Exploring Atlanta
While MLA’18 was a great opportunity for professional development, it also provided the chance to explore the city of Atlanta. I went to college in…
Applications for InSight Initiative Summit 2 Sought
The InSight Initiative Task Force is pleased to announce that applications are now being sought for the second InSight Initiative Summit, “Meeting the Evolving Information…
Poster Sessions AKA We’ve Been Busy!
At MLA’18, I had the privilege of attending the poster sessions as a presenter of a poster and as an attendee. From my experiences, I…
Adventure to Atlanta Part 2: Then Suddenly Librarians!
I arrived early at the Atlanta airport. After taking the MARTA train to Peach Tree Center, the first thing I noticed was the high walkways…
MLA ’18 Plenary 5 Recap: Dr. David Satcher
MLA ’18’s closing event on Wednesday, May 23 featured David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D. His talk, entitled “The Journey from Health Disparities to Health Equity”, included highlights…
MLA ’18 Plenary 4 Recap: Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron
On Wednesday, May 23, Chief Engagement Officer of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron shared an overview of the…
MLA ’18 Plenary 1 Recap: Opening Presidential Address
On Sunday, May 20, MLA President [Link removed (Barbara Epstein, AHIP, FMLA)] provided MLA attendees with insights about what she and MLA have been up to…
Diversity and Inclusion: A Major Theme at MLA’18
A variety of content at MLA’ 18 directly addressed diversity and inclusion. Plenary speakers talked about social justice in healthcare, diversity in the profession, health…
ACRLog – Amping up Diversity & Inclusivity in Medical Librarianship
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MLA ’18 as a First-Timer
As a first time attendee at MLA ‘18, I went to Atlanta with no expectations beyond having a great time. Now that MLA ‘18 has…
“Developing a Bioinformatics Program and Supporting Infrastructure in a Biomedical Library” Blog
This month I’ve read “Developing a Bioinformatics Program and Supporting Infrastructure in a Biomedical Library” by Nathan Hosburgh, MLIS, MSCIS, and Library Systems Administrator at…
MLA’18 Rocked for Me
I attend MLA each year with three major goals: pick up some new pearls of wisdom, make new friends, and see old friends. I successfully…
Poster Sessions Continue to Draw a Crowd
The MLA ’18 poster sessions (there were four) can be called a successful programming element of this year’s annual conference. No surprise. Though they were…
EMTS Meeting with Dr. Brennan
EMTS was pleased to have the NLM Director, Dr. Brennan, come talk to us about the NLM Strategic Plan and implications for libraries/librarians at MLA…
What’s New with the National Library of Medicine?
On Tuesday, May 22, the director of the National Library of Medicine, Dr. Patricia Flatley Brennan delivered an update on what the NLM has accomplished…
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: Conference Edition
After attending the MLA annual conference, I always feel like my head is bursting with new ideas and resources to explore. This is why I…
Finish with Pie: Atlanta Nightlife Highlights
While at MLA’18 I was so glad to have the opportunity to experience a slice of what Atlanta has to offer. Read my three nightlife…
One’s thoughts about the reorganization
I belong to MLA for a long time. My first MLA was also the ’76 Annual Meeting in Cleveland, and it sure would have been…
The SIGnificance (and Future) of SIGs
Are you looking for a way to network with others around a specialized topic or interest during and after MLA ’18? If so, consider joining…