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Interview with the authors on "Provision of a library bioinformatics service..."

Thu June 21, 2018

African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) SIG: Activities at MLA’18

Wed June 20, 2018

Adventure to Atlanta Part 3: The Return of Humanism

Tue June 19, 2018

Data Training and Resources from the Data SIG Meeting

Tue June 19, 2018

Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: Leveraging Specialized Discovery Tools to Maximize User Engagement

Tue July 3, 2018

Exploring Atlanta

Mon June 18, 2018

Teaching Topics to Try from MLA’18

Mon June 18, 2018

Applications for InSight Initiative Summit 2 Sought

Fri July 27, 2018

Discover more about MLA '18 in Atlanta

MLA ’18 Book List

Tue July 31, 2018

Interview with the authors on "Provision of a library bioinformatics service..."

Thu June 21, 2018

African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) SIG: Activities at MLA’18

Wed June 20, 2018

Adventure to Atlanta Part 3: The Return of Humanism

Tue June 19, 2018

Data Training and Resources from the Data SIG Meeting

Tue June 19, 2018

Exploring Atlanta

Mon June 18, 2018

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New for MLA ’19: Changes in Papers, Posters, Lightning Talks, and Immersion Sessions Submission Process

New for MLA ’19: Changes in Papers, Posters, Lightning Talks, and Immersion Sessions Submission Process
By: James Dale Prince, AHIP
Fri August 17, 2018
The 2019 NPC has opened the call for contributed papers and immersion sessions, a clear sign that changes are taking place in annual meeting planning. Some changes have been asked for by MLA members, some to make processes easier, and some to align the annual meeting with MLA’s strategic initiatives
Blog link: Featured Articles

First RTI Workshop in Chicago a Great Success!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Tue August 7, 2018
The inaugural Research Training Institute (RTI) was held July 9–13, 2018, at the Library of Health Sciences-Chicago, University of Illinois–Chicago. During the RTI, nationally recognized faculty led the fellows through intensive research training and education.
Blog link: RTI News

MLA ’18 Book List

By: Angela Spencer, AHIP
Tue July 31, 2018
Books, articles, and other resources mentioned during MLA ’18 are listed.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Librarians without Borders® HINARI Internet Resources Train the Trainers Workshop Bosnia and Herzegovina: May 14-17, 2018

By: Lenny Rhine, FMLA
Fri July 27, 2018
A four-day workshop was conducted in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from May 14-17, 2018
Blog link: Librarians without Borders

Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: Imagining the Ideal Social Networking Site for Collaboration and Sharing

By: Richard Gallagher
Mon July 2, 2018
Much of the time at InSight Initiative Summit 1, held in March, was devoted to small-group discussions of issues that both librarians and vendors regarded as challenging. This is the fourth of four articles that synthesize key points from the discussions.
Blog link: InSight Initiative

Interview with the authors on "Provision of a library bioinformatics service..."

By: Erin Keenan, AHIP
Thu June 21, 2018
An interview with Terrie Wheeler, AMLS and Peter Oxley, PhD, on their poster presentation, “Provision of a library bioinformatics service to support medical research”. Special thanks to Terrie and Peter for participating in this interview.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) SIG: Activities at MLA’18

By: Kelsa Bartley
Wed June 20, 2018
An update on the African American Medical Librarian’s Alliance (AAMLA) SIG activities during MLA’18.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Adventure to Atlanta Part 3: The Return of Humanism

By: Matthew C Bridgeman
Tue June 19, 2018
How to bring the human into a world dominated by virtual content.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Data Training and Resources from the Data SIG Meeting

By: Jamie L. Conklin
Tue June 19, 2018
Attendees at the MLA'18 Data SIG meeting shared a variety of training opportunities and resources.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: Leveraging Specialized Discovery Tools to Maximize User Engagement

By: Nadine Dexter, AHIP
Mon June 18, 2018
Much of the time at InSight Initiative Summit 1, held in March, was devoted to small-group discussions of issues that both librarians and vendors regarded as challenging. This is the third of four articles that synthesize key points from the discussions.
Blog link: InSight Initiative

Exploring Atlanta

By: Jenessa Marie McElfresh, AHIP
Mon June 18, 2018
Three noteworthy attractions explored while in the ATL
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Teaching Topics to Try from MLA’18

By: Jamie L. Conklin
Mon June 18, 2018
Try some teaching topic ideas presented at MLA'18 during the Instruction & Instructional Design 3 Contributed Content Session.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Applications for InSight Initiative Summit 2 Sought

By: MLA Headquarters
Fri June 15, 2018
The InSight Initiative Task Force is pleased to announce that applications are now being sought for the second InSight Initiative Summit, “Meeting the Evolving Information Needs of Library Stakeholders,” to be held September 27–28. Applications for health sciences librarians are being accepted throu
Blog link: InSight Initiative

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September 2018
5
Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research Webinar
Wednesday, September 5 - Wednesday, September 5, 2018

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Putting the Quality in Qualitative: Tips for Evaluating Qualitative Research Articles
Thursday, September 13 - Thursday, September 13, 2018

October 2018
4
2018 Midcontinental Chapter Meeting
Thursday, October 4 - Friday, October 5, 2018

5
Midwest Chapter/MLA 2018 Conference
Friday, October 5 - Monday, October 8, 2018
Cleveland, OH

11
Save the Date: From Idea to Reality: Successfully Plan and Promote Library Events Webinar
Thursday, October 11 - Thursday, October 11, 2018
14
Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting
Sunday, October 14 - Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Spokane, WA

19
South Central Chapter Meeting
Friday, October 19 - Wednesday, October 24, 2018
San Antonio, TX

24
New York-New Jersey Chapter of MLA
Wednesday, October 24 - Wednesday, October 24, 2018
SUNY College of Optometry
New York, NY

25
Southern Chapter Meeting
Thursday, October 25 - Sunday, October 28, 2018
Orlando, FL

28
North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries Chapter Meeting
Sunday, October 28 - Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Manchester, NH

Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting
Sunday, October 28 - Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Ocean City, MD

November 2018
7
Save the Date: Using Stories to Support Academic Instruction and Health Education Webinar
Wednesday, November 7 - Wednesday, November 7, 2018
14
Upstate NY and Ontario Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, November 14 - Friday, November 16, 2018
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

December 2018
12
Save the Date: Why Do We Lead? An Introduction to Values-Based Leadership Webinar
Wednesday, December 12 - Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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MLA Letter to ECRI Institute regarding National Guideline Clearinghouse

Fri August 3, 2018
ECRI Institute responds to President Beverly Murphy's letter regarding their decision to continue management of the National Guideline Clearinghouse

National Guideline Clearinghouse Will Continue

Wed July 18, 2018
The ECRI Institute will continue to provide access to National Guideline Clearinghouse resources

NIH Data Science Strategic Plan Incorporates MLA Recommendations

Mon June 11, 2018
The NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science incorporates MLA’s comments to engage librarians and information specialists in partnership roles that support training and infrastructure needs for data science

MLA Comments to EPA Opposing Proposed Rule to Strengthen Transparency in Regulatory Science

Fri May 11, 2018
MLA and AAHSL opposed EPA's proposed rule "Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science

MLA Comments to NIH Regarding Its Data Science Strategic Plan

Tue April 10, 2018
The Medical Library Association comments in support of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Strategic Plan for Data Science

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What Is Genomic Medicine?

Wed August 1, 2018
Register now for MLA's webinar, What Is Genomic Medicine? to be held August 15, 2018. Join Stephanie Roth, AHIP to understand the basics of genomic medicine and learn how precision medicine relates to...

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research

Tue July 31, 2018
Register now for MLA's webinar, Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research to be held September 5, 2018. Lisa Federer will demystify the process of assessing and reporting on quantitative research by...

Putting the Quality in Qualitative: Tips for Evaluating Qualitative Research Articles

Mon July 30, 2018
Register now for MLA's webinar, Putting the Quality in Qualitative: Tips for Evaluating Qualitative Research Articles to be held September 13, 2018. Join Susan LaValley to develop your skills in ident...

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Aligning the Three Pillars of Effective Instruction: Outcomes, Teaching, and Assessment for Health Sciences Librarians

Mon July 16, 2018

Plan to Succeed: The Basics of Library Project Management

Tue June 19, 2018

Systematic Review Webinar Series

Mon April 30, 2018

Matching Review Type to Research Question: Which Review Is Right for You?

Mon March 5, 2018

Selecting Systematic Review Software on a Shoestring

Thu April 5, 2018

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Looking inside ourselves: a culture of kindness
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Learning while doing: program evaluation of the Medical Library Association Systematic Review Project
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Essential and core books for veterinary medicine
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Thieme MedOne ComSci
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Martha Jane Zachert, PhD, AHIP, FMLA
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Choosing the right citation management tool: EndNote, Mendeley, RefWorks, or Zotero
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Assembling the Pieces of a Systematic Review: A Guide for Librarians
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Interprofessional Education and Medical Libraries: Partnering for Success
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Physician-Assisted Death: What Everyone Needs to Know
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Digital Rights Management: The Librarian’s Guide
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JournalTOCs
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Reading graphic medicine at the National Library of Medicine
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Librarians collaborating to teach evidence-based practice: exploring partnerships with professional organizations
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Updating professional development for medical librarians to improve our evidence-based medicine and information literacy instruction
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Developing occupational therapy students’ information and historical literacy competencies: an interprofessional collaborative project
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Use of annual surveying to identify technology trends and improve service provision
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Three professions come together for an interdisciplinary approach to 3D printing: occupational therapy, biomedical engineering, and medical librarianship
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Defining data librarianship: a survey of competencies, skills, and training
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
A comparison of the content and primary literature support for online medication information provided by Lexicomp and Wikipedia
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Leveraging accreditation to integrate sustainable information literacy instruction into the medical school curriculum
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Promoting MedlinePlus utilization in a federally qualified health center using a multimodal approach
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Accessibility of published research to practicing veterinarians
Posted on: July 2, 2018 - 07:46 AM
Correction to “Satellite stories: capturing professional experiences of academic health sciences librarians working in delocalized health sciences programs” on page 80, 106(1) January. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2018.214
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The Special Collections Handbook. 2nd ed.
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