MLA '21 General Information
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Abstract submissions open until November 5! Visit the Contributed Content FAQ to read everything you need to know about submitting your paper, research paper, or immersion session in the first round of abstracts. Important:
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Overview
MLA’s premier event draws more than 1,500 participants including medical librarians and other health information professionals, international attendees, and exhibitors. MLA ’21 offers a variety of opportunities for attending educational sessions, seeing the latest products from exhibitors, and interacting with colleagues.
Special Announcement (October 20, 2020)
Planning for a future conference in the era of Covid-19 remains a challenge because of the uncertainty related to the ability to meet in-person. We are also aware that health information professionals and their employers are excluding travel for the first half of 2021 because of budget reductions, continued travel restrictions and the perceived increased realization by all stakeholders that Covid-19 will continue to be a major disruptor through 2021.
MLA announces that the 2021 conference experience will include a virtual component that builds on the success of the MLA 2020 vConference and Exhibits, with improvements based on feedback and lessons learned (see schedule below).
We have not ruled out a pared-down in-person component in Washington DC in May 2021 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, should the hotel venue reopen, and Washington D.C. restrictions on meeting sizes are removed. The in-person experience, should it take place, will be an option that will supplement the main vConference and Exhibits.
A Diverse, Inclusive, and Accessible Meeting
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are the threads that strengthen the fabric of the Medical Library Association.
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.
Program
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Program details subject to change. Details and exact times to be announced in the months leading to the May events. In-person events, if maintained, will occur during the originally scheduled days May 24 to 26 (subject to change) |
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What did attendees say about the MLA ‘20 vConference and Exhibits?
“…never before have I engaged, taken as many notes, met as many collaborators, and fostered next steps as I have with MLA 2020's vConference…overall the experience of truly absorbing content in the quiet of my own home allowed me to get so much more out of this meeting.”
“MLA came to my living room and we had conversations that were quite meaningful.”
“I loved the MLA vConference 2020! …so many creative approaches that included interactive components.”
“Please keep the virtual format—it was amazing.”
“I was able to attend the MLA conference from outside the US and take part in all the fantastic presentations.”
Metrics for Success - MLA ‘20 vConference and Exhibits
1,100+ attendees (1,500+ with exhibitors) - more than the in-person conferences
- more than 500 attendees accessing through institutional packages
- 140 no-charge financial assistance
- 150+ new members or first-time meeting attendees
On-demand with slides and audio: overall rating, 4.06/5.00 with 6,700+ content views
Live Sessions
- Plenary sessions: overall rating of 4.16 with 2,000+ attendees
- Immersion sessions - overall rating of 4.12 with 1,400+ attendees
- Exhibitor sessions - overall rating of 3.92 with 800+ attendees
Posters with enhanced audio: overall rating of 4.24 with 18,500+ views
Pricing
Prices below are indicative, and subject to change prior to registration opening by end of January 2021.
Pricing rules are as follows:
- Member Emeritus, Retired, Student, Unemployed and Lower Dues: 50% discount from Member Regular rate
- Non-member: 30% surcharge from Member Regular rate
- Volume pricing ("institutional")
- 5-pack: 20% discount (5 for the price of 4)
- 10-pack: 30% discount (10 for the price of 7)
- 15-pack (new): 40% discount (15 for the price of 9)
- 20-pack: 50% discount (20 for the price of 10)
MLA will continue to provide no-charge registration for those needing financial support (rolling applications will open at the same time as registration).
| vConference and Exhibits | Price (USD) |
| Member - Regular | $350 |
| Member - Emeritus, Retired | $175 |
| Member - Student | $175 |
| Member - Unemployed, Lower Dues | $175 |
| Non-Member | $455 |
| Insitutional Member - 5-pack | $1,400 |
| Insitutional Member - 10-pack | $2,450 |
| Insitutional Member - 15-pack | $3,150 |
| Insitutional Member - 20-pack | $3,500 |
| Institutional Non-Member - 5-pack | $1,820 |
| Institutional Non-Member - 10-pack | $3,185 |
| Institutional Non-Member - 15-pack | $4,095 |
| Institutional Non-Member - 20-pack | $4,550 |
| In-Person Option (if available)* | Price (USD) |
| All categories - per person | $250 |
*Price in addition to the vConference and Exhibits prices above