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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
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UID:335777-1777464000-1777467600@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Animal and Veterinary Information Specialist Caucus (AVIS) Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Animal and Veterinary Information Specialist (AVIS) annual business meeting and social time. Not required to be an AVIS member to attend.
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/animal-and-veterinary-information-specialist-caucus-avis-business-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Animal and Veterinary Information Specialist Caucus (AVIS) Live Events,Caucus Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260409T184001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T184001Z
UID:337053-1777467600-1777471200@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Resource Sharing Caucus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Resource Sharing Caucus monthly meeting is a space to share ideas\, raise questions\, and connect with colleagues. While we encourage active participation\, you’re also welcome to attend just to listen and learn. The agenda is flexible to meet and questions or comments from participants. Items that participants want to discuss can be voted on here: https://forms.office.com/r/24kUzfHvgv
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/resource-sharing-caucus-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Caucus Live Events,Resource Sharing Caucus Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260113T174940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T174940Z
UID:331875-1777467600-1777473000@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Planning into an Unknown Future Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create agile\, future-ready library strategic plans that embrace uncertainty\, leverage Appreciative Inquiry\, and align with evolving institutional priorities. Register for the upcoming webinar on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026.
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/strategic-planning-into-an-unknown-future-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Association Live Events,Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260413T155003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T155109Z
UID:337149-1777467600-1777473000@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Katrina Holland\, MLA Executive Director
DESCRIPTION:The African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) invites you to join us for our Annual Virtual Business Meeting featuring a Fireside Chat with Katrina Holland\, the first African American to serve as Executive Director of the Medical Library Association. We’ll conduct a little business\, including some Caucus updates\, and then turn it over to Katrina to share and chat.\nAnnual Business Meeting Event Details \nDate: Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026 \nTimes: 11a-12:30p PT; 12-1:30p MT; 1-2:30p CT; 2-3:30p ET \nRegistration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/rg7SarFFTl-Jx60h9ecSYg \nYou will need to register for the session to receive the Zoom information. \n This session will be recorded. We look forward to seeing you! \nAAMLA Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) \n Faith Steele\, AAMLA Chair; Shannon Glover\, AAMLA Incoming Chair; and Beverly Murphy\, AAMLA Immediate Past Chair
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/fireside-chat-with-katrina-holland-mla-executive-director/
CATEGORIES:AAMLA Live Events,Caucus Live Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260409T164624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T212708Z
UID:337029-1777554000-1777557600@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Health Humanities Caucus Discusses The Pitt!
DESCRIPTION:The Health Humanities Caucus is going to be discussing the second season of HBO’s The Pitt. This will be interactive and discussion is welcome. How is this hit show raising awareness of medical issues? Is this format particularly effective? We’ll also dive into the interpersonal drama that drives the season and talk about how it humanizes clinicians. Are you Team Langdon? Team Santos? Team everyone just needs to get along in the ED? We look forward to a lively discussion with all of you!
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/health-humanities-caucus-discusses-the-pitt/
CATEGORIES:Caucus Live Events,Health Humanities Caucus Live Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260115T210352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T210352Z
UID:332281-1778072400-1778077800@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Communicating with Clarity: Plain Language Strategies That Work - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the upcoming webinar Communicating with Clarity: Plain Language Strategies That Work on May 6\, 2026\, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Central Time. Unlock practical\, plain‑language strategies that make your library’s communications clearer\, more engaging\, and easier for every audience to understand. Discover how small changes can make a big impact.
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/communicating-with-clarity-plain-language-strategies-that-work-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Association Live Events,Live Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260403T233029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T233243Z
UID:336755-1778148000-1778151600@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:International Cooperation Caucus Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the International Cooperation Caucus on Thursday\, May 7\, at 11:00AM Eastern for our annual business meeting. We look forward to seeing you!  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81635557266?pwd=xW8L6n5mZkMsNyMbfPaBsMALDHZvbm.1 \nMeeting ID: 816 3555 7266 \nPasscode: 26icc
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/international-cooperation-caucus-business-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Caucus Live Events,International Cooperation Caucus (ICC) Live Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260403T142351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T143054Z
UID:336714-1778158800-1778164200@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:RTI 25-26 Virtual Poster Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Register now using the zoom link below\, to learn more from the RTI participants about their research projects.
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/rti-25-26-virtual-poster-presentations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Association Live Events,Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260315T181949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T181949Z
UID:335781-1778241600-1778245200@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Scholarly Communications Caucus Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual Business Meeting of the MLA Scholarly Communications Caucus will allow members to share-in upcoming planning (get involved with pending shop talks for the summer)\, meet the incoming Chair-Elect\, and connect ahead of the meeting in Milwaukee.
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/scholarly-communications-caucus-business-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Caucus Live Events,Scholarly Communications Caucus Live Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20250625T210324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T214046Z
UID:320195-1779177600-1779469200@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:MLA '26 - Milwaukee\, WI
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Annual Conference
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/mla-26-milwaukee-wi/
LOCATION:Private: Baird Center\, 400 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
CATEGORIES:Live Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260403T183926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T184059Z
UID:336744-1780394400-1781008200@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Essential Searching Skills for Librarians on Systematic Review Teams - Instructor-led Course
DESCRIPTION:If you will be part of a systematic review team–or if you already do systematic review searches and want to hone your skills–this is the searching course for you!
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/essential-searching-skills-for-librarians-on-systematic-review-teams-instructor-led-course-3/
CATEGORIES:Association Live Events,Live Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260315T163533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T163533Z
UID:335773-1780491600-1780497000@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:2026 MLA Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/2026-mla-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Maria Lopez":MAILTO:maria.lopez@mlahq.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260303T210743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T210743Z
UID:335031-1781096400-1781100000@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:2026 NLM/MLA Joseph Leiter Lecture
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share that this year’s lecture is being hosted by NLM and will feature Regina Barzilay as the 2026 Leiter Lecture speaker. More details will be shared as they become available.
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/2026-nlm-mla-joseph-leiter-lecture/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260107T204934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T170644Z
UID:331648-1781690400-1782304200@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Copyright Skills as Risk Management Tools: The Librarian's Role in the Age of A.I. - Instructor-led Course
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out—secure your spot today for our instructor-led course Copyright Skills as Risk Management Tools: The Librarian’s Role in the Age of A.I. happening June 17 & June 24\, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM CT.
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/copyright-skills-as-risk-management-tools-the-librarians-role-in-the-age-of-a-i-instructor-led-course/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Association Live Events,Live Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260304T185844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T185844Z
UID:335110-1781787600-1781791200@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:2026 MLA Leaders Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/2026-mla-leaders-orientation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260420T133443
CREATED:20260417T163046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T163145Z
UID:337423-1782392400-1782397800@www.mlanet.org
SUMMARY:Generative AI in Your Daily Workflow: Practical Tools for Health Sciences Librarians Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register now for the upcoming webinar Generative AI in Your Daily Workflow: Practical Tools for Health Sciences Librarians on June 25\, 2026\, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Central Time. This interactive webinar introduces health sciences librarians to practical\, ethical uses of generative AI\, with hands-on examples for everyday work\, advanced searching\, and language support.
URL:https://www.mlanet.org/event/generative-ai-in-your-daily-workflow-practical-tools-for-health-sciences-librarians-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Association Live Events,Live Events
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