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Full Speed Ahead and Other News
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InSight Initiative Launched, Summit Planned for Early 2018
Fri September 15, 2017
Read about the InSight Initiative, MLA's new effort to engage with publishers and vendors serving our membership.
Blog link: Featured Articles
MLA ’18 Submissions due October 10
Fri September 8, 2017
The 2018 National Programming Committee is now accepting abstract submissions for papers, posters, lightning talks, and special content sessions.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading
Call for MLA ’18 Abstract Reviewers
Wed September 6, 2017
One easy way to earn an AHIP points is to review submissions for the annual meeting. Apply to be an MLA '18 abstract reviewer today!
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading
Rebirth of Atlanta: The Rising Phoenix
Tue September 5, 2017
The number one question at the Atlanta promotions booth during MLA 2017 was: “Why does Atlanta associate itself with the Phoenix?”
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading
MLA ’18 Abstract Submission Site Now Open
Wed August 30, 2017
The 2018 NPC invites you to submit a paper, poster, lightning talk, or special content session for MLA ’18 to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 18–23, 2018. Themes for papers, posters, lightning talks, and special content sessions at MLA ’18 will be based on member submissions.
Blog link: MLA '18: Adapting | Transforming | Leading
Hurricane Harvey: Effect on Texas and Louisiana
Tue August 29, 2017
Get the latest information on Hurricane Harvey and the recovery efforts.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
A three day workshop “Train the Trainers” was held at the University of Ghana, College of Health Sciences from March 13-15, 2017.
Blog link: Librarians without Borders
May 22-25, 2017 HINARI and Internet Resources Workshop conducted at the Lutheran School of Nursing (LSON), Madang, Papua New Guinea.
Blog link: Librarians without Borders
December 13-16, 2016 'hybrid' HINARI and AGORA workshop conducted at the Datacom Training Centre, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Blog link: Librarians without Borders
A four day sub-regional training workshop “Training of Trainers” on Hinari access for Health Programme was conducted at the WHO Office Amman, Jordan, from 5-8 December, 2016.
Blog link: Librarians without Borders
Newly Appointed Diversity Task Force Announced
Fri August 4, 2017
The MLA Board of Directors approved a new strategic goal to evaluate and improve MLA practices as they relate to diversity and inclusion in our mission, values, ethics, publications, and activities. Read more about the leadership of this new task force in creating a roadmap for moving forward.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
A Brief Update on MLA’s Strategic Goals
Mon July 31, 2017
Read about MLA's strategic goals and how the results positively impact you and the profession.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
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