MLA ’20 General Information
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:
1. Education you can use: Know what is new and what is working for others to stay on top of your game and effectively meet the expectations of your current and future patrons. Meeting content is practical and relates to your job responsibilities.
2. 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.
3. Talk with your vendors: Let vendors know how to improve their products, and learn from vendors how to improve what you do and how you do it:
- 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)
4. Set yourself up for success: Attend the meeting and 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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Pre-Meeting Continuing Education (extra fee) |
17 courses by experts in Data Management, Evidence-based Practice, Expert Searching, and more. |
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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 |
Janet Doe Lecture closes the meeting followed by a reception open to all attendees (no more optional Tuesday night networking dinner) |
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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 |
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| 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 |
More information coming soon!
You're Invited!
