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Be A Living Library Book

By: Kelsa Bartley, AHIP

Thu January 18, 2024

Step into the unique world of living books! Ever wondered what it's like to be a living story, challenging stereotypes and fostering connections? If you have a tale to share and want to create dialogue in a safe space, sign up to be a living book.

Blog link: Announcements

Be a Living Library Book!

By: Kelsa Bartley, AHIP

Wed June 28, 2023

Do you have a story to tell? Would you like an opportunity to dispel some of the stereotypes by talking about your lived experiences in a safe space? Sign up to be a living book and get the conversation started!

Blog link: Announcements

My extraordinary experience at the 4th National Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC) Conference

By: Jorge E. Perez, AHIP

Thu March 16, 2023

Conversations can be challenging given the times we live in, but we always have the option to turn in to one another. Learning can be uncomfortable, and that is ok. Hear about Jorge Perez' experience at the 4th National Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC) Conference.

Blog link: Announcements

Experience the DEI Committee’s Living Library Program at Experience MLA 2023

By: Kelsa Bartley, AHIP

Thu January 19, 2023

The next Living Library event will be during Experience MLA Month on February 21 from 1- 3 p.m., central time.

Blog link: Announcements

Participate in Office of Management & Budget Initiative to Update MeSH Terminology OMB’s Statistical Standards for Race and Ethnicity

By: Mary M Langman

Thu September 22, 2022

This past summer the National Library of Medicine (NLM) hosted a listening session with external communities and users to discuss the role of community input in MeSH development—a controlled and hierarchically organized vocabulary produced by NLM. Share your perspectives and input.

Blog link: Public Policy Center

A Work in Progress: Strategies to Foster Diverse Leadership in Libraries

By: Jane Morgan-Daniel, AHIP

Thu June 30, 2022

The MLA Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee are interested in what types of strategies libraries and library associations are using to encourage diverse leadership.

Blog link: Announcements

Visit the Living Library at MLA ‘22 in New Orleans!

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 14, 2022

The Living Library is an event that is comprised of “books,” and each of those books is a person who has a lived an experience that often is met with stereotypes, prejudices, and misunderstandings. Each book will share their experience, and readers are then able to ask questions.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Learn from Others' Perspectives. Sign up for MLA’s Living Library

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu November 4, 2021

Blog link: Announcements

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

By: Kathryn M. Houk

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

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

Leadership in Libraries: Promoting Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Environments

By: Briana Christensen

Thu July 15, 2021

Racial and gender disparities in management roles persist in various career fields in the United States, including librarianship. The lack of diversity raises concerns for information sharing and knowledge. Changes to library management structures and methods may be key to resolving the issues.

Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

Socially Responsible Investment

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu June 17, 2021

Socially responsible investment is one of the objectives of MLA’s overall strategy on diversity, equity and inclusion. We now have an investment policy that includes objectives in community, employees, environment and governance.

Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

JMLA’s Equity Initiative: An Update

By: Katherine Goold Akers

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

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: Health Equity & Global Health

MLA Public Health/Health Administration (PH/HA) Caucus Statement: Racism Is a Public Health Crisis

By: Chana Kraus-Friedberg, AHIP

Thu June 4, 2020

Racism and law enforcement violence present destructive impacts on individuals, communities, and public health.

Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities

Presenting at EAHIL in Basel, Switzerland with the MLA ICS Reis Grant

By: Caitlin Ann Pike, AHIP

Mon July 8, 2019

The European Association of Health Information and Libraries (EAHIL) held a fantastic conference in Basel, Switzerland from June 17th-20th with the theme of Bridge, Act, SharE, Learn.

Blog link: International Cooperation Blog

Official Meeting Blogger: Immersion Session on Implicit Bias in Consumer Health Information

By: Megan Fratta

Fri June 7, 2019

For those who weren’t able to attend, here’s what was covered in the “Elevating by Evaluating: Recognizing and Avoiding Implicit Bias in Consumer Health Information” immersion session.

Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

MLA Code of Conduct for Meeting Attendance

By: Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA

Tue February 5, 2019

With MLA ’19 “Elevating” at warp speed, this is the perfect opportunity to remind us all of our affirmation and commitment to providing an inclusive, engaging, and harassment-free environment for everyone

Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Get the ”Perry Perspective” at the MLA ’19 Janet Doe Lecture

By: Daniel Burgard

Sun January 20, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) Perry, AHIP, FMLA, will be delivering the Janet Doe Lecture at MLA ’19.

Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

New at MLA ’19! Option to share personal pronouns on badges!

By: Hannah Schilperoort

Mon December 3, 2018

Personal pronouns coming to MLA ’19 badges.

Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Diversity and Inclusion Fish Bowl, MLA ’18, Special Workshop Summary

By: Jane Morgan-Daniel, AHIP

Fri August 31, 2018

Diversity and inclusion is a new strategic goal for MLA. On May 21, the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force ran a special workshop at MLA ’18 called the “Diversity and Inclusion Fish Bowl Meeting.” Thirty-four meeting attendees participated in the 1.5-hour session

Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Diversity and Inclusion: A Major Theme at MLA’18

By: Kelsa Bartley, AHIP

Thu June 14, 2018

With excellent diversity-themed content, diverse speakers, and the passing of the gavel to incoming President Beverly Murphy, MLA’s first African American president, the push to make MLA more inclusive of diverse voices and perspectives is becoming more visible.

Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Health Disparities: Learn More, Get Involved, Take Action

By: Adela V. Justice, AHIP

Tue June 5, 2018

An overview of health disparities and the MLA Health Disparities SIG.

Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Open Forum: Diversity and Inclusion at MLA’18

By: Adela V. Justice, AHIP

Tue May 22, 2018

Recap of the Open Session on Diversity/Inclusion at MLA'18

Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

The Medical Library Association Affirms Its Core Values

By: Kevin Baliozian

Thu February 2, 2017

MLA and its Board of Directors express their concern with regard to recent United States government policies or statements. We remain staunch in our commitment to hold fast to MLA's professional values, the cornerstone of our profession.

Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

Diversity and Inclusion: Top Priorities for MLA

By: Teresa L. Knott, AHIP, FMLA

Mon December 12, 2016

Diversity and inclusion are essential values for MLA, but are these values reflected in what we do and how we do it?