MLA Board Highlights: November 2024
Submitted by Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP, MLA Board of Directors, SecretaryThe MLA Board of Directors met throughout 2024 with the most recent virtual meeting on…
This Week on MLANET (11/7/2024): Alphabet Soup, Membership Dues, Invoices & Receipts
Live Applications In our alphabet soup of applications, all AHIP (Academy of Health Information Professionals) and IPR (Individual Participant Request) forms are now active: Instead,…
National Medical Librarian Month Impact Story: Bette Bissonnette
Submitted by: Bette Bissonnette Working behind the scenes, it’s easy to be overlooked, but health information professionals play a pivotal role in healthcare, research, and…
MLA Board Approves Groundbreaking Research Fellowship for Librarians
The MLA Board recently approved the creation of the nation’s first Research Fellowship in librarianship. The MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) Research Fellowship is awarded…
Call for Award Nominations
The association has a proud tradition of recognizing members who have significantly contributed to the field of health sciences librarianship and advanced the goals of…
Why You Should Apply to Become a ‘25-’26 Rising Star: Application Deadline Extended to November 15
Submitted by: Annabelle Nuñez, Rising Stars 2024-2025 Program Director If you aspire to a leadership role in MLA and you want to develop your leadership…
National Medical Librarian Month Impact Story: Molly Knapp
Submitted by: Molly Knapp Working behind the scenes, it’s easy to be overlooked, but health information professionals play a pivotal role in healthcare, research, and…
Don’t Forget the Deadline! Submit Your Paper or Immersion Session Today for MLA ’25!
Submitted by: Mary Beth McAteer This is the last call for Paper and Immersion Session Proposals to be considered for MLA ’25: Bridging Tradition and…
Celebrating MLA’s 2024 Achievement Awards
The Virginia L. and William K. Beatty Volunteer Service Award recognizes a medical librarian who has demonstrated outstanding and sustained service to the Medical Library…
MLA 2024 Organizational Awards
The MLA Chapter Project of the Year Award recognizes excellence, innovation, and contribution to the profession of health sciences librarianship. The Medical Library Group of…
Thinking of Our MLA Members Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Submitted by: Brenda Linares Dear MLA Members, especially those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, I have heard from our friends and colleagues and have…
MLANET This week (10/24/24): What’s New, Reset Emails Blocked, and More
This Week Have you checked your transcript? Did we get it right? Review in MEDLIB-ED and submit a support ticket if you see anything missing.…
National Medical Librarian Month Impact Story: Stephen Clancy
Submitted by: Stephen Clancy Working behind the scenes, it’s easy to be overlooked, but health information professionals play a pivotal role in healthcare, research, and…
This Could Be the Year: Submit Your MLA ’25 Proposal by October 24!
Submitted by: Emily Brennan MLA ’25: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Pittsburgh will feature more than 200 different papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and poster…
Celebrating Elaine Russo Martin, FMLA: Recipient of the 2024 Marcia C. Noyes Award
MLA is pleased to present the association’s highest award to Elaine Russo Martin, FMLA, who has been a dedicated MLA member for over 40 years,…
MLA 2024 President’s Award Recipients
Each year, the President’s Award is given to MLA members or groups who have engaged in service to the mission and vision of the organization…
MLA 2024 Fellowship and Honorary Membership Recipients
MLA fellowship is awarded to MLA members for sustained and outstanding contributions to health sciences librarianship and to the advancement of the purposes of MLA.…
MLA Finances 101: Understanding Conference Registration Fees
Submitted by: MLA Finance Committee, Tony Nguyen, Treasurer The MLA Finance Committee, composed of a dedicated group that includes current and past board members, plays…
Are You a New(ish) Librarian? Submit a Proposal for MLA ‘25
Submitted by: Mary Beth McAteer The 2025 National Program Committee invites colleagues who are newer to the profession to submit a paper proposal for presentation…
Be Well MLA: I Am a Survivor: Empowering, Redefining, and Thriving
Submitted by: Tamara Nelson Design by Be Well Team The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members. MLA members…