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I Am MLA

I Am MLA showcases the talented, engaged, and diverse membership and promotes the value of diversity and inclusion both in MLA and among its members.

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MLA | SLA '23 Conference & Exhibits

Discover what your peers are planning for the May 2023 Annual Conference and Exhibits in Detroit, MI

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MLAConnect provides the community with insights on the health information profession, and members with news and information about MLA and its communities.

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MLA as Your Professional Home

By: Aidy Weeks, AHIP

Thu March 23, 2023

MLA is an association of opportunities, because of its members. We’ve come a long way and have a long way to go, but together we can continue to make those improvements. So how will you take the association to the next level?

Blog link: Featured Articles

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Call for MLA | SLA '23 Experience Blog Writers

By: Rian Debner, AHIP

Wed March 22, 2023

Share your MLA | SLA ’23 Experience with the wider MLA membership by signing up to be a writer during the meeting, virtually or in-person! Our goal is to get coverage of as many happenings at MLA | SLA ’23 and are looking for volunteers to write MLAConnect articles and social media posts.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Which Path to Take? MLA | SLA '23 Virtual & In-Person Experiences

By: Kate Flewelling, AHIP

Thu March 16, 2023

We’re so excited to see you at MLA | SLA '23 in Detroit from May 16-19! But if you can’t attend in person, there’s also a robust virtual experience to access official meeting content and connect with colleagues.

Virtual Experience
The MLA | SLA ’23 virtual experience includes:


Up to 300 papers, l

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Which Path to Take? MLA | SLA '23 Virtual & In-Person Experiences

By: Kate Flewelling, AHIP

Thu March 16, 2023

We’re so excited to see you at MLA | SLA '23 in Detroit from May 16-19! But if you can’t attend in person, there’s also a robust virtual experience to access official meeting content and connect with colleagues.

Virtual Experience
The MLA | SLA ’23 virtual experience includes:


Up to 300 papers, l

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Detroit’s Greatest Hits: Live Music Featurette

By: Meghan McGowan

Thu March 16, 2023

Detroit is nicknamed Motown for a reason! In this edition of Detroit’s Greatest Hits, we’re excited to share some of our favorite musical haunts.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Detroit’s Greatest Hits: Live Music Featurette

By: Meghan McGowan

Thu March 16, 2023

Detroit is nicknamed Motown for a reason! In this edition of Detroit’s Greatest Hits, we’re excited to share some of our favorite musical haunts.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

My extraordinary experience at the 4th National Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC) Conference

By: Jorge E. Perez, AHIP

Thu March 16, 2023

Conversations can be challenging given the times we live in, but we always have the option to turn in to one another. Learning can be uncomfortable, and that is ok. Hear about Jorge Perez' experience at the 4th National Joint Council of Librarians of Color (JCLC) Conference.

Blog link: Announcements

MLA 2023 Salary & Compensation Survey is Now Open

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu March 9, 2023

How does your salary compare to your colleagues' salaries? How has the COVID-19 pandemic, the "great resignation," or changing work environments over the past few years affected the financial health of health information professionals in your region or nationally?

Blog link: Announcements

Announcing Peer Coaches for 2023 Research Training Institute

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu March 9, 2023

The Research Training Institute (RTI) team is pleased to announce the new peer coaches for the 2023 RTI Online program. Learn more about the RTI program. Consider joining a welcoming and supportive network of research colleagues! We invite you to submit an RTI application by March 14!

Blog link: RTI News

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Announcing Peer Coaches for 2023 Research Training Institute

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu March 9, 2023

The Research Training Institute (RTI) team is pleased to announce the new peer coaches for the 2023 RTI Online program. Learn more about the RTI program. Consider joining a welcoming and supportive network of research colleagues! We invite you to submit an RTI application by March 14!

Blog link: RTI News

Introducing Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA as 2023 Janet Doe Lecture

By: Rian Debner, AHIP

Wed March 8, 2023

MLA is pleased to announce that Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA will give the 2023 Janet Doe Lecture at MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, MI.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Need More Time? The RTI 2023-24 Application Deadline Has Been Extended!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu March 2, 2023

It's not too late to apply for the 2023-24 Research Training Institute (RTI) Fellowship Program! The deadline has been extended to March 14 at 11:59 p.m., central time, so you can jump-start your career and research expertise.

Blog link: RTI News

Black History Month: Groundbreaking Librarians and Doctors in Detroit

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu March 2, 2023

In final honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of the Detroiters who have made our city the very special place it is.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Submit Your Questions for Evidence-Based Librarianship Immersion Session at MLA | SLA 2023

By: Heather N. Holmes, AHIP

Thu March 2, 2023

Join us in Detroit during MLA | SLA '23 for an immersion session called, “Understanding and Applying the Evidence-Base in Library and Information Science” sponsored by the Clinical Librarians and EBP, Research, Medical Library Education, and Public Health/Health Administration Caucuses. 

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Introducing New Names for MLA Student Scholarships

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA

Thu March 2, 2023

The MLA Grants and Scholarships committee is ecstatic to announce new names for the 3 previously unnamed MLA student scholarships. For over sixty years, MLA has consistently supported qualified students in their studies at graduate library science programs.

Blog link: Announcements

Call for MLA | SLA ’23 Moderators

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu February 23, 2023

The Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) is seeking moderators for papers sessions during MLA|SLA ‘23.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

PNC Chapter History

By: Jennifer McKay

Thu February 23, 2023

The Pacific Northwest Chapter (PNC) of MLA first formed in 1953 as the Pacific Northwest Regional Group, made up initially of medical librarians from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.

Blog link: Building a Better Future

Black History Month: Art in Detroit

By: Meghan McGowan

Thu February 23, 2023

Detroit has an illustrious history as a hub of Black artistry. Continuing our Detroit’s Greatest Hits series, this post is dedicated to just a few of the spaces you can explore art created for and by Black Detroiters during your visit.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Announcing the New MLA | SLA ’23 Travel Grant

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu February 16, 2023

MLA is pleased to announce that Elsevier ClinicalKey is generously sponsoring a new travel grant for MLA | SLA ’23.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Contributed Content Sneak Peek: Accepted Immersion Sessions, Program Description and Research Papers, and Education Sessions

By: MLA Headquarters

Mon February 13, 2023

MLA | SLA '23 Contributed Content Sneak Peek: Accepted Immersion Sessions, Program Description and Research Papers, and Education Sessions.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Detroit’s Greatest Hits: Museums & Libraries

By: Stephanie M. Swanberg, AHIP

Fri February 10, 2023

As you plan your conference itinerary for MLA/SLA ‘23, also consider the array of sightseeing activities available in and just outside Detroit!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

RTI Research Spotlight: New Evaluation Rubric Helps Identify Point-of-Care Tools Based On Nurses' Information Needs

By: Annie Nickum, AHIP

Thu February 9, 2023

Healthcare professionals need accurate information to best care for their patients and they need it quickly.

Blog link: RTI News

It's Time to Get Ready for MLA | SLA '23!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu February 9, 2023

Registration is now open for MLA | SLA ’23! Take advantage of early-bird rates through April 14, 2023. Get a sneak peek at what you can expect in Detroit and virtually with the preliminary program.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

It's Time to Get Ready for MLA | SLA '23!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu February 9, 2023

Registration is now open for MLA | SLA ’23! ake advantage of early-bird rates through April 14, 2023. Get a sneak peek at what you can expect in Detroit and virtually with the preliminary program. Registration sponsored by Wolters Kluwer.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

NNLM: All of Us Researcher Webinar for Academic Libraries 2/16/23

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu February 2, 2023

NNLM All of Us Researcher Workbench webinar for academic libraries, hosted by All of Us Data and Research Center, takes place on February 16, 2023. Don't miss this!

Blog link: Announcements

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NNLM: All of Us Researcher Webinar for Academic Libraries 2/16/23

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu February 2, 2023

NNLM All of Us Researcher Workbench webinar for academic libraries, hosted by All of Us Data and Research Center, takes place on February 16, 2023. Don't miss this!

Blog link: Announcements

Are You a New Librarian? Submit an abstract for MLA | SLA ‘23

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 19, 2023

The 2023 National Program Committee invites colleagues who are newer to the profession to submit a poster or lightning talk abstract for MLA | SLA ‘23.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Give Your Abstract a Second Chance. MLA | SLA ’23 Abstracts are due soon!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 19, 2023

The MLA|SLA ’23 submission site for posters and lightning talks is open and will remain open until January 26, 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your innovative and revolutionary work with your colleagues as we meet at MLA|SLA '23 Looking back, forging ahead.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Experience the DEI Committee’s Living Library Program at Experience MLA 2023

By: Kelsa Bartley, AHIP

Thu January 19, 2023

The next Living Library event will be during Experience MLA Month on February 21 from 1- 3 p.m., central time. 

Blog link: Announcements

Sign Up for MLA’s Virtual Resume Clinic!

By: Alexandria Leigh Brackett, AHIP

Thu January 19, 2023

The MLA Virtual Resume Clinic will be held February 20-28 during this year’s Experience MLA.

Blog link: Announcements

Detroit - A Brief History of the Host City for MLA | SLA '23

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 19, 2023

Learn the history of Detroit in preparation for MLA | SLA '23.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

  January Communities Meetings and Events 

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 12, 2023

For more information, please visit the caucus’ member page. If you’re not a caucus member, consider joining! All times are Central.

Blog link: Announcements

Applications are Now Open for the 2023-24 Research Training Institute Training Program

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu January 12, 2023

The RTI Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2023-24 cohort through February 28, 2023.

Blog link: RTI News

NLM Seeks Associate Fellows

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu January 12, 2023

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks early and second-career librarians within five years of graduation interested in a one-year fellowship. Apply now!

Blog link: Announcements

Call for Proposals: The Grant Writing Librarian

By: Elaina Vitale

Thu December 22, 2022

The Medical Library Association Books Panel is seeking author(s) and/or editor(s) for a book related to grant writing. The content in this book will be particularly relevant for health sciences librarians who either support academic grant writers or who are grant-seeking themselves.

Blog link: Announcements

Call for Book Proposals - Evidence Synthesis: Beyond the Systematic Review

By: Elaina Vitale

Thu December 22, 2022

The chapters in this book will provide an overview of evidence syntheses including, but not limited to, the systematic review. This book will provide a how-to guide for anyone who works with clinicians, students, and researchers who are interested in writing or interpreting knowledge syntheses.

Blog link: Announcements

Call for proposals: Determining Information Credibility and Trustworthiness

By: Patricia Ulmer, AHIP

Thu December 22, 2022

MLA's Books Panel is seeking proposals for a book about determining the credibility and trustworthiness of information. The panel also welcomes a book that contributes to the discussion on the information-seeking behavior of major user populations. How does this behavior guide teaching practices?

Blog link: Announcements

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Welcome All to Detroit!

By: Stephanie M. Swanberg, AHIP

Thu December 15, 2022

We’re excited to welcome you to MLA ‘23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead, May 16 - 19, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan! It’s been 33 years since MLA was last held in Detroit and we are so excited for you to join us. Remember to check out this blog as the conference approaches!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Check Out These New Reviews of MLA Books

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 15, 2022

MLA’s authors have been busy! Some recent books published by MLA’s partner publisher Rowman & Littlefield have been reviewed in the latest issue of JMLA.

Blog link: Announcements

Share and Celebrate Your Chapter's History

By: Christine Willis, AHIP

Thu December 15, 2022

The MLA 125th Anniversary Committee is hard at work planning and preparing for the celebrations that will begin at MLA ’23. One project that the Caucus/Chapter History workgroup is leading is to collect significant moments in the existence of MLA’s caucuses and chapters.

Blog link: Building a Better Future

Call for Posters and Lightning Talks for MLA | SLA '23!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 15, 2022

The 2023 National Program Committee invites abstract submissions that support the annual meeting theme “Looking back, forging ahead.” The MLA|SLA ’23 submission site for Poster and Lightning Talks is now open will remain open until January 26, 2023.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Introducing the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Toolkit

By: Justin de la Cruz

Thu December 8, 2022

The NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy Guidance Working Group has developed a toolkit to help librarians ensure they are meeting the updated Data Management and Sharing Policy, which goes into effect January 25, 2023.

Blog link: Announcements

Financial Assistance for MLA Members to Attend In-person MLA | SLA ’23 Conference

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 8, 2022

MLA is pleased to offer support to enable members to join colleagues in Detroit for MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead.

Blog link: Announcements

MLA Publishes New Guide to Systematic Reviews

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 1, 2022

The newly published Piecing Together Systematic Reviews and Other Evidence Syntheses, edited by Margaret J. Foster and Sarah T. Jewell aims to be the definitive text on systematic reviews for librarians, information professionals, and expert searchers.

Blog link: Announcements

JMLA Goes All Digital in 2023

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu December 1, 2022

The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) will only be available in digital formats starting with the 2023 editions.

Blog link: Announcements

You’re Invited! RTI Drop-In Session December 9

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu November 17, 2022

The RTI Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2023-24 cohort through February 28, 2023. Anyone with an interest in the RTI Fellowship Program is invited to our upcoming Drop-In Session to get your questions answered and receive feedback on the application process.

Blog link: RTI News

Develop Searching Skills and Contribute to Health Equity: A New MLA Course

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 17, 2022

If you are concerned about health equity and want to develop searching skills and knowledge that will enable you to become a collaborator and partner in health equity research, the MLA instructor-led course, Health Services and Policy Research: Sources and Search Strategies 2022, is for you.

Blog link: Announcements

Submit your research to MLA Hypothesis Open Access Journal!

By: Danielle Aloia

Thu November 17, 2022

Make a submission for upcoming issues of the Hypothesis Research Journal for Health Information Professionals, produced by the Medical Library Association’s Research Caucus.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Sunny Chung

By: Sunny Chung

Thu November 17, 2022

Meet the latest I Am MLA spotlight! Get to know Sunny Chung.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

MLA | SLA ’23 Contributed Content Update

By: Kate Flewelling, AHIP

Thu November 17, 2022

The abstract submissions for Round 1 are in! Both MLA and SLA volunteers are hard at work now, reviewing all the abstracts. We will be notifying submitters for Round 1 submissions in early December.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Announcing the 2022 Joseph Leiter NLM/Medical Library Association Lecture Dec. 6

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu November 17, 2022

Save the date for the 2022 Joseph Leiter NLM/Medical Library Association Lecture will be held December 6, 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

Third Iron LLC invites you to a free sponsored webinar: LibKey Nomad: Connecting Open Web Researchers to Library Full Text

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 17, 2022

You're invited to a free webinar sponsored by Third Iron LLC. Join Kendall Bartsch, Third Iron Co-founder and CEO, for a webinar to learn more about LibKey Nomad. Kendall will review the LibKey technology, show how medical libraries are using LibKey Nomad, and share results libraries are seeing.

Blog link: Vendor Webinars

Take your research skills seriously: Learn about MLA's Research Training Institute

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu November 10, 2022

Apply to MLA’s Research Training Institute.

Blog link: RTI News

Announcing Terri Givens as 2023 John P. McGovern Lecture

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu November 10, 2022

Terri Givens will give the 2023 John P. McGovern Lecture at MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, Michigan.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Thank you: An update on abstract submissions for MLA | SLA ‘23

By: Ryan Harris, AHIP

Thu November 10, 2022

Thank you all for your thoughtful submissions. Round 2 submissions open December 15, 2022.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

I Am MLA: Layal Hneiny

By: Layal Hneiny

Thu November 10, 2022

Get to know Layal Hneiny, our latest I Am MLA individual!

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

I Am MLA: Hilary Jasmin

By: Hilary M Jasmin

Thu November 3, 2022

Get to know our latest I Am MLA member, Hilary Jasmine.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Learn More About MLA’s RTI Fellowship Program

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Thu October 27, 2022

Join an Open Forum event to learn more about MLA’s Research Training Institute Fellowship Program. The application will be open from November 1 to February 28, 2023.

Blog link: RTI News

Learn More About MLA's 125th Anniversary Plans at an Open Forum January 18, 2023

By: Michelle R Lieggi, AHIP

Thu October 27, 2022

To hear more about the 125th anniversary planning, plan to attend our Open Forum on January 18th, 2023, 1:00-2:00 p.m. During this session, you will have an opportunity to hear updates from these four groups engaged in anniversary activities.

Blog link: Building a Better Future

LAST CALL: Submissions are due October 31 for MLA | SLA '23!

By: Kate Flewelling, AHIP

Wed October 26, 2022

It's time to get those abstract submissions in! Abstracts for the first round of submissions are due October 31, 2022. The MLA | SLA '23 National Program Committee (NPC) is excited to read your proposals! Get started today.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

I Am MLA: Stephanie M. Swanberg, AHIP

By: Stephanie M. Swanberg, AHIP

Thu October 20, 2022

Meet another member of MLA! Learn about Stephanie Swanberg and consider submitting your profile today.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Recording now available- Nov. 7 Panel Discussion with and for Hospital Librarians- sponsored by Wolters Kluwer

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 20, 2022

MLA is pleased to invite you to a complimentary webinar sponsored by Wolters Kluwer. 

Blog link: Vendor Webinars

MLA’s Disaster Information Specialization to Sunset in April 2023

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 20, 2022

MLA will sunset the Disaster Information Specialization on April 30, 2023. More than 275 librarians, first responders, members of the military, and others have earned a DIS since we partnered with NNLM to offer it in 2012.

Blog link: Announcements

More Good News About MLA | SLA '23

By: Ryan Harris, AHIP

Thu October 20, 2022

Before we jump into the good news, a quick reminder: Round 1 abstract submissions for MLA | SLA '23 contributed content are due October 31, 2022. It's time to get that proposal finished and turned in!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Be Well MLA

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 20, 2022

The Be Well MLA initiative to promote wellness hosted another excellent session last week. Learn more about all upcoming Be Well MLA events.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Adorée Hatton

By: Adorée Hatton, AHIP

Thu October 13, 2022

Adorée Hatton 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 | SLA ’23 Call for Reviewers

By: Frances Chu

Thu October 13, 2022

Sign up to review papers, posters, and lightning talk abstracts for the MLA | SLA ’23 annual conference. The due date to fill out the form is October 25, 2022.

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Searching for an Effective and Efficient Expert Method for Conducting Exhaustive Searches?

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 6, 2022

Searching for an Effective and Efficient Expert Method for Conducting Exhaustive Searches? Look no further.

Blog link: Announcements

This Could Be the Year: Submit Your MLA | SLA '23 Abstract by October 31!

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu October 6, 2022

This could be your year to present at the annual meeting! Submit your abstract by October 31!

Blog link: MLA | SLA '23: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

Call for Nominations for the 2023 Election

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA

Thu October 6, 2022

The 2022/23 Nominating Committee is identifying potential candidates for the 2023 election. Submit a nomination by October 31.

Blog link: Announcements

Newly Expanded and Revised David A. Kronick and Charles W. Sargent Visiting Fellowship

By: Andrew Todd

Thu October 6, 2022

The Grants and Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that MLA David A. Kronick and Charles W. Sargent Visiting Fellowship has undergone some exciting changes! Applications for this year's Fellowship will be accepted until November 15, 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Kay Strahan

By: Kay Strahan

Thu October 6, 2022

I Am MLA comes out each week to bring you closer to your MLA colleagues. This week, get to know Kay Strahan.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Consider Nominating Your Institution Today!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 6, 2022

Recognize your institution or organization today and submit a nomination. All MLA Awards and Honors nominations are due October 15.

Blog link: Announcements

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