Elevate Your Impact at MLA '27
Join MLA and health information professionals in Denver, Colorado from May 25 - 28, 2027, for MLA '27: Elevating Impact and help shape the future of health information. Call for Contributed Content Proposals now open!
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
South Central Chapter (SCC) Annual Meeting
When: October 16-20, 2026. Where: Fort Worth, TX Learn more at: https://pncmla.org/2026_annualconference
Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting (MAC)
When: October 19-20, 2026. Where: Virtual Learn more at: https://macmla.org/events/annual-meetings/
Liberty Chapter Meeting
When: October 20, 2026 Where: Hybrid- Virtual & Thomas Jefferson University Learn more at: https://libertymla.org/2026annual
Midwest Chapter Meeting
When: October 21-23, 2026. Where: Virtual Learn more at: https://mwcmla.org/Home
Featured News
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Tick Tock…Time to Submit Your MLA ’27 Proposals
Submitted by: Shannon D. Jones, AHIP, FMLA The clock is ticking! Paper and Immersion Session proposals for MLA ’27: Elevating Impact in Denver are due by October 29, 2026. We encourage you to submit early to avoid the last-minute rush and ensure ample time for any necessary support or revisions. Submission Guidance and Support MLA offers several resources to guide you through the submission process: These resources provide guidance on proposal requirements, abstract development, and submission best practices to help you put forward your strongest proposal. Individuals and MLA communities are encouraged to submit proposals in the following types of content: Contributed…
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How Will You Observe National Medical Librarians Month?
Hard to believe it’s already mid-month, which means October and National Medical Librarians Month (NMLM) is quickly approaching! The NMLM recognition is your opportunity to spotlight the essential contributions of health information professionals. While your work makes a difference every day, National Medical Librarians Month provides a dedicated time to raise awareness, celebrate accomplishments, and remind your organizations of the value you bring to healthcare, education, research, and patient care. We encourage you to embrace this year’s theme: “Medical Librarians: Trusted Expertise in Times of Change” by sharing stories of impact, highlighting your services, and demonstrating how your expertise helps…
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Share Your Expertise at MLA ’27: Elevating Impact in Denver
Submitted by: Rikke Ogawa, AHIP, FMLA Your ideas, innovations, and experiences have the power to inspire colleagues and advance the health information profession. MLA ’27: Elevating Impact in Denver is your opportunity to share your work with a community of professionals dedicated to making a difference. Prepare a Strong Proposal with the MLA ’27 Submission Checklist The MLA 2027 Contributed Content Workgroup (CCWG) has developed a comprehensive proposal checklist to help you submit a successful contributed paper or immersion session. The checklist includes practical guidance, reviewer insights, and proven strategies to strengthen your submission and increase its impact. Take a…