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Academy of Health Professionals (AHIP) Points Index Updates for 2022
Thu June 23, 2022
Academy of Health Professionals (AHIP) Points Index Updates for 2022
Blog link: Featured Articles
Open Letter to NLM Regarding MeSH Term Changes
Thu June 9, 2022
An open letter to NLM regarding MeSH term changes
Blog link: Op Ed
I Am MLA: Jherusha Lambert
Thu May 19, 2022
Jherusha L. Lambert is this week's I Am MLA featured member. Help your colleagues get to know you better and submit your own profile- share how you are MLA!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
MLA '22 Books (& More) Recommendations
Thu May 19, 2022
Now in its 6th year, this list of books and other resources is made possible by all the #medlibs on Twitter (https://twitter.com), IFTTT (https://ifttt.com/), and Evernote (https://www.evernote.com/) during MLA '22. Apologies if any books or resources were missed, it was not intentional.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
The following message from Shannon D. Jones, AHIP, MLA President, was sent to librarians in Buffalo, New York on May 18, 2022. Following this message, MLA Connect is pleased to share some resources for you to use to support the Buffalo community.
Blog link: Announcements
Molly Montgomery, director of library services, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, was awarded an internal research grant through the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Start-Up Fund in the amount of $5,000 to fund key aspects of her research project.
Blog link: RTI News
JMLA Author Interview: Stephanie M. Swanberg
Thu May 12, 2022
Stephanie M. Swanberg describes her author journey and gives background on her JMLA article "A health education outreach partnership between an academic medical library and public library: lessons learned before and during a pandemic."
Blog link: Announcements
Molly Montgomery, director of library services, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, was awarded an internal research grant through the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Start-Up Fund in the amount of $5,000 to fund key aspects of her research project.
Blog link: RTI News
Molly Montgomery, director of library services, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, was awarded an internal research grant through the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine Start-Up Fund in the amount of $5,000 to fund key aspects of her research project.
Blog link: RTI News
MLA ’22 Land Acknowledgement
Thu May 5, 2022
During the introduction of the May 5 John P. McGovern Lecture, the MLA ’22 cochairs shared information about the traditional indigenous inhabitants on the land of New Orleans, LA.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Read MLA’s 2021–22 Annual Reports
Thu May 5, 2022
MLA Annual Reports for the 2021–2022 association year are now available for viewing by all MLA members. The annual reports are MLA’s official record of activities of the last year, assembled by all components of MLA.
Blog link: Announcements
MLA is holding a silent auction for items lovingly made by MLA Fellow and Distinguished AHIP member, Patricia Gallagher, MA, MLS, AHIP, FMLA (pictured here), who passed away in December 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
MLA '22: May the Fourth Be With You
Wed May 4, 2022
May 4th is Star Wars Day! There are a couple of New Orleans events celebrating the day.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Places to Visit in New Orleans
Fri April 29, 2022
There are many cultural offerings and attractions to visit in New Orleans. From delicious food and drinks to museums and historic collections to cemeteries, there’s something for everyone who visits New Orleans.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
FOOD! MLA '22 and Dining in the Crescent City
Thu April 28, 2022
It's time to talk about the big issue on everyone's minds: FOOD! New Orleans is a culinary mecca and options are seemingly endless. But don't worry, the Local Assistance Committee has you covered - like shrimp etouffee on rice.
Dale Prince has created a Dining Guide with an alphabetical list of
Dale Prince has created a Dining Guide with an alphabetical list of
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Content at MLA '22
Thu April 28, 2022
The upcoming MLA ‘22 conference has a large range of content related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Look for the DEI icons in the Online Annual Meeting Planner!
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Congratulations to the RTI ’22 Fellows!
Thu April 28, 2022
The RTI ’22 program consists of 34 participants, including 8 embedded LIS graduate students. The program will be taught by a team of experienced and expert research faculty with the mentoring support of 5 peer coaches who are former RTI Fellows.
Blog link: RTI News
Marlene M. Bishop, Patrick Hannon, Brenda M. Linares, and Laurie Phillips answer questions about themselves and their session, Riding the Waves Together: A Librarian and Publisher Conversation.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Silent Auction to Benefit the MLA Scholarship Fund
Thu April 28, 2022
MLA is holding a silent auction for items lovingly made by MLA Fellow and Distinguished AHIP member, Patricia Gallagher, who passed away in December 2021. The items will be on display at the MLA Connection Booth in New Orleans and photos of each item appear online at the MLA ’22 Silent Auction site.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
AHIP Applicants and Renewing Members
Thu April 28, 2022
Curious about AHIP or about ready to apply and have a question? Preparing to renew and wondering about tally points or required documentation? Stop by the MLA Connections Booth in the MLA ’22 exhibit hall area to get some help.
Blog link: Announcements
Note from the Editor
Thu April 28, 2022
Take advantage of MLAConnect as a resource for sharing your announcements and job postings. Volunteer with us in one of our open editor positions!
Blog link: Announcements
New Orleans Online - Exhibitions and Tours
Mon April 25, 2022
We really wish that everyone could join us in New Orleans for the conference. But for those attending virtually, here are some virtual exhibits and tours for you to enjoy.
I hope you can enjoy a little New Orleans flavor wherever you are! The links below are from a variety of local entities. Also
I hope you can enjoy a little New Orleans flavor wherever you are! The links below are from a variety of local entities. Also
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Paul S. “Ford” Miller answers questions about himself and his session, Think Like a Lawyer: A Socratic Seminar on Copyright.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Getting the Most Out of MLA ’22
Thu April 14, 2022
Whether you are attending your first MLA meeting or your 31st, whether you are attending in person or virtually, the New Members Caucus has some suggestions for how to get the most out of MLA '22.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Becky Bealer, Jason Burton, Julia Esparza, Connie Manning, and Sylvia McAphee answer questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Getting the Most Out of MLA ’22
Thu April 14, 2022
Whether you are attending your first MLA meeting or your 31st, whether you are attending in person or virtually, the New Members Caucus has some suggestions for how to get the most out of MLA '22.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Call for Book Proposals
Thu April 14, 2022
In addition to inviting proposals related to Advancing Public Health through Libraries, Building Health Sciences Collections, Health Literacy and the Library, and Teaching Evidence-Based Practice, the committee is also seeking authors or editors on the topic of Ethics in Medical Librarianship.
Blog link: Announcements
Visit the Living Library at MLA ‘22 in New Orleans!
Thu April 14, 2022
The Living Library is an event that is comprised of “books,” and each of those books is a person who has a lived an experience that often is met with stereotypes, prejudices, and misunderstandings. Each book will share their experience, and readers are then able to ask questions.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
MLA '22 Service Project: Second Harvest
Tue April 12, 2022
On behalf of the LAC (Local Assistance Committee) and the NPC (National Program Committee) and in light of the latest natural disaster in New Orleans (tornadoes on March 22), we have chosen to support Second Harvest Food Bank local group that supports the New Orleans community.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Personal librarian programs match students and librarians together for individualized assistance with a variety of student needs. How many medical and academic health sciences libraries utilize these programs?
Blog link: RTI News
Value Studies Working Group
Thu April 7, 2022
The Value Studies Working Group is currently working to update the value studies listed on the MLA guide Evidence You Can Use To Communicate Library Value. Working group members will be performing literature searches in various resources to identify current, relevant studies showing library value.
Blog link: RTI News
Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Marlene M. Bishop, Vida Damijonaitis, Linné Girouard, David Nygren, and Christian Patrick answer questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Sign Up for the MLA '22 Resume Clinic in New Orleans!
Thu April 7, 2022
Whether you are new in health sciences information or an experienced professional, don’t miss this opportunity to have fresh eyes review your resume, CV, or cover letter; practice your interviewing skills; or discuss the job market and search process.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Queen Nefertari in New Orleans
Mon April 4, 2022
When I was in grade school, the King Tut exhibit came to the New Orleans Museum of Art. I was fascinated by the lapis lazuli, Canopic jars and the boy king’s death mask. A new Egyptian exhibit will be in New Orleans during our meeting, Queen Nefertari's Egypt.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Submit Virtual Projects for JMLA Virtual Projects Section by April 20, 2022
Thu March 31, 2022
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee is seeking current, innovative and notable technology projects in health sciences libraries for the 2022 JMLA Virtual Projects Section.
Blog link: Announcements
What is in a title? For some health sciences librarians adding the title of faculty may be semantical, but for many it is an important recognition of their status within their institutions and a progressive step towards facilitating research.
Blog link: RTI News
Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week is Monte' Dobbins.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
NEW: Preliminary Program + Early Bird Registration Extended to April 11
Tue March 29, 2022
Only 33 more days until we meet in New Orleans for the first in-person meeting for health sciences information professionals in three years!
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Call for MLA'22 Moderators
Thu March 24, 2022
Moderating a session is a great way to enhance your MLA ‘22 experience. Please consider volunteering as a moderator and/or sharing this message with other MLA members.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we'll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. We begin with Katharine Macy, the session trainer for Negotiation Strategies to Empower You in Libraries and Life: A Hands-On Workshop.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Sign up by April 15 to be a mentor or mentee at this year's Colleague Connection!
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
How Is MLA'22 Different from Past Conferences?
Tue March 22, 2022
There are only 44 days left before MLA'22 starts. Compared to the past annual meetings, MLA'22 has several unique features that you should be aware of:
Hybrid Conference – MLA ‘22 is the first hybrid conference in the entire history of the Medical Library Association, taking place both virtually a
Hybrid Conference – MLA ‘22 is the first hybrid conference in the entire history of the Medical Library Association, taking place both virtually a
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
New! Leadership and Management Caucus Journal Club
Mon March 21, 2022
The Leadership and Management Caucus invites you to attend their inaugural journal club on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., eastern time. Attendees will discuss the Harvard Business Review article "Leading Through Anxiety."
Blog link: Announcements
How to Make Your Case to Attend MLA '22
Thu March 17, 2022
In these times of travel restrictions and budget cuts, it can be a challenge to make your case to attend MLA ’22. Here are some easy ways you can make your case to your supervisor.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
CE Passport is BACK by Popular Demand for a Limited Time!
Thu March 17, 2022
The deadline to purchase a 2022 CE Passport is June 30!
Blog link: Announcements
MLA Election Is Now Open
Thu March 17, 2022
Cast your votes for national-level and caucus-level candidates by April 5!
Blog link: Announcements
JMLA Author Interview: Michelle M. DeMars
Thu March 17, 2022
Michelle M. DeMars describes her author journey and gives background on her JMLA article "MeSH and text-word search strategies: precision, recall, and their implications for library instruction."
Blog link: Announcements
About New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Fri March 11, 2022
This year’s MLA conference falls at the same time as one of the biggest musical events of the year, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - known by locals as “Jazz Fest”.
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This year’s MLA conference falls at t
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
MLA 2022 Program Highlights
Thu March 10, 2022
The 2022 MLA Annual meeting in New Orleans, LA is fast approaching so we wanted to highlight some of the programming coming your way ... whether you’re attending in-person or virtually.
On the MLA meeting home page, you’ll find this Sneak Peek to some of the Immersion Sessions (in-person only) and
On the MLA meeting home page, you’ll find this Sneak Peek to some of the Immersion Sessions (in-person only) and
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
My New Orleans: the O-Z
Fri March 4, 2022
New Orleans is alive with jazz, blues, world music, zydeco, bluegrass, rock, and just about every other genre of music you can imagine. Since 1980, the unofficial ambassador of New Orleans' musical heritage to the airwaves has been 90.7 FM, WWOZ.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Thank You for Helping Us All Experience MLA!
Thu March 3, 2022
More than 200 nonmembers signed up for Experience MLA, and the different events attracted over 1,200 total registrations. The MLA Board of Directors and headquarters staff extend a heartfelt thanks to all the caucus, domain hub, and committee members involved in the planning.
Blog link: Announcements
Special Offer for MLA Members on CHLA/ABSC Course
Thu March 3, 2022
MLA is pleased to share the CHLA/ABSC course The Business of Libraries to MLA members.
Blog link: Announcements
Annual Reports Due April 1
Thu March 3, 2022
It’s time for MLA leaders to submit annual activity reports.
Blog link: Announcements
JMLA Author Interview: Lucy Kiester and Clara Turp
Thu February 24, 2022
Lucy Kiester and Clara Turp describe their author journey and give background on their JMLA article "Artificial intelligence behind the scenes: PubMed’s Best Match algorithm."
Blog link: Announcements
Open House—Introducing the Academic Librarians Caucus
Thu February 24, 2022
Join the Academic Librarians Caucus for an open house on Monday, February 28, at 1:00 p.m., central.
Blog link: Announcements
Choose Your Adventure at MLA '22: The Virtual and In-Person Experiences
Thu February 17, 2022
MLA ‘22 will be your first opportunity in two years to reconnect with your colleagues at an MLA annual conference. But if you can’t attend in person, there’s also a robust virtual experience planned. Whatever your needs may be, MLA ’22 offers an experience that works.
Virtual Registration Experien
Virtual Registration Experien
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
AAHSL Scholarships for FNLM's "Post-Pandemic Libraries" Symposium
Thu February 17, 2022
AAHSL is cosponsoring the Friends of the National Library of Medicine’s upcoming symposium “Post-Pandemic Libraries: The Upcoming Era of Change.” Part of our sponsorship is going toward forty-four scholarships for health sciences librarians to attend the virtual symposium.
Blog link: Announcements
Survey Invitation: The Impact of COVID-19 on Health Information Professionals
Thu February 17, 2022
Angela Spencer and Elizabeth Laera invite you to take their survey on the role of COVID-19 in burnout among health information professionals.
Blog link: Announcements
My New Orleans: Jennifer Lloyd
Wed February 16, 2022
About the “My New Orleans” Blog Series:
MLA Members in New Orleans would like to highlight the city of New Orleans, its culture, and attractions. This blog series aims to share interesting places to visit and things to do while visiting the city for MLA.
Introduce yourself. (Your name, your positio
MLA Members in New Orleans would like to highlight the city of New Orleans, its culture, and attractions. This blog series aims to share interesting places to visit and things to do while visiting the city for MLA.
Introduce yourself. (Your name, your positio
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Concerned about COVID? How to Register for MLA ’22 during the Pandemic
Thu February 10, 2022
We hope to see you in person in New Orleans! But given the uncertainty of the pandemic, we recommend registering for the virtual experience and revisiting your MLA ‘22 plans at the end of March/early April and consider upgrading to the in-person experience.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Annual Conference Financial Assistance
Thu February 10, 2022
MLA is pleased to offer support to enable members to attend MLA ’22: Reconnect, Renew, Reflect.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Sign Up Now for MLA '22 Continuing Education Courses
Tue February 8, 2022
Sign up for MLA '22 CE courses during the registration process. Both courses will be held on Tuesday, May 3 from 1 to 5 pm CT. Seating is limited- sign up today!
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
My New Orleans: Parfumier
Wed February 2, 2022
MLA Members in New Orleans would like to highlight the city of New Orleans, its culture, and attractions. This blog series aims to share interesting places to visit and things to do while visiting the city.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Register Now for MLA ‘22! Get Ready to Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Thu January 27, 2022
Registration is now open for the first in-person MLA meeting in two years!
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
RTI Research Spotlight: Publication Rates of Research Abstracts at MLA Conferences
Thu January 27, 2022
How many paper and poster presenters at MLA conferences eventually publish their research? Rachel Hinrichs and her coauthors delve into this topic in their latest JMLA article.
Blog link: RTI News
Tick Tock Tick Tock—Apply Now for the 2022 Research Training Institute
Thu January 27, 2022
The deadline to apply to the 2022 Research Training Institute is January 31.
Blog link: RTI News
Last chance to submit poster session and lightning talks
Tue January 25, 2022
January 26, 2022 at 6:00 PM CT is when the MLA '22 submission site closes for lightning rounds and poster sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity to share at “MLA '22 Reconnect, Renew, Reflect”!
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Partners on the Health Care Team: Librarians Collaborating with Nurses
Thu January 20, 2022
Librarians are important partners for nurses who seek to improve their practice within their workplace and continue to be indispensable as nurses start their professional and academic careers.
Blog link: Announcements
Make an Impact
Thu January 20, 2022
The call for volunteers to serve on 2022–2023 committees and juries is now open.
Blog link: Announcements
Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum during MLA '22
Tue January 18, 2022
Calling all medical history buffs! That means you, medical librarians! The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, located in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, is a nationally registered historic site. Added bonus: some claim it’s haunted!
Louis J. Dufilho, Jr., the country’s first licensed pharm
Louis J. Dufilho, Jr., the country’s first licensed pharm
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Abstracts Due Soon
Fri January 14, 2022
The MLA ’22 submission site for posters and lightning talks is now open and will remain open until January 26, 2022. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your innovative and revolutionary work with your colleagues as we meet at “MLA '22 Reconnect, Renew, Reflect.”
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Early Notice: Upcoming Association Dates
Thu January 13, 2022
Make note of these important upcoming dates and deadlines for the first half of 2022.
Blog link: Announcements
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