About MLA '24
MLA '24 is the annual conference of the Medical Library Association (MLA), furthering the association's mission to support the professional practice and leadership of health sciences library and information professionals and their partners to enhance healthcare, education, and research.
We are Stronger Together and invite you to connect and collaborate with a community of like-minded peers and innovators in health information sciences.
Who Should Attend?
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Health information professionals and medical librarians in academic and clinical settings, including...
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Attendee Experience
The National Program Committee (NPC) and staff are still working on scheduling and details for both in-person and virtual experiences—check back for an updated list in January 2024!
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Event |
Full Experience in Portland, OR |
Virtual |
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Official Opening & Presidential Address by Amy Blevins |
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Livestreamed |
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Plenary Sessions: John P. McGovern Lecture & Janet Doe Lecture Panel |
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Livestreamed |
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Contributed Content: Immersion Sessions & Papers |
X | Virtual sessions |
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Symposia Sessions (Collection Development, Leadership & Management, Data Services) |
X | 6 livestreamed sessions |
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NLM Update |
X | Livestreamed |
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Welcome Reception & Opening of Hall of Exhibits |
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Hall of Exhibits and Exhibitor Sessions |
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Poster Session & Reception |
X | Posters available virtually |
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Closing Plenary & Final 125th Anniversary Celebration |
X | Livestreamed |
Registration & Housing is Now Open!
Take advantage of early bird rates through April 17, 2024
View Registration Rates | View Hotel Rates
Conference Logistics
LocationConference Center Oregon Convention Center Official Hotels Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center Hotel Eastlund Doubletree by Hilton |
Oregon Convention Center |
Continuing Education Dates
Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 1:00 - 5:30 p.m., pacific time
Programming & Contributed Content Dates
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 7 p.m., pacific time
Monday, May 20, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., pacific time
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., pacific time
Hall of Exhibits Dates
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., pacific time
Monday, May 20, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., pacific time
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., pacific time
Invitation to the MLA '24 Host City: Portland, Oregon!
If you missed the Official Invitation to MLA '24 on August 16, 2023 (access the recording here), we went over:
- Introduction to the 2024 National Program Committee and initial conference plans
- The MLA | SLA ’23 wrap-up and announcement of the winners of MLA ’23 Quest and MLA Bingo
- Heard about the Working Groups planning three symposium tracks
- Learned more about the host city of Portland, Oregon
- Saw the timeline and process for submitting abstracts for contributed content including papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and posters
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