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October Events
19
South Central Chapter Meeting
October 19, 2018
10:35 AM - 10:35 AM
San Antonio, TX

24
New York-New Jersey Chapter of MLA
October 24, 2018
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
SUNY College of Optometry
New York, NY

25
Southern Chapter Meeting
October 25, 2018
10:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Orlando, FL

28
North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries Chapter Meeting
October 28, 2018
04:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Manchester, NH

Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting
October 28, 2018
04:10 PM - 04:10 PM
Ocean City, MD

November Events
7
Who Doesn’t Love a Good Story? Using Stories in Academic and Community-Based Health Education
November 7, 2018
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

14
Upstate NY and Ontario Chapter Meeting
November 14, 2018
10:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

December Events
12
Why Do We Lead? An Introduction to Values-Based Leadership Webinar
December 12, 2018
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

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The MLA News Seeks Column Editors

The MLA News Seeks Column Editors
By: Christine Willis, AHIP
Mon October 15, 2018
The MLA News is currently seeking three new column editors to solicit, review, edit, and select articles for publication.
Blog link: Featured Articles

Who Doesn’t Love a Good Story? Using Stories in Academic and Community-Based Health Education

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Tue October 16, 2018
Register now for Who Doesn’t Love a Good Story? Using Stories in Academic and Community-Based Health Education to be held November 7, 2018. Join Lisa Acuff, AHIP to develop your creativity by learning to use stories in instruction for bio-science, clinical, and health information literacy skills.
Blog link: MLA Webinars

Chapter News: Implicit Bias Speaker to Be Featured at MAC/MLA 2018 Conference in Ocean City, MD

By: Brenda M. Linares, AHIP
Mon October 15, 2018
The Diversity Committee, which was appointed in February 2015 by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter (MAC)/MLA Executive Board, has been tasked to investigate ways that MAC/MLA, can encourage, develop, and promote diversity within the MAC/MLA membership and medical librarianship.
Blog link: Chapter Information

Chapter News: The 68th SC/MLA Annual Meeting: Experience the Magic!

By: Elena Azadbakht
Mon October 15, 2018
The Southern Chapter of MLA (SC/MLA) will hold its 68th annual meeting in sunny Orlando, FL, at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort in the Disney Springs area, from October 25–28, 2018. This year’s theme is “Experience the Magic: Libraries of Tomorrow.”
Blog link: Chapter Information

Seven Blind Mice and Systematic Reviews: An MLA Webinar on Teaching through Storytelling

By: Lisa M. Acuff, AHIP
Mon October 15, 2018
How does the children’s story, Seven Blind Mice, relate to instruction on doing systematic reviews? Or to the many other health information concepts and skills medical librarians teach? Hint: Think stories!
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

Elevate by Attending MLA ’19 in Chicago

By: Daniel Burgard
Wed October 10, 2018
Learn, laugh, network, shop, see world-class museums and shows. Join your colleagues in the Windy City, Chicago, IL, at MLA ’19 from May 3–8, 2019!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Call for MLA’19 Abstract Reviewers

By: Kathy Kwan
Fri October 5, 2018
The 2019 National Programming Committee invites reviewers for papers, posters, and lightning talks for MLA ’19, to be held May 3–8, 2019, in Chicago, IL. To apply, fill out the Reviewer Interest form by October 17, 2018.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

From Idea to Reality: How to Successfully Plan and Promote Library Events

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Tue September 18, 2018
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, From Idea to Reality: How to Successfully Plan and Promote Library Events. Join the presenters as they show you how to create amazing in-person library events in a digital era.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

Announcing Nadya Okamoto as Featured Speaker at MLA ’19 | Elevate!

By: MLA Headquarters
Fri September 14, 2018
MLA is pleased to announce that Nadya Okamoto will be the featured 2019 Joseph Leiter National Library of Medicine (NLM)/MLA Lecturer during MLA ’19 in Chicago, IL. Nadya Okamoto is a social entrepreneur and activist, founder and executive director of the nonprofit PERIOD: The Menstrual Movement.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Chapter News: September 14 Early Bird Registration Deadline for the PNC/MLA Annual Meeting 2018

By: Ann Madhavan
Fri September 14, 2018
The early bird registration deadline is today, September 14, for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of MLA (PNC/MLA) Annual Meeting in Spokane, WA, on October 14–16, 2018.
Blog link: Chapter Information

International News

By: Gayle Graham, AHIP
Fri September 14, 2018
Innovative new technology improves patient care in Singapore
Work is underway to develop software with which patients can “chat” for preliminary screening and quick, proper triaging in Singapore. When patients type their symptoms and medical histories into the chatbot, they can be assessed
Blog link: International

Thank You, MLA ’18 Sponsors

By: MLA Headquarters
Fri September 14, 2018
MLA expresses our sincere appreciation to all of these companies for their generous support of MLA ’18.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Thu September 6, 2018
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research. Lisa Federer will demystify the process of assessing and reporting on quantitative research by breaking it down into easy-to-understand steps.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

Visualizing the Research Topics of 2018 Research Training Institute Applicants

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Wed September 5, 2018
As part of the 2018 application process for the Research Training Institute (RTI), applicants submitted a list of keywords or phrases that describe the topics of their research proposals.
Blog link: RTI News

Putting the Quality in Qualitative: Tips for Evaluating Qualitative Research Articles

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Sat September 1, 2018
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, Putting the Quality in Qualitative: Tips for Evaluating Qualitative Research Articles. Join Susan LaValley to develop your skills in identifying the quality in qualitative studies and to appreciate the value of qualitative research.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

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

Apply for the 2019 Research Training Institute

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Fri August 31, 2018
Are you a library professional who is interested in learning to do research? Are you excited at the prospect of being part of an intensive and collaborative program that takes you through a process of learning research design and completing a health information research project?
Blog link: RTI News

New for MLA ’19: Changes in Papers, Posters, Lightning Talks, and Immersion Sessions Submission Process

By: James Dale Prince, AHIP
Fri August 17, 2018
The 2019 NPC has opened the call for contributed papers and immersion sessions, a clear sign that changes are taking place in annual meeting planning. Some changes have been asked for by MLA members, some to make processes easier, and some to align the annual meeting with MLA’s strategic initiatives
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Chapter News: Join Us at the 2018 UNYOC/MLA Annual Meeting!

By: Nell Aronoff
Wed August 15, 2018
The Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter of MLA (UNYOC/MLA) invites you to attend our 2018 Annual Meeting, “Crossing Borders: Breaking Boundaries!” The meeting is taking place at the Queen’s Landing hotel in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada, November 14–16, 2018.

There is a half-day continuing educa
Blog link: Chapter Information

First RTI Workshop in Chicago a Great Success!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Tue August 7, 2018
The inaugural Research Training Institute (RTI) was held July 9–13, 2018, at the Library of Health Sciences-Chicago, University of Illinois–Chicago. During the RTI, nationally recognized faculty led the fellows through intensive research training and education.
Blog link: RTI News

MLA Letter to ECRI Institute regarding National Guideline Clearinghouse

By: Mary M. Langman
Fri August 3, 2018
ECRI Institute responds to President Beverly Murphy's letter regarding their decision to continue management of the National Guideline Clearinghouse
Blog link: Public Policy Center

What Is Genomic Medicine?

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Wed August 1, 2018
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, What Is Genomic Medicine? Join Stephanie Roth, AHIP to understand the basics of genomic medicine and learn how precision medicine relates to genomic medicine. #MLAGenomicMed
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

MLA ’18 Book List

By: Angela Spencer, AHIP
Tue July 31, 2018
Books, articles, and other resources mentioned during MLA ’18 are listed.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Chapter News: Register for the PNC/MLA Annual Meeting

By: Ann Madhavan
Tue July 31, 2018
Registration is now open for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of MLA (PNC/MLA) Annual Meeting! Come see our continuing education and program details, then register. “Early bird” pricing is available to PNC members until September 14.
Blog link: Chapter Information

Librarians without Borders® HINARI Internet Resources Train the Trainers Workshop Bosnia and Herzegovina: May 14-17, 2018

By: Lenny Rhine, FMLA
Fri July 27, 2018
A four-day workshop was conducted in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from May 14-17, 2018
Blog link: Librarians without Borders

Sollenberger, Julia F.

By: Mary M. Langman
Tue July 24, 2018
Interviewer: Rick B. Forsman, FMLA
Date of Interview: December 5, 2017
Editor and Project Director: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA
39 pages
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories

National Guideline Clearinghouse Will Continue

By: Mary M. Langman
Wed July 18, 2018
The ECRI Institute will continue to provide access to National Guideline Clearinghouse resources
Blog link: Public Policy Center

International News

By: Gayle Graham, AHIP
Mon July 16, 2018
Patients in India will soon be able to perform their own quality control checks on prescription drugs. As of 2016, 3% of pharmaceuticals marketed in India were not up to standard, while 0.023% were counterfeit.
Blog link: International

Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: Imagining the Ideal Social Networking Site for Collaboration and Sharing

By: Richard Gallagher
Mon July 2, 2018
Much of the time at InSight Initiative Summit 1, held in March, was devoted to small-group discussions of issues that both librarians and vendors regarded as challenging. This is the fourth of four articles that synthesize key points from the discussions.
Blog link: InSight Initiative

Chapter News: Southern Chapter of MLA Annual Meeting

By: Rebecca Roth
Fri June 29, 2018
The Southern Chapter of MLA (SC/MLA) invites you to submit paper and poster abstract proposals for the 2018 SC/MLA 68th annual meeting in Orlando, FL. The conference takes place October 25–28. This year’s theme is “Experience the Magic: Libraries of Tomorrow.”
Blog link: Chapter Information

Chapter News: Join the Midwest Chapter for the Jeans and Khakis Conference!

By: Margaret Hoogland
Fri June 29, 2018
In the spirit of rock ’n’ roll and the “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” theme, the Midwest Chapter invites you to attend the “jeans” conference. That’s right, it’s not a typo! We are wearing jeans and our favorite band t-shirts during the 2018 Midwest Chapter of MLA Annual Conference
Blog link: Chapter Information

Aligning the Three Pillars of Effective Instruction: Outcomes, Teaching, and Assessment for Health Sciences Librarians

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Tue June 26, 2018
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, Aligning the Three Pillars of Effective Instruction: Outcomes, Teaching, and Assessment for Health Sciences Librarians. Join Jill Boruff, AHIP to more effectively focus and assess your teaching.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

Interview with the authors on "Provision of a library bioinformatics service..."

By: Erin Keenan, AHIP
Thu June 21, 2018
An interview with Terrie Wheeler, AMLS and Peter Oxley, PhD, on their poster presentation, “Provision of a library bioinformatics service to support medical research”. Special thanks to Terrie and Peter for participating in this interview.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) SIG: Activities at MLA’18

By: Kelsa Bartley
Wed June 20, 2018
An update on the African American Medical Librarian’s Alliance (AAMLA) SIG activities during MLA’18.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Adventure to Atlanta Part 3: The Return of Humanism

By: Matthew C Bridgeman
Tue June 19, 2018
How to bring the human into a world dominated by virtual content.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Data Training and Resources from the Data SIG Meeting

By: Jamie L. Conklin
Tue June 19, 2018
Attendees at the MLA'18 Data SIG meeting shared a variety of training opportunities and resources.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: Leveraging Specialized Discovery Tools to Maximize User Engagement

By: Nadine Dexter, AHIP
Mon June 18, 2018
Much of the time at InSight Initiative Summit 1, held in March, was devoted to small-group discussions of issues that both librarians and vendors regarded as challenging. This is the third of four articles that synthesize key points from the discussions.
Blog link: InSight Initiative

Exploring Atlanta

By: Jenessa Marie McElfresh, AHIP
Mon June 18, 2018
Three noteworthy attractions explored while in the ATL
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Teaching Topics to Try from MLA’18

By: Jamie L. Conklin
Mon June 18, 2018
Try some teaching topic ideas presented at MLA'18 during the Instruction & Instructional Design 3 Contributed Content Session.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Applications for InSight Initiative Summit 2 Sought

By: MLA Headquarters
Fri June 15, 2018
The InSight Initiative Task Force is pleased to announce that applications are now being sought for the second InSight Initiative Summit, “Meeting the Evolving Information Needs of Library Stakeholders,” to be held September 27–28. Applications for health sciences librarians are being accepted throu
Blog link: InSight Initiative

Poster Sessions AKA We’ve Been Busy!

By: Jenessa Marie McElfresh, AHIP
Fri June 15, 2018
An overview of the poster sessions at MLA’18
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Who Doesn’t Love a Good Story? Using Stories in Academic and Community-Based Health Education

Tue October 16, 2018

Chapter News: Implicit Bias Speaker to Be Featured at MAC/MLA 2018 Conference in Ocean City, MD

Mon October 15, 2018

Chapter News: The 68th SC/MLA Annual Meeting: Experience the Magic!

Mon October 15, 2018

Seven Blind Mice and Systematic Reviews: An MLA Webinar on Teaching through Storytelling

Mon October 15, 2018

Product Spotlight: Rittenhouse Book Distributors (Sponsored)

Mon October 15, 2018

Product Spotlight: PsycINFO (Sponsored)

Mon October 15, 2018

Why Do We Lead? An Introduction to Values-Based Leadership

Wed October 17, 2018

Chicago: What a City to Visit!

Tue October 16, 2018

Elevate by Attending MLA ’19 in Chicago

Tue October 16, 2018

Call for MLA’19 Abstract Reviewers

Fri October 5, 2018

From Idea to Reality: How to Successfully Plan and Promote Library Events

Mon October 15, 2018

Announcing Nadya Okamoto as Featured Speaker at MLA ’19 | Elevate!

Tue October 16, 2018

Chapter News: September 14 Early Bird Registration Deadline for the PNC/MLA Annual Meeting 2018

Fri September 14, 2018

International News

Fri September 14, 2018

Thank You, MLA ’18 Sponsors

Fri September 14, 2018

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research

Thu September 6, 2018

Visualizing the Research Topics of 2018 Research Training Institute Applicants

Wed September 5, 2018

Putting the Quality in Qualitative: Tips for Evaluating Qualitative Research Articles

Sat September 1, 2018

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

Fri September 14, 2018

Apply for the 2019 Research Training Institute

Fri August 31, 2018

New for MLA ’19: Changes in Papers, Posters, Lightning Talks, and Immersion Sessions Submission Process

Wed October 17, 2018

Chapter News: Join Us at the 2018 UNYOC/MLA Annual Meeting!

Wed August 15, 2018

First RTI Workshop in Chicago a Great Success!

Tue August 7, 2018

MLA Letter to ECRI Institute regarding National Guideline Clearinghouse

Fri August 3, 2018

What Is Genomic Medicine?

Tue August 21, 2018

MLA ’18 Book List

Tue July 31, 2018

Chapter News: Register for the PNC/MLA Annual Meeting

Tue July 31, 2018

Librarians without Borders® HINARI Internet Resources Train the Trainers Workshop Bosnia and Herzegovina: May 14-17, 2018

Fri July 27, 2018

Sollenberger, Julia F.

Tue October 16, 2018

National Guideline Clearinghouse Will Continue

Wed July 18, 2018

International News

Mon July 16, 2018

Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: Imagining the Ideal Social Networking Site for Collaboration and Sharing

Mon July 30, 2018

Chapter News: Southern Chapter of MLA Annual Meeting

Tue July 3, 2018

Chapter News: Join the Midwest Chapter for the Jeans and Khakis Conference!

Tue July 3, 2018

Aligning the Three Pillars of Effective Instruction: Outcomes, Teaching, and Assessment for Health Sciences Librarians

Mon July 16, 2018

Interview with the authors on "Provision of a library bioinformatics service..."

Thu June 21, 2018

African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) SIG: Activities at MLA’18

Wed June 20, 2018

Adventure to Atlanta Part 3: The Return of Humanism

Tue June 19, 2018

Data Training and Resources from the Data SIG Meeting

Tue June 19, 2018

Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: Leveraging Specialized Discovery Tools to Maximize User Engagement

Tue July 3, 2018

Exploring Atlanta

Mon June 18, 2018

Teaching Topics to Try from MLA’18

Mon June 18, 2018

Applications for InSight Initiative Summit 2 Sought

Fri July 27, 2018

Poster Sessions AKA We’ve Been Busy!

Fri June 15, 2018

Chapter News: 2018 Midwest Chapter/MLA Annual Meeting in Cleveland Call for Submissions

Fri June 15, 2018

Chapter News: South Central Chapter of MLA Call for Proposals

Fri June 15, 2018

Adventure to Atlanta Part 2: Then Suddenly Librarians!

Fri June 15, 2018

MLA '18 Plenary 5 Recap: Dr. David Satcher

Fri June 15, 2018

MLA '18 Plenary 4 Recap: Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron

Thu June 14, 2018

MLA '18 Plenary 1 Recap: Opening Presidential Address

Thu June 14, 2018

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