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MLA publishes books on topics of vital interest to medical librarians and other information professionals. Books are published in cooperation with Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group and ALA Neal-Schuman and are available in a variety of electronic formats as well as print.
Seeking Proposals
The MLA Books Panel is seeking an editor for the following book topics:
- Evidence Synthesis: Beyond Systematic Review
- Grant Writing
- Health Science Librarianship Ethics
- Teaching Evidence-Based Practice
We strongly encourage authors to suggest a topic at any time by reaching out to the Books Panel.
Purchase Current Books
Members are entitled to a 10% member discount on MLA books. Please use the coupon code "MLAMBR10" when ordering.
Our latest books can be ordered through Rowman & Littlefield. Older titles (2014 and earlier) can be ordered through ALA Neal-Schuman. Please use the coupon code "MLA" when ordering.
Latest Titles
To suggest a topic for a future title, please contact Jamie Birkner.
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The Engaged Health Sciences Library Liaison Released May 2020 Edited by Lindsay Alcock and Kelly Thormodson |
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The Clinical Medical Librarian's Handbook Released January 2020 Edited by Judy C. Stribling |
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Framing Health Care Instruction Released September 2019 Edited by Lauren M. Young and Elizabeth G. Hinton |
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Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries Released: July 2019 Edited by Shannon D. Jones and Beverly Murphy |
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3D Printing in Medical Libraries Released: February 2019 by Jennifer Herron |
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Transforming Health Sciences Library Spaces Released: February 2019 Edited by Alanna Campbell |
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Searching the Grey Literature: A Handbook for Searching Reports, Working Papers, and Other Unpublished Research Released: June 2018 |
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The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections Released: March 2018 |
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Health Sciences Collection Management for the Twenty-First Century Released: January 2018 |
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Transforming Medical Library Staff for the Twenty-First Century Released: December 2017 |
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The Library Staff Development Handbook: How to Maximize Your Library's Most Important Resource Released: August 2017 |
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Information and Innovation: A Natural Combination for Health Sciences Libraries Released: August 2017 |
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Assembling the Pieces of a Systematic Review Released: March 2017 |
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Becoming a Powerhouse Librarian Released: February 2017 |
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Developing Librarian Competencies for the Digital Age Released: November 2016 |
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New Methods of Teaching and Learning in Libraries Released: October 2016 |
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The Medical Library Association Guide to Data Management for Librarians Released: September 2016 |
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Digital Rights Management Released: September 2016 |
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Translating Expertise Released: August 2016 |
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Expert Searching in the Google Age Released: August 2016 |
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Interprofessional Education and Medical Libraries Released: July 2016 |
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Marketing for Special and Academic Libraries: A Planning and Best Practices Sourcebook Released: March 2016 |
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The MLA Guide to Answering Questions about the Affordable Care Act Released: October 2015 |
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Mobile Technologies for Every Library Released: March 2015 |
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The Small Library Manager's Handbook Released: October 2014 |
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Curriculum-Based Library Instruction: From Cultivating Faculty Relationships to Assessment Released: September 2014 |
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Library as Safe Haven: Disaster Planning, Response, and Recovery Released: 2014 |
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Introduction to Reference Sources in the Health Sciences, 6th ed.Released: 2014 |
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Health Sciences Librarianship Released: May 2014 |
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Bibkits and Dockits cover more specific health sciences information subjects. Titles can be purchased in e-book or print formats from the MLA store:
- The Patient Safety Perspective: Health Information and Resources Online and In Print, PDF Version
- The Patient Safety Perspective: Health Information and Resources Online and In Print, Print Version
- Position Descriptions in Health Sciences Libraries: Traditional and Emerging Roles, PDF Version
- Position Descriptions in Health Sciences Libraries: Traditional and Emerging Roles, Print Version
Over 25 older titles are available free to MLA members as e-books.
Coming Soon
Watch for the following book coming soon:
- History of Medical Libraries (Kronenfeld)
Publish a Book with MLA
MLA is always looking for new book ideas that are of interest to a significant segment of the library community. If you're interested in submitting a proposal as an author or editor, get started by visiting "Publish a Book with MLA." Proposals are reviewed by the MLA Books Panel, an MLA committee.