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October Events
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Effectiveness and Efficiency in Exhaustive Searches Online Course
October 7, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Journey to the Outer Limits of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Instruction Online Course
October 25, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting - VIRTUAL
October 25, 2021
05:05 PM - 05:05 PM

North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries, Inc. Chapter Meeting - VIRTUAL
October 25, 2021
05:10 PM - 05:10 PM

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Upstate NY & Ontario Chapter Meeting - VIRTUAL
October 27, 2021
05:15 PM - 05:15 PM

November Events
3
Is Google Scholar Smart Enough for Your Reviews Webinar
November 3, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

4
Charting a New Course: Practical Data Visualization for Librarians Online Course
November 4, 2021
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting - VIRTUAL
November 4, 2021
05:10 PM - 05:10 PM

8
From Data to Reality: Choosing, Executing, and Interpreting Statistical Analyses Online Course
November 8, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

17
Going Grey with Google Scholar for Systematic Reviews Webinar
November 17, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

December Events
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Critical Appraisal of Health Sciences Data for Long-term Preservation & Public Sharing Webinar
December 7, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

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What Do We Really Mean by “Open”?

What Do We Really Mean by “Open”?
By: Shannon Compton, AHIP
Thu October 21, 2021
Do you wonder what is under the “open” umbrella or what is even meant by the term “open”?
Blog link: Featured Articles

SC/MLA Members Share Inspiring Ideas for Promoting Libraries: Part 3 of 3

By: Christine Willis, AHIP
Thu October 21, 2021
The RLL received an LSTA grant to address mental health and wellness concerns through the delivery of personalized reader's advisory services, therapeutic reading materials, mental health literacy skills development, and family wellness instruction.
Blog link: Chapter Information

What Do We Really Mean by “Open”?

By: Shannon Compton, AHIP
Thu October 21, 2021
Do you wonder what is under the “open” umbrella or what is even meant by the term “open”?
Blog link: Featured Articles

New Call for Book Proposals: Building Health Sciences Collections Development

By: Jamie Hart Birkner
Thu October 21, 2021
MLA’s Books Panel is seeking proposals by November 23 on the topic of Building Health Sciences Collections.
Blog link: Announcements

What Do We Really Mean by “Open”?

By: Shannon Compton, AHIP
Thu October 21, 2021
Do you wonder what is under the “open” umbrella or what is even meant by the term “open”?
Blog link: Featured Articles

SC/MLA Members Share Inspiring Ideas for Promoting Libraries: Part 2 of 3

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu October 14, 2021
Looking to increase promotion of your library services? Try increasing digital signage and appointment bookings.
Blog link: Chapter Information

Save the Date! Open Forum: MLA Vision 2048

By: Charlotte Beyer, AHIP
Thu October 14, 2021
Join MLA’s Vision 2048 Task Force at an open forum and share your ideas about the future of the profession and MLA.
Blog link: Announcements

Save the Date! Open Forum: MLA Vision 2048

By: Charlotte Beyer, AHIP
Thu October 14, 2021
Join MLA’s Vision 2048 Task Force at an open forum and share your ideas about the future of the profession and MLA.
Blog link: Announcements

Seeking Editors for the Information Services Hub

By: Christine Willis, AHIP
Thu October 14, 2021
If you are interested in becoming a hub editor for MLAConnect, please reach out to christine.willis@choa.org.
Blog link: Announcements

Deadline Extension: Submit to MLA ‘22 by October 27

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu October 14, 2021
Paper abstracts and immersion sessions for MLA ‘22 are due October 27.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

New Name, Clearer Mission: The Health Equity & Global Health Domain Hub

By: Kathryn M. Houk, AHIP
Thu October 14, 2021
The Health Equity & Global Health Domain Hub's vision is to improve the development, access, dissemination, and understanding of health information for and by diverse populations in the US and globally to improve the health of populations.
Blog link: Health Equity & Global Health

Better, Faster: An Introduction to Systematic Review Automation Tools

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Mon October 11, 2021
Register now for the webinar, Better, Faster: An Introduction to Systematic Review Automation Tools to be held October 20.
Blog link: Earn MLA CE

SC/MLA Members Share Inspiring Ideas for Promoting Libraries: Part 1 of 3

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu October 7, 2021
Looking to bring more traffic to your library? Try bulletin boards and stuffed animals!
Blog link: Chapter Information

SC/MLA Members Share Inspiring Ideas for Promoting Libraries: Part 1 of 3

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu October 7, 2021
Looking to bring more traffic to your library? Try bulletin boards and stuffed animals!
Blog link: Chapter Information

New Podcast! Nurturing Plants During the Pandemic

By: Emily J. Hurst
Thu October 7, 2021
Listen to Emily Hurst, Kelsa Bartley, and Adela Justice discuss caring for plants during the pandemic.
Blog link: Press, Play, Connect

AAHSL Releases 2021 Guide for Recruiting an Academic Health Sciences Library Director

By: Patricia L. Thibodeau, AHIP, FMLA
Thu October 7, 2021
A revised version of the guide Recruiting and Selecting an Academic Health Sciences Library Director is now available on the AAHSL website.
Blog link: Announcements

October is National Medical Librarians Month

By: Tomi Gunn
Thu September 30, 2021
This year’s theme for NMLM is Avoid Health Misinformation: Partner with a Medical Librarian.
Blog link: Announcements

MLA ‘22 Update: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Submit Paper Abstracts and Immersion Sessions

By: Emily J. Hurst
Thu September 30, 2021
The deadline to submit for MLA '22 is October 27.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

October is National Medical Librarians Month

By: Tomi Gunn
Thu September 30, 2021
This year’s theme for NMLM is Avoid Health Misinformation: Partner with a Medical Librarian.
Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Bette Bissonnette

By: Bette Bissonnette, AHIP
Thu September 30, 2021
Get to know your fellow MLA member Bette Bissonnette!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

JMLA Editor-in-Chief Transitions to New Role

By: Brenda M. Linares, AHIP
Thu September 23, 2021
The MLA is grateful to Katherine Akers for her dedication and contribution to the success of JMLA and welcomes Alex Carroll as interim editor-in-chief.
Blog link: Announcements

Call for 2022 Award Nominations

By: Maria Lopez
Thu September 23, 2021
Nominations for MLA awards are due November 1.
Blog link: Announcements

New Podcast Alert! Listen Now to "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Libraries"

By: Sally Gore
Thu September 23, 2021
Join host Sally Gore in her conversation with Beverly Murphy and Shannon Jones.
Blog link: Press, Play, Connect

I Am MLA: Sonya Lemke

By: Sonya Lemke, AHIP
Thu September 16, 2021
Get to know your fellow MLA member Sonya Lemke!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Challenges and Legal Implications of Misinformation in Health Disparities and Health Policies that Affect Minority Groups in the US

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Thu September 9, 2021
Sign up to attend this symposium from the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library and the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. Law Library at Howard University.
Blog link: Announcements

SCC/MLA Annual Meeting to Be Held October 12–14, 2021

By: Katie Prentice
Thu September 9, 2021
Join the South Central Chapter for their 2021 annual meeting, Armadillos Together.
Blog link: Announcements

Midyear Reports Due October 15

By: Maria Lopez
Thu September 9, 2021
It’s time for MLA leaders to submit midyear reports. See MLANET for reporting details.
Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Janet Crum

By: Janet Crum
Thu September 9, 2021
Meet your fellow MLA member Janet Crum!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

October Continuing Education

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu September 9, 2021
Check out the October offerings for webinars, instructor-led courses, and self-paced courses.
Blog link: Announcements

Helping New Orleans After Ida

By: Emily J. Hurst
Fri September 3, 2021
The city of New Orleans needs our help now! While MLA '22 is months away, let's lend a hand to our colleagues and the citizens of New Orleans.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Product Spotlight: Visualizing Clinical Decision-Making in Medical Education and Training (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu September 2, 2021
VisualDx is an award-winning diagnostic clinical decision support system designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy, aid therapeutic decisions, and improve patient safety.
Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

Product Spotlight: Visualizing Clinical Decision-Making in Medical Education and Training (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu September 2, 2021
VisualDx is an award-winning diagnostic clinical decision support system designed to enhance diagnostic accuracy, aid therapeutic decisions, and improve patient safety.
Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

You Are MLA

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu September 2, 2021
Answer some brief questions about your career, interests, and hobbies to become our next featured I Am MLA profile.
Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: David G. Keddle

By: David G. Keddle
Thu September 2, 2021
Get to know your fellow MLA member David G. Keddle!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Introducing the New Social Justice and Health Disparities Action Club

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu September 2, 2021
This new event series focuses on tangible actions that MLA members have taken to further anti-oppressive efforts in their communities.
Blog link: Health Equity & Global Health

MLA ‘22 Open Forum Recording Now Available

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu September 2, 2021
Are you excited about MLA ‘22 in New Orleans—but missed the Open Forum? Watch the recording now!
Blog link: Announcements

AAHSL and NLM Announce 2021/2022 Leadership Fellows and Mentors

By: Patricia L. Thibodeau, AHIP, FMLA
Thu August 26, 2021
The NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program prepares emerging leaders for director positions in academic health sciences libraries. Meet the fellows and mentors for 2021/2022.
Blog link: Announcements

AAHSL and NLM Announce 2021/2022 Leadership Fellows and Mentors

By: Patricia L. Thibodeau, AHIP, FMLA
Thu August 26, 2021
The NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program prepares emerging leaders for director positions in academic health sciences libraries. Meet the fellows and mentors for 2021/2022.
Blog link: Announcements

Build your professional network. Sign up for MLA’s Virtual Colleague Connection!

By: Nell Aronoff
Thu August 26, 2021
Sign up by September 17 to be a Colleague Connection mentor or mentee.
Blog link: Announcements

Librarians Advancing Interdisciplinary Research: MLA Comments on Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA
Thu August 19, 2021
Kris Alpi spoke on ARPA-H during Listening Session 9
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

RTI Research Spotlight: Latest Research Reveals There Is No Easy Method to Identify Clinical Trials in Systematic Reviews

By: Jennifer C Westrick, AHIP
Thu August 19, 2021
Jennifer Westrick's research found that many medical librarians, while comfortable in their ability to locate trials for systematic reviews, would be interested in learning more about clinical trial types.
Blog link: RTI News

I Am MLA: Jon Crossno

Thu October 21, 2021

SC/MLA Members Share Inspiring Ideas for Promoting Libraries: Part 3 of 3

Thu October 21, 2021

Research Training Institute TODAY + Upcoming MLA vConnections Meetings

Thu October 21, 2021

New Call for Book Proposals: Building Health Sciences Collections Development

Thu October 21, 2021

What Do We Really Mean by “Open”?

Thu October 21, 2021

MLEC Webinar: Using Google Jamboard in Online Instruction

Thu October 21, 2021

Now Accepting Applications for Research-Related Grants and Fellowships

Thu October 21, 2021

Save the Date! Making Sense of Basic Science: A Reflection on Lab Culture

Thu October 21, 2021

I Am MLA: Joe Price

Thu October 14, 2021

SC/MLA Members Share Inspiring Ideas for Promoting Libraries: Part 2 of 3

Thu October 14, 2021

Save the Date! Open Forum: MLA Vision 2048

Thu October 14, 2021

Seeking Editors for the Information Services Hub

Thu October 14, 2021

Deadline Extension: Submit to MLA ‘22 by October 27

Thu October 14, 2021

New Name, Clearer Mission: The Health Equity & Global Health Domain Hub

Thu October 21, 2021

Better, Faster: An Introduction to Systematic Review Automation Tools

Mon October 11, 2021

I Am MLA: Andi Parrish

Thu October 7, 2021

SC/MLA Members Share Inspiring Ideas for Promoting Libraries: Part 1 of 3

Thu October 7, 2021

New Podcast! Nurturing Plants During the Pandemic

Thu October 14, 2021

AAHSL Releases 2021 Guide for Recruiting an Academic Health Sciences Library Director

Thu October 7, 2021

Call for MLA '22 Reviewers

Thu September 30, 2021

MLA ‘22 Update: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Submit Paper Abstracts and Immersion Sessions

Thu October 7, 2021

October is National Medical Librarians Month

Thu September 30, 2021

I Am MLA: Bette Bissonnette

Thu September 30, 2021

JMLA Editor-in-Chief Transitions to New Role

Tue October 5, 2021

Call for 2022 Award Nominations

Thu September 23, 2021

New Podcast Alert! Listen Now to "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Libraries"

Thu September 23, 2021

I Am MLA: Sonya Lemke

Thu September 16, 2021

Challenges and Legal Implications of Misinformation in Health Disparities and Health Policies that Affect Minority Groups in the US

Thu September 9, 2021

SCC/MLA Annual Meeting to Be Held October 12–14, 2021

Thu September 9, 2021

Midyear Reports Due October 15

Mon September 27, 2021

I Am MLA: Janet Crum

Thu September 9, 2021

October Continuing Education

Thu September 9, 2021

Helping New Orleans After Ida

Thu September 9, 2021

Tips for Submitting to MLA '22

Thu September 2, 2021

Product Spotlight: Visualizing Clinical Decision-Making in Medical Education and Training (Sponsored)

Thu September 2, 2021

You Are MLA

Thu September 2, 2021

I Am MLA: David G. Keddle

Thu September 2, 2021

Introducing the New Social Justice and Health Disparities Action Club

Thu September 2, 2021

MLA ‘22 Open Forum Recording Now Available

Thu September 2, 2021

I Am MLA: Danielle Linden

Thu August 26, 2021

AAHSL and NLM Announce 2021/2022 Leadership Fellows and Mentors

Thu September 2, 2021

Build your professional network. Sign up for MLA’s Virtual Colleague Connection!

Tue September 7, 2021

I Am MLA: Cindy Gruwell

Thu August 19, 2021

Librarians Advancing Interdisciplinary Research: MLA Comments on Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)

Thu August 26, 2021

RTI Research Spotlight: Latest Research Reveals There Is No Easy Method to Identify Clinical Trials in Systematic Reviews

Thu August 19, 2021

Call for Feedback on the COVID-19 Resources Page

Thu August 19, 2021

Call for Papers and Immersion Sessions for MLA ’22

Thu October 7, 2021

MLA Comments on IMLS 2022-2026 Strategic Plan

Thu August 12, 2021

NLM Welcomes Applications to Its Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine for 2022

Thu August 12, 2021

Calling All Authors! MLA Call for Book Proposals

Thu August 12, 2021

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