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MLA Open Forum: Publications
Thu April 8, 2021
Learn more about MLA publications and the efforts MLA is making with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion with its publications.
Blog link: Featured Articles
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JMLA’s Equity Initiative: An Update
Thu April 1, 2021
JMLA wishes to publish articles that address DEI issues among our health sciences library workforce and user communities, even—and especially—when they serve to disrupt the status quo or question core assumptions in our profession. Read more in Katherine Akers' Equity Initiative Update.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
I Am MLA: Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA
Thu April 1, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Statement in Solidarity with AAPI Colleagues and Communities
Fri March 26, 2021
The Social Justice and Health Disparities Caucus stands in solidarity with our Asian colleagues and Asian communities.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
I Am MLA: Matthew C. Bridgeman
Thu March 25, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Matthew Bridgeman.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
The Pacific Northwest Chapter/Medical Library Association (PNC/MLA) condemns anti-Asian hate crimes and stands in solidarity with our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
The Global Health & Health Equity Domain Hub stands in solidarity with the Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the United States.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
FLC Caucus AAPI Solidarity Statement
Thu March 25, 2021
The Federal Library Caucus (FLC) stands in solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
AAMLA Statement of Support
Thu March 25, 2021
African American Medical Librarians Alliance Caucus stands in solidarity with our Asian American Pacific Islander colleagues.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
Statement Against Violence Toward Persons of Asian Descent
Thu March 25, 2021
The Board of Directors and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Medical Library Association (MLA) stand in solidarity condemning violence against our colleagues of Asian descent and Asian communities.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
MLA Latinx Caucus: Official Statement Against Acts of Violence & Hate
Thu March 25, 2021
The Latinx Caucus of the Medical Library Association continues to unequivocally condemn acts of violence and hate towards marginalized communities of color.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
I Am MLA: Stephanie Fulton, AHIP
Thu March 18, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Stephanie Fulton, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
An Introduction to the Global Health & Health Equity Hub*
Thu March 4, 2021
The Global Health & Health Equity Domain Hub fosters organizational and professional partnerships to improve the development, access, dissemination, and understanding of health information for and by diverse populations in the United States and globally to improve the health of populations.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
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Thu February 25, 2021
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I Am MLA: Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP
Thu February 18, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Ellen M. Aaronson, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Chapter News: Southern Chapter of MLA Virtual Annual Meeting
Thu February 11, 2021
The Southern Chapter of MLA (SCMLA) held its 70th annual meeting in virtual format from November 16–20, 2020. Our meeting was originally scheduled to be held live in Montgomery, AL, in October, 2020, but because of COVID-19 concerns, the Program Committee decided to change to an online conference.
Blog link: Chapter Information
MLA Statements: How We Go About It
Thu February 4, 2021
In 2020, MLA and MLA caucuses and chapters issued statements on important social and political issues in response to significant events. MLA also issued its customary statements and positions on information issues and policies directly related to MLA’s mission in health information.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
Chapter News: South Central Chapter’s 2020 Digital Conference
Thu February 4, 2021
As the looming threat of the pandemic remained constant into the summer of 2020, the South Central Chapter (SCC/MLA) Executive Board was faced with a harsh reality: an in-person conference would be impossible. Plans had to be made to convert the meeting to a virtual platform.
Blog link: Chapter Information
Chapter News: 2020 Joint Virtual Meeting of the Midcontinental and Midwest Chapters
Thu February 4, 2021
The 2020 Joint Chapter Meeting of the Midcontinental (MCMLA) and Midwest Chapters was held on October 14–16 using Zoom, with a total of 249 registered participants and a registration fee of $25 per attendee. The conference website is hosted on the Midwest Chapter’s web space.
Blog link: Chapter Information
I Am MLA: Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA
Thu January 28, 2021
MLA Past President Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA, introduces the I Am MLA profile series and shares her profile.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Marie T. Ascher
Thu January 28, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Marie T. Ascher
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Jamie E. Bloss, AHIP
Thu January 28, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Jamie E. Bloss, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Deidre (Dede) Rios, AHIP
Thu January 28, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Deidre (Dede) Rios, AHIP
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Call for Reviewers for MLA ’21 Posters and Lightning Talks
Thu January 21, 2021
The 2021 National Programming Committee invites reviewers for posters and lightning talks for MLA ’21, to be held May 2021. To apply, fill out the Reviewer Interest form by February 3, 2021.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Each year, former President Barack Obama shares his top books, many of which describe the sensitive balance of experiences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). His 2020 books are no different, offering some of the best writing and compelling stories.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
Stewart, David W.C.*
Thu January 14, 2021
David W.C. Stewart, Honorary Member
Blog link: MLA Fellows
MLA Joins ALA in Condemning Violence and Calling for Advocacy
Tue January 12, 2021
The Board of Directors and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the Medical Library Association (MLA) support the statement made by our colleagues at the American Library Association (ALA) and join them in condemning the violent attempts to undermine our democracy on January 6.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
MLA ’21: Submit Your Poster and Lightning Talk Abstracts Now!
Thu January 7, 2021
The 2021 National Program Committee invites abstract submissions that support the annual meeting theme “Transforming Our Diversifying Communities.” Update: the MLA ’21 Call for Poster and Lightning Talks will remain open until February 15, 2021.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
RTI News: Announcing the New RTI Twitter Account: @RTIatMLA
Thu January 7, 2021
Newsflash! The Research Training Institute (RTI) has created a new Twitter account for all things related to RTI: @RTIatMLA!
Blog link: RTI News
RTI News: There Is Still Time! Applications due January 10 for the 2021 RTI
Mon January 4, 2021
There is still time to apply to the Research Training Institute (RTI)! The deadline to apply is January 10. Visit the RTI website to learn about the application process, scholarships, and the program.
Blog link: RTI News
Moving Our Association Forward: Learning From Our Mistakes
Tue December 22, 2020
Message from Lisa Traditi, MLA President, and Kevin Baliozian, MLA Executive Director. Your voices matter to us, to our organization, and to our profession.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities
RTI News: Why Should I Apply for MLA’s 2021 Research Training Institute?
Thu December 17, 2020
The Research Training Institute Online (RTI Online) learning program is a unique and highly effective immersive training program in advanced research methods. RTI ’20 and RTI ’21 have adapted the program to an online environment and expanded the training with new faculty experts and new research top
Blog link: RTI News
Chapter News: 2020 NAHSL in Action
Thu December 17, 2020
This year saw NAHSL pivot to our first completely virtual two-day event, “NAHSL in Action.” The conference strove to renew NAHSL’s commitment to a strong community of care and to emphasize action, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Blog link: Chapter Information
An Apology from JMLA
Thu December 17, 2020
JMLA recently launched a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative aimed at publishing more articles that recognize and address social injustices; speak to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and among our user populations; and share critical perspectives on health sciences librarian
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
MLA InSight Initiative Fall Forum Future Possibilities and Opportunities
Thu December 10, 2020
On October 29–30, 2020, MLA hosted a free online fall forum that was open to all. This was the sixth summit in the MLA InSight Initiative, bringing together more than 185 health sciences librarians, end users, scholarly communication, and information provider organizations.
Blog link: InSight Initiative
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I Am MLA: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP
Thu December 10, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP