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NAHSL 2026 Annual Meeting Call for Proposals: Come to Experience and Share in Vermont this October!
Submitted by: Katie Kidwell Join the North Atlantic Health Science Libraries (NAHSL) chapter of MLA at the University of Vermont in beautiful Burlington, VT, October 25-27, 2026, for “NAHSL26: Championing Evidence”! Come to Share… The North Atlantic Health Science Libraries (NAHSL) chapter is now accepting proposals for papers, lightning talks, posters, and panels for this…
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Shape the Future of Scholarly Publishing: Apply to the JMLA Editorial Board (2026–2029)
JMLA Call for Editorial Board Members, 2026-2029 Cohort Submitted by: Michelle Kraft, JMLA Co-lead Editor The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) is seeking applicants to join its editorial board for the 2026–2029 term. This is an opportunity to contribute to one of the leading journals in health sciences librarianship and help shape the future of scholarly communication…
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2026 SCMLA Annual Meeting: Call for Abstracts
Submitted by: Emily Brennan The SC/MLA Program Committee invites submissions for contributed papers, posters, and lightning talks for the Southern Chapter of the Medical Library Association (SCMLA) Annual Meeting, to be held September 23–26, 2026, in Birmingham, Alabama. This year’s theme, “Strike While the Iron is Hot: Forging Ideas, Connections, and Community,” encourages us to…
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A New Year for MLA Starts Here: Join the 2026/27 Presidential Inaugural Address
Submitted by: Tara Douglas-Williams, AHIP, MLA President A new chapter for the Medical Library Association begins on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and you are invited to be part of it! MLA President Tara Douglas-Williams, AHIP, will deliver the 2026/27 Presidential Inaugural Address, sharing her vision for the year ahead and outlining priorities that will guide…
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Celebrating the 2026 MLA Fellows: Leadership, Scholarship, and Service in Action
The Medical Library Association is proud to recognize four outstanding professionals as 2026 MLA Fellows—one of the highest honors awarded to members whose sustained achievements have significantly advanced the profession of health sciences librarianship. Each year, MLA Fellows are selected for their demonstrated excellence, leadership, and lasting contributions to the field. The 2026 cohort reflects…
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An SCMLA Early Career Librarians Initiative Event: Open Shelf Conversations with Shenita Peterson, MPH
Submitted by: Jessica Diaz Get ready for candid stories, real talk, and wisdom from the pros. This informal, story-driven series will feature experienced health sciences librarians sharing their professional experiences. Please help us welcome this month’s speaker, Shenita Peterson, who is the Nursing & Consumer Health Liaison Librarian and Associate Chair of Gainesville faculty at the…
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Call for Proposals: South Central Chapter of MLA 2026 Annual Meeting
Submitted by: Lindsay Blake Theme: Cowtown Connections: Community, Culture & Collaboration Location: Fort Worth, Texas Dates: October 16–20, 2026 The SCC/MLA Program Committee invites you to saddle up and join us in the “City of Cowboys and Culture” for our 2026 Annual Meeting! This year, we are celebrating Cowtown Connections, the powerful ways we bridge…
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Join MLA in Observing the Juneteenth Holiday
Submitted by: Shannon Glover, AHIP, AAMLA Chair The Medical Library Association (MLA) joins communities across the United States in observing Juneteenth, which commemorates June 19, 1865—the day when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom. Juneteenth is a time to reflect on the enduring significance of this moment in American history…
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First MLA AI Prompt-a-Thon Was a Winner!
Submitted by: Marie T. Ascher On the last afternoon of the MLA Annual Conference in Milwaukee, the AI Imperative Task Force hosted an AI Prompt-a-Thon immersion session. In a near-full ballroom, task force members Gabe Rios, Marie Ascher, Kristi Holmes, and Sarah Jewell led participants through two scenarios for which their prompt submissions were scored…
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Honoring Pride Month
Submitted by: Dot Winslow, LGBTQIA+ Caucus Chair My name is Dot Winslow, and I am the new chair of the LGBTQIA+ caucus. While starting to write this post to honor Pride Month, I discovered that words of encouragement or empathy fell flat. Many individuals in our community are taking heart from the origins of this tradition,…
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Call for Applicants for the Sewell Stipend: Attend APHA 2026
Submitted by: Kristen Sheridan Giordano, AHIP The Sewell Travel Award for Public Health (STAPH) Committee invites applications for 2026 Sewell Stipends to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, November 1–4, 2026. The theme this year is “Together We Thrive: Health Across the Lifespan.” Visit the APHA Annual Meeting Website for more information about the conference. The…
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Lead with Purpose: Join MLA’s Leaders Orientation
Submitted by: Tara Douglas-Williams, AHIP Thank you for your willingness to serve as a leader within MLA. We deeply appreciate your commitment and are pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming Leaders’ Orientation sessions. If you are currently serving or preparing to serve as an MLA leader in the role of chair or chair-designate…
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JMLA Virtual Projects Call for 2026/27 Submissions
Submitted by: Emily Hurst The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee is seeking current, innovative, and notable technology projects in health sciences librariesfor the 2026/27 JMLA Virtual Projects Section. The Virtual Project Section appears on an annual basis in an issue of JMLAand recognizes projects that exemplify the range…
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Congratulations to the RTI ’26 Participants
Submitted by: Susan Lessick MLA is pleased to announce the 2026 Research Training Institute (RTI) cohort. RTI ’26 is an immersive, year-long online program that provides advanced training in research methods alongside dedicated mentorship as participants design and complete a research project. The program culminates with participants presenting their work at a special RTI poster…
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Missed the MLA Business Meeting? Tune In to the Recording
The 2026 MLA Annual Business Meeting, held June 3, 2026, via Zoom, convened members to conduct the Association’s official business and receive key updates from MLA leadership. If you were unable to attend, take this chance and listen to the recording! Viewing the session is a great way to stay informed, hear directly from MLA…
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MLA 2026 Annual Meeting Research Awards and JMLA Biannual Research Award
Submitted by: Lindsay Blake Congratulations to the award-winning research papers and posters from MLA ’26 in Milwaukee, WI, and to the Biannual JMLA Research Article Award winner! On a special note, our Biannual JMLA Research Paper Winner is a previous MLA Annual Meeting Research Award Winner! The MLA Research Caucus is pleased to announce the…
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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 ’26 covered four days of learning, connection, and inspiration centered on this year’s theme, Cultured Collaborations. The MLA annual conference is a premier opportunity for attendees to explore emerging trends,…
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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 conference attendees in a meaningful act of service, collaboration, and compassion. During the Blanket Making Party, participants created 75 blankets, and an additional 5 handmade blankets were donated, for a…
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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 the Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The proposal is very long and covers many areas. There are two areas that libraries, particularly health sciences libraries, should be aware of and…
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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 vision for the publication, drafting a position description for a new editor, and recruiting candidates to recommend to the president. The committee devoted significant effort to understanding what MLA members…