Knott, Teresa L.
Thu January 14, 2021
Teresa L. Knott, Fellow
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New MLA Data Services Specialization Keeps Pace with Expanding Roles for Health Sciences Librarians
Thu January 14, 2021
As scientific research becomes increasingly data-driven, medical librarians and other health information professionals are ideally situated to provide support for data services. Find out about the new Data Services Specialization (DSS) to meet demand for training and certificates in this area.
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Stewart, David W.C.*
Thu January 14, 2021
David W.C. Stewart, Honorary Member
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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
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
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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Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)
I Am MLA: Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA
Thu December 10, 2020
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: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP
Thu December 10, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
EFTS Successes and Growing Pains
Thu December 3, 2020
The new EFTS, powered by MLA, platform is live, powerful, secure, and now fully integrated into DOCLINE. There have been lots of changes with successes and growing pains. Here is an update.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
Chapter News: Philadelphia Regional Chapter Annual Meeting
Thu December 3, 2020
The Philadelphia Regional Chapter of MLA held their annual meeting on August 6 and 7, 2020. The global pandemic caused the planning committee to pivot, which resulted in developing an online event spread over two days versus meeting in-person.
Blog link: Chapter Information
Sandra McCarthy, AHIP, Bailey Library, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI, is the recipient of the 2020 Academic Librarian of the Year from the Michigan Library Association.
Blog link: RTI News
MLA and AAHSL have written comments addressing the information and data resources needed by the health services research community for research and practice.
Blog link: Public Policy Center
COVID-19 Conversation: Engaging Our Communities in the Time of COVID-19
Thu November 19, 2020
Clinical and academic health libraries are facing novel challenges in engaging their patrons, stakeholders, and other members of their communities. A panel of three librarians with responsibilities for communication, marketing, and outreach will share their experiences in engaging their communities
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
The New York-New Jersey (NY-NJ) Chapter Annual Meeting 2020, the chapter’s first virtual annual meeting, was held on October 15 and 16. It was a team effort, and as programming chair, I was grateful that each member of the Programming Committee contributed an important piece of the puzzle.
Blog link: Chapter Information
Chapter News: UNYOC 2020: A Meeting to Remember
Thu November 19, 2020
Like many other MLA chapters, the Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter (UNYOC) planners faced unprecedented challenges this year for the 2020 annual meeting. The planning committee quickly pivoted and started planning a quality virtual experience.
Blog link: Chapter Information
RTI News: RTI Fellow Elizabeth Suelzer, AHIP, Awarded 2020 Librarian of the Year!
Thu November 19, 2020
Elizabeth Suelzer, AHIP, MCW Libraries, Medical College of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, is the recipient of the 2020 Librarian of the Year by the Wisconsin Health Science Library Association (WHSLA).
Blog link: RTI News
In a recent article published in Hypothesis, Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP, has explored the factors affecting clinical care team referrals to the medical library. The medical library is a unique resource for patients, offering librarian-mediated searches, guidance, and help.
Blog link: RTI News
I Am MLA: Kelsa Bartley
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Kelsa Bartley
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Naomi Bishop, AHIP
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Naomi Bishop, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Alexander J. Carroll, AHIP
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Alexander J. Carroll, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Don P. Jason III
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Don P. Jason III
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Heather A. McEwen
Thu November 19, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Heather A. McEwen
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Virtual My Favorite Tool—Beta Tested
Thu November 12, 2020
The Technology in Education Caucus held a beta test of the Virtual My Favorite Tool event on Tuesday, November 10, in preparation for the MLA ’21 annual meeting. Four tools were presented to an audience of ninety participants. As promised, the caucus organized a fun and fast-paced event.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
If you work at an academic health sciences library like I do, I am sure you have sometimes wondered about the impact of your teaching. Do your students actually retain material when you guide them through an activity or a one-shot teaching session?
Blog link: RTI News
NIH calls for swift sharing of COVID-19 results
Wed November 11, 2020
NIH statement urging researchers to swiftly share COVID-19 results through ClinicalTrials.gov
Blog link: Public Policy Center
Product Spotlight: Access APA PsycTherapy Through EBSCO (Sponsored)
Thu November 5, 2020
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The R2 Digital Library is a health sciences electronic book database that features a comprehensive collection of medical, nursing, and allied health titles presented in a clean and intuitive interface.
Blog link: Product Spotlights (Sponsored)
RTI News: Apply for RTI ’21!
Thu November 5, 2020
Are you a library professional who wants to take your research skills to the next level? Do you have a brilliant idea or research topic that you have wanted to pursue but do not know where to start and need help to carry it through? Apply for the 2021 MLA Research Training Institute (RTI).
Blog link: RTI News
MLA ’21 to Include Full Virtual Offering
Thu October 22, 2020
Planning for a future conference in the era of COVID-19 remains a challenge because of the uncertainty related to the ability to meet in-person. MLA announces that the MLA ’21 annual meeting experience will include a virtual component that builds on the success of the MLA ’20 vConference.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
As president of the European Association of Health Information and Libraries (EAHIL), the most active European association in the field of medical information, I had a privileged view of how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting libraries.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
MLA and AAHSL comment on NLM 2017-2027 Strategic Plan
Tue October 20, 2020
MLA and AAHSL members comment on NLM's 2017-2027 strategic plan
Blog link: Public Policy Center
Thank You, MLA ’20 Sponsors
Thu October 15, 2020
MLA expresses our sincere appreciation to all of these companies for their generous support of MLA ’20.
Blog link: MLA ’20 | 2020 Vision The Future In Focus
Call for Reviewers for MLA ’21 Papers, Posters, and Lightning Talks
Thu October 8, 2020
The 2021 National Programming Committee invites reviewers for papers, posters, and lightning talks for MLA ’21, to be held May 2021. To apply, fill out the MLA ’21 Reviewer Signup form by October 20, 2020.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Charlotte Beyer, AHIP
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Charlotte Beyer, AHIP
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Laura Menard
Thu October 8, 2020
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Laura Menard