The Journal of the Medical Library Association

The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) is the premier journal in health sciences librarianship. JMLA is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that advances the practice and research knowledgebase of health sciences librarianship.

For Authors and Reviewers 

The JMLA publishes full-length research papers, case studies, research reports, and other articles  related to health sciences librarianship. We encourage submissions from all individuals involved in the profession. You can submit an article through our online submission system. 

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