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2021 Research Caucus Research Awards
Thu July 1, 2021
Congratulations to the winning research papers and posters from the MLA’21 vConference!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Gear Up For Live Action Week
Fri May 21, 2021
From May 24-27, join your colleagues for lightning talks, paper meet-ups, interactive immersion sessions, and engaging keynote speakers during Live Action Week at MLA '21.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA '21 Service Project: Community of Hope
Thu May 20, 2021
We are pleased to continue our community outreach and are honored to partner with Community of Hope, a rapidly growing, innovative, and mission-driven nonprofit organization that provides housing, healthcare, and supportive services for low-income families in Washington, DC.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA'21 Statement of Appropriate Conduct
Tue May 18, 2021
The MLA Statement of Appropriate Conduct applies to all MLA members, nonmembers, invited guests, speakers, moderators, instructors, exhibitors, staff, and all others who participate in an MLA activity or event.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Get the Most Out of MLA ’21: Preparing to Attend
Fri May 14, 2021
Eliminate Distractions: Homes and offices often abound with distractions fighting for your attention, so you need to prioritize the time you have set aside for a virtual conference.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
NNLM Day @ MLA '21
Wed May 12, 2021
Join the Network of the National Library of Medicine on May 17, 2021 at MLA '21 to learn about the future of NNLM, including its new configuration, partnerships and opportunities available.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA '21 Acceptance Rates
Mon May 10, 2021
MLA 2021 Conference Content Metrics
Each conference the National Program Committee Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) reviews and updates selection rubrics for papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and posters.
Each conference the National Program Committee Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) reviews and updates selection rubrics for papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and posters.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
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
MLA'21 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
Register for MLA '21 vConference
Tue May 4, 2021
Conversations and connections. Energy and insights. Connections and interaction. Register now for the MLA ’21 vConference!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: Mitzi D. Baum, MS - #mlanet21
Mon May 3, 2021
Mitzi D. Baum, MS
Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: The culture of Public Health and Food Safety
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: The culture of Public Health and Food Safety
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
John P. McGovern Lecture: Damon Tweedy, MD - #mlanet21
Mon May 3, 2021
Damon Tweedy, MD
John P. McGovern Lecture
Monday, May 24, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
John P. McGovern Lecture
Monday, May 24, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Janet Doe Lecturer: Sandra G. Franklin, AHIP, FMLA - #mlanet21
Fri April 30, 2021
Sandra G. Franklin, AHIP, FMLA
Janet Doe Lecture: Diversity That Defines Us: The View Through A Crystal Lens
Wednesday, May 6, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Janet Doe Lecture: Diversity That Defines Us: The View Through A Crystal Lens
Wednesday, May 6, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
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
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
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
Call for Reviewers for MLA ’21 Posters and Lightning Talks
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
MLA ’21: Submit Your Poster and Lightning Talk Abstracts Now!
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
Virtual My Favorite Tool—Beta Tested
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.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA ’21 to Include Full Virtual Offering
Thu October 22, 2020
Planning for a future conference in the era of COVID-19 remains a challenge because of the uncertainty related to the ability to meet in-person. MLA announces that the MLA ’21 annual meeting experience will include a virtual component that builds on the success of the MLA ’20 vConference.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Call for Reviewers for MLA ’21 Papers, Posters, and Lightning Talks
Thu October 8, 2020
The 2021 National Programming Committee invites reviewers for papers, posters, and lightning talks for MLA ’21, to be held May 2021. To apply, fill out the MLA ’21 Reviewer Signup form by October 20, 2020.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Call for Papers and Immersion Sessions for MLA ’21
Thu September 24, 2020
The 2021 National Program Committee calls for the first round of submissions for MLA ’21. Find information about the submission process. Extended to November 5.