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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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Growing a Seed Library

By: Brandon Patterson

Thu December 1, 2022

Why start a seed library? A library inviting others to check out seeds can contribute to community-driven responses related to food, poverty, sustainability - and as a health-centered library - health and wellness.

Blog link: Featured Articles

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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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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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

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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

MLA 2022 Grants, Scholarship, and Fellowship Recipients

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu October 6, 2022

Each year MLA recognizes practicing health science information professionals for their many accomplishments and contributions to the profession and the association. MLA members and students were honored during the Awards and Recognition Celebration. Find out more.

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

I Am MLA: Dawn Hackman

By: Dawn Ellen Hackman, AHIP

Thu September 29, 2022

Dawn Hackman 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)

Hitch Your Star to the 2023-24 Rising Stars Leadership Program!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 29, 2022

The 2022-2023 Rising Stars Leadership Program application deadline is October 15.

Blog link: Announcements

Nominate an Outstanding Health Information Professional

By: Brittany R. Heer

Thu September 29, 2022

It is time to nominate a colleague for their accomplishments and contributions to both health sciences librarianship and the advancement of the association. The deadline for all nominations is October 15.

Blog link: Announcements

Update from the MLA/RTI Value Studies Working Group

By: Mark MacEachern

Thu September 29, 2022

This year the MLA/RTI Value Studies Working Group has been tasked with updating the "Evidence You Can Use To Communicate Library Value" page on the MLA site for 2023.

Blog link: RTI News

Be Well MLA Wednesdays: Healthy Eating

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 29, 2022

Each month, MLA members are invited to participate in the Be Well Wednesday wellness series. Stay connected to the Be Well MLA initiative by joining the Be Well MLA Community on MLANET.

Blog link: Announcements

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Be Well MLA Wednesdays: Healthy Eating

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 29, 2022

Each month, MLA members are invited to participate in the Be Well Wednesday wellness series. Stay connected to the Be Well MLA initiative by joining the Be Well MLA Community on MLANET.

Blog link: Announcements

An important notice about your 2023 MLA membership dues

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 8, 2022

When individual MLA members receive their membership dues invoices next month, they will notice an increase. MLA has been surviving the pandemic, but we are facing a budget shortfall and must make responsible decisions to ensure our financial stability.

Blog link: Announcements

Be Well MLA Wednesdays: I Wet My Plants: Plants and Gardening for Wellness

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 8, 2022

The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among members of the Medical Library Association. Every month, MLA members are invited to participate in the Be Well Wednesday wellness series.

Blog link: Announcements

JMLA Production Delay Notice

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 8, 2022

Due to staffing changes, MLA headquarters announces that there has been an unexpected delay in the production of the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA). Soon we will be able to determine a feasible production schedule to get caught up.

Blog link: Announcements

Download the Checklist; Get Your Submissions Ready for MLA '23!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu September 8, 2022

The MLA ‘23 Contributed Content Workgroup (CCWG) has put together a checklist for submitting a paper or immersion session to MLA ’23. The first round of the abstract submission process is open now through October 13, 2022. 

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

Pair with a new mentor or mentee! Sign up for Colleague Connection today!

By: Timothy L Kenny

Thu September 8, 2022

Join Colleague Connection, MLA's mentoring program pairing new members with experienced members or fellow new colleagues. Sign up by September 30 to be considered for a match.

Blog link: Announcements

Apply Now For MLA Grants and Scholarships

By: Lisa A. Adriani, AHIP

Thu September 1, 2022

Did you know that MLA awards over $45,000 in grants and scholarships each year? Whether you want to learn something, research something, or discover someplace new, there is an opportunity for you with MLA Grants and Scholarships!

Grants are available in the following categories: Advanced Education,

Blog link: Announcements

Build your professional network. Sign up for MLA’s Virtual Colleague Connection!

By: Timothy L Kenny

Thu September 1, 2022

Organized by MLA’s Membership Committee, Colleague Connection is a mentoring program pairing new members with experienced members or fellow new colleagues. New members: connect with an experienced colleague or a fellow newbie. Experienced members: share experience with new professionals.

Blog link: Announcements

New Issue of Hypothesis Out Now!

By: Danielle Aloia

Thu September 1, 2022

Editors of Hypothesis announce highlights from their latest edition.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Karen O'Grady

By: Karen O'Grady, AHIP

Thu September 1, 2022

Get to know MLA member Karen O'Grady, former Peace Corps member (joined at age 42), and finisher of the Alcatraz Swim in San Francisco Bay. Her mantra is "Run, swim, repeat!" See what you might have in common.

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

Holst Oral History Available Now

By: Carolyn E. Lipscomb, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 1, 2022

Ruth Holst, AHIP, FMLA directed the library at Columbia Hospital in Milwaukee for thirty-two years. Subsequently, she was associate director of the Greater Midwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine based at the University of Illinois. Her oral history is available now.

Blog link: Announcements

Exciting news for MLA ’23! SLA Will Be Meeting Collaborator

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu September 1, 2022

In case you missed it, or haven’t been able to take it all in, I wanted to share a special piece of news again: The Special Libraries Association (SLA) will be collaborating with us on our 2023 conference.

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

MLA '23: Call for Submissions: Round 1 Papers and Immersion Sessions!

By: Debra Cavanaugh

Thu September 1, 2022

You’re invited to submit abstracts now for MLA ’23 papers and immersion sessions. The submission site is now open for round 1: Contributed papers and immersion sessions (August 24–October 13, 2022)

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

MRSQ is Seeking a New Editor-in-Chief

By: Jonquil D Feldman, AHIP

Thu August 25, 2022

Medical Reference Services Quarterly is looking for an Editor-in-Chief for this journal on the practice of medical librarianship that publishes 4 issues a year.

Blog link: Announcements

Recipient of the 2022 Marcia C. Noyes Award: Jane Blumenthal, AHIP, FMLA

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 25, 2022

Recipient of the 2022 Marcia C. Noyes Award: Jane Blumenthal, AHIP, FMLA

Blog link: Announcements

MLA Awards and Honors Nominations are Open!

By: Brittany R. Heer

Wed August 24, 2022

MLA Awards and Honors Nominations are Still Open!

Blog link: Announcements

JCLC Scholarship Recipients Selected

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 18, 2022

MLA is pleased to announce the winners of an MLA scholarship to attend the 4th National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) in St. Pete Beach, FL, October 5-9, 2022.

Blog link: Announcements

Announcing 2022 Lindberg-King Lecture and Scientific Symposium: Science, Society, and the Legacy of Donald A.B. Lindberg, M.D.

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 18, 2022

Join the annual NLM Lindberg-King Lecture & Scientific Symposium on Thursday, September 1, 2022. This all-day, free, virtual event – Science, Society and the Legacy of Donald A.B. Lindberg, M.D. – will be in honor of Dr. Lindberg, former NLM director, who passed away in August 2019.

Blog link: Announcements

You’re Invited! Learn More About MLA ’23!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 18, 2022

Join your colleagues at the MLA ‘23 Invitation Open Forum on Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m., central time.

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

Save the Date for the MLA '23 Open Forum!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu August 11, 2022

Join your colleagues at the MLA ‘23 Invitation Open Forum on Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m., central time. You’ll Learn more about the great host city of Detroit, MI, get the MLA ‘22 wrap-up, meet the NPC, hear more about the 125th anniversary celebrations... and more!

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

Attend the National Library of Medicine Board of Regents Meeting

By: Dianne Babski

Thu August 11, 2022

Members of the health sciences library community are invited to attend the September 13 National Library of Medicine Board of Regents meeting.

Blog link: Announcements

Carla J. Funk Health Sciences Fellowship Established

By: Mary M Langman

Thu August 4, 2022

Former MLA Executive Director Carla J. Funk (1992-2015) has demonstrated her life-long commitment to sustaining and enhancing the health information librarian talent pipeline through a generous donation to establish the Carla J. Funk Health Sciences Fellowship at Indiana University Bloomington.

Blog link: Announcements

RTI Fellow Michelle Nielsen Ott Awarded 2022 Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year!

By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA

Tue July 26, 2022

Michelle Nielsen Ott, Sciences/Health Sciences Librarian at Cullom-Davis Library at Bradley University, is the 2022 recipient of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award. Join MLA in congratulating Michelle on her outstanding work and great success!

Blog link: RTI News

RTI Research Spotlight: Research Capacity of Hospital Librarians: Differences and Impact

By: Tanisha N. Mills

Thu July 21, 2022

Research is the cornerstone of academic inquiry; do librarians working in academic teaching hospitals have greater research capacity than counterparts in community hospitals? Tanisha Mills, MLIS, AHIP, attempted to answer this in an original research study.

Blog link: RTI News

Learn About Legislation Impacting Our Profession

By: Mary M Langman

Thu July 14, 2022

Join members of the Joint MLA/AAHSL Legislation Committee and representatives from the National Library of Medicine for this timely overview of health funding and other policy issues and legislation that impact the collection, organization, and sharing of health information.

Blog link: Announcements

Get your MLA August CE!

By: MLA Headquarters

Thu July 14, 2022

Enjoy the warm weather as summer comes to a close - and get some MLA CE while you're at it.

Blog link: Announcements

I Am MLA: Soph Myers-Kelley

By: Soph Myers-Kelley

Thu June 30, 2022

I Am MLA: Soph Myers-Kelley, Medical Liason, East Carolina University

Blog link: I Am MLA (public)

A Work in Progress: Strategies to Foster Diverse Leadership in Libraries

By: Jane Morgan-Daniel, AHIP

Thu June 30, 2022

The MLA Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee are interested in what types of strategies libraries and library associations are using to encourage diverse leadership.

Blog link: Announcements

The MLA Board of Directors Gratefully Acknowledges Our Donors

By: Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA

Thu June 30, 2022

The Board of Directors recognizes and acknowledges the generous ways in which our members, chapter members, and friends of MLA give your time and resources to strengthen and grow our association.

Blog link: Announcements

MLA Welcomes New JMLA Co-Editors-in-Chief

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu June 16, 2022

The JMLA Editor-in-Chief Search Committee and MLA Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Boruff, AHIP, and Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA, as Co-Editors-in-Chief for the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA).

Blog link: Announcements

MLA ‘22 Annual Meeting and JMLA Biannual Research Caucus Research Awards

By: Lindsay E Blake, AHIP

Thu June 9, 2022

Congratulations to the award-winning research papers and posters from MLA ’22 Hybrid as well as the biannual JMLA Research Paper winner!

Blog link: MLA '22 | Reconnect, Renew, Reflect

Open Letter to NLM Regarding MeSH Term Changes

By: Stephanie Clare Roth, AHIP

Thu June 9, 2022

An open letter to NLM regarding MeSH term changes

Blog link: Op Ed

I Am MLA: Jherusha Lambert

By: 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

By: Angela Spencer, AHIP

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

In Sorrow and Solidarity: We Stand With Buffalo and Its Library Workers

By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA

Thu May 19, 2022

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

NLM/AAHSL Leadership Fellows Program—Applications Open for 2022/2023 Class

By: Patricia L. Thibodeau, AHIP, FMLA

Thu May 12, 2022

The Leadership Fellows Program seeks candidates who are emerging leaders in health sciences libraries and who are passionate about the importance of leadership skills and knowledge to the future of academic health sciences libraries.

Blog link: Announcements

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