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Transforming MLA Communities and MLA’s Management Model
Sun November 4, 2018
The MLA Board of Directors shares its November 8, 2018, decisions on the transformation of MLA communities and on the change to the MLA staff and headquarter management model.
Blog link: Featured Articles
MLA ’19 Continuing Education
Fri November 30, 2018
MLA ’19 ELEVATE continuing education (CE) courses in Chicago, IL will take place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019. CE courses support health sciences librarians and other information professionals in adapting to rapidly changing environments
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
The South Central Chapter of MLA (SCC/MLA) held its 45th annual meeting from October 19–24, 2018. It was fitting that the meeting was held at the Menger Hotel in downtown San Antonio, as it was the site of the inaugural chapter meeting in 1973.
Blog link: Chapter Information
Chapter News: 55th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Northwest Chapter (PNC) of MLA
Fri November 30, 2018
The 55th annual meeting of the PNC of MLA was held in Spokane, WA, this past fall, with the theme “Translate, Transform, Transcend.” It was the first time this meeting had been held in Spokane since 1987, and planning committee members were excited to share the city with with PNC members.
Blog link: Chapter Information
From Protocol To Publication: Maximizing the Return on Your Systematic Review Investment
Mon November 19, 2018
Register now for From Protocol To Publication: Maximizing the Return on Your Systematic Review Investment to be held January 29, 2019. Join the panel as they share their strategies for working with review teams to conduct successful--and published!--systematic reviews.
Blog link: MLA Webinars
The theme for the second MLA InSight Summit was “Meeting the Evolving Information Needs of Library Stakeholders.” This article reports on the challenge of how information librarians and librarians can collaborate in explaining to users why licensed (and often costly) content has real value to them.
Blog link: InSight Initiative
International News
Thu November 15, 2018
Exercise medicine has become a popular and effective treatment for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Malaysia. Early intervention with exercise for sufferers in the beginning stages of disease can prevent development of the main NCDs, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, or dyslipidemia.
Blog link: International
NNLM NER - Librarians Supporting Nurses: Danbury Hospital in Connecticut
Thu November 15, 2018
Margot Malachowski, AHIP, explores this topic of hospital librarians supporting nursing education and research. This article was originally posted by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region at https://news.nnlm.gov/ner.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
RTI Fellows Share Experiences at NNLM MCR Webinar
Wed November 14, 2018
Join Liz Kellermeyer and Alicia Lillich on November 14, 2018, 2:00 p.m., for an NNLM webinar about the Research Training Institute (RTI).
Blog link: RTI News
Reserve a Room at the Hyatt for MLA ’19
Sun November 11, 2018
Attending MLA ’19? Reserve a room at the Hyatt Regency Chicago! The Hyatt is the headquarters for the annual meeting and hotel room block. Reserving a room means a short commute to the meeting every morning.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Opening Soon Poster and Lightning Talk Submission Site!
Thu November 8, 2018
It's time to start getting your poster and lightening talk submissions ready. The submission site opens December 12.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
The Winding Career Path of One Medical Librarian
Fri November 2, 2018
Ann Glusker, AHIP, shares her medical librarian career journey in "The Dragonfly" blog, a
publication and discussion forum for topics of interest to libraries and community-based organizations in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NNLM PNR).
publication and discussion forum for topics of interest to libraries and community-based organizations in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NNLM PNR).
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
NLM Musings From the Mezzanine: Thank a Medical Librarian
Fri November 2, 2018
Patti Brennan reflects on how medical librarians and their partners in the health information profession are responsible for organizing and delivering essential information in the "NLM Musings From The Mezzanine” blog.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
The theme for the second MLA InSight Summit was “Meeting the Evolving Information Needs of Library Stakeholders,” following closely on observations at the first InSight Summit that librarians and information providers needed to focus on quantitative and qualitative approaches to understanding users.
Blog link: InSight Initiative
RTI Fellow Shares Experience in Blog
Wed October 24, 2018
Check out a blog report from Elizabeth Suelzer, 2018 Research Training Institute (RTI) fellow, for more information about daily life at the institute.
Blog link: RTI News
The deadline for paper and immersion session submissions is just around the corner – October 24. Don't wait!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Ryan, Mary L.
Thu October 18, 2018
Mary L. Ryan's oral history has been published
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories
Making the case to attend MLA? There are so many reasons!
Wed October 17, 2018
You want to go to MLA’19. (Of course you do! It’s going to be awesome!) However, you need to gather evidence to convince your administration. You’re a librarian. You’re good at compiling evidence, but we know you’re busy, so we’re here to help.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
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!
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
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
Chicago: What a City to Visit!
Mon October 15, 2018
Join us in Chicago for MLA ’19: Elevate! See new sights and revisit some favorites.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate
Elevate by Attending MLA ’19 in Chicago
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
There is a half-day continuing educa
Blog link: Chapter Information
First RTI Workshop in Chicago a Great Success!
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
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?
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
Tue July 31, 2018
Books, articles, and other resources mentioned during MLA ’18 are listed.