Call for Proposals Round 1: Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions
Submitted by: Emily BrennanThe MLA ’25 National Program Committee (NPC) seeks session abstracts that aim to educate and inspire health sciences librarians and information professionals.…
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Cohort of the MLA Rising Star Program!
Submitted by: Annabelle Nuñez We are excited to announce that Sunny Chung, John Mokonyama, Angela Murrell, and Kay Strahan have been selected for the prestigious…
Mastering Databases: Essential Features and Expert Solutions
Submitted by: Hilary Kraus Favorite Features & Sneaky Solutions: A Database Tips Lightning Round! A User Experience (UX) Caucus Event on Thursday, October 3, 2024…
Unlock Advanced Data Services Skills with Free Webinar Recording
Submitted by: Barry Grant If you missed the excellent webinar by Lisa Federer, PhD, which introduced the DSS Level II and Level II Pathway, view…
Amplify Your Voice: Submit to MLAConnect Today
Are you passionate about sharing your insights and experiences with the medical library community? Through MLAConnect you can contribute to the profession, gain recognition, and…
MLANET This Week (8/8/2024)
One Thing We were glad to see The Midcontinental Chapter’s Early Career Librarian Task Force posting yesterday in MLA caucuses. Check out their crowdsourced MCMLA…
Call for 2024 JMLA Virtual Projects
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee is seeking current, innovative, and notable technology projects in health sciences libraries…
RTI Research Spotlight: Health Sciences Librarians’ Motivations for Publishing
Writing an article for publication can be intimidating and time-consuming. What motivates librarians who present research at the Medical Library Association (MLA) conferences to take…
Re-Introducing NNLM’s New and Improved Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) On-Demand Class
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) announces the new and improved Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) On-Demand course. About CHIS On-Demand Discover…
For MLA Members Interested in a Quick, Impactful Publication
We invite you to submit to “I Am MLA” and share your unique experiences, insights, and perspectives. The form is quick and easy, taking just 15-20…
Michelle Cawley Will Be Next Health Sciences Library Leader at UNC-Chapel Hill
Author: Jacob Thompson The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s University Libraries is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Cawley as associate University…
Congratulations to the RTI ’24 Participants!
MLA is pleased to announce the 2024 Research Training Institute (RTI) participants! The RTI ’24 online program is a successful, immersive research training program that…
Roz McConnaughy Named Interim Director of Library Services
Roz McConnaughy, a SOM Library faculty member since 2001, has been named the Interim Director of Library Services, effective May 1, 2024. She will continue…
Visit the Living Library at MLA ’24 in Portland!
Have you ever wanted to ask someone who is different from you questions but have been too shy to ask or not even know how…
Portland Brunch Spots
Portland Brunch Spots: A Highly Subjective Guide If you’ve watched Portlandia you have probably seen the lines for our fair city’s brunch spots parodied, pilloried,…
Don’t Forget to Pack for Portland
Packing for an annual conference can be complicated. Download and follow this list of items to pack for MLA ’24! Check out Tips for First-Time…
Tips for MLA ’24 First-Time Attendees
Here are some ideas to help prepare for MLA ’24: Planning Start planning early! Begin your MLA prep by scoping out the conference program and…
Virtual Tours of Portland
Want to explore Portland (and further afield?) from the comfort of your hotel or home? Check out these possibilities! Bring the outdoors indoors by exploring…
History of the Southern Chapter
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
History of the South Central Chapter
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…