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Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Seeks Applicants for Editorial Board Members
Thu May 6, 2021
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) seeks applicants for editorial board members. Apply for editorial board membership by May 31, 2021.
Blog link: Featured Articles
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MLA ‘21 Is Almost Here!
Thu May 6, 2021
Kickoff your MLA '21 experience on Monday, May 10 with a live opening session and the start of the first exploration week.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA21 Networking Events
Thu May 6, 2021
Even virtually MLA '21 offers opportunities to network with your colleagues, peers, and other medical library organizations.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
An introduction to the Asian Diaspora Coalition of Medical Librarians. Learn more about what led to the formation of this Caucus.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
I Am MLA: Emily E. Petersen
Thu April 29, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Emily E. Petersen.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
MLA '21: Make Your Case to Attend (Virtually!)
Tue April 27, 2021
Build your case to attend the MLA '21 vConference!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Naegele, Ray
Mon April 26, 2021
Ray Naegele's oral history has been published
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories
MLA and AAHSL Comments on NIH UNITE Initiative
Mon April 26, 2021
MLA and AAHSL comments to the NIH regarding its UNITE initiative
Blog link: Public Policy Center
Fortney Lynn M. and Plutchak T. Scott
Fri April 23, 2021
Lynn M. Fortney and T. Scott Plutchak's joint oral history has been published
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories
Plutchak T. Scott and Fortney Lynn M.
Fri April 23, 2021
T. Scott Plutchak and Lynn M. Fortney's joint oral history has been published
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories
MLA Announces 2021 Award for Distinguished Public Service
Thu April 22, 2021
The MLA Board of Directors is pleased to bestow the MLA Award for Distinguished Public Service to Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy, and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Director.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
Thanks to MLA Institutions Supporting Staff Development
Thu April 22, 2021
MLA thanks the 60+ institutions that are supporting their staff members’ professional development in 2021!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Sally Gore
Thu April 22, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Sally Gore.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Technical Services Caucus - Statement of Solidarity
Thu April 22, 2021
The Technical Services Caucus (TSC) of the Medical Library Association stands in solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
Register for the Friends of the National Library of Medicine's Virtual Workshop, "Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Discovery" on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM EDT.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
I Am MLA: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP
Thu April 15, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Lisa A. Marks, AHIP.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Jolene M. Miller, AHIP
Thu April 8, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Jolene Miller.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA
Thu April 1, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
JMLA’s Equity Initiative: An Update
Thu April 1, 2021
JMLA wishes to publish articles that address DEI issues among our health sciences library workforce and user communities, even—and especially—when they serve to disrupt the status quo or question core assumptions in our profession. Read more in Katherine Akers' Equity Initiative Update.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
Help Authors Find the Best Journal for Their Manuscript
Thu April 1, 2021
Register now for the recorded webinar, Help Authors Find the Best Journal for Their Manuscript.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars
Message of Solidarity from the Dental Caucus Leaders
Wed March 31, 2021
The Dental Caucus leaders issue a message of solidarity with our Asian colleagues.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
The Fundamentals of Library Program and Service Evaluation
Wed March 31, 2021
Register now for the webinar, The Fundamentals of Library Program and Service Evaluation to be held on April 27.
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Engage, Serve, and Learn at MLA '21
Fri March 26, 2021
The National Programming Committee invites you to participate in an informative and engaging virtual experience during the 2021 MLA vConference, “Transforming Our Diversifying Communities,” May 10 – May 27.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Statement in Solidarity with AAPI Colleagues and Communities
Fri March 26, 2021
The Social Justice and Health Disparities Caucus stands in solidarity with our Asian colleagues and Asian communities.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
I Am MLA: Matthew C. Bridgeman
Thu March 25, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Matthew Bridgeman.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
The Pacific Northwest Chapter/Medical Library Association (PNC/MLA) condemns anti-Asian hate crimes and stands in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
The Global Health & Health Equity Domain Hub stands in solidarity with the Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the United States.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
FLC Caucus AAPI Solidarity Statement
Thu March 25, 2021
The Federal Library Caucus (FLC) stands in solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
AAMLA Statement of Support
Thu March 25, 2021
African American Medical Librarians Alliance Caucus stands in solidarity with our Asian American Pacific Islander colleagues.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
Statement Against Violence Toward Persons of Asian Descent
Thu March 25, 2021
The Board of Directors and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Medical Library Association (MLA) stand in solidarity condemning violence against our colleagues of Asian descent and Asian communities.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
MLA Latinx Caucus: Official Statement Against Acts of Violence & Hate
Thu March 25, 2021
The Latinx Caucus of the Medical Library Association continues to unequivocally condemn acts of violence and hate towards marginalized communities of color.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
I Am MLA: Stephanie Fulton, AHIP
Thu March 18, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Stephanie Fulton, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
An Introduction to the Global Health & Health Equity Hub*
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
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Thu February 25, 2021
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I Am MLA: Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP
Thu February 18, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Chapter News: Southern Chapter of MLA Virtual Annual Meeting
Thu February 11, 2021
The Southern Chapter of MLA (SCMLA) held its 70th annual meeting in virtual format from November 16–20, 2020. Our meeting was originally scheduled to be held live in Montgomery, AL, in October, 2020, but because of COVID-19 concerns, the Program Committee decided to change to an online conference.
Blog link: Chapter Information
MLA Statements: How We Go About It
Thu February 4, 2021
In 2020, MLA and MLA caucuses and chapters issued statements on important social and political issues in response to significant events. MLA also issued its customary statements and positions on information issues and policies directly related to MLA’s mission in health information.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
Chapter News: South Central Chapter’s 2020 Digital Conference
Thu February 4, 2021
As the looming threat of the pandemic remained constant into the summer of 2020, the South Central Chapter (SCC/MLA) Executive Board was faced with a harsh reality: an in-person conference would be impossible. Plans had to be made to convert the meeting to a virtual platform.
Blog link: Chapter Information
Chapter News: 2020 Joint Virtual Meeting of the Midcontinental and Midwest Chapters
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.