CULTURED COLLABORATIONS
Call for Proposals Round 2: Lightning Talks and Posters
This is a “grate” opportunity for you to share your bold ideas to help shape the future of the profession and highlight the evolution of the health information community. Submit your proposal by Thursday, January 22, 2026.
OFFICE HOURS
Learn More About the Research Training Institute Fellowship
Drop in on office hours with the RTI Program Director and Faculty to get help on your application. The next session is on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., central time.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MEDLIB-ED
The Learning Destination for Health Information Professionals to earn Continuing Education (CE) credits
MLA COMMUNITIES
Be Well Wednesdays
The MLA Be Well Community invites you to join us for a bimonthly wellness break to cultivate growth in the health information community. From topics like mental health and creativity to financial literacy and pet care, each session is an opportunity to pause and connect.
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News & Perspectives for Health Information Professionals
What is a Health Information Professional?
Using materials and tools that range from traditional print journals to electronic databases and the latest mobile devices, health sciences librarians use innovative strategies to access and deliver critical information for patient care, research, and publication.
About the Profession
Learn about the wide range of expert services health information professionals provide in their institutions.
Is this a Career For You?
Become an essential member of the health care team and impact health research, patient care, and publishing.
About MLA: Who We Are, What We Do
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Be Well MLA – January
MLA Presidential Update with Heather N. Holmes, AHIP
Join MLA President Heather N. Holmes, AHIP, for her Presidential Update as she reviews highlights from MLA 2025 and shares goals for the year ahead…
Forum on Collection Development Policies
The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development Caucus will be hosting a forum on collection development policies on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10am (PT) /…
Copyright Skills as Risk Management Tools: The Librarian’s Role in the Age of A.I. – Instructor-led Course
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today for our instructor-led course Copyright Skills as Risk Management Tools: The Librarian’s Role in the Age of A.I. happening…
Featured News
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Hospital Library Caucus (HLC) Bi-Monthly Open Membership Meeting
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez Our next Hospital Library Caucus (HLC) Bi-Monthly Open Membership Meeting will be held on February 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., central
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Medical Library Association Announces Katrina Holland as New Executive Director
Holland to take the helm from Baliozian, retiring in February 2026 Chicago, IL (January 15, 2026) – The Medical Library Association (MLA) is proud to announce
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Cheddar Together: Collaborate and Present at MLA ’26!
The MLA 2026 National Program Committee (NPC) invites you to submit proposals that align with our annual meeting theme: “Cultured Collaborations.” The submission site for