Recognize Excellence and Achievements in Health Information
Every day, MLA members advance health information, improve patient care, support research, educate future professionals, and strengthen our communities. Now it's time to recognize those achievements and invest in the future of our profession.Submit all awards nomiations and grant applications by November 15, 2026.
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
History of Health Sciences Caucus Meeting, Oct. 29 at 12pm ET
Grant Writing for Librarians Webinar
Join this webinar designed to help librarians gain practical skills to outline a concept paper and proposal brief. Register for the upcoming webinar on Thursday,…
Discover Edel Rodriguez’s graphic novel _Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey_in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Join the MLA Health Humanities Caucus as we present an excerpt from iconic illustrator Edel Rodriguez's graphic novel "Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey." We will…
Essential Searching Skills for Librarians on Systematic Review Teams – Instructor-led Course
If you will be part of a systematic review team–or if you already do systematic review searches and want to hone your skills–this is the…
Featured News
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Become an MLA Rising Star: Apply by November 2
Submitted by: Erinn Aspinall Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? The Medical Library Association (MLA) is now accepting applications for the 2027 – 2028 Rising Stars Program, a prestigious, year-long leadership development experience designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in health sciences librarianship. As an MLA Rising Star, you will: Application Requirements All criteria and program requirements are on MLANET. To submit your application, you will need to prepare: Don’t miss this opportunity to amplify your impact and shape the future of health information leadership. Submit your application by November 2, 2026.…
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Final Reminder: Submit Your MLA ’27 Paper or Immersion Session Proposal Today
This is a final reminder that the deadline to submit your paper or immersion session proposal for MLA ’27: Elevating Impact is today, Thursday, October 29, 2026. If you haven’t submitted yet, now is the time! MLA offers several resources to support your submission process: 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. MLA ’27 Presenter Discount! Don’t miss this opportunity to present at MLA ’27 in Denver! Presenters may be eligible…
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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…