Be Well MLA

The Be Well MLA program enhances wellness and well-being within the Medical Library Association. MLA members and colleagues are encouraged to join the Be Well MLA Wednesday wellness series. These sessions feature MLA members and guests sharing insights, strategies, and tips on various wellness topics.

The MLA Statement of Appropriate Conduct applies to all MLA members, nonmembers, invited guests, speakers, moderators, instructors, vendors, sponsors, staff, and all others who participate in an MLA activity or event.

The Be Well MLA Committee oversees this program.

2025-2026 Sessions

Sessions typically run for one hour, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM (Central), with additional time available for Q&A if needed.

Watch here for topic details and links to live sessions.

  • September 17, 2025
    • Managing Your Minutes, Protecting Your Peace: Time Management for Balance and Wellness
    • recording
  • November 19, 2025
    • Making Time for Crafting: How Creativity Fuels Wellness
    • recording
  • January 21, 2026
  • March 18, 2026 – registration
  • May 2026 @ MLA Annual Conference

2024-2025 Sessions

  • September 18, 2024: Open Forum – recording
  • October 16, 2024: I’m a Survivor: Empowering, Redefining, & Thriving (chronic illness) – recording
  • November 20, 2024: Humor at Work – recording
  • December 18, 2024: Music and Music Therapy – recording
  • January 15, 2025: Vision Board and Future Planning – recording
  • February 26, 2025: Self-Love in All Seasons – recording
  • March 19, 2025: Pets Reunite – recording
  • April 9, 2025: Financial Wellness (retirement and end of life planning) – recording
  • May 2025 @ MLA Annual Conference