Girouard, Linné
Fri September 22, 2023
Linné Girouard, Fellow
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October is National Medical Librarian Month
Thu September 21, 2023
October is National Medical Librarians Month! This year's theme highlights how medical librarians and information professionals play a pivotal role in facilitating research and quality health information. Learn how to celebrate this year!
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Don't miss this free Wolters Kluwer webinar! We will discuss medical librarian needs, avoiding burnout, and so much more on October 4, 2023 from Noon to 1:30 p.m., central time.
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October is National Medical Librarian Month
Thu September 21, 2023
October is National Medical Librarians Month! This year's theme highlights how medical librarians and information professionals play a pivotal role in facilitating research and quality health information. Learn how to celebrate this year!
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Last Chance to Sign Up for Virtual Colleague Connection!
Thu September 21, 2023
Sign up for Colleague Connection today! Take part in a mentoring program that will benefit you for years to come. New members will be paired with experienced members or fellow new colleagues to learn and grow in substantial ways.
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October is National Medical Librarian Month
Thu September 21, 2023
October is National Medical Librarians Month! This year's theme highlights how medical librarians and information professionals play a pivotal role in facilitating research and quality health information. Learn how to celebrate this year!
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MLA International Awards, Scholarships, and Fellowships
Thu September 21, 2023
MLA is now seeking submissions for its 2024 international-focused awards, scholarships, and fellowships.
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October is National Medical Librarian Month
Thu September 21, 2023
October is National Medical Librarians Month! This year's theme highlights how medical librarians and information professionals play a pivotal role in facilitating research and quality health information. Learn how to celebrate this year!
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October is National Medical Librarian Month
Thu September 21, 2023
October is National Medical Librarians Month! This year's theme highlights how medical librarians and information professionals play a pivotal role in facilitating research and quality health information. Learn how to celebrate this year!
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Howard, Frances Humphrey*
Wed September 20, 2023
Frances Humphrey Howard, Honorary Member
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Stearns, Norman S.*
Wed September 20, 2023
Norman S. Stearns, MD, Honorary Member
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Huth, Edward Janavel
Wed September 20, 2023
Edward Janavel Huth, MD, Honorary Member
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MLA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Submissions Due September 18
Thu September 14, 2023
LOOK! The Mid-Atlantic Chapter (MAC) of the Medical Library Association 2023 Annual Meeting has extended the deadline for submissions until September 18, 2023.
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MLA 2023 Fellowship Recipients
Thu September 14, 2023
Fellows of the Medical Library Association are chosen for their outstanding contributions to health sciences librarianship and to the advancement of MLA’s purposes. Learn more about Julia Esparza, Stephanie Fulton, and Gale G. Hannigan as MLA Fellows.
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Celebrating Linda Walton, FMLA: Recipient of the 2023 Marcia C. Noyes Award
Thu September 14, 2023
Linda Walton stands as an exemplar of excellence, dedicated service, and visionary leadership. After an illustrious 38-year career, Walton has been honored with the esteemed 2023 Marcia C. Noyes Award by the Medical Library Association (MLA).
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Fall MLA Hypothesis Issue Published
Thu September 14, 2023
Hypothesis is publishing its second issue in one year, which we have not done in six years! We thank everyone involved for their hard work, dedication, and support in publishing this timely research!
We happily announce the publication of Vol. 35, No. 2 of Hypothesis: researc
We happily announce the publication of Vol. 35, No. 2 of Hypothesis: researc
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Call for Nominations: Janet Doe Lectureship
Thu September 7, 2023
The Janet Doe Lectureship jury is calling on the MLA membership to nominate a colleague worthy of giving this prestigious lecture on the history or philosophy of medical librarianship during the MLA conference in 2025.
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The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among members of the Medical Library Association. MLA members are invited to participate in the Be Well Wednesday series every month. Join the kickoff of the 2024 series.
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Coming Soon! The Next Iteration of the MLA Research Agenda
Thu August 31, 2023
Have you ever wished that the research reported in journals and at conferences related better to your own practice? Do you wish that there was more such research?
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Why You Should Apply to Become a ‘24-’25 Rising Star
Thu August 31, 2023
If you aspire to a leadership role in MLA and you want to develop your leadership skills and knowledge, you should apply to become one of the four ‘24-’25 Rising Stars!
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Guidelines for MLA & Member Engagement in Societal Issues
Thu August 24, 2023
The Board of Directors announces the release of guidelines that will facilitate advocacy initiatives undertaken by the Association and its member units (caucuses, chapters, and committees).
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Join Colleague Connection, MLA's mentoring program pairing new members with experienced members or fellow new colleagues. Sign up by September 21 to be considered for a match.
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Hitch Your Star to the 2024-25 Rising Stars Leadership Program!
Thu August 17, 2023
Rising Stars is designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics needed to become a leader in MLA. Apply by October 15!
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Allen, Beverly Elizabeth
Thu August 17, 2023
Beverly Elizabeth Allen's oral history has been published.
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Invitation to Attend the Joint Chapter Meeting: SCC and SC
Thu August 3, 2023
Please join us in attending the Joint South Central and Southern Chapters of the Medical Library Association 2023 meeting in New Orleans, LA.
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MLA Legislative Update Webinar: A Summary
Thu August 3, 2023
Did you miss MLA's legislative update on July 19? Not to worry! We have all of the information you need right here.
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MLA's Censorship and Library Practices Toolkit
Fri July 28, 2023
This toolkit provides librarians with the tools and the resources to keep up with what’s happening in their states and how to be proactive/reactive when issues arise related to access to trustworthy health information.
Blog link: Public Policy Center
Ever Thought of Authoring or Editing a Book?
Thu July 27, 2023
The MLA Books Panel is always looking for authors and editors for new publications. Have you considered authoring or editing a book but have trepidation over what it might involve?
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Welcome to JMLA Spotlight! Time to catch up on what you may have missed and read about an article in JMLA's most recent issue.
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Join members of the Joint MLA/AAHSL Legislation Committee and representatives from the National Library of Medicine for this timely overview of health funding and other policy issues and legislation that impact the collection, organization, and sharing of health information.
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The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee is seeking technology projects in health sciences libraries for the 2024 JMLA Virtual Projects Section.
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This spring, Lisa Acuff, AHIP, in collaboration with three other information professionals, two from the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center, and one from the University of Kansas Libraries, were awarded the MLA's Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant.
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Promoting Citational Justice in Health Sciences
Thu June 29, 2023
Breanne Crumpton and Mark Coltrain emphasize the importance of citational justice, raising awareness, and advocating for change. Learn how to be an advocate today!
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Medical Reference Services Quarterly (MRSQ) is seeking submissions for volume 42(4), with a deadline of September 10 and beyond. If you are interested in serving on the MRSQ Editorial Board, or as a section editor for Informatics Education, please contact Molly Knapp.
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The results of this study provide a foundation for building a more comprehensive bibliotherapy program at the Hirsh Health Sciences Library. Read on!
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Be a Living Library Book!
Wed June 28, 2023
Do you have a story to tell? Would you like an opportunity to dispel some of the stereotypes by talking about your lived experiences in a safe space? Sign up to be a living book and get the conversation started!
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MLA | SLA '23 Annual Conference Research Awards
Thu June 22, 2023
Congratulations to the award-winning research papers and posters from MLA | SLA ’23 Annual Conference held in Detroit, Michigan! The MLA Research Caucus is pleased to announce the winners for best research papers and posters presented at the MLA | SLA '23.
Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead
SLACK Journals Select: The Key to Content Your Way
Fri June 16, 2023
SLACK Journals Select is the latest iteration in content creation from SLACK Journals, a publisher providing specialty journals with impact since 1962.