You have a limited amount of time for sightseeing while at MLA, but you know you want to get a bird’s eye view of the city. So, which is the better bet- the Space Needle or the Columbia Tower Sky View Observatory?
Less than four months until MLA ’17 in Seattle, May 26–31, 2017! Plan ahead to make the most of your visit and the annual meeting. The tourist season starts in Seattle during the month of May, when the rain lets up and the weather warms up. Plan to maximize your visit
Julie Angus DREAMED of being the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean. Patricia Brennan DARED to be the new director of the National Library of Medicine. Hope Jahren proves she can DO what a Lab Girl needs to DO.
The MLA '17 Contributed Content Working Group is seeking moderators for paper and lightning talk sessions during MLA '17. Please consider volunteering as a moderator and/or sharing this message with other MLA members.
The 2017 MLA National Program Committee invites submissions for Late Breaking Lightning Talks that support the theme, “Dream, Dare, Do.” Submit using MLA’s online abstract submission site starting on Monday February 20th, 2017 and ending at 6:00 p.m., central time, on Monday March 6th, 2017.
Are you interested in participating in the MLA 2017 Annual Meeting but aren’t sure what you can do? Do you already love social media or Dream about expanding your horizons a little? Then Dare to be a Blog or Twitter correspondent!
The MLA ′17 Contributed Content Working Group thanks everyone who took the time and effort to prepare and submit abstracts for the upcoming annual meeting, as well as those who volunteered their time to review the abstracts. We could not have completed the peer review process without you!
Seattle is a city of neighborhoods. While Capitol Hill, Belltown, and Pike-Market are all quite interesting, if you have the opportunity then I suggest visiting Fremont. Fremont is located just north of the canal, and west of the University of Washington.
MLA ’17 attendees will be in the perfect location to explore the city of Seattle. Walking downhill from the convention center on Pike Street, you will come across the beating heart of Seattle’s waterfront: the Pike Place Market as well as the Craft's Market. Check out our shopping suggestions!
Are you ready? Calendar cleared and card in hand? Don't worry you have only a few more days to wait to register for MLA'17 in beautiful Seattle. Registration opens on January 16 and Preliminary Programs will be in your hot little hands in no time. Check out these justification tips, too!
Join your colleagues May 26 and 27 for the MLA ’17 continuing education (CE) courses in Seattle, Washington. These courses will provide health sciences librarians with a great way to explore new roles and stay at the forefront of the health information profession.
Hope Jahren is an intrepid researcher who embodies our meeting theme of Dream. Dare. Do. As a child and a young woman, she played and then worked in her father’s lab and dreamed of herself as a scientist. As a student and a young woman, she dared to explore her chosen research areas
Have you dreamed about ways you can participate more fully in MLA’s Annual Meetings? Do you dare to volunteer in a way you may not have tried before? Check out some of these opportunities!
Though not nearly as large as the more well-known Chinatowns in San Francisco or New York City, Seattle's International District/Chinatown can still feel like you're leaving the United States behind. This is a great place to be adventurous.
Dreaming of hikes with a view, or maybe a volcano or glacier? Not far from Seattle, you can find plenty of possibilities. Here are 3 accessible day trips to popular mountain destinations.
Imagine a dream conference with daring ideas, and wonderful networking opportunities. How about a conference city with plenty of options for fitness fun, too? In Seattle at MLA’17, you can do this! When you are ready to get some exercise, your biggest challenge will be making a choice!
Are you ready to Tweet about the upcoming conference in Seattle? Want to search for information or use Twitter to share and plan for the conference? Start adding the official hashtag #MLANet17 to related Tweets now to help build excitement and interest in the conference.
Now is the time to explore opportunities for annual meeting and professional development grants. MLA chapters and sections also support members with a variety grants.
It can be tempting to bring your family along on a meeting trip. But being at your professional, productive best while also trying to keep your children, spouse, or partner entertained are goals that can clash. With proper planning, the combination can work well, especially in Seattle.
If you’re like me, visiting a city includes visiting that city's parks. May is a great time of the year to visit the many city parks in Seattle: it is finally warming up and the days are getting longer. You can even make plans to head to a park after eating dinner...
You dreamed and dared, just DO it!! Less than three weeks remain to submit an abstract for “Dream, Dare, Do" to be held May 26–31, 2017, in Seattle, WA.
Do you want to review abstracts for papers, posters, lightning talks, and Special Content Sessions for MLA 2017? Fill out this Reviewer Interest form (at http://goo.gl/forms/368qPXa78oP8wa6m2).
Where will you get your caffeine fix at MLA ‘17? Arm yourself with the knowledge to find your latte in a cafe near the Washington State Convention Center.
Due to the popularity of the post-MLA ’17 cruise to Alaska, we have added more rooms and are now offering an additional promotion! The Medical Library Association has arranged a group booking for t June 2-9, 2017 Alaska sailing of Celebrity Solstice, following the 2017 Annual Meeting in Seattle.
How do I get around at MLA ’17 in Seattle? What is the troll eating? What can I do with my down time? Tell me about art and sports in the 206. This FAQ-filled post will help you get acquainted with the city.
Gooey-what? They’re spelled geoducks but pronounced “gooey-ducks” and they look like razor clams on steroids. Seattle sits on the edge of the Sound and offers some of the most diverse wildlife around.
MLA has arranged a post-meeting Alaskan cruise from June 2–9, 2017, the Alaska sailing of Celebrity Solstice, following MLA ’17 in Seattle, WA. Come along!