniversary Plans at an Open Forum January 18, 2023

By: Michelle R Lieggi, AHIP

Thu October 27, 2022

To hear more about the 125th anniversary planning, plan to attend our Open Forum on January 18th, 2023, 1:00-2:00 p.m. During this session, you will have an opportunity to hear updates from these four groups engaged in anniversary activities.

Blog link: Building a Better Future

LAST CALL: Submissions are due October 31 for MLA | SLA '23!

By: Kate Flewelling, AHIP

Wed October 26, 2022

It's time to get those abstract submissions in! Abstracts for the first round of submissions are due October 31, 2022. The MLA | SLA '23 National Program Committee (NPC) is excited to read your proposals! Get started today.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

I Am MLA: Stephanie M. Swanberg, AHIP

By: Stephanie M. Swanberg, AHIP

Thu October 20, 2022

Meet another member of MLA! Learn about Stephanie Swanberg and consider submitting your profile today.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Recording now available- Nov. 7 Panel Discussion with and for Hospital Librarians- sponsored by Wolters Kluwer

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 20, 2022

MLA is pleased to invite you to a complimentary webinar sponsored by Wolters Kluwer. 

Blog link: Vendor Webinars

MLA’s Disaster Information Specialization to Sunset in April 2023

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 20, 2022

MLA will sunset the Disaster Information Specialization on April 30, 2023. More than 275 librarians, first responders, members of the military, and others have earned a DIS since we partnered with NNLM to offer it in 2012.

Blog link: Announcements

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More Good News About MLA | SLA '23

By: Ryan Harris, AHIP

Thu October 20, 2022

Before we jump into the good news, a quick reminder: Round 1 abstract submissions for MLA | SLA '23 contributed content are due October 31, 2022. It's time to get that proposal finished and turned in!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Be Well MLA

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 20, 2022

The Be Well MLA initiative to promote wellness hosted another excellent session last week. Learn more about all upcoming Be Well MLA events.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Adorée Hatton

By: Adorée Hatton, AHIP

Thu October 13, 2022

Adorée Hatton is this week's I Am MLA featured member. Help your colleagues get to know you better and submit your own profile- share how you are MLA!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

MLA | SLA ’23 Call for Reviewers

By: Frances Chu

Thu October 13, 2022

Sign up to review papers, posters, and lightning talk abstracts for the MLA | SLA ’23 annual conference. The due date to fill out the form is October 25, 2022.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Searching for an Effective and Efficient Expert Method for Conducting Exhaustive Searches?

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 6, 2022

Searching for an Effective and Efficient Expert Method for Conducting Exhaustive Searches? Look no further.

Blog link: Announcements

This Could Be the Year: Submit Your MLA | SLA '23 Abstract by October 31!

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu October 6, 2022

This could be your year to present at the annual meeting! Submit your abstract by October 31!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Call for Nominations for the 2023 Election

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA

Thu October 6, 2022

The 2022/23 Nominating Committee is identifying potential candidates for the 2023 election. Submit a nomination by October 31.

Blog link: Announcements

MLA 2022 Grants, Scholarship, and Fellowship Recipients

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 6, 2022

Each year MLA recognizes practicing health science information professionals for their many accomplishments and contributions to the profession and the association. MLA members and students were honored during the Awards and Recognition Celebration. Find out more.

Blog link: Announcements

Newly Expanded and Revised David A. Kronick and Charles W. Sargent Visiting Fellowship

By: Andrew Todd

Thu October 6, 2022

The Grants and Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that MLA David A. Kronick and Charles W. Sargent Visiting Fellowship has undergone some exciting changes! Applications for this year's Fellowship will be accepted until November 15, 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Kay Strahan

By: Kay Strahan

Thu October 6, 2022

I Am MLA comes out each week to bring you closer to your MLA colleagues. This week, get to know Kay Strahan.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Consider Nominating Your Institution Today!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 6, 2022

Recognize your institution or organization today and submit a nomination. All MLA Awards and Honors nominations are due October 15.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Dawn Hackman

By: Dawn Ellen Hackman, AHIP

Thu September 29, 2022

Dawn Hackman is this week's I Am MLA featured member. Help your colleagues get to know you better and submit your own profile- share how you are MLA!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Hitch Your Star to the 2023-24 Rising Stars Leadership Program!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 29, 2022

The 2022-2023 Rising Stars Leadership Program application deadline is October 15.

Blog link: Announcements

Nominate an Outstanding Health Information Professional

By: Brittany R. Heer

Thu September 29, 2022

It is time to nominate a colleague for their accomplishments and contributions to both health sciences librarianship and the advancement of the association. The deadline for all nominations is October 15.

Blog link: Announcements

All MLA | SLA ’23 Round 1 Abstract Submissions now due October 31, 2022

By: Kate Flewelling, AHIP

Thu September 29, 2022

Have you been thinking over ideas for innovative, engaging conference sessions? Submit your abstract now! The submission deadline for Round 1 is October 31. Make this be the meeting where you share your work with your colleagues!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Update from the MLA/RTI Value Studies Working Group

By: Mark MacEachern

Thu September 29, 2022

This year the MLA/RTI Value Studies Working Group has been tasked with updating the "Evidence You Can Use To Communicate Library Value" page on the MLA site for 2023.

Blog link: RTI News

Be Well MLA Wednesdays: Healthy Eating

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 29, 2022

Each month, MLA members are invited to participate in the Be Well Wednesday wellness series. Stay connected to the Be Well MLA initiative by joining the Be Well MLA Community on MLANET.

Blog link: Announcements

An important notice about your 2023 MLA membership dues

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 8, 2022

When individual MLA members receive their membership dues invoices next month, they will notice an increase. MLA has been surviving the pandemic, but we are facing a budget shortfall and must make responsible decisions to ensure our financial stability.

Blog link: Announcements

Be Well MLA Wednesdays: I Wet My Plants: Plants and Gardening for Wellness

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 8, 2022

The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among members of the Medical Library Association. Every month, MLA members are invited to participate in the Be Well Wednesday wellness series.

Blog link: Announcements

JMLA Production Delay Notice

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 8, 2022

Due to staffing changes, MLA headquarters announces that there has been an unexpected delay in the production of the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA). Soon we will be able to determine a feasible production schedule to get caught up.

Blog link: Announcements

Download the Checklist; Get Your Submissions Ready for MLA '23!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 8, 2022

The MLA ‘23 Contributed Content Workgroup (CCWG) has put together a checklist for submitting a paper or immersion session to MLA ’23. The first round of the abstract submission process is open now through October 13, 2022. 

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Pair with a new mentor or mentee! Sign up for Colleague Connection today!

By: Timothy L Kenny

Thu September 8, 2022

Join Colleague Connection, MLA's mentoring program pairing new members with experienced members or fellow new colleagues. Sign up by September 30 to be considered for a match.

Blog link: Announcements

Apply Now For MLA Grants and Scholarships

By: Lisa A. Adriani, AHIP

Thu September 1, 2022

Did you know that MLA awards over $45,000 in grants and scholarships each year? Whether you want to learn something, research something, or discover someplace new, there is an opportunity for you with MLA Grants and Scholarships!

Grants are available in the following categories: Advanced Education,

Blog link: Announcements

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

By: Timothy L Kenny

Thu September 1, 2022

Organized by MLA’s Membership Committee, Colleague Connection is a mentoring program pairing new members with experienced members or fellow new colleagues. New members: connect with an experienced colleague or a fellow newbie. Experienced members: share experience with new professionals.

Blog link: Announcements

New Issue of Hypothesis Out Now!

By: Danielle Aloia

Thu September 1, 2022

Editors of Hypothesis announce highlights from their latest edition.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Karen O'Grady

By: Karen O'Grady, AHIP

Thu September 1, 2022

Get to know MLA member Karen O'Grady, former Peace Corps member (joined at age 42), and finisher of the Alcatraz Swim in San Francisco Bay. Her mantra is "Run, swim, repeat!" See what you might have in common.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Holst Oral History Available Now

By: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 1, 2022

Ruth Holst, AHIP, FMLA directed the library at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee for thirty-two years. Subsequently, she was associate director of the Greater Midwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine based at the University of Illinois. Her oral history is available now.

Blog link: Announcements

Exciting news for MLA ’23! SLA Will Be Meeting Collaborator

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 1, 2022

In case you missed it, or haven’t been able to take it all in, I wanted to share a special piece of news again: The Special Libraries Association (SLA) will be collaborating with us on our 2023 conference.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

MLA '23: Call for Submissions: Round 1 Papers and Immersion Sessions!

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu September 1, 2022

You’re invited to submit abstracts now for MLA ’23 papers and immersion sessions. The submission site is now open for round 1: Contributed papers and immersion sessions (August 24–October 13, 2022)

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

MRSQ is Seeking a New Editor-in-Chief

By: Jonquil D Feldman, AHIP

Thu August 25, 2022

Medical Reference Services Quarterly is looking for an Editor-in-Chief for this journal on the practice of medical librarianship that publishes 4 issues a year.

Blog link: Announcements

Recipient of the 2022 Marcia C. Noyes Award: Jane Blumenthal, AHIP, FMLA

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 25, 2022

Recipient of the 2022 Marcia C. Noyes Award: Jane Blumenthal, AHIP, FMLA

Blog link: Announcements

MLA Awards and Honors Nominations are Open!

By: Brittany R. Heer

Wed August 24, 2022

MLA Awards and Honors Nominations are Still Open!

Blog link: Announcements

JCLC Scholarship Recipients Selected

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 18, 2022

MLA is pleased to announce the winners of an MLA scholarship to attend the 4th National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) in St. Pete Beach, FL, October 5-9, 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

Announcing 2022 Lindberg-King Lecture and Scientific Symposium: Science, Society, and the Legacy of Donald A.B. Lindberg, M.D.

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 18, 2022

Join the annual NLM Lindberg-King Lecture & Scientific Symposium on Thursday, September 1, 2022. This all-day, free, virtual event – Science, Society and the Legacy of Donald A.B. Lindberg, M.D. – will be in honor of Dr. Lindberg, former NLM director, who passed away in August 2019.

Blog link: Announcements

You’re Invited! Learn More About MLA ’23!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 18, 2022

Join your colleagues at the MLA ‘23 Invitation Open Forum on Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m., central time.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Save the Date for the MLA '23 Open Forum!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 11, 2022

Join your colleagues at the MLA ‘23 Invitation Open Forum on Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m., central time. You’ll Learn more about the great host city of Detroit, MI, get the MLA ‘22 wrap-up, meet the NPC, hear more about the 125th anniversary celebrations... and more!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

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