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September Events
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Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research Webinar
September 5, 2018
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

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Putting the Quality in Qualitative: Tips for Evaluating Qualitative Research Articles
September 13, 2018
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

October Events
4
2018 Midcontinental Chapter Meeting
October 4, 2018
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

5
Midwest Chapter/MLA 2018 Conference
October 5, 2018
04:10 PM - 04:10 PM
Cleveland, OH

11
Save the Date: From Idea to Reality: Successfully Plan and Promote Library Events Webinar
October 11, 2018
01:00 PM - 01:00 PM
14
Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting
October 14, 2018
11:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Spokane, WA

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
Save the Date: Using Stories to Support Academic Instruction and Health Education Webinar
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
Save the Date: Why Do We Lead? An Introduction to Values-Based Leadership Webinar
December 12, 2018
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

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Christine Willis Named MLA News Editor

Christine Willis Named MLA News Editor
By: Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP
Tue July 31, 2018
Christine Willis has been named MLA News editor.
Blog link: Featured Articles

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

Product Spotlight: PsychiatryOnline (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters
Wed August 15, 2018
The American Journal of Psychotherapy has now joined PsychiatryOnline.org, the platform for all American Psychiatric Association (APA) Publishing journals, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5®), and bestselling textbooks
Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

Product Spotlight: PsycBOOKS (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters
Wed August 15, 2018
Significant in scope and depth, PsycBOOKS offers the most current and only comprehensive collection of full-text scholarly and professional psychology books, including more than 1,200 published by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

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

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

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

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Mon July 30, 2018
Register now for MLA's webinar, Putting the Quality in Qualitative: Tips for Evaluating Qualitative Research Articles to be held September 13, 2018. Join Susan LaValley to develop your skills in identifying the quality in qualitative studies and to appreciate the value of qualitative research.
Blog link: MLA Webinars

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
Julia F. Sollenberger's oral history has been published
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

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

By: Jolene M. Miller, AHIP
Fri June 15, 2018
Share your programs and research findings with your colleagues at “Shake, Rattle, and Roll,” the 2018 Midwest Chapter/MLA Annual Meeting on October 5–8, in Cleveland, OH!
Blog link: Chapter Information

Chapter News: South Central Chapter of MLA Call for Proposals

By: Lauren Wojcik, AHIP
Fri June 15, 2018
The South Central Chapter of MLA (SCC/MLA) invites proposals for its upcoming annual meeting, to be held October 19–24, 2018, in San Antonio, TX. The SCC/MLA Program Committee welcomes submissions for contributed papers, posters, lightning talks, and roundtables. The submission deadline is July 10
Blog link: Chapter Information

Adventure to Atlanta Part 2: Then Suddenly Librarians!

By: Matthew C Bridgeman
Fri June 15, 2018
Who? What? Where? - My key observations from MLA '18
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

MLA '18 Plenary 5 Recap: Dr. David Satcher

By: Melanie Allen, AHIP
Fri June 15, 2018
Didn't make MLA '18's closing session? Learn more about Dr. David Satcher and his amazing work!
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

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

By: Melanie Allen, AHIP
Thu June 14, 2018
Missed Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron's update about the All of Us program? Here's a recap.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

MLA '18 Plenary 1 Recap: Opening Presidential Address

By: Melanie Allen, AHIP
Thu June 14, 2018
President Barbara Epstein's welcome and update for MLA '18 attendees.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Diversity and Inclusion: A Major Theme at MLA’18

By: Kelsa Bartley
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

My Favorite Tools, Part 2

By: Elizabeth Moreton
Wed June 13, 2018
Ever wish someone would recommend a tool that could solve all your problems? In this MLA session, explore 18 tools that could do just that.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

My Favorite Tools, Part 1

By: Elizabeth Moreton
Wed June 13, 2018
Ever wish someone would recommend a tool that could solve all your problems? The MLA session, My Favorite Tool, could do just that.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

NIH Data Science Strategic Plan Incorporates MLA Recommendations

By: Mary M. Langman
Mon June 11, 2018
The NIH Strategic Plan for Data Science incorporates MLA’s comments to engage librarians and information specialists in partnership roles that support training and infrastructure needs for data science
Blog link: Public Policy Center

Time to Serve: A Section Chair-Elect Looks Forward

By: Adela V. Justice, AHIP
Fri June 8, 2018
What does the future hold for a Section's new Chair-Elect?
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Adventure to Atlanta Part 1: Ready to Go

By: Matthew C Bridgeman
Thu June 7, 2018
The start of a newcomer's adventure to the MLA Meeting in Atlanta.
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

MLA '18 as a First-Timer

By: Jenessa Marie McElfresh, AHIP
Mon June 4, 2018
Tips and takeaways as a first-time MLA attendee, beyond wearing comfortable shoes.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

Humphreys, Betsy L.

By: Mary M. Langman
Mon June 4, 2018
Interviewer: Joyce E.B. Backus
Date of Interview: October 23, 2017
Editor and Project Director: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA
61 pages
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories

Plan to Succeed: The Basics of Library Project Management

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Mon June 4, 2018
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, Plan to Succeed: The Basics of Library Project Management. Join Gary Wasdin as he identifies successful strategies and common pitfalls in library project management.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

MLA'18 Rocked for Me

By: Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA
Tue May 29, 2018
My three MLA'18 goals are to learn new pearls of wisdom, make new friends, and see old friends.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading

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

Wed August 15, 2018

Product Spotlight: PsychiatryOnline (Sponsored)

Wed August 15, 2018

Product Spotlight: PsycBOOKS (Sponsored)

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?

Wed August 1, 2018

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative Research

Tue July 31, 2018

MLA ’18 Book List

Tue July 31, 2018

Chapter News: Register for the PNC/MLA Annual Meeting

Tue July 31, 2018

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

Mon July 30, 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 July 24, 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

Diversity and Inclusion: A Major Theme at MLA’18

Thu June 14, 2018

My Favorite Tools, Part 2

Wed June 13, 2018

My Favorite Tools, Part 1

Wed June 13, 2018

NIH Data Science Strategic Plan Incorporates MLA Recommendations

Mon June 11, 2018

Time to Serve: A Section Chair-Elect Looks Forward

Fri June 8, 2018

Adventure to Atlanta Part 1: Ready to Go

Thu June 7, 2018

Health Disparities: Learn More, Get Involved, Take Action

Tue June 5, 2018

MLA '18 as a First-Timer

Mon June 4, 2018

Humphreys, Betsy L.

Mon July 23, 2018

Plan to Succeed: The Basics of Library Project Management

Tue June 19, 2018

MLA'18 Rocked for Me

Tue May 29, 2018

Poster Sessions Continue to Draw a Crowd

Tue May 29, 2018

What’s New with the National Library of Medicine?

Fri May 25, 2018

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: Conference Edition

Fri May 25, 2018

The Scholarly Kitchen: MLA InSight - A Constructive Forum Emerges

Thu May 24, 2018

Finish with Pie: Atlanta Nightlife Highlights

Wed May 23, 2018

Sections Continue Business as Usual in Atlanta

Wed May 23, 2018

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