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Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum during MLA '22

By: Marlene M. Bishop

Tue January 18, 2022

Calling all medical history buffs! That means you, medical librarians! The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, located in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, is a nationally registered historic site. Added bonus: some claim it’s haunted!

Louis J. Dufilho, Jr., the country’s first licensed pharm

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Abstracts due soon

By: Emily J. Hurst

Fri January 14, 2022

The MLA ’22 submission site for posters and lightning talks is now open and will remain open until January 26, 2022. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your innovative and revolutionary work with your colleagues as we meet at “MLA '22 Reconnect, Renew, Reflect.”

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Deadline Extended for 2022 MLA Research Training Institute Applications: January 31

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu January 13, 2022

The deadline to apply to the 2022–23 program has been extended to January 31.

Blog link: Featured Articles

Product Spotlight: New Book—Transforming Biomedical Informatics and Health Information Access: Don Lindberg and the U.S. National Library of Medicine (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 13, 2022

This new book describes the transformative impact of the expansion of programs and services during Donald A.B. Lindberg’s tenure as NLM Director from 1984–2015.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

2021 NAHSL Virtual Meeting: Starting from Scratch, Taking Charge of Change

By: Debra Berlanstein, AHIP

Thu January 6, 2022

The NAHSL annual conference was held October 25–26, 2021, and featured keynote speakers Mary Mahoney and Peace Ossom-Williamson.

Blog link: Chapter Information

Shipman Oral History Published on MLANET

By: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA

Thu January 6, 2022

Jean P. Shipman is recognized for her contributions to scholarly communications, innovation, health literacy, and mentoring.

Blog link: Announcements

Most-Read JMLA Articles in 2021

By: Charlene M. Dundek

Thu January 6, 2022

Looking for some reading inspiration? Check out the articles that your fellow librarians accessed the most in 2021!

Blog link: Announcements

Presidential Update

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 6, 2022

Please plan to join Kris Alpi, AHIP, FMLA, for a Presidential Update on January 19 at 1:00 p.m., central time. Click on the vConnections image on MLANET home page for more details, including the meeting link.

Blog link: Announcements

Presidential Update

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 6, 2022

Blog link: Announcements

Product Spotlight: Access APA PsycTests® Through EBSCO (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 6, 2022

APA PsycTests® makes it easy to download select ready-to-use research instruments, including a wide range of reliable measures never made commercially available.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

Product Spotlight: Access APA PsycTests® Through EBSCO (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 6, 2022

APA PsycTests® makes it easy to download select ready-to-use research instruments, including a wide range of reliable measures never made commercially available.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

Five Times in New Orleans

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Mon January 3, 2022

The Medical Library Association meeting in New Orleans from May 2 to 7, 2022, will be the fifth time the conference has been hosted in the Crescent City. The previous years were 1931, 1942, 1970, and 1988.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Tips for Submitting Posters and Lightning Talks

By: Kathryn Vela, AHIP

Sun January 2, 2022

Earlier this month, the 2022 National Program Committee invited abstract submissions for poster and lightning talks for MLA ‘22. Posters and lightning talks are a great way to share research projects and library programs with your colleagues.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Clean & Tidy Data: Getting Started with Spreadsheet Data

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu December 16, 2021

Blog link: Earn MLA CE

I Am MLA: Jessica Daly

By: Jessica Taylor Daly

Thu December 16, 2021

Meet your fellow MLA member Jessica Daly!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Key Upcoming MLA Dates

By: Maria Lopez

Thu December 16, 2021

Join Kris Alpi for the Presidential Update Jan 19, submit volunteer applications Jan 20, and look for the slate of election candidates in Jan 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

The Big Not-So-Easy: A Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing

By: Barry Grant

Thu December 16, 2021

Join us for the symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing at MLA ‘22 in New Orleans!

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Key Upcoming MLA Dates

By: Maria Lopez

Thu December 16, 2021

Join Kris Alpi for the Presidential Update Jan 19, submit volunteer applications Jan 20, and look for the slate of election candidates in Jan 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

Key Upcoming MLA Dates

By: Maria Lopez

Thu December 16, 2021

Join Kris Alpi for the Presidential Update Jan 19, submit volunteer applications Jan 20, and look for the slate of election candidates in Jan 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

Using EndNote for Librarian-Mediated Systematic Review Searches

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Wed December 15, 2021

Blog link: Earn MLA CE

Shipman, Jean P

By: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA

Mon December 13, 2021

Jean P. Shipman's oral history has been published

Blog link: MLA Oral Histories

The Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel

By: Keith Pickett

Mon December 13, 2021

Whether you’re in the mood for some charbroiled oysters at Drago’s Restaurant, a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or amazing views of the city, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside has you covered.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Featured Speakers for MLA ‘22

By: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP

Thu December 9, 2021

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Michael Kronenfeld will be the plenary speakers at MLA '22.

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Holiday Break for MLAConnect

By: Charlene M. Dundek

Thu December 9, 2021

MLAConnect is taking a two-week break for the holidays. The last issue of 2021 will be sent on December 16, and the first issue of 2022 will be sent on January 6.

Blog link: Announcements

New Call for Book Proposals: Teaching Evidence-Based Practice

By: Jamie Hart Birkner

Thu December 9, 2021

MLA’s Books Panel is seeking proposals by February 8 for the new book topic Teaching Evidence-Based Practice.

Blog link: Announcements

Announcing Peer Coaches for the 2022 Research Training Institute

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu December 9, 2021

The RTI team is pleased to announce the new peer coaches for the 2022 RTI Online program: John Bourgeois, Amelia Brunskill, Margaret Hoogland, Elisabeth Nylander, and Liz Suelzer.

Blog link: RTI News

Update on MLA and SLA Potential Collaborative Activities

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP

Thu December 9, 2021

The MLA board agreed that the benefits to collaboration with SLA could be substantial, especially when the areas of collaboration are clearly defined. MLA will keep talking with SLA and get specific.

Blog link: Announcements

Announcing Peer Coaches for the 2022 Research Training Institute

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu December 9, 2021

The RTI team is pleased to announce the new peer coaches for the 2022 RTI Online program: John Bourgeois, Amelia Brunskill, Margaret Hoogland, Elisabeth Nylander, and Liz Suelzer.

Blog link: RTI News

SC/MLA 71st Annual Meeting Recap

By: Skye Bickett, AHIP

Thu December 2, 2021

The seventy-first annual meeting of the Southern Chapter of MLA was held virtually on October 4–7, 2021.

Blog link: Chapter Information

Product Spotlight: New AAP Publications Platform Simplifies Search, Improves Discoverability (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 2, 2021

On the AAP's new Publications platform, users can search one site for journals and news, as well as Point-of-Care Solutions and AAP Books.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

Product Spotlight: New AAP Publications Platform Simplifies Search, Improves Discoverability (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 2, 2021

On the AAP's new Publications platform, users can search one site for journals and news, as well as Point-of-Care Solutions and AAP Books.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

COVID-19 Precautions in New Orleans

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Tue November 30, 2021

Until late October 2021, both the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans had a mask mandate. When the mandate was lifted, it was stipulated that masks “should still be worn in private businesses and workplaces which require them.”

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

New Orleans: A City Like No Other!

By: Amy L Corder

Mon November 29, 2021

MLA '22 takes place May 4–6, 2022 in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana!

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Virtual Drop-In Sessions: Research Training Institute

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu November 18, 2021

Join us for a virtual drop-in session for the Research Training Institute (RTI) and get answers for your application questions.

Blog link: RTI News

I Am MLA: Marilyn M. Goff

By: Marilyn M. Goff, AHIP

Thu November 18, 2021

Get to know your fellow MLA member Marilyn M. Goff!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Virtual Drop-In Sessions: Research Training Institute

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu November 18, 2021

Join us for a virtual drop-in session for the Research Training Institute (RTI) and get answers for your application questions.

Blog link: RTI News

Product Spotlight: Access APA PsycTherapy® Through EBSCO (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 11, 2021

APA PsycTherapy covers authentic therapy sessions and is a dynamic tool for instructors, practitioners, and therapists-in-training.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Marcia C. Noyes's Passing

By: Mary M Langman

Thu November 11, 2021

On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, there will be gathering at the grave of Marcia C. Noyes at Baltimore's Greenmount Cemetery to pay our respects to her.

Blog link: Announcements

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Marcia C. Noyes's Passing

By: Mary M Langman

Thu November 11, 2021

On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, there will be gathering at the grave of Marcia C. Noyes at Baltimore's Greenmount Cemetery to pay our respects to her.

Blog link: Announcements

Product Spotlight: When It Comes to eBooks, the R2 Digital Library Stands Alone (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 4, 2021

The R2 Digital Library is a health sciences eBook database that features a comprehensive collection of medical, nursing, and allied health titles presented in a clean and intuitive interface.