This Is Our (Association) Life
Last August, you received your first invitation to attend MLA ’22 in person. We can’t wait to reconnect with you in New Orleans! But having…
My New Orleans: the O-Z
The heart of New Orleans beats with a rhythm all its own. The city’s mix of cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles is reflected in its music.…
The UX Caucus Database Tips Blog
By Kate Saylor and Andy Hickner The User Experience (UX) Caucus recently launched a new Database Tips blog. The project began in February 2021 when…
Thank You for Helping Us All Experience MLA!
During the 28 days of February, MLA’s communities hosted more than 40 different events, inviting members and potential future members to fully Experience MLA. Ranging…
Choose Your Adventure at MLA ’22: The Virtual and In-Person Experiences
MLA ‘22 will be your first opportunity in three years to reconnect with your colleagues at an MLA annual conference. But if you can’t attend…
My New Orleans: Jennifer Lloyd
About the “My New Orleans” Blog Series: MLA Members in New Orleans would like to highlight the city of New Orleans, its culture, and attractions.…
DEI Committee Update
The MLA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee wanted to take a moment to update the MLA community on where we’ve been and where we’re going.…
Concerned about COVID? How to Register for MLA ’22 during the Pandemic
We realize you may be wary of long-distance travel, airports, and more crowded venues—and none of us know what changes the next few months will…
Zines in the Health Sciences Library
Zines have long been an integral part of library collections, but can they be useful in a health sciences library? The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is home to…
My New Orleans: Parfumier
Madame Aucoin Perfume: European Niche Fragrance Boutique About the “My New Orleans” Blog Series: MLA Members in New Orleans would like to highlight the city…
2022 MLA Election Slate of Candidates
The MLA Nominating Committee, chaired by MLA Immediate Past-President Lisa Traditi, AHIP, is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2022 election. The…
In Memoriam: Patricia Gallagher
Patricia Gallagher, MA, MLS, AHIP, FMLA, passed away on December 1, 2021, after a ten-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was sixty-seven years old. To…
Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum during MLA ’22
Calling all medical history buffs! That means you, medical librarians! The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, located in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter,…
New Ed-Tech Apps to Try This Year
It is a new year and a great time to try out new technology! One of the few good things to come out of the…
The 2021 MLGSCA Virtual Spring Symposium: Uplifting Community Voices
The 2021 MLGSCA Virtual Spring Symposium: Uplifting Community Voices was a free, one-day educational event sponsored by NNLM PSR and the Medical Library Group of Southern…
2021 NAHSL Virtual Meeting: Starting from Scratch, Taking Charge of Change
North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries (NAHSL) leadership made the decision to stay virtual in 2021, based on a successful virtual 2020 meeting and the continued…
In Memoriam: Patty Davies
Patty Davies (right) with Jim Morgan (left), who was OHSU library director for many years Patty Davies, former librarian at The Oregon Health and Science…
In Memoriam: Edward Janavel Huth
Edward Janavel Huth, 98, of Bryn Mawr died November 2, 2021, with his wife of sixty-four years by his side. Ed was born in Philadelphia…
Five Times in New Orleans
The Medical Library Association meeting in New Orleans from May 2 to 7, 2022, will be the fifth time the conference has been hosted in the…
Collection Development Matters
Although traditional library infostructures emerged out of a collection of materials housed in an edifice of some type or another, the library of today often…