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March Events
14
Take Your Research Guides from Good to Great Webinar
March 14, 2019
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

22
Hawaii-Pacific Chapter Meeting
March 22, 2019
11:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Honolulu, HI

April Events
3
MLA19 - Early Bird Registration Ends
April 3, 2019
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

9
MLA19 - Hotel Reservation Ends
April 9, 2019
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
17
Serving Patrons with Disabilities in Your Library or Clinic Webinar
April 17, 2019
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM

May Events
3
MLA '19 - Preconference (Chicago)
May 3, 2019
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

June Events
11
Save the Date: Critical Appraisal for Librarians: Evaluating Randomized Controlled Trials Webinar
June 11, 2019
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
12
MLGSCA & NCNMLG Joint Meeting
June 12, 2019
11:30 AM - 11:30 AM
San Francisco, CA

26
Save the Date: Developing Research Appraisal Skills at Your Institution Webinar
June 26, 2019
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
July Events
11
Save the Date: Getting Started with Interprofessional Education at Your Institution Webinar
July 11, 2019
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
August Events
7
Save the Date: Troubleshooting Systematic Reviews: Refining the Research Question Webinar
August 7, 2019
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
September Events
5
Save the Date: Troubleshooting Systematic Reviews: Refining the Search Webinar
September 5, 2019
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
October Events
2
Save the Date: Grey Matters: Selecting the Right Grey Literature to Search Webinar
October 2, 2019
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
4
Midwest Chapter Meeting
October 4, 2019
11:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Milwaukee, WI

6
Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting
October 6, 2019
11:35 AM - 11:35 AM
Durham, NC

10
Southern Chapter Meeting
October 10, 2019
11:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Savannah, GA

11
South Central Chapter Meeting
October 11, 2019
11:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Oklahoma City, OK

13
Midcontinental Chapter Meeting
October 13, 2019
11:35 AM - 11:35 AM
Omaha, NE

23
Upstate NY & Ontario Chapter Meeting
October 23, 2019
11:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Watkins Glen, NY

27
Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting
October 27, 2019
11:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Boise, ID

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You Know You’ve Always Wanted Your 15 (Or 5) Minutes of Fame and Here’s Your Chance!

You Know You’ve Always Wanted Your 15 (Or 5) Minutes of Fame and Here’s Your Chance!
By: Sally Gore
Thu February 14, 2019
MLA ’18’s Talent Show was a great success. So many talented members sang, told stories, read poetry, and more. The house band blew up the stage, and the audience conga-lined the night away. The call is OPEN for folks to sign up and join in the fun this year. What is your talent?
Blog link: Featured Articles

Janet Doe Lecturer: Jerry Perry, AHIP, FMLA - #mlanet19

By: Lindsay E Blake
Tue February 19, 2019
Janet Doe Lecturer, Jerry Perry, AHIP, FMLA, shares the powerful story of how he became “The Activist Health Sciences Librarian”.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Become a #mlanet19 Blogger Superstar!

By: Barbara (Basia) Delawska-Elliott, AHIP
Fri February 15, 2019
It is not too late to answer the call to be an MLA'19 Elevate blogger! #mlanet19 needs YOU!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

MLA Educational Webinars in 2019: Register Now and Mark Your Calendars!

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Wed February 13, 2019
The March and April webinars are open for registration:

Take Your Research Guides from Good to Great (March 14); and Serving Patrons with Disabilities in Your Library or Clinic (April 17)
Blog link: MLA Webinars

Take Your Research Guides from Good to Great

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Tue February 12, 2019
Register now for Take Your Research Guides from Good to Great to be held March 14, 2019. Join Andy Hickner, as he shows you how to make your guides user friendly on multiple device-types and how to identify and fix accessibility problems.
Blog link: MLA Webinars

Ball, Marion J

By: Mary M. Langman
Wed February 6, 2019
Marion J. Ball
Blog link: MLA Fellows

Martin, Elaine R

By: Mary M. Langman
Wed February 6, 2019
Elaine Russo Martin
Blog link: MLA Fellows

Gallagher, Patricia E

By: Mary M. Langman
Wed February 6, 2019
Patricia E. Gallagher
Blog link: MLA Fellows

Perry-Gerald (Jerry)

By: Mary M. Langman
Wed February 6, 2019
Gerald (Jerry) Perry
Blog link: MLA Fellows

Funk, Carla

By: Mary M. Langman
Wed February 6, 2019
Carla J. Funk
Blog link: MLA Fellows

McGuffin West, Kelly*

By: Mary M. Langman
Wed February 6, 2019
Kelly McGuffin West
Blog link: MLA Fellows

MLA Code of Conduct for Meeting Attendance

By: Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA
Tue February 5, 2019
With MLA ’19 “Elevating” at warp speed, this is the perfect opportunity to remind us all of our affirmation and commitment to providing an inclusive, engaging, and harassment-free environment for everyone
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Call for MLA ’19 Twitter Correspondents - #mlanet19

By: Barbara (Basia) Delawska-Elliott, AHIP
Fri February 1, 2019
Become an #mlanet19 Twitter correspondent. Promote events. Share your perspective. Earn AHIP points!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Plan for tours, local attractions, & hotel

By: Debra Werner
Thu January 31, 2019
When you come to the MLA Annual Meeting in Chicago, stay at the Hyatt Regency and take advantage of the many nearby cultural offerings and attractions.  From museums and libraries, to theater and comedy, Chicago has something for everyone, and much is within a mile of the Hyatt Regency.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

MLA ’19 Bloggers wanted!

By: Barbara (Basia) Delawska-Elliott, AHIP
Thu January 31, 2019
Are you interested in participating in MLA ’19 or want AHIP points? Volunteer to be a blog correspondent!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

MLA ’19 Continuing Education

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Thu January 31, 2019
MLA ’19 ELEVATE continuing education (CE) courses in Chicago, IL, will take place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019. CE courses support health sciences librarians and other information professionals in adapting to rapidly changing environments
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Finish Your MLA ’19 Meeting by Learning about Improvisation in Medical Education

By: Daniel Burgard
Tue January 29, 2019
Looking for a great way to cap off your MLA ’19 experience? We highly recommend attending the final keynote address to hear acclaimed teacher, author, bioethicist, and former public interest lawyer Katie Watson as she shares her unique experience with innovation in medical education.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Craft Breweries in Chicago

By: Debra Werner
Tue January 29, 2019
Beer aficionados rejoice!  Chicagoland has over 150 breweries, and there is something for everyone.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Period Power!

By: Daniel Burgard
Mon January 28, 2019
Leiter Lecturer Nadya Okamoto will discuss health information in underserved communities, health disparities, gender identity, and how she founded PERIOD. the Menstrual Movement.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

MLA ’19 Financial Support Opportunity

By: James Dale Prince
Wed January 23, 2019
Apply for an MLA Travel Grant. Deadline is February 25, 2019.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

From Protocol To Publication: Maximizing the Return on Your Systematic Review Investment

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Tue January 22, 2019
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, From Protocol To Publication: Maximizing the Return on Your Systematic Review Investment. Join the panel as they share their strategies for working with review teams to conduct successful--and published!--systematic reviews.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

Call for MLA ’19 Paper Session/Lightning Round Moderators

By: Ahlam Saleh
Tue January 22, 2019
The MLA ’19 Contributed Content Working Group is seeking moderators for paper and lightning talk sessions during MLA ’19.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Helping Science Succeed: The Librarian’s Role in Addressing the Reproducibility Crisis

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Mon January 21, 2019
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, Helping Science Succeed: The Librarian’s Role in Addressing the Reproducibility Crisis. Join our speakers to explore reproducibility guidelines and recommendations and develop an action plan for engaging researchers and stakeholders at your institution
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

Get the ”Perry Perspective” at the MLA ’19 Janet Doe Lecture

By: Daniel Burgard
Sun January 20, 2019
Gerald (Jerry) Perry, AHIP, FMLA, will be delivering the Janet Doe Lecture at MLA ’19.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Guest Post: MLA InSight — How to Buy Whisky

By: Elizabeth A. Ketterman
Fri January 18, 2019
This article was published by The Scholarly Kitchen as a guest post by Elizabeth Ketterman, MLS, Director of the William E. Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University, and Sean Pidgeon, Publishing Director for Science and Medicine and Oxford University Press.
Blog link: InSight Initiative

MLA ’19 Registration Is Now Open!

By: MLA Headquarters
Fri January 18, 2019
MLA is delighted to announce that registration for MLA ’19 is now open! Join us for three-and-a-half days of dynamic programming at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, May 3–8!
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

MLA ’19 Continuing Education

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Fri January 18, 2019
MLA ’19 ELEVATE continuing education (CE) courses in Chicago, IL will take place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019. CE courses support health sciences librarians and other information professionals in adapting to rapidly changing environments
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

International News

By: Gayle Graham, AHIP
Fri January 18, 2019
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released guidelines to assist in managing physical health concerns among adults diagnosed with severe mental disorders. People living with severe mental disorders have a general life expectancy of between ten and twenty years shorter than average
Blog link: International

Chapter News: Midwest Chapter Meeting in Cleveland

By: Mary C. Schleicher, AHIP
Fri January 18, 2019
The Midwest Chapter of MLA held its annual meeting in Cleveland, OH, on October 5–8, 2018, at the Westin Cleveland Downtown. The meeting was cosponsored with the Ohio Health Sciences Library Association (OHSLA), and the theme was “Shake, Rattle, and Roll.”
Blog link: Chapter Information

MLA Comments on Healthy People 2030 Objectives

By: Mary M. Langman
Tue January 15, 2019
MLA comments on Healthy People 2030.
Blog link: Public Policy Center

MLA Addresses Draft NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing

By: Mary M. Langman
Thu January 10, 2019
The Medical Library Association has submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health on proposed revisions to its draft data management and sharing policy for NIH funded or supported research.
Blog link: Public Policy Center

Attend MLA ’19 with 8 Money-Saving Tips

By: Ray Naegele
Thu January 10, 2019
8 money-saving tips for MLA ’19 Elevate
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Events and Tours in Chicago

By: Karen Gutzman
Fri December 28, 2018
May in Chicago is a busy time, and there is no shortage of things to do. MLA ’19 is located within walking distance (or a quick taxi or CTA ride) to so many classic Chicago activities.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

It’s Called Predatory Publishing for a Reason!

By: Daniel J. Doody
Thu December 20, 2018
Predatory publishing has been highlighted at both the first and second summits of the MLA InSight Initiative that took place in 2018 as a common vexing challenge facing both health sciences librarians and information providers. Read more about this challenging issue.
Blog link: InSight Initiative

Why Do We Lead? An Introduction to Values-Based Leadership

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Thu December 20, 2018
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, Why Do We Lead? An Introduction to Values-Based Leadership. Join Stewart Brower, AHIP, to find creative, useful ways to solve real-world problems and successfully engage as a library leader.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

Chapter News: Crossing Borders, Breaking Boundaries: UNYOC Annual Meeting 2018

By: Jennifer McKinnell
Mon December 17, 2018
The Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter (UNYOC) held its annual meeting November 14–16, 2018, at the picturesque Queen’s Landing Hotel. This Georgian-style venue located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, is a quaint, historic Canadian town that is so close to the United States border, its residents often
Blog link: Chapter Information

Chapter News: SC/MLA Highlights the Magic

By: Lindsay E Blake
Mon December 17, 2018
The Southern Chapter of MLA (SC/MLA) held its 68th Annual Meeting October 25–28, 2018. Members met at the Wyndham Hotel located adjacent to the Disney Springs area in Orlando/Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Blog link: Chapter Information

Chapter News: NAHSL Annual Meeting 2018

By: Eugenia Opuda
Mon December 17, 2018
The 2018 North Atlantic Heath Sciences Libraries (NAHSL) annual conference in Manchester, NH, was a showcase of its members’ continuing excellence in hospital and academic health sciences librarianship, as well as a celebration of the organization’s 60th anniversary.
Blog link: Chapter Information

From Idea to Reality: How to Successfully Plan and Promote Library Events

By: Debra Cavanaugh
Mon December 17, 2018
Register now for MLA's recorded webinar, From Idea to Reality: How to Successfully Plan and Promote Library Events. Join the presenters as they show you how to create amazing in-person library events in a digital era.
Blog link: Recorded MLA Webinars

Now Open! Poster and Lightning Talk Submission Site!

By: Lindsay E Blake
Wed December 12, 2018
The #mlanet19 poster and lightning talk abstract submission site is now open. Submit abstracts December 12, 2018–January 25, 2019.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

New at MLA ’19! Option to share personal pronouns on badges!

By: Hannah Schilperoort
Mon December 3, 2018
Personal pronouns coming to MLA ’19 badges.
Blog link: MLA '19 | Elevate

Janet Doe Lecturer: Jerry Perry, AHIP, FMLA - #mlanet19

Wed February 20, 2019

Become a #mlanet19 Blogger Superstar!

Fri February 15, 2019

MLA Educational Webinars in 2019: Register Now and Mark Your Calendars!

Fri February 15, 2019

Take Your Research Guides from Good to Great

Tue February 12, 2019

Serving Patrons with Disabilities in Your Library or Clinic

Mon February 11, 2019

Haynes, Robert Brian

Thu February 7, 2019

MLA ’19 Continuing Education

Thu February 7, 2019

DeBakey, Lois E

Wed February 6, 2019

Ball, Marion J

Wed February 6, 2019

Martin, Elaine R

Wed February 6, 2019

Gallagher, Patricia E

Wed February 6, 2019

Perry-Gerald (Jerry)

Wed February 6, 2019

Funk, Carla

Wed February 6, 2019

McGuffin West, Kelly*

Wed February 6, 2019

MLA Code of Conduct for Meeting Attendance

Wed February 6, 2019

Call for MLA ’19 Twitter Correspondents - #mlanet19

Tue February 12, 2019

Plan for tours, local attractions, & hotel

Thu January 31, 2019

MLA ’19 Bloggers wanted!

Tue February 12, 2019

MLA ’19 Continuing Education

Thu February 7, 2019

Finish Your MLA ’19 Meeting by Learning about Improvisation in Medical Education

Thu February 14, 2019

Craft Breweries in Chicago

Tue January 29, 2019

Period Power!

Mon January 28, 2019

MLA ’19 Financial Support Opportunity

Wed January 23, 2019

From Protocol To Publication: Maximizing the Return on Your Systematic Review Investment

Wed January 30, 2019

Call for MLA ’19 Paper Session/Lightning Round Moderators

Thu February 7, 2019

Helping Science Succeed: The Librarian’s Role in Addressing the Reproducibility Crisis

Thu February 14, 2019

Get the ”Perry Perspective” at the MLA ’19 Janet Doe Lecture

Mon February 4, 2019

Guest Post: MLA InSight — How to Buy Whisky

Fri January 18, 2019

MLA ’19 Registration Is Now Open!

Mon January 21, 2019

MLA ’19 Continuing Education

Tue February 5, 2019

International News

Fri January 18, 2019

Chapter News: Midwest Chapter Meeting in Cleveland

Fri January 18, 2019

MLA Comments on Healthy People 2030 Objectives

Fri January 18, 2019

MLA Addresses Draft NIH Policy on Data Management and Sharing

Tue January 15, 2019

Attend MLA ’19 with 8 Money-Saving Tips

Thu January 10, 2019

Events and Tours in Chicago

Wed January 2, 2019

It’s Called Predatory Publishing for a Reason!

Thu December 20, 2018

Why Do We Lead? An Introduction to Values-Based Leadership

Thu December 20, 2018

Chapter News: Crossing Borders, Breaking Boundaries: UNYOC Annual Meeting 2018

Mon December 17, 2018

Chapter News: SC/MLA Highlights the Magic

Mon December 17, 2018

Chapter News: NAHSL Annual Meeting 2018

Mon December 17, 2018

From Idea to Reality: How to Successfully Plan and Promote Library Events

Mon December 17, 2018

Now Open! Poster and Lightning Talk Submission Site!

Wed December 12, 2018

New at MLA ’19! Option to share personal pronouns on badges!

Fri January 18, 2019

MLA ’19 Continuing Education

Fri January 25, 2019

Chapter News: SCC/MLA Celebrates Its 45th Annual Meeting in San Antonio

Fri December 14, 2018

Chapter News: 55th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Northwest Chapter (PNC) of MLA

Fri November 30, 2018

The National Guidelines Clearinghouse Returns—as the ECRI Guidelines Trust

Fri November 30, 2018

Report from InSight Summit 2: How Can Librarians, Publishers, and Providers of Discovery and Management Tools Collaborate to More Effectively Communicate the Value of Information?

Fri November 30, 2018

International News

Thu November 15, 2018

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