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NLM Responds to Librarians’ Open Letter re: MeSH Term Changes

By: Aidy Weeks

Thu June 30, 2022

Earlier this month, more than 725 librarians signed onto a letter to the NLM addressing recent changes to MeSH terms. Associate Director of Library Operations for NLM, Dianne Babski provided a response.

Blog link: Op Ed

Space for Everyone: SCC/MLA ’22 Annual Meeting Call for Contributed Content

By: Ashley Nicole Brock, AHIP

Thu June 30, 2022

Space for Everyone. SCC/MLA 2022 Annual Meeting: Call for Contributed Papers, Posters, Lightning Talks, and Round Tables.

Blog link: Chapter Information

A Work in Progress: Strategies to Foster Diverse Leadership in Libraries

By: Jane Morgan-Daniel, AHIP

Thu June 30, 2022

The MLA Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee are interested in what types of strategies libraries and library associations are using to encourage diverse leadership.

Blog link: Announcements

The MLA Board of Directors Gratefully Acknowledges Our Donors

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA

Thu June 30, 2022

The Board of Directors recognizes and acknowledges the generous ways in which our members, chapter members, and friends of MLA give your time and resources to strengthen and grow our association.

Blog link: Announcements

Open Letter to NLM Regarding MeSH Term Changes

By: Stephanie Clare Roth, AHIP

Thu June 9, 2022

An open letter to NLM regarding MeSH term changes

Blog link: Op Ed

Apply for a JCLC 2022 Conference Registration Scholarship by June 1

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu May 26, 2022

Scholarships are available for four MLA members interested in attending the 2022 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, October 5 - 9, 2022.

Blog link: Featured Articles

AAMLA Statement in Solidarity With the Citizens of Buffalo

By: Kelsa Bartley

Thu May 19, 2022

The African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) is saddened that our statement released on June 2020 is still so painfully relevant today in the wake of the attacks of Black citizens in Buffalo and the terrorizing of other communities over the past week.

Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities

In Sorrow and Solidarity: We Stand With Buffalo and Its Library Workers

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP

Thu May 19, 2022

The following message from Shannon D. Jones, AHIP, MLA President, was sent to librarians in Buffalo, New York on May 18, 2022. Following this message, MLA Connect is pleased to share some resources for you to use to support the Buffalo community.

Blog link: Announcements

MLA '22 Books (& More) Recommendations

By: Angela Spencer, AHIP

Thu May 19, 2022

Now in its 6th year, this list of books and other resources is made possible by all the #medlibs on Twitter (https://twitter.com), IFTTT (https://ifttt.com/), and Evernote (https://www.evernote.com/) during MLA '22. Apologies if any books or resources were missed, it was not intentional.

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

In Sorrow and Solidarity: We Stand With Buffalo and Its Library Workers

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP

Thu May 19, 2022

Blog link: Announcements

Library Gateways to VA: An Outreach Initiative Between Vermont and Western New Hampshire Public Libraries and the White River Junction VA

By: Loretta Grikis, AHIP

Thu May 12, 2022

Library Gateways to the VA is an outreach project that partnered the White River Junction VA with over 255 service area public libraries in Vermont and western New Hampshire.

Blog link: Featured Articles

RTI Research Spotlight: Wikipedia Editing: Improving Information Literacy and Social Responsibility of Medical Students

By: Melissa K Kahili-Heede

Thu May 12, 2022

This project aimed to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of Wikipedia editing to improve information literacy and lifelong learning skills and to investigate aspects of social responsibility in first-year medical students.

Blog link: RTI News

JMLA Author Interview: Stephanie M. Swanberg

By: Charlene M. Dundek

Thu May 12, 2022

Stephanie M. Swanberg describes her author journey and gives background on her JMLA article "A health education outreach partnership between an academic medical library and public library: lessons learned before and during a pandemic."

Blog link: Announcements

RTI Fellow Awarded Grant to Study Research Attitudes of Osteopathic Medical Students

By: Molly Montgomery

Thu May 12, 2022

Molly Montgomery, director of library services, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, was awarded an internal research grant through the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Start-Up Fund in the amount of $5,000 to fund key aspects of her research project.

Blog link: RTI News

RTI Fellow Awarded Grant to Study Research Attitudes of Osteopathic Medical Students

By: Molly Montgomery

Thu May 12, 2022

Blog link: RTI News

MLA ’22 Land Acknowledgement

By: Emily J. Hurst

Thu May 5, 2022

During the introduction of the May 5 John P. McGovern Lecture, the MLA ’22 cochairs shared information about the traditional indigenous inhabitants on the land of New Orleans, LA.

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

Product Spotlight: Unparalleled Index of Peer-Reviewed Psychology Literature (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu May 5, 2022

APA PsycInfo is the world's largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. Produced by the American Psychological Association, it is an indispensable tool for the discovery of global scholarly research.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

Read MLA’s 2021–22 Annual Reports

By: Kevin Baliozian

Thu May 5, 2022

MLA Annual Reports for the 2021–2022 association year are now available for viewing by all MLA members. The annual reports are MLA’s official record of activities of the last year, assembled by all components of MLA.

Blog link: Announcements

Bid in the MLA ‘22 Silent Auction: Support the MLA Scholarship Fund

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA

Wed May 4, 2022

MLA is holding a silent auction for items lovingly made by MLA Fellow and Distinguished AHIP member, Patricia Gallagher, MA, MLS, AHIP, FMLA (pictured here), who passed away in December 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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

MLA '22: May the Fourth Be With You

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Wed May 4, 2022

May 4th is Star Wars Day! There are a couple of New Orleans events celebrating the day.

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

Places to Visit in New Orleans

By: Montie L. Dobbins, AHIP

Fri April 29, 2022

There are many cultural offerings and attractions to visit in New Orleans. From delicious food and drinks to museums and historic collections to cemeteries, there’s something for everyone who visits New Orleans.

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

FOOD! MLA '22 and Dining in the Crescent City

By: Keith Pickett

Thu April 28, 2022

It's time to talk about the big issue on everyone's minds: FOOD! New Orleans is a culinary mecca and options are seemingly endless. But don't worry, the Local Assistance Committee has you covered - like shrimp etouffee on rice.

Dale Prince has created a Dining Guide with an alphabetical list of

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

Congratulations to the RTI ’22 Fellows!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu April 28, 2022

The RTI ’22 program consists of 34 participants, including 8 embedded LIS graduate students. The program will be taught by a team of experienced and expert research faculty with the mentoring support of 5 peer coaches who are former RTI Fellows.

Blog link: RTI News

AHIP Applicants and Renewing Members

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 28, 2022

Curious about AHIP or about ready to apply and have a question? Preparing to renew and wondering about tally points or required documentation? Stop by the MLA Connections Booth in the MLA ’22 exhibit hall area to get some help.

Blog link: Announcements

AHIP Applicants and Renewing Members

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 28, 2022

Blog link: Announcements

Note from the Editor

By: Christine Willis, AHIP

Thu April 28, 2022

Take advantage of MLAConnect as a resource for sharing your announcements and job postings. Volunteer with us in one of our open editor positions!

Blog link: Announcements

AHIP Applicants and Renewing Members

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 28, 2022

Blog link: Announcements

Note from the Editor

By: Christine Willis, AHIP

Thu April 28, 2022

Take advantage of MLAConnect as a resource for sharing your announcements and job postings. Volunteer with us in one of our open editor positions!

Blog link: Announcements

New Orleans Online - Exhibitions and Tours

By: Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP

Mon April 25, 2022

We really wish that everyone could join us in New Orleans for the conference. But for those attending virtually, here are some virtual exhibits and tours for you to enjoy.

I hope you can enjoy a little New Orleans flavor wherever you are! The links below are from a variety of local entities. Also

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

The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 5

By: Sarah McClung

Thu April 21, 2022

Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Paul S. “Ford” Miller answers questions about himself and his session, Think Like a Lawyer: A Socratic Seminar on Copyright.

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

RTI Research Spotlight: MLS Student Perceptions of Graduate Employment

By: Christi Piper

Thu April 14, 2022

Despite the general consensus that field experience during library school is important for applying theory to practical situations, there is a lack of understanding about what students want from graduate employment and the barriers they face in acquiring it.

Blog link: RTI News

Call for Book Proposals

By: Brandi Tuttle, AHIP

Thu April 14, 2022

In addition to inviting proposals related to Advancing Public Health through Libraries, Building Health Sciences Collections, Health Literacy and the Library, and Teaching Evidence-Based Practice, the committee is also seeking authors or editors on the topic of Ethics in Medical Librarianship.

Blog link: Announcements

Getting the Most Out of MLA ’22

By: Jolene M. Miller, AHIP

Thu April 14, 2022

Whether you are attending your first MLA meeting or your 31st, whether you are attending in person or virtually, the New Members Caucus has some suggestions for how to get the most out of MLA '22.

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

Call for Book Proposals

By: Brandi Tuttle, AHIP

Thu April 14, 2022

Blog link: Announcements

Visit the Living Library at MLA ‘22 in New Orleans!

By: Tomi Gunn

Thu April 14, 2022

The Living Library is an event that is comprised of “books,” and each of those books is a person who has a lived an experience that often is met with stereotypes, prejudices, and misunderstandings. Each book will share their experience, and readers are then able to ask questions.

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

MLA '22 Service Project: Second Harvest

By: Keith Pickett

Tue April 12, 2022

On behalf of the LAC (Local Assistance Committee) and the NPC (National Program Committee) and in light of the latest natural disaster in New Orleans (tornadoes on March 22), we have chosen to support Second Harvest Food Bank local group that supports the New Orleans community.

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

RTI Research Spotlight: Preliminary Examination of Personal Librarian Programs in Health Sciences Libraries

By: Natasha Williams, AHIP

Thu April 7, 2022

Personal librarian programs match students and librarians together for individualized assistance with a variety of student needs. How many medical and academic health sciences libraries utilize these programs?

Blog link: RTI News

Product Spotlight: Archived Content at Your Fingertips with SLACK Journals (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu April 7, 2022

SLACK Journals is excited to offer the option to purchase backfiles for eleven of its leading publications. Read thousands of high-quality, peer-reviewed, original articles across the decades from each of the journals, many of which have been indexed in MEDLINE/PubMed.

Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 3

By: Sarah McClung

Thu April 7, 2022

Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Marlene M. Bishop, Vida Damijonaitis, Linné Girouard, David Nygren, and Christian Patrick answer questions about themselves and their session.

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

Product Spotlight: Archived Content at Your Fingertips with SLACK Journals (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu April 7, 2022