A PERSONAL INTRODUCTION VIDEO
A Brief Message from MLA Executive Director Katrina Holland
In this video, Katrina introduces herself to the MLA membership and reflects on the association’s mission, community, and the opportunities ahead. We invite members to watch the video and join us in welcoming her to MLA as we move forward together.
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.
STAY CONNECTED
MLAConnect Newsletter
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
MLA supports medical and health sciences librarians and other information professionals with community engagement, funding, continuing education in health information management, research, and evidence-based practice, and more.
Ways We Serve Health Information Professionals
Upcoming Events
“Seeing Is Understanding: Leveraging Pictograms to Improve Emergency Department Discharge Education Across Literacy and Language Barriers”
“Everything is Public Health” is a week-long series of events and speakers focusing on the contributions that information health professionals make to the public health…
“What Good Is Evidence If No One Can Use It? Translating the DASH Eating Plan for Community Impact”
“Everything is Public Health” is a week-long series of events and speakers focusing on the contributions that information health professionals make to the public health…
“Advocate for Public Health: Resources and Strategies for Engaging with your Local Public Health Community”
“Everything is Public Health” is a week-long series of events and speakers focusing on the contributions that information health professionals make to the public health…
Exploratory Research on Applying AI Tools in Medical Literature Mining and Navigation-Webinar
Register now for the upcoming webinar Exploratory Research on Applying AI Tools in Medical Literature Mining and Navigation to be held on March 26, 2026,…
Featured News
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Hospital Library Caucus 2025-2026 Activities
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez Dear Hospital Library Caucus Members, Mark your calendars; the upcoming HLC Annual Business Meeting will take place on Monday, April 27 at 2:00
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Nominate Hospital Librarians for an Award
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez Hospital Library Consortium is inviting you to submit nominations for the following categories: Please include a brief statement supporting your nomination.
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Research Training Institute 2026: Apply by February 16
Submitted by: Susan Lessick Strengthen Your Research Skills and Join a Community of Empowered Health Information Professionals There’s still time to submit your application for