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
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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
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
New Members Caucus Teaching Philosophy Workshop
Creating a teaching philosophy can be intimidating; however, many librarians need them for tenure, promotion, or other workplace endeavors. The New Members Caucus is hosting…
Is Your Library Ready? Navigating the ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Rule!
The clock is ticking. By April 2024, the Department of Justice finalized a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),…
Educational Opportunities for Negotiation Techniques
The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development Caucus will be hosting a forum to explore education opportunities that strengthen negotiation skills, a critical competency for…
2026 MLA Election
Featured News
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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
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Surveying the Professional Development Needs of MLA’s Mid-Level Managers
Submitted by: David Peterson The MLA Rising Stars 25-26 cohort invites you to participate in a research study about the professional development needs of mid-level
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Get Ready for MLA ’26: Registration Now Open
Submitted by: Emily J. Glenn We’re excited to share an early glimpse into what’s coming for MLA ’26, taking place May 19 – 22, 2026,