Call for JMLA Virtual Projects Submissions
Submitted by: Emily Hurst
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 2025 JMLA Virtual Projects Section. The Virtual Project Section appears on an annual basis in an issue of JMLA and recognizes projects that exemplify the range and direction of current technology developments in health sciences libraries. The 2025 JMLA Virtual Project Section will appear in the January 2026 edition of JMLA.
To be considered for the Virtual Projects Section, submit a 200-word abstract describing your virtual project, including why it is innovative/notable as well as the project scope, timeline, and assessment. To be considered all four elements must be described. Also provide relevant project resources such as images or URLs (if available) that further describe or demonstrate the project. Technology projects must have been fully implemented within the past two years. Find more information about the submission process and author guidelines for Virtual Projects.
Send your submissions to the Virtual Projects Section Editor, Emily Hurst at ehurst@hshsl.umaryland.edu, by Monday, July 7, 2025.
Submissions of virtual projects may demonstrate either the implementation of a new technology or a new application of an older technology. These projects should demonstrate how health sciences libraries have leveraged technology to manage or create new collections or services to improve user communities. Examples of current technology trends of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Practical applications of artificial intelligence
- Digital support for inclusion & accessibility
- Coding or programming applications
- Hybrid or online teaching
- Data-related services
Review previous Virtual Projects published in past October issues of JMLA from 2012 through 2023. 2024 Virtual Projects appeared in the April 2024 issue. Beginning in 2025, Virtual Projects appear in the January issue.
Unsure if your project aligns with Virtual Projects? Ask us! All are welcome to reach out to Virtual Projects Section Editor, Emily Hurst at ehurst@hshsl.umaryland.edu for help with their submission.
Please consider sharing your knowledge and experience implementing new technologies and how they contributed value to your library. Your Virtual Projects can encourage and guide your library colleagues!
JMLA Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee:
- Christine Andresen, MLS, MSIT
- Emily Hurst, MSLSa
- Emily Jones, MLIS, AHIP
- Brandon Patterson, MSI, MA
- Tariq Rahaman, MLIS