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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: Featured Articles
MLA and AAHSL comment on NLM 2017-2027 Strategic Plan
Tue October 20, 2020
MLA and AAHSL members comment on NLM's 2017-2027 strategic plan
Blog link: Public Policy Center
Thank You, MLA ’20 Sponsors
Thu October 15, 2020
MLA expresses our sincere appreciation to all of these companies for their generous support of MLA ’20.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
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
I Am MLA: Matthew N. Noe
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Matthew N. Noe
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Peace Ossom Williamson, AHIP
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Peace Ossom Williamson, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Register now for Explore Your Identity to Improve Your Practice: An Introduction to Critical Health Sciences Librarianship to be presented by Xan Goodman on November 24, 2020.
Blog link: MLA Webinars
Product Spotlight: Elsevier-Digital Commons (Sponsored)
Thu October 1, 2020
Increasing visibility shows the world what sets your institution and health sciences library apart. With the Digital Commons and Expert Gallery Suite, you can provide a complete picture of your institution’s reputation.
Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)
MLA/AAHSL Call for Transparency & Impartiality in the Dissemination of Health Information
Tue September 29, 2020
MLA President Lisa Traditi, AHIP and AAHSL President Sandra Franklin, AHIP, FMLA have urged the House Select Subcommittee on the CORONAVIRUS CRISIS reject all attempts to interfere with or delay the dissemination of scientific evidence.
The MLA Governmental Relations Committee encourages member
The MLA Governmental Relations Committee encourages member
Blog link: Public Policy Center
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.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Chapter News: MAC/MLA Virtual Annual Meeting
Thu September 24, 2020
Renae Barger and Rebekah Miller, cochairs, MAC/MLA Annual Meeting Committee, present information for exhibitors at the virtual annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of MLA (MAC).
Blog link: Chapter Information
Statement from the African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) Caucus of MLA
Thu September 17, 2020
We are hurting, frustrated, and our emotions are raw.
The cumulative toll of microaggressions, institutional racism, police brutality, and state-sanctioned violence coupled with the emotional labor of navigating a predominantly white profession is exhausting.
The cumulative toll of microaggressions, institutional racism, police brutality, and state-sanctioned violence coupled with the emotional labor of navigating a predominantly white profession is exhausting.
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The Medical Library Association (MLA) expresses deep sorrow, compassion, anger, and words of hope in response to the death of George Floyd and many other victims of police brutality. We share the horror and outrage being expressed throughout our nation.
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Professionalism & Leadership Hub Statement: Take Action Now
Thu September 17, 2020
The Professionalism & Leadership Domain Hub, a collaboration between several caucuses working on behalf of all MLA members, works to develop training for every librarian to be a leader in their institutions and spheres of influence and to create and advocate for change.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
Chapter News: Save the Dates for the NAHSL Annual Conference!
Thu September 10, 2020
North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries (NAHSL) invites you to attend our annual conference, “NAHSL in Action,” a celebration of sixty-two years of community and resiliency. This year’s conference will be held online. Join us October 26–27, 2020.
Blog link: Chapter Information
Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona Statement
Thu September 10, 2020
The Medical Library Group of Southern California and Arizona (MLGSCA) condemns racism. MLGSCA stands in solidarity with and voices support for our Black members, our members of color, and members of the MLA African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) Caucus (Statement June 1, 2020).
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
How do you conduct a systematic review with limited resources? Twenty years ago, it would have been impossible to search and access the articles that these reviews notoriously require. But with library professionals as trainers and the support of Hinari, producing systematic reviews is feasible.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
Curious about how other libraries were providing accessibility information, I searched the existing literature and found very few studies that focused on libraries’ accessibility information pages and none involving any consultation with users with disabilities.
Blog link: RTI News
Product Spotlight: Springer Nature Experiments (Sponsored)
Thu September 3, 2020
Find, evaluate, and implement experiments across the life sciences with the research solution for protocols and methods from Springer Nature.
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Systematic Searching: Improving Effectiveness and Efficiency
Wed September 2, 2020
Register now for MLA's recorded Systematic Searching: Improving Effectiveness and Efficiency to be presented by Wichor Bramer. #MLASystSearching
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars
MLA ’20 vConference New Member/First-Time Attendees Book Recommendations
Thu August 27, 2020
This is a collection of favorite books and/or current reads that were mentioned in the New Members/First-Time Attendees meeting held on Monday, July 27, 2020, at the beginning of the MLA ’20 vConference.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
JMLA Call for Submissions and Commitment to Equity
Thu August 27, 2020
In light of national conversations around Black Lives Matter, systemic racism, police violence, and health disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic, the JMLA team believes affirms JMLA’s commitment to promoting diversity and equity in health sciences librarianship and information science.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
I Am MLA: Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP
Thu August 27, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Ruby L. Nugent
Thu August 27, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Ruby L. Nugent
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP
Thu August 27, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Fourth Annual MLA Book Recommendations: MLA ’20 vConference
Thu August 20, 2020
This list is a compilation of books recommended throughout the MLA ’20 vConference. Special thanks to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Reading Club; African American Medical Librarians Alliance Caucus; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; MLA Book Club; and Twitter recommendation
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
InSight Initiative Videos
Thu August 13, 2020
MLA’s InSight Initiative is a thought-leadership initiative uniquely designed to address the common problem of disintermediation by engaging health sciences librarians and information providers in high-level, high-value dialogue on issues that matter to both communities.
Blog link: InSight Initiative
In fall 2016, I submitted a poster abstract to MLA ’17. My goal was simple: I wanted to see what point-of-care (POC) products health sciences libraries offered, how libraries promoted POCs, and if they used POCs in classes.
Blog link: RTI News
All paper and lightning talk presentations have been prerecorded and are posted in the Online Planner. The one-hour time blocks in the virtual program are for attendees to ask questions live to paper and lightning talk authors.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
You Should Be Here! MLA ’20 vConference and Exhibits: Live Action Week!
Thu August 6, 2020
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the MLA ’20 vConference and Exhibits. MLA is looking forward to a truly memorable vConference and invites you to Live Action Week!
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
MLA ’20 vConference Featured Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss!
Thu August 6, 2020
MLA is excited to announce Esther Choo, John Brownstein, and Chris Shaffer as keynote speakers at the MLA ’20 vConference and Exhibits, the full-featured experience of virtual learning and networking.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
Training from the MLA RTI has come in handy again! I am a fellow in the 2019 cohort, and my project is currently in the final draft stages. I know one of the goals of the RTI is to equip librarians with tools to do research on an ongoing basis, so I am sharing an additional research project.
Blog link: RTI News
Historic MLA ’20 vConference Opening Session Held July 27
Thu July 30, 2020
The MLA ’20 vConference and Exhibits, a full-featured experience of virtual learning and networking, kicked off on Monday, July 27, with an opening session that was available to all, including all MLA members, registrants, and vendors.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
IMLS has awarded MLA a $227,862 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant over a 3-year period to build upon, extend, and enhance the successful RTI. IMLS funding for August 2020–July 2023 will enable MLA to transition the existing RTI research curriculum and learning activities.
Blog link: RTI News
RTI News: 2019 RTI Fellows Open Forum
Thu July 30, 2020
Learn more about the RTI program and join the RTI fellows and faculty on Wednesday, August 5, from noon–1:30 p.m., central time, as they present their research work and discuss their perceptions and experiences of conducting research in practice. All MLA members are welcome to attend.
Blog link: RTI News
MLA ’20 Service Project: Rahab’s Sisters
Thu July 16, 2020
What makes Rahab’s Sisters unique is the concept of radical hospitality. Rahab’s Sisters’ core mission is creating community for women and gender nonconforming folks “marginalized by poverty, houselessness, sex work, violence and substance use.” Community is a need that is often overlooked.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
I Am MLA: P J Grier
Thu July 16, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador P J Grier
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Adela V. Justice, AHIP
Thu July 16, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Adela V. Justice, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Anu Moorthy
Thu July 16, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Anu Moorthy
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Doctoral studies offer a unique phase in the development and legitimization of researchers, and it is essential to understand the distinct practices of this population if librarians are to support this process in an evidence-based manner.