MLA ’20 General Information
For more information about papers, immersion sessions, posters, and lightning talks, visit the Contributed Content FAQ.
Education. Networking. Relationships.
A meeting you can’t afford to miss!
MLA ’20: “2020 Vision | The Future in Focus” is designed for you to customize your experience and to focus on your individual goals and the goals of your organization. No matter what your plan, these are features we know you will encounter:
Education you can use
Find out what is new and what works for your colleagues so you can effectively meet the expectations of your current and future patrons. Meeting content is practical and relates to your job responsibilities.
Connect with your professional peers
Maximize your networking opportunities, share with and learn from others, and connect with your colleagues at MLA caucus meetings on specific subspecialties and affinities, and at new member and first-time attendee events.
Talk with your vendors
Learn from vendors how to improve what you do and how you do it, plus let them know how to improve their products!
- Keep up-to-date on opportunities and developments in services and products (53% of MLA ’19 attendees did)
- Find new products you can immediately apply in your professional setting (42% did)
- Discover new companies to do business with (35% did)
Set yourself up for success
Participate in MLA activities that are essential to your career development. Colleagues can help you improve your resume, explore new career paths, and find your next job. Presenting at the meeting gives you visibility and increased credibility.
What's going on at MLA '20 and what's new?
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MLA ‘20 |
What’s new or improved? |
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Pre-Meeting Continuing Education (extra fee) |
17 courses by experts in Data Management, Evidence-based Practice, Expert Searching, and more. |
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Location and Transportation |
MLA Headquarters hotel, plus three other hotels, all within minutes by Max Rail or walking. Meeting will take place in the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR, at 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Map. |
Complimentary transit passes for Max light rail, streetcar, and bus access (TriMet) across Portland through the end of the meeting; pick up at onsite Registration Area. Accessibility options available for attendees, Make sure to let us know about your needed special services when registering so we can accommodate your needs. |
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Meeting Length |
From Saturday, May 16, 5:00 p.m. to Tuesday, May 19, 8:00 p.m. |
Meeting ends on Tuesday evening (not Wednesday morning) |
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Attendee Experience |
Mix of:
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Diversity and Inclusion |
Content around MLA’s 7 areas of practice Welcoming and inclusive culture and practice |
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Keynote Speakers |
Perspectives from inside and outside the profession |
Capstone Janet Doe Lecture closes the meeting followed by a post-lecture conversation and networking reception. There are no separate ticketed events. |
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Contributed Content |
48 breakout sessions:
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The two poster sessions are organized midday on the periphery of the exhibit floor and do not conflict with association meetings |
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Themed Session |
The “Open Science” sessions (Tuesday afternoon) with a plenary session, small-group discussions, and multiple interactions |
New concept for MLA ’20 |
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Interactions with Vendors |
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Exhibit hours increased from 13 to 17 hours, with less “conflict” time |
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Networking |
Multiple opportunities to connect:
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MLA caucuses will gather during 6 45-minute time periods, around social activities and themed interactions |
A Diverse, Inclusive, and Accessible Meeting Diversity, equity, and inclusion are the threads that strengthen the fabric of the Medical Library Association (MLA). MLA’s goal is to ensure that members, volunteers, and staff have a high level of awareness related to diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and ensure that our organizational behavior reflects the diversity of the profession, and of those we serve at our institutions.
| Registration Rates | Early Bird (through 4/8/20) |
Regular |
| Meeting Registration | ||
| Member/Institutional representative | $685 | $785 |
| Member Emeritus, Retired Fellow, Lower Dues, HINARI-Eligible, Unemployed |
$343 | $393 |
| Student Member | $274 | $314 |
| Nonmember | $959 | $1,059 |
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One-Day Attendance |
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| Member/Institutional representative | $343 | $393 |
| Member Emeritus, Retired Fellow, Lower Dues, HINARI-Eligible,Unemployed |
$206 | $236 |
| Student Member | $171 | $196 |
| Nonmember | $480 | $550 |
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Open Science Session Only |
$150 |
$200 |
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Exhibit Only |
$50 |
$50 |
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e-Conference |
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| Member/Institutional representative | $129 | $129 |
| Nonmember | $181 | $181 |
| Site License (25 users): Member | $699 | $699 |
| Site License (25 users): Nonmember | $979 | $979 |
You're Invited!
