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Little Free Library: Building Community During the Pandemic
Thu September 16, 2021
Have you started a Little Free Library yet? Read on for advice on how to start one!
Blog link: Featured Articles
Sign up to attend this symposium from the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library and the Vernon E. Jordan, Jr., Esq. Law Library at Howard University.
Blog link: Announcements
Midyear Reports Due October 15
Thu September 9, 2021
It’s time for MLA leaders to submit midyear reports. See MLANET for reporting details.
Blog link: Announcements
I Am MLA: Janet Crum
Thu September 9, 2021
Meet your fellow MLA member Janet Crum!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Midyear Reports Due October 15
Thu September 9, 2021
It’s time for MLA leaders to submit midyear reports. See MLANET for reporting details.
Blog link: Announcements
I Am MLA: Janet Crum
Thu September 9, 2021
Meet your fellow MLA member Janet Crum!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Helping New Orleans After Ida
Fri September 3, 2021
The city of New Orleans needs our help now! While MLA '22 is months away, let's lend a hand to our colleagues and the citizens of New Orleans.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
You Are MLA
Thu September 2, 2021
Answer some brief questions about your career, interests, and hobbies to become our next featured I Am MLA profile.
Blog link: Announcements
You Are MLA
Thu September 2, 2021
Answer some brief questions about your career, interests, and hobbies to become our next featured I Am MLA profile.
Blog link: Announcements
MLA ‘22 Open Forum Recording Now Available
Thu September 2, 2021
Are you excited about MLA ‘22 in New Orleans—but missed the Open Forum? Watch the recording now!
Blog link: Announcements
I Am MLA: David G. Keddle
Thu September 2, 2021
Get to know your fellow MLA member David G. Keddle!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Introducing the New Social Justice and Health Disparities Action Club
Thu September 2, 2021
This new event series focuses on tangible actions that MLA members have taken to further anti-oppressive efforts in their communities.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
I Am MLA: Danielle Linden
Thu August 26, 2021
Get to know your fellow MLA member Danielle Linden!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
AAHSL and NLM Announce 2021/2022 Leadership Fellows and Mentors
Thu August 26, 2021
The NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program prepares emerging leaders for director positions in academic health sciences libraries. Meet the fellows and mentors for 2021/2022.
Blog link: Announcements
Build your professional network. Sign up for MLA’s Virtual Colleague Connection!
Thu August 26, 2021
Sign up by September 17 to be a Colleague Connection mentor or mentee.
Blog link: Announcements
I Am MLA: Cindy Gruwell
Thu August 19, 2021
Get to know your fellow MLA member Cindy Gruwell!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Jennifer Westrick's research found that many medical librarians, while comfortable in their ability to locate trials for systematic reviews, would be interested in learning more about clinical trial types.
Blog link: RTI News
Call for Feedback on the COVID-19 Resources Page
Thu August 19, 2021
What would you like to see added to the COVID-19 resources page?
Blog link: Announcements
Call for Papers and Immersion Sessions for MLA ’22
Wed August 18, 2021
Submissions for MLA '22 are due October 13, 2021.
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
I Am MLA: Brian L. Baker
Thu August 12, 2021
Get to know your fellow MLA member Brian L. Baker!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Applications are open to the NLM's Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine. Apply by September 30, 2021.
Blog link: Announcements
Calling All Authors! MLA Call for Book Proposals
Thu August 12, 2021
MLA is looking for potential editors and authors for books on suggested topics. We'd also love to hear your latest and greatest ideas for new topics.
Blog link: Announcements
Registration is Open for NAHSL 2021 Virtual Conference October 25–26
Thu August 5, 2021
Join the NAHSL for programming, inspiration, and camaraderie October 25–26.
Blog link: Announcements
Registration is Open for NAHSL 2021 Virtual Conference October 25–26
Thu August 5, 2021
Join the NAHSL for programming, inspiration, and camaraderie October 25–26.
Blog link: Announcements
Connecting with the Global Health Librarian Community
Thu August 5, 2021
MLA President Kris Alpi, FMLA, AHIP, reports on attending virtual meetings and meeting international colleagues.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
Mary Pat Harnegie set out to determine levels of use and satisfaction with library services. She found that physical space is a key asset and electronic access has high levels of satisfaction.
Blog link: RTI News
Announcing New JMLA Editorial Board Members
Thu August 5, 2021
Welcome to the ten new JMLA editorial board members!
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
I Am MLA: Carrie Forbes
Thu August 5, 2021
Get to know your fellow MLA member Carrie Forbes!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Sign Up for the Next MLA Virtual Colleague Connection!
Thu August 5, 2021
Colleague Connection is pairing new members with experienced members. Sign up to become a mentee or mentor today!
Blog link: Announcements
Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA, Receives the 2021 Marcia C. Noyes Award
Thu July 29, 2021
Congratulations to Beverly Murphy, AHIP, FMLA, for receiving the highest honor that MLA confers, the Marcia C. Noyes Award.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
Come to MLA ‘22 in New Orleans!
Thu July 29, 2021
Join us on August 5 for details on MLA '22 in New Orleans. You'll be able to ask questions and learn who won the New Orleans–themed raffle prizes!
Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect
Racial and gender disparities in management roles persist in various career fields in the United States, including librarianship. The lack of diversity raises concerns for information sharing and knowledge. Changes to library management structures and methods may be key to resolving the issues.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
2021 Research Caucus Research Awards
Thu July 1, 2021
Congratulations to the winning research papers and posters from the MLA’21 vConference!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Shalu Gillum
Thu July 1, 2021
Meet I Am MLA Ambassador Shalu Gillum!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Librarians Share Their Pandemic Experiences
Thu June 24, 2021
Libraries adapted to drastic changes in the last year. Read about the resilience of six librarians in Africa, Latin America, and North America.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
MLA ’21 Books (& More) Recommended Reading List
Thu June 24, 2021
Check out the books, articles, websites, videos, and music recommended during MLA '21.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Neville Prendergast
Thu June 24, 2021
Meet I Am MLA Ambassador Neville Prendergast!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Julia M. Esparza
Thu June 17, 2021
Meet I Am MLA Ambassador Julia M. Esparza!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Socially Responsible Investment
Thu June 17, 2021
Socially responsible investment is one of the objectives of MLA’s overall strategy on diversity, equity and inclusion. We now have an investment policy that includes objectives in community, employees, environment and governance.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
EFTS Unbilled Transactions Announcement
Thu June 17, 2021
Starting June 29, 2021, any unbilled transaction 180 days or older will be set to a $0 price and system approved. As a result, those transactions will appear in the "paid" tab for both the lender and borrower, at a $0 price.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
I Am MLA: Hanna Schmillen
Thu June 10, 2021
Meet I Am MLA Ambassador Hanna Schmillen!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Research Interests of 2021 RTI Applicants
Thu June 10, 2021
What are your research interests? Compare with the word cloud of interests from applicants to the 2021 RTI program.
Blog link: RTI News
EFTS Custom Pricing Groups Now Launched
Thu June 10, 2021
Lending libraries who have to apply special pricing to one or more libraries, and that cannot do this via a DOCLINE group, can now create a custom pricing group with an associated ILL pricing table. This will result in lower admin time.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
I Am MLA: E. Bailey Sterling
Thu June 3, 2021
Meet I Am MLA Ambassador E. Bailey Sterling.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Tenley Sablatzky
Thu May 27, 2021
Meet I Am MLA Ambassador Tenley Sablatzky!
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Gear Up For Live Action Week
Fri May 21, 2021
From May 24-27, join your colleagues for lightning talks, paper meet-ups, interactive immersion sessions, and engaging keynote speakers during Live Action Week at MLA '21.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Congratulations to the 2021 RTI Fellows!
Thu May 20, 2021
MLA is pleased to announce the 2021 Research Training Institute (RTI) fellows!
Blog link: RTI News
MLA '21 Service Project: Community of Hope
Thu May 20, 2021
We are pleased to continue our community outreach and are honored to partner with Community of Hope, a rapidly growing, innovative, and mission-driven nonprofit organization that provides housing, healthcare, and supportive services for low-income families in Washington, DC.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA'21 Statement of Appropriate Conduct
Tue May 18, 2021
The MLA Statement of Appropriate Conduct applies to all MLA members, nonmembers, invited guests, speakers, moderators, instructors, exhibitors, staff, and all others who participate in an MLA activity or event.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Get the Most Out of MLA ’21: Preparing to Attend
Fri May 14, 2021
Eliminate Distractions: Homes and offices often abound with distractions fighting for your attention, so you need to prioritize the time you have set aside for a virtual conference.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Patti McCall-Wright
Thu May 13, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Patti McCall-Wright.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
NNLM Day @ MLA '21
Wed May 12, 2021
Join the Network of the National Library of Medicine on May 17, 2021 at MLA '21 to learn about the future of NNLM, including its new configuration, partnerships and opportunities available.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA '21 Acceptance Rates
Mon May 10, 2021
MLA 2021 Conference Content Metrics
Each conference the National Program Committee Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) reviews and updates selection rubrics for papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and posters.
Each conference the National Program Committee Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) reviews and updates selection rubrics for papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and posters.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) seeks applicants for editorial board members. Apply for editorial board membership by May 31, 2021.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
MLA ‘21 Is Almost Here!
Thu May 6, 2021
Kickoff your MLA '21 experience on Monday, May 10 with a live opening session and the start of the first exploration week.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA'21 Networking Events
Thu May 6, 2021
Even virtually MLA '21 offers opportunities to network with your colleagues, peers, and other medical library organizations.
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Register for MLA '21 vConference
Tue May 4, 2021
Conversations and connections. Energy and insights. Connections and interaction. Register now for the MLA ’21 vConference!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: Mitzi D. Baum, MS - #mlanet21
Mon May 3, 2021
Mitzi D. Baum, MS
Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: The culture of Public Health and Food Safety
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture: The culture of Public Health and Food Safety
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
John P. McGovern Lecture: Damon Tweedy, MD - #mlanet21
Mon May 3, 2021
Damon Tweedy, MD
John P. McGovern Lecture
Monday, May 24, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
John P. McGovern Lecture
Monday, May 24, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
Janet Doe Lecturer: Sandra G. Franklin, AHIP, FMLA - #mlanet21
Fri April 30, 2021
Sandra G. Franklin, AHIP, FMLA
Janet Doe Lecture: Diversity That Defines Us: The View Through A Crystal Lens
Wednesday, May 6, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Janet Doe Lecture: Diversity That Defines Us: The View Through A Crystal Lens
Wednesday, May 6, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
An introduction to the Asian Diaspora Coalition of Medical Librarians. Learn more about what led to the formation of this Caucus.
Blog link: Global Health & Health Equity
I Am MLA: Emily E. Petersen
Thu April 29, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Emily E. Petersen.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
MLA '21: Make Your Case to Attend (Virtually!)
Tue April 27, 2021
Build your case to attend the MLA '21 vConference!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
MLA Announces 2021 Award for Distinguished Public Service
Thu April 22, 2021
The MLA Board of Directors is pleased to bestow the MLA Award for Distinguished Public Service to Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy, and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Director.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
Thanks to MLA Institutions Supporting Staff Development
Thu April 22, 2021
MLA thanks the 60+ institutions that are supporting their staff members’ professional development in 2021!
Blog link: MLA '21 | Transforming Our Diversifying Communities
I Am MLA: Sally Gore
Thu April 22, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Sally Gore.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
Register for the Friends of the National Library of Medicine's Virtual Workshop, "Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Discovery" on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM EDT.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
I Am MLA: Lisa A. Marks, AHIP
Thu April 15, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Lisa A. Marks, AHIP.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Jolene M. Miller, AHIP
Thu April 8, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Jolene Miller.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
I Am MLA: Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA
Thu April 1, 2021
Read about I Am MLA Ambassador Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA.
Blog link: I Am MLA (public)
JMLA’s Equity Initiative: An Update
Thu April 1, 2021
JMLA wishes to publish articles that address DEI issues among our health sciences library workforce and user communities, even—and especially—when they serve to disrupt the status quo or question core assumptions in our profession. Read more in Katherine Akers' Equity Initiative Update.
Blog link: Full Speed Ahead
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