MLA ’25: Call for Reviewers

Submitted by: Gail Kouame

The 2025 National Programming Committee invites members to sign up to review paper, poster, and lightning talk proposals for the MLA’25 annual conference.

To apply, fill out the MLA ’25 Reviewer Signup form by October 28, 2024.

This year, there will be two rounds of submissions and reviews.

  • Round 1: Papers review period: November 1-November 15, 2024.
  • Round 2: Posters and lightning talks review period: February 3-February 14, 2025.

Reviewers are encouraged (but not required) to participate in both rounds of reviews.

Time Commitment

Approximately three hours to read and score abstracts per round.

Required Training Session

Reviewers will be provided with the meeting details closer to the date, which will take place on October 31, 2024. This training will be recorded for those unable to attend.

Method: How to Review

Reviews will be processed through the online review system, which is accessible 24/7 during the review time frame. The reviewer training session will be recorded and available throughout the entire review period. By filling out the survey, you will receive an invitation to this training to be held on October 31, 2024.

All MLA members are welcome to participate in the reviewing of abstracts and will receive 1 AHIP point for their participation.

Please share this message with colleagues. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about the reviewing process, contact the Contributed Content Working Group.

We look forward to your participation and questions at the reviewer training.