JMLA Virtual Projects Call for 2026/27 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 librariesfor the 2026/27 JMLA Virtual Projects Section. The Virtual Project Section appears on an annual basis in an issue of JMLAand recognizes projects that exemplify the range and direction of current technology developments in health sciences libraries. The 2026/27 JMLAVirtual Project Section is slated to appear in the January 2027 edition of JMLA.
To be considered for the Virtual Projects Section, submit a 200-word abstract describing your project, including why it is innovative/notable as well as the project scope, timeline, and any assessment findings. To be considered, all four elements must be described. Submission should also include 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.
Send your submissions to the Virtual Projects Section Editor, Brandon Patterson, at b.patterson@utah.edu, by Monday, July 13, 2026.
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 (AI)
- 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 and 2025 issues.
Unsure if your project aligns with Virtual Projects? Ask us! Reach out to Virtual Projects Section Editor, Brandon Patterson at b.patterson@utah.edu for help with the 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, MSLS
- Emily Jones, MLIS, AHIP
- Brandon Patterson, MSI, MA
- Tariq Rahaman, MLIS