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June Events
21
History of the Health Sciences: A Practical Guide for the Working Librarian Webinar
June 21, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

July Events
12
Evaluating Research in the Health Sciences Literature Online Course
July 12, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

13
Getting Help from Your Research Friends: Building Relationships To Advance Data Support Webinar
July 13, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

22
JMLA Insider: All You Need to Know to Publish Your Research Webinar
July 22, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

August Events
10
What's Needed to Make a Literature Search Reproducible? An Introduction to PRISMA-S Webinar
August 10, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

26
Using Common Data Elements to Enhance Research Data Webinar
August 26, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

October Events
7
Effectiveness and Efficiency in Exhaustive Searches Online Course
October 7, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

25
Journey to the Outer Limits of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Instruction Online Course
October 25, 2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

December Events
7
Critical Appraisal of Health Sciences Data for Long-term Preservation & Public Sharing Webinar
December 7, 2021
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

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Board Establishes Building a Better Future Strategic Goal Task Forces

Board Establishes Building a Better Future Strategic Goal Task Forces
By: Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP
Thu June 10, 2021
Three new task forces will be charged with leading MLA's strategic goal on Building a Better Future.
Blog link: Featured Articles

Socially Responsible Investment

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP
Fri June 11, 2021
Socially responsible investment is one of the objectives of MLA’s overall strategy on diversity, equity and inclusion. We now have an investment policy that includes objectives in community, employees, environment and governance.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

I Am MLA: Hanna Schmillen

By: Hanna Lee Schmillen, AHIP
Thu June 10, 2021
Meet I Am MLA Ambassador Hanna Schmillen!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Research Interests of 2021 RTI Applicants

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Thu June 10, 2021
What are your research interests? Compare with the word cloud of interests from applicants to the 2021 RTI program.
Blog link: RTI News

Product Spotlight: Improving Patient Outcomes by Transforming Clinical Decision Support (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu June 10, 2021
DynaMed combines the most current clinical evidence with guidance from leading experts and a user-friendly, personalized experience to create a cutting-edge clinical decision support tool.
Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

I Am MLA: Tenley Sablatzky

By: Tenley Nadine Sablatzky
Thu May 27, 2021
Meet I Am MLA Ambassador Tenley Sablatzky!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

NCNMLG Statement on Solidarity

By: Rachel Keiko Stark, AHIP
Thu May 27, 2021
The Northern California & Nevada Medical Library Group stands in solidarity with our Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American colleagues.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities

Product Spotlight: TDS Health Offers a Broad Selection of Healthcare Reference and E-learning Products for Practitioners and Students Alike (Sponsored)

By: MLA Headquarters
Thu May 27, 2021
Our premier product, STAT!Ref®, is a subscription-based, online healthcare e-reference library.
Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)

Gear Up For Live Action Week

By: Elizabeth Waltman
Fri May 21, 2021
From May 24-27, join your colleagues for lightning talks, paper meet-ups, interactive immersion sessions, and engaging keynote speakers during Live Action Week at MLA '21.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

Share Your Research and Innovative Practices at the 2021 MCMLA/Midwest Joint Chapter Meeting!

By: Jolene M. Miller, AHIP
Thu May 20, 2021
The Joint Research Program Committee invites poster, paper, and lightning talk abstract submissions on any health sciences librarianship topic for the 2021 MCMLA/Midwest Joint Chapter Meeting.
Blog link: Chapter Information

Congratulations to the 2021 RTI Fellows!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Thu May 20, 2021
MLA is pleased to announce the 2021 Research Training Institute (RTI) fellows!
Blog link: RTI News

MLA '21 Service Project: Community of Hope

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Thu May 20, 2021
We are pleased to continue our community outreach and are honored to partner with Community of Hope, a rapidly growing, innovative, and mission-driven nonprofit organization that provides housing, healthcare, and supportive services for low-income families in Washington, DC.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

MLA'21 Statement of Appropriate Conduct

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Tue May 18, 2021
The MLA Statement of Appropriate Conduct applies to all MLA members, nonmembers, invited guests, speakers, moderators, instructors, exhibitors, staff, and all others who participate in an MLA activity or event.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

Get the Most Out of MLA ’21: Preparing to Attend

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Fri May 14, 2021
Eliminate Distractions: Homes and offices often abound with distractions fighting for your attention, so you need to prioritize the time you have set aside for a virtual conference.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

I Am MLA: Patti McCall-Wright

By: Patti McCall-Wright
Thu May 13, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Patti McCall-Wright.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

NAHSL Annual Conference to be Held October 25-26, 2021

By: Susan A. Warthman, AHIP
Thu May 13, 2021
North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries, Inc. invites you to attend the annual conference: Starting from Scratch: Taking Charge of Change - a celebration of 63 years of membership and resiliency.
Blog link: Chapter Information

Systematic Review Caucus Official Statement Against Acts of Violence and Hate

By: Catherine R. Hogan Smith, AHIP
Thu May 13, 2021
The Systematic Review Caucus of the Medical Library Association condemns all acts of violence and hate against marginalized communities and communities of color.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities

NNLM Day @ MLA '21

By: Elizabeth Waltman
Wed May 12, 2021
Join the Network of the National Library of Medicine on May 17, 2021 at MLA '21 to learn about the future of NNLM, including its new configuration, partnerships and opportunities available.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

The Fundamentals of Library Program and Service Evaluation

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Tue May 11, 2021
Register now for the recorded webinar, The Fundamentals of Library Program and Service Evaluation originally held on April 27.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

MLA '21 Acceptance Rates

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Mon May 10, 2021
MLA 2021 Conference Content Metrics

Each conference the National Program Committee Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) reviews and updates selection rubrics for papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and posters.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

History of the Health Sciences: A Practical Guide for the Working Librarian

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Mon May 10, 2021
Register now for the two-part webinar, History of the Health Sciences: A Practical Guide for the Working Librarian to be held on June 21 & June 28.
Blog link: Earn MLA CE

Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Seeks Applicants for Editorial Board Members

By: Katherine Goold Akers
Thu May 6, 2021
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) seeks applicants for editorial board members. Apply for editorial board membership by May 31, 2021.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

MLA ‘21 Is Almost Here!

By: Elizabeth Waltman
Thu May 6, 2021
Kickoff your MLA '21 experience on Monday, May 10 with a live opening session and the start of the first exploration week.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

MLA'21 Networking Events

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Thu May 6, 2021
Even virtually MLA '21 offers opportunities to network with your colleagues, peers, and other medical library organizations.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

Register for MLA '21 vConference

By: Elizabeth Waltman
Tue May 4, 2021
Conversations and connections. Energy and insights. Connections and interaction. Register now for the MLA ’21 vConference!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: Mitzi D. Baum, MS - #mlanet21

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Mon May 3, 2021
Mitzi D. Baum, MS
Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: The culture of Public Health and Food Safety
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

John P. McGovern Lecture: Damon Tweedy, MD - #mlanet21

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Mon May 3, 2021
Damon Tweedy, MD
John P. McGovern Lecture
Monday, May 24, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

Janet Doe Lecturer: Sandra G. Franklin, AHIP, FMLA - #mlanet21

By: Jeremy Gunnoe
Fri April 30, 2021
Sandra G. Franklin, AHIP, FMLA
Janet Doe Lecture: Diversity That Defines Us: The View Through A Crystal Lens
Wednesday, May 6, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

It All Started with a Tweet. The Beginning of the Asian Diaspora Coalition of Medical Librarians

By: Lilian Hoffecker
Thu April 29, 2021
An introduction to the Asian Diaspora Coalition of Medical Librarians. Learn more about what led to the formation of this Caucus.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity

I Am MLA: Emily E. Petersen

By: Emily E Petersen
Thu April 29, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Emily E. Petersen.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

MLA '21: Make Your Case to Attend (Virtually!)

By: Elizabeth Waltman
Tue April 27, 2021
Build your case to attend the MLA '21 vConference!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

Naegele, Ray

By: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA
Mon April 26, 2021
Ray Naegele's oral history has been published
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories

MLA and AAHSL Comments on NIH UNITE Initiative

By: Mary M Langman
Mon April 26, 2021
MLA and AAHSL comments to the NIH regarding its UNITE initiative
Blog link: Public Policy Center

Fortney Lynn M. and Plutchak T. Scott

By: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA
Fri April 23, 2021
Lynn M. Fortney and T. Scott Plutchak's joint oral history has been published
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories

Plutchak T. Scott and Fortney Lynn M.

By: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA
Fri April 23, 2021
T. Scott Plutchak and Lynn M. Fortney's joint oral history has been published
Blog link: MLA Oral Histories

MLA Announces 2021 Award for Distinguished Public Service

By: Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP
Thu April 22, 2021
The MLA Board of Directors is pleased to bestow the MLA Award for Distinguished Public Service to Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy, and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Director.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

Thanks to MLA Institutions Supporting Staff Development

By: Kate E. Corcoran
Thu April 22, 2021
MLA thanks the 60+ institutions that are supporting their staff members’ professional development in 2021!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities

I Am MLA: Sally Gore

By: Sally Gore
Thu April 22, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Sally Gore.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Technical Services Caucus - Statement of Solidarity

By: Noreen L. Mulcahy, AHIP
Thu April 22, 2021
The Technical Services Caucus (TSC) of the Medical Library Association stands in solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander colleagues.
Blog link: Statements by MLA and MLA Communities

Register for the Friends of the National Library of Medicine's Virtual Workshop, "Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Discovery"

By: Naomi C. Broering, AHIP, FMLA
Tue April 20, 2021
Register for the Friends of the National Library of Medicine's Virtual Workshop, "Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Discovery" on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM EDT.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead

I Am MLA: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP

By: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP
Thu April 15, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Lisa A. Marks, AHIP.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Socially Responsible Investment

Fri June 11, 2021

I Am MLA: Hanna Schmillen

Thu June 10, 2021

Research Interests of 2021 RTI Applicants

Thu June 10, 2021

Product Spotlight: Improving Patient Outcomes by Transforming Clinical Decision Support (Sponsored)

Thu June 10, 2021

EFTS Custom Pricing Groups Now Launched

Thu June 10, 2021

EFTS Unbilled Transactions Announcement

Wed June 9, 2021

I Am MLA: E. Bailey Sterling

Thu June 3, 2021

MLA signs onto CHLA ABSC statement on the importance of hospital libraries

Tue June 1, 2021

I Am MLA: Tenley Sablatzky

Thu May 27, 2021

NCNMLG Statement on Solidarity

Thu May 27, 2021

Product Spotlight: TDS Health Offers a Broad Selection of Healthcare Reference and E-learning Products for Practitioners and Students Alike (Sponsored)

Thu May 27, 2021

Gear Up For Live Action Week

Fri May 21, 2021

Share Your Research and Innovative Practices at the 2021 MCMLA/Midwest Joint Chapter Meeting!

Thu May 20, 2021

Congratulations to the 2021 RTI Fellows!

Thu May 20, 2021

MLA '21 Service Project: Community of Hope

Thu May 20, 2021

MLA'21 Statement of Appropriate Conduct

Tue May 18, 2021

Get the Most Out of MLA ’21: Preparing to Attend

Fri May 14, 2021

I Am MLA: Patti McCall-Wright

Thu May 13, 2021

NAHSL Annual Conference to be Held October 25-26, 2021

Thu May 13, 2021

Systematic Review Caucus Official Statement Against Acts of Violence and Hate

Thu May 13, 2021

NNLM Day @ MLA '21

Wed May 12, 2021

The Fundamentals of Library Program and Service Evaluation

Tue May 11, 2021

MLA '21 Acceptance Rates

Thu May 13, 2021

History of the Health Sciences: A Practical Guide for the Working Librarian

Mon May 10, 2021

Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Seeks Applicants for Editorial Board Members

Thu May 13, 2021

MLA ‘21 Is Almost Here!

Thu May 6, 2021

MLA'21 Networking Events

Mon May 10, 2021

Register for MLA '21 vConference

Tue May 4, 2021

Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: Mitzi D. Baum, MS - #mlanet21

Mon May 3, 2021

John P. McGovern Lecture: Damon Tweedy, MD - #mlanet21

Mon May 3, 2021

Janet Doe Lecturer: Sandra G. Franklin, AHIP, FMLA - #mlanet21

Fri April 30, 2021

It All Started with a Tweet. The Beginning of the Asian Diaspora Coalition of Medical Librarians

Thu April 29, 2021

I Am MLA: Emily E. Petersen

Thu April 29, 2021

MLA '21: Make Your Case to Attend (Virtually!)

Tue April 27, 2021

Naegele, Ray

Thu April 29, 2021

MLA and AAHSL Comments on NIH UNITE Initiative

Thu April 29, 2021

Fortney Lynn M. and Plutchak T. Scott

Fri April 23, 2021

Plutchak T. Scott and Fortney Lynn M.

Fri April 23, 2021

MLA Announces 2021 Award for Distinguished Public Service

Mon May 3, 2021

Thanks to MLA Institutions Supporting Staff Development

Thu April 22, 2021

I Am MLA: Sally Gore

Thu April 22, 2021

Technical Services Caucus - Statement of Solidarity

Thu April 22, 2021

Register for the Friends of the National Library of Medicine's Virtual Workshop, "Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Discovery"

Tue April 20, 2021

I Am MLA: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP

Thu April 15, 2021

I Am MLA: Jolene M. Miller, AHIP

Thu April 8, 2021

I Am MLA: Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA

Thu April 1, 2021

JMLA’s Equity Initiative: An Update

Thu April 1, 2021

Help Authors Find the Best Journal for Their Manuscript

Thu April 22, 2021

Message of Solidarity from the Dental Caucus Leaders

Wed March 31, 2021

Engage, Serve, and Learn at MLA '21

Mon March 29, 2021

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