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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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It’s Time to Celebrate National Medical Librarian’s Month!

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu September 29, 2022

Kick off NMLM using the 2022 theme: Make Better Decisions Faster: Consult Your Health Information Professional. The work of medical librarians should be recognized throughout the year, but October is our official month of observance and celebration.

Blog link: Featured Articles

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP

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

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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

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

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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

Attend the National Library of Medicine Board of Regents Meeting

By: Dianne Babski

Thu August 11, 2022

Members of the health sciences library community are invited to attend the September 13 National Library of Medicine Board of Regents meeting.

Blog link: Announcements

Carla J. Funk Health Sciences Fellowship Established

By: Mary M Langman

Thu August 4, 2022

Former MLA Executive Director Carla J. Funk (1992-2015) has demonstrated her life-long commitment to sustaining and enhancing the health information librarian talent pipeline through a generous donation to establish the Carla J. Funk Health Sciences Fellowship at Indiana University Bloomington.

Blog link: Announcements

RTI Fellow Michelle Nielsen Ott Awarded 2022 Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Tue July 26, 2022

Michelle Nielsen Ott, Sciences/Health Sciences Librarian at Cullom-Davis Library at Bradley University, is the 2022 recipient of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award. Join MLA in congratulating Michelle on her outstanding work and great success!

Blog link: RTI News

RTI Research Spotlight: Research Capacity of Hospital Librarians: Differences and Impact

By: Tanisha N. Mills

Thu July 21, 2022

Research is the cornerstone of academic inquiry; do librarians working in academic teaching hospitals have greater research capacity than counterparts in community hospitals? Tanisha Mills, MLIS, AHIP, attempted to answer this in an original research study.

Blog link: RTI News

Learn About Legislation Impacting Our Profession

By: Mary M Langman

Thu July 14, 2022

Join members of the Joint MLA/AAHSL Legislation Committee and representatives from the National Library of Medicine for this timely overview of health funding and other policy issues and legislation that impact the collection, organization, and sharing of health information.

Blog link: Announcements

Get your MLA August CE!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu July 14, 2022

Enjoy the warm weather as summer comes to a close - and get some MLA CE while you're at it.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Soph Myers-Kelley

By: Soph Myers-Kelley

Thu June 30, 2022

I Am MLA: Soph Myers-Kelley, Medical Liason, East Carolina University

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

A Work in Progress: Strategies to Foster Diverse Leadership in Libraries

By: Jane Morgan-Daniel, AHIP

Thu June 30, 2022

The MLA Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee are interested in what types of strategies libraries and library associations are using to encourage diverse leadership.

Blog link: Announcements

The MLA Board of Directors Gratefully Acknowledges Our Donors

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA

Thu June 30, 2022

The Board of Directors recognizes and acknowledges the generous ways in which our members, chapter members, and friends of MLA give your time and resources to strengthen and grow our association.

Blog link: Announcements

MLA Welcomes New JMLA Co-Editors-in-Chief

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP

Thu June 16, 2022

The JMLA Editor-in-Chief Search Committee and MLA Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Boruff, AHIP, and Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA, as Co-Editors-in-Chief for the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA).

Blog link: Announcements

MLA ‘22 Annual Meeting and JMLA Biannual Research Caucus Research Awards

By: Lindsay E Blake, AHIP

Thu June 9, 2022

Congratulations to the award-winning research papers and posters from MLA ’22 Hybrid as well as the biannual JMLA Research Paper winner!

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

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Open Letter to NLM Regarding MeSH Term Changes

By: Stephanie Clare Roth, AHIP

Thu June 9, 2022

An open letter to NLM regarding MeSH term changes

Blog link: Op Ed

I Am MLA: Jherusha Lambert

By: Jherusha Lambert

Thu May 19, 2022

Jherusha L. Lambert 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 '22 Books (& More) Recommendations

By: Angela Spencer, AHIP

Thu May 19, 2022

Now in its 6th year, this list of books and other resources is made possible by all the #medlibs on Twitter (https://twitter.com), IFTTT (https://ifttt.com/), and Evernote (https://www.evernote.com/) during MLA '22. Apologies if any books or resources were missed, it was not intentional.

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

In Sorrow and Solidarity: We Stand With Buffalo and Its Library Workers

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP

Thu May 19, 2022

The following message from Shannon D. Jones, AHIP, MLA President, was sent to librarians in Buffalo, New York on May 18, 2022. Following this message, MLA Connect is pleased to share some resources for you to use to support the Buffalo community.

Blog link: Announcements

RTI Research Spotlight: Wikipedia Editing: Improving Information Literacy and Social Responsibility of Medical Students

By: Melissa K Kahili-Heede

Thu May 12, 2022

This project aimed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of Wikipedia editing to improve information literacy and lifelong learning skills and to investigate aspects of social responsibility in first-year medical students.

Blog link: RTI News

JMLA Author Interview: Stephanie M. Swanberg

By: Charlene M. Dundek

Thu May 12, 2022

Stephanie M. Swanberg describes her author journey and gives background on her JMLA article "A health education outreach partnership between an academic medical library and public library: lessons learned before and during a pandemic."

Blog link: Announcements

NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program—Applications Open for 2022/2023 Class

By: Patricia L. Thibodeau, AHIP, FMLA

Thu May 12, 2022

The Leadership Fellows Program seeks candidates who are emerging leaders in health sciences libraries and who are passionate about the importance of leadership skills and knowledge to the future of academic health sciences libraries.

Blog link: Announcements

RTI Fellow Awarded Grant to Study Research Attitudes of Osteopathic Medical Students

By: Molly Montgomery

Thu May 12, 2022

Molly Montgomery, director of library services, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, was awarded an internal research grant through the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Start-Up Fund in the amount of $5,000 to fund key aspects of her research project.

Blog link: RTI News

MLA ’22 Land Acknowledgement

By: Emily J. Hurst

Thu May 5, 2022

During the introduction of the May 5 John P. McGovern Lecture, the MLA ’22 cochairs shared information about the traditional indigenous inhabitants on the land of New Orleans, LA.

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

Read MLA’s 2021–22 Annual Reports

By: Kevin Baliozian

Thu May 5, 2022

MLA Annual Reports for the 2021–2022 association year are now available for viewing by all MLA members. The annual reports are MLA’s official record of activities of the last year, assembled by all components of MLA.

Blog link: Announcements

Bid in the MLA ‘22 Silent Auction: Support the MLA Scholarship Fund

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA

Wed May 4, 2022

MLA is holding a silent auction for items lovingly made by MLA Fellow and Distinguished AHIP member, Patricia Gallagher, MA, MLS, AHIP, FMLA (pictured here), who passed away in December 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.  

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

MLA '22: May the Fourth Be With You

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Wed May 4, 2022

May 4th is Star Wars Day! There are a couple of New Orleans events celebrating the day. 

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

Places to Visit in New Orleans

By: Montie L. Dobbins, AHIP

Fri April 29, 2022

There are many cultural offerings and attractions to visit in New Orleans. From delicious food and drinks to museums and historic collections to cemeteries, there’s something for everyone who visits New Orleans.

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

FOOD! MLA '22 and Dining in the Crescent City

By: Keith Pickett

Thu April 28, 2022

It's time to talk about the big issue on everyone's minds: FOOD!  New Orleans is a culinary mecca and options are seemingly endless. But don't worry, the Local Assistance Committee has you covered -  like shrimp etouffee on rice.

Dale Prince has created a Dining Guide with an alphabetical list of

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

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Content at MLA '22

By: Jane Morgan-Daniel, AHIP

Thu April 28, 2022

The upcoming MLA ‘22 conference has a large range of content related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Look for the DEI icons in the Online Annual Meeting Planner!

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

Congratulations to the RTI ’22 Fellows!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu April 28, 2022

The RTI ’22 program consists of 34 participants, including 8 embedded LIS graduate students. The program will be taught by a team of experienced and expert research faculty with the mentoring support of 5 peer coaches who are former RTI Fellows.

Blog link: RTI News

The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 6

By: Sarah McClung

Thu April 28, 2022

Marlene M. Bishop, Patrick Hannon, Brenda M. Linares, and Laurie Phillips answer questions about themselves and their session, Riding the Waves Together: A Librarian and Publisher Conversation.

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

Silent Auction to Benefit the MLA Scholarship Fund

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 28, 2022

MLA is holding a silent auction for items lovingly made by MLA Fellow and Distinguished AHIP member, Patricia Gallagher, who passed away in December 2021. The items will be on display at the MLA Connection Booth in New Orleans and photos of each item appear online at the MLA ’22 Silent Auction site.

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

AHIP Applicants and Renewing Members

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 28, 2022

Curious about AHIP or about ready to apply and have a question? Preparing to renew and wondering about tally points or required documentation? Stop by the MLA Connections Booth in the MLA ’22 exhibit hall area to get some help.

Blog link: Announcements

Note from the Editor

By: Christine Willis, AHIP

Thu April 28, 2022

Take advantage of MLAConnect as a resource for sharing your announcements and job postings. Volunteer with us in one of our open editor positions!

Blog link: Announcements

New Orleans Online - Exhibitions and Tours

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Mon April 25, 2022

We really wish that everyone could join us in New Orleans for the conference. But for those attending virtually, here are some virtual exhibits and tours for you to enjoy.

I hope you can enjoy a little New Orleans flavor wherever you are! The links below are from a variety of local entities. Also 

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

The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 5

By: Sarah McClung

Thu April 21, 2022

Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Paul S. “Ford” Miller answers questions about himself and his session, Think Like a Lawyer: A Socratic Seminar on Copyright.

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

RTI Research Spotlight: MLS Student Perceptions of Graduate Employment

By: Christi Piper

Thu April 14, 2022

Despite the general consensus that field experience during library school is important for applying theory to practical situations, there is a lack of understanding about what students want from graduate employment and the barriers they face in acquiring it.

Blog link: RTI News

The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 4

By: Sarah McClung

Thu April 14, 2022

Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Becky Bealer, Jason Burton, Julia Esparza, Connie Manning, and Sylvia McAphee answer questions about themselves and their session.

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

Getting the Most Out of MLA ’22

By: Jolene M. Miller, AHIP

Thu April 14, 2022

Whether you are attending your first MLA meeting or your 31st, whether you are attending in person or virtually, the New Members Caucus has some suggestions for how to get the most out of MLA '22.

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

Call for Book Proposals

By: Brandi Tuttle, AHIP

Thu April 14, 2022

In addition to inviting proposals related to Advancing Public Health through Libraries, Building Health Sciences Collections, Health Literacy and the Library, and Teaching Evidence-Based Practice, the committee is also seeking authors or editors on the topic of Ethics in Medical Librarianship.

Blog link: Announcements

Visit the Living Library at MLA ‘22 in New Orleans!

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 14, 2022

The Living Library is an event that is comprised of “books,” and each of those books is a person who has a lived an experience that often is met with stereotypes, prejudices, and misunderstandings. Each book will share their experience, and readers are then able to ask questions.

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

MLA '22 Service Project: Second Harvest

By: Keith Pickett

Tue April 12, 2022

On behalf of the LAC (Local Assistance Committee) and the NPC (National Program Committee) and in light of the latest natural disaster in New Orleans (tornadoes on March 22), we have chosen to support Second Harvest Food Bank local group that supports the New Orleans community.

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

RTI Research Spotlight: Preliminary Examination of Personal Librarian Programs in Health Sciences Libraries

By: Natasha Williams, AHIP

Thu April 7, 2022

Personal librarian programs match students and librarians together for individualized assistance with a variety of student needs. How many medical and academic health sciences libraries utilize these programs?

Blog link: RTI News

Value Studies Working Group

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu April 7, 2022

The Value Studies Working Group is currently working to update the value studies listed on the MLA guide Evidence You Can Use To Communicate Library Value. Working group members will be performing literature searches in various resources to identify current, relevant studies showing library value.

Blog link: RTI News

The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 3

By: Sarah McClung

Thu April 7, 2022

Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Marlene M. Bishop, Vida Damijonaitis, Linné Girouard, David Nygren, and Christian Patrick answer questions about themselves and their session.

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

Sign Up for the MLA '22 Resume Clinic in New Orleans!

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 7, 2022

Whether you are new in health sciences information or an experienced professional, don’t miss this opportunity to have fresh eyes review your resume, CV, or cover letter; practice your interviewing skills; or discuss the job market and search process.

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

Queen Nefertari in New Orleans

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Mon April 4, 2022

When I was in grade school, the King Tut exhibit came to the New Orleans Museum of Art. I was fascinated by the lapis lazuli, Canopic jars and the boy king’s death mask. A new Egyptian exhibit will be in New Orleans during our meeting, Queen Nefertari's Egypt.

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

Submit Virtual Projects for JMLA Virtual Projects Section by April 20, 2022

By: Emily J. Hurst

Thu March 31, 2022

The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee is seeking current, innovative and notable technology projects in health sciences libraries for the 2022 JMLA Virtual Projects Section.

Blog link: Announcements

RTI Research Spotlight: Effects of Faculty Status on Perceptions of Medical Librarians

By: Sa'ad Laws

Thu March 31, 2022

What is in a title? For some health sciences librarians adding the title of faculty may be semantical, but for many it is an important recognition of their status within their institutions and a progressive step towards facilitating research.

Blog link: RTI News

The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 2

By: Sarah McClung

Thu March 31, 2022

Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week is Monte' Dobbins.

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

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