MLA ’25: Transportation Options for Getting Around Pittsburgh
Submitted by: Michael BalkenholTraveling to PittsburghGetting Around PittsburghPittsburgh is home to 90 different neighborhoods! The David L. Lawrence Convention Center and conference hotels are centrally…
MLA ’25 Service Project: Street Medicine at Pitt
Submitted by: Dana Thimons The Medical Library Association Local Assistance Committee (LAC) 2025 service project is supporting Street Medicine at Pitt, a student-run interdisciplinary organization…
Name Change Statement by MLA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
 Submitted by: Kelsa Bartley, Community Building and Belonging Committee Chair On April 9, 2025, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee requested that the MLA…
CHLA/ABSC Statement of Support for MLA and Its Members
Submitted by: CHLA/ABSC Board of Directors Over recent months, we’ve watched events unfold in the United States that have dramatically changed access to important research…
Board Approves and Launches the Leadership at All Levels Strategic Goal
Submitted by: Tony Nguyen, MLIS, AHIP, and Shannon D. Jones, EdD, M.Ed, MLS, AHIP, FMLA On March 12, 2025, the Board of Directors approved the…
MLA ’25 Health and Safety
Submitted by: Mary Beth McAteer To ensure the health and safety of all attendees of MLA ’25, please review the following information. As COVID-19 and…
MLA ’25: Packing for Pittsburgh
Submitted by: Barbara Epstein Springtime in Pittsburgh can be warm, cool, rainy, sunny, breezy, and cloudy – all in the same day! Be sure to…
Earn Continuing Education Credit at MLA ’25
It’s not too late to register for in-person learning opportunities at MLA ’25! Whether you’re a seasoned librarian or new to the field, we’re offering…
MLA ’25 Spotlight: Pittsburgh Library Guide
Submitted by: Carolyn Biglow Pittsburgh is home to many types of libraries. To aid in your visits, Carolyn Biglow of the Local Assistance Committee has…
Register for TEC’s 7th Annual My Favorite Tool on April 15
The Technology in Education Caucus is proud to present the wildly popular 7th annual My Favorite Tool on April 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., central…
The I’s Have It: MLA ’25 Janet Doe Lecture by Jean Shipman
Submitted by: Emily Brennan We are excited to have Jean P. Shipman, MSLS, AHIP, FMLA, deliver the Janet Doe Lecture at MLA ’25 in Pittsburgh,…
The Official MLA ’25 Dining Guide is Now Live!
Submitted by: Sera Thornton Happy April! The MLA 2025 Local Assistance Committee is super excited to welcome you to our home, Pittsburgh! We’ve put together…
Exploring the Expo Floor: A Must for MLA ’25
Attending the MLA conference is always an enriching experience, offering a plethora of opportunities for professional development, networking, and staying abreast of the latest advancements…
5 Minutes with Carlos R. Fernandez, the New Editor of the National Network Newsletter
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez Thanks for taking five minutes to talk with National Network. Inquiring minds want to know! Tell us a little bit about…
Hospital Library Caucus Member Presentations at MLA ’25
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez April 29, 2025 April 30, 2025 May 1, 2025 May 2, 2025 Items Without Specific Dates
AAMLA Celebrates 25 Years of Advocacy, Leadership, and Excellence
Submitted by: Tamara Nelson This year marks a significant milestone for the African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA), proudly celebrating 25 years of advocacy, leadership,…
MLA Staff Update and Where to Direct Membership Inquiries
Submitted by: Kate Corcoran Jim Westwood’s last day at MLA was April 1, 2025, as he leaves to take a work break and pursue other…
Submit Your Resume or Job Opportunity for the MLA ’25 Placement Center
Find your next job—or advertise your open positions—through the onsite Job Placement Center at MLA ’25! Register as an applicant or employer by April 25, 2025,…
Celebrating Names and Uniqueness
Submitted by: Shalu Gillum and Natasha Williams The Public Services team at the Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library at the University of Central Florida…
Volunteer and Make a Difference
Submitted by: Heather Holmes, President-Elect Dear Medical Library Association Members, It is safe to say the beginning of 2025 has been a very trying time…