MLA Data Caucus Statement
I wanted to reach out as an individual in support of librarians of color in this group and in solidarity with protesters against systems of…
MLA Dental Caucus Statement
We, the leadership of the Dental Caucus, condemn racism in all its forms. We seek to create an inclusive environment in our caucus and are…
MLA Federal Library Caucus Statement
The Federal Library Caucus comprises librarians from various governmental agencies and allies. We recognize the inherent dignity and equality of all people. The Federal Library…
MLA Hospital Library Caucus Statement
Confrontation is difficult for a lot of people. Confronting racism and talking about issues around race are very difficult. But the Hospital Library Caucus (HLC)…
MLA Latinx Caucus Official Statement Regarding Police Brutality
The Latinx Caucus of MLA unequivocally condemns the actions of George Floyd’s tragic death and killing by the Minneapolis Police Department as well as previous…
MLA LGBTQIA+ Caucus Statement
Along with our fellow caucuses in MLA, the MLA LGBTQIA+ Caucus affirms the strength and resilience of our Black members, colleagues, and allies in MLA,…
MLA Libraries in Health Sciences Curriculums Caucus Statement
The Libraries in Health Sciences Curriculums Caucus (LiHSC) stands in solidarity with the African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) Caucus and the many MLA members and…
MLA Nursing and Allied Health Resources and Services Caucus Statement
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are values of the Nursing and Allied Health Resources and Services Caucus (NAHRS). In accordance with MLA’s vision and values, NAHRS…
MLA Pharmacy and Drug Information Caucus Statement of Solidarity and Call to Action
The mission of the Pharmacy and Drug Information (PDI) Caucus is to further the precise, accurate dissemination of information on prescription and nonprescription drugs to…
MLA Research Caucus Statement
As the chair of the Research Caucus, I want to express my solidarity and love for our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) library…
MLA Social Justice and Health Disparities Caucus Solidarity Statement
June 2, 2020 The Social Justice and Health Disparities Caucus of MLA expresses our collective horror at the murder of George Floyd at the hands…
MLA Public Health/Health Administration (PH/HA) Caucus Statement: Racism Is a Public Health Crisis
June 4, 2020 Racism and law enforcement violence present destructive impacts on individuals, communities, and public health. The effects of the systemic racism built into…
RTI News: Congratulations to the 2020 RTI Fellows!
MLA is pleased to announce the 2020 Research Training Institute (RTI) fellows! This year due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 RTI will be…
Caucus News: We Did It, You Can Too! Webinar Best Practices and Lessons Learned by the AAMLA Virtual Engagement Committee
Submitted by Aidy Weeks, AHIP, UNLV Health Sciences Library, University of Nevada–Las Vegas; Heather Rodriguez-James, Del E. Webb Library, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda,…
RTI News: RTI Fellow Awarded Research Grant to Study Information Behaviors of Nursing Students
Ying Zhong, Walter W. Stiern Library, California State University–Bakersfield (CSUB), was recently awarded a research grant in the amount of $4,970 by the CSUB Research…
Research Invitation for Librarians Who Use Reflection at Work
Have you ever used reflection to improve your performance at work or to better understand situations at work? If so, consider participating in a new…
Caucus Annual Business Meetings and Gatherings
Caucus leaders and members, MLA encourages you to hold your official business meetings virtually before MLA ’20 instead of onsite in Portland so that all…
RTI Research Spotlight: Librarian-Led Research Shows the Need for Greater Open Access Outreach to Change Misconceptions of Early Career Researchers
A recent study published in the Journal of the Medical Library Association found that early career professionals in the field of cancer research have a…
2019 Novel Coronavirus Information
International Cooperation Caucus officers have gathered a few key links to information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus infection. CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus WHO Novel Coronavirus…
There Is Still Time! Applications due January 17 for the 2020 RTI
There is still time to apply to the Research Training Institute (RTI)! The deadline to apply is January 17. Visit the RTI website to learn…