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No Whey! MLA ‘26’s Service Project Delivers 80 Blankets to Foster Children
Submitted by: Karen Hanus The My Very Own Blanket Local Service Project at the Medical Library Association ‘26 Annual Conference was an undeniable success—bringing together
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Volunteers Needed: OMB Proposal Threatens Access and Publishing
Submitted by: Ryan Harris Some of you might have heard that on Friday (5/29), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a proposal to revise
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Update on the Search for an Editor for MLA Connect
Submitted by: Heather Holmes In summer 2025, I appointed a committee to guide changes to MLA Connect. The committee was charged with developing a new
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Curds of Wisdom from MLA ’26
From May 19 – 22, health information professionals from across the field gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for MLA ’26. Held at the Baird Center, MLA
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MLA ’26 in Motion: Highlights from Milwaukee
MLA ’26 is underway in Milwaukee, and the energy across the convention center is electric! Across sessions, networking spaces, and the exhibit hall, attendees are
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Thank You to Our MLA ’26 Sponsors
The Medical Library Association (MLA) extends our sincere appreciation to the MLA ’26 sponsors, whose support continues to shape this year’s meeting as a dynamic
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AAHSL Leadership Scholarship Applications Open
Submitted by: Judith Cohn The Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries is pleased to announce the availability of AAHSL Leadership Scholarships. The scholarships support career development
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Cultivating Positive Workplace Cultures through Slow Librarianship at MLA ’26
Submitted by: Yumi Yaguchi Will you be attending MLA ’26 in Milwaukee? If yes, please join MLA ’26 Leadership and Management Symposia, whose three different
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Honoring Leadership and Collaboration: NLM Update at MLA ’26
Submitted by: Shenita Peterson MLA ’26 will conclude with the NLM Update and Closing Session, held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Baird Ballroom DEFG.
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Milwaukee Museums: Where to Find Art and Culture During MLA ’26
Submitted by: Barbara Ruggeri As you prepare to join colleagues in Milwaukee for MLA ’26, take time to explore a city rich in culture, creativity,
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MLA ’26: Know Before You Go
Submitted by: Emily J. Glenn MLA ’26 is almost here! Here’s what you need to know before you go, whether you are traveling to Milwaukee. Download the app or access the virtual portal to start planning your schedule.
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Recap of the CAPHIS Caucus Annual Business Meeting
Submitted by: Shawn Steidinger Twenty-three members attended the CAPHIS annual business meeting held online via Zoom on April 29 at 11:00 a.m., central time. The
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How AI Is Reshaping Biomedical Discovery: Regina Barzilay to Present the 2026 Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture
Submitted by: Kenneth Koyle, NNLM Program Director (Acting) Regina Barzilay, PhD, a leading expert in artificial intelligence and health, will present the 2026 Joseph Leiter
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Start the Conference with Community. Come to the Communities Lunch at MLA ’26!
Submitted by: Tomi Gunn Caucus and chapter members—join us for the all-conference Communities Lunch on Wednesday, May 20, from noon–1:15 p.m., central time, in the
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Packing for May in Milwaukee: A Weather Guide for Conference Attendees
Submitted by: Michele Matucheski, MLS, AHIP As we count down the last days to the MLA conference in Milwaukee, May 19-22, 2026, you may be
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Develop a Cultured Taste for Data Viz at MLA ‘26
Submitted by: Lisa Connor MLA ’26 is around the corner, and we invite you to grow your data visualization talents as part of the Data
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Attend the 2026 MLA Annual Business Meeting
Submitted by: Katrina Holland The 2026 MLA Annual Business Meeting is an opportunity to stay informed, exercise your member voice, and participate in the official business of the Association. All members are
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Join Us at the Storytelling Roundtable at MLA ‘26
Submitted by: Molly Maloney The Community Building and Belonging Committee, along with the Accessibility and Disability, African American Medical Librarians Alliance, LGBTQIA+, and Social Justice and Health
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Give Your Feedback on the NIH Strategic Plan
Submitted by: Ryan Harris The NIH is seeking public feedback on its proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027–2031 (NOT-OD-26-047). The framework outlines priorities across
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Congratulations to the 2026-2027 MLA Rising Stars
Submitted by: Nicki Mehall The MLA Rising Star program is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders within the Medical Library Association (MLA). Over