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2021 MLA Election Results

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu March 4, 2021

MLA is pleased to announce the results of the 2021 election. Candidates listed below will assume office at the conclusion of MLA ’21. All candidates have been given the results. The association thanks everyone who agreed to run and offered their talents in service of MLA.

Blog link: Featured Articles

An Introduction to the Global Health & Health Equity Hub*

By: Margaret Henderson, AHIP

Thu March 4, 2021

The Global Health & Health Equity Domain Hub fosters organizational and professional partnerships to improve the development, access, dissemination, and understanding of health information for and by diverse populations in the United States and globally to improve the health of populations.

Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity

Product Spotlight: Access APA PsycTherapy Through EBSCO (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu February 25, 2021

Leverage unscripted streaming demonstration videos for teaching and learning psychotherapy techniques. Published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and available on EBSCOhost® and EBSCO Discovery Service™, APA PsycTherapy® covers authentic therapy sessions and is a dynamic tool.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

I Am MLA: Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP

By: Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP

Thu February 18, 2021

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Thinking in 3D: An Introduction to Medical Imaging and 3D-printing

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Sun February 14, 2021

Register now for the two-part webinar, Thinking in 3D: An Introduction to Medical Imaging and 3D-printing to be held on March 4 & March 11.

Blog link: Earn MLA CE

Chapter News: 2020 Joint Virtual Meeting of the Midcontinental and Midwest Chapters

By: Sarah Jane Brown

Thu February 4, 2021

The 2020 Joint Chapter Meeting of the Midcontinental (MCMLA) and Midwest Chapters was held on October 14–16 using Zoom, with a total of 249 registered participants and a registration fee of $25 per attendee. The conference website is hosted on the Midwest Chapter’s web space.

Blog link: Chapter Information

I Am MLA: Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA

By: Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA

Thu January 28, 2021

MLA Past President Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA, introduces the I Am MLA profile series and shares her profile.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Marie T. Ascher

By: Marie T. Ascher

Thu January 28, 2021

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Marie T. Ascher

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Jamie E. Bloss, AHIP

By: Jamie E Bloss, AHIP

Thu January 28, 2021

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Jamie E. Bloss, AHIP

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Deidre (Dede) Rios, AHIP

By: Deidre (Dede) Rios, AHIP

Thu January 28, 2021

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Deidre (Dede) Rios, AHIP

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Call for Reviewers for MLA ’21 Posters and Lightning Talks

By: Charlotte Beyer, AHIP

Thu January 21, 2021

The 2021 National Programming Committee invites reviewers for posters and lightning talks for MLA ’21, to be held May 2021. To apply, fill out the Reviewer Interest form by February 3, 2021.

Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

Global Health & Health Equity: Another Look at 2020 with Obama’s Favorite Books: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

By: Lilian Hoffecker

Thu January 21, 2021

Each year, former President Barack Obama shares his top books, many of which describe the sensitive balance of experiences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). His 2020 books are no different, offering some of the best writing and compelling stories.

Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity

Knott, Teresa L.

By: Mary M Langman

Thu January 14, 2021

Teresa L. Knott, Fellow

Blog link: MLA Fellows

Kraft, Michelle A.

By: Mary M Langman

Thu January 14, 2021

Michelle A. Kraft, Fellow

Blog link: MLA Fellows

Stewart, David W.C.*

By: Mary M Langman

Thu January 14, 2021

David W.C. Stewart, Honorary Member

Blog link: MLA Fellows

MLA Joins ALA in Condemning Violence and Calling for Advocacy

By: Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP

Tue January 12, 2021

The Board of Directors and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Medical Library Association (MLA) support the statement made by our colleagues at the American Library Association (ALA) and join them in condemning the violent attempts to undermine our democracy on January 6.

Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities

MLA ’21: Submit Your Poster and Lightning Talk Abstracts Now!

By: Neville D. Prendergast

Thu January 7, 2021

The 2021 National Program Committee invites abstract submissions that support the annual meeting theme “Transforming Our Diversifying Communities.” Update: the MLA ’21 Call for Poster and Lightning Talks will remain open until February 15, 2021.

Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

RTI News: Announcing the New RTI Twitter Account: @RTIatMLA

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu January 7, 2021

Newsflash! The Research Training Institute (RTI) has created a new Twitter account for all things related to RTI: @RTIatMLA!

Blog link: RTI News

RTI News: There Is Still Time! Applications due January 10 for the 2021 RTI

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Mon January 4, 2021

There is still time to apply to the Research Training Institute (RTI)! The deadline to apply is January 10. Visit the RTI website to learn about the application process, scholarships, and the program.

Blog link: RTI News

Moving Our Association Forward: Learning From Our Mistakes

By: Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP

Tue December 22, 2020

Message from Lisa Traditi, MLA President, and Kevin Baliozian, MLA Executive Director. Your voices matter to us, to our organization, and to our profession.

Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities

RTI News: Why Should I Apply for MLA’s 2021 Research Training Institute?

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu December 17, 2020

The Research Training Institute Online (RTI Online) learning program is a unique and highly effective immersive training program in advanced research methods. RTI ’20 and RTI ’21 have adapted the program to an online environment and expanded the training with new faculty experts and new research top

Blog link: RTI News

Chapter News: 2020 NAHSL in Action

By: Eugenia Opuda

Thu December 17, 2020

This year saw NAHSL pivot to our first completely virtual two-day event, “NAHSL in Action.” The conference strove to renew NAHSL’s commitment to a strong community of care and to emphasize action, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Blog link: Chapter Information

An Apology from JMLA

By: Katherine Goold Akers

Thu December 17, 2020

JMLA recently launched a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative aimed at publishing more articles that recognize and address social injustices; speak to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and among our user populations; and share critical perspectives on health sciences librarian

Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

MLA InSight Initiative Fall Forum Future Possibilities and Opportunities

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP

Thu December 10, 2020

On October 29–30, 2020, MLA hosted a free online fall forum that was open to all. This was the sixth summit in the MLA InSight Initiative, bringing together more than 185 health sciences librarians, end users, scholarly communication, and information provider organizations.

Blog link: InSight Initiative

Product Spotlight: Help Shape the Future of Elsevier’s Digital Clinical Solutions (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 10, 2020

We invite you to join the Elsevier Clinical Solutions User Feedback Program.

Designed to bring our customers closer to the product development process, this program helps improve our digital products so that they can better serve you.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

I Am MLA: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP

Thu December 10, 2020

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

EFTS Successes and Growing Pains

By: Kevin Baliozian

Thu December 3, 2020

The new EFTS, powered by MLA, platform is live, powerful, secure, and now fully integrated into DOCLINE. There have been lots of changes with successes and growing pains. Here is an update.

Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

Chapter News: Philadelphia Regional Chapter Annual Meeting

By: Gary M Childs

Thu December 3, 2020

The Philadelphia Regional Chapter of MLA held their annual meeting on August 6 and 7, 2020. The global pandemic caused the planning committee to pivot, which resulted in developing an online event spread over two days versus meeting in-person.

Blog link: Chapter Information

RTI News: RTI Fellow Sandra McCarthy, AHIP, Awarded 2020 Academic Librarian of the Year!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu December 3, 2020

Sandra McCarthy, AHIP, Bailey Library, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI, is the recipient of the 2020 Academic Librarian of the Year from the Michigan Library Association.

Blog link: RTI News

MLA and AAHSL Comment on Information and Data Resources Needed by the Health Services Research Community

By: Mary M Langman

Mon November 30, 2020

MLA and AAHSL have written comments addressing the information and data resources needed by the health services research community for research and practice.

Blog link: Public Policy Center

COVID-19 Conversation: Engaging Our Communities in the Time of COVID-19

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 19, 2020

Clinical and academic health libraries are facing novel challenges in engaging their patrons, stakeholders, and other members of their communities. A panel of three librarians with responsibilities for communication, marketing, and outreach will share their experiences in engaging their communities

Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

Chapter News: Engaging the NY-NJ MLA Chapter Membership about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

By: Sarah T. Jewell

Thu November 19, 2020

The New York-New Jersey (NY-NJ) Chapter Annual Meeting 2020, the chapter’s first virtual annual meeting, was held on October 15 and 16. It was a team effort, and as programming chair, I was grateful that each member of the Programming Committee contributed an important piece of the puzzle.

Blog link: Chapter Information

Chapter News: UNYOC 2020: A Meeting to Remember

By: Jennifer McKinnell

Thu November 19, 2020

Like many other MLA chapters, the Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter (UNYOC) planners faced unprecedented challenges this year for the 2020 annual meeting. The planning committee quickly pivoted and started planning a quality virtual experience.

Blog link: Chapter Information

RTI News: RTI Fellow Elizabeth Suelzer, AHIP, Awarded 2020 Librarian of the Year!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu November 19, 2020

Elizabeth Suelzer, AHIP, MCW Libraries, Medical College of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, is the recipient of the 2020 Librarian of the Year by the Wisconsin Health Science Library Association (WHSLA).

Blog link: RTI News

RTI Research Spotlight: Librarian-Led Research Identifies Barriers to Library Referrals from Clinical Care Teams and Suggests Solutions

By: Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP

Thu November 19, 2020

In a recent article published in Hypothesis, Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP, has explored the factors affecting clinical care team referrals to the medical library. The medical library is a unique resource for patients, offering librarian-mediated searches, guidance, and help.

Blog link: RTI News

I Am MLA: Kelsa Bartley

By: Kelsa Bartley

Thu November 19, 2020

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Kelsa Bartley

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Naomi Bishop, AHIP

By: Naomi Bishop, AHIP

Thu November 19, 2020

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Naomi Bishop, AHIP

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Alexander J. Carroll, AHIP

By: Alexander J. Carroll, AHIP

Thu November 19, 2020

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Alexander J. Carroll, AHIP

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Don P. Jason III

By: Don P Jason, III

Thu November 19, 2020

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Don P. Jason III

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Heather A. McEwen

By: Heather A. McEwen

Thu November 19, 2020

Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Heather A. McEwen

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Virtual My Favorite Tool—Beta Tested

By: Christine Willis, AHIP

Thu November 12, 2020

The Technology in Education Caucus held a beta test of the Virtual My Favorite Tool event on Tuesday, November 10, in preparation for the MLA ’21 annual meeting. Four tools were presented to an audience of ninety participants. As promised, the caucus organized a fun and fast-paced event.