MLA Celebrates its 125th Anniversary at MLA | SLA ’23
Attendees at the Detroit MLA | SLA ’23 Annual Conference raised a toast to the quasquicentennial anniversary of the Medical Library Association. Informational panels celebrating…
Intentional Conferencing: Tips for the Virtual MLA | SLA ’23 Attendee
Here is where I confess to the title change. I almost called this post “Misadventures of an Awry Attendee.” I imagined that you would titter…
Revisiting All Things Detroit
Over the last five months, we’ve highlighted the history, places, people, arts, beats, and eats of Detroit to get you ready for MLA | SLA…
Diversity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility in MLA Education
In November 2021, The Education Steering Committee (ESC) formed a Diversity, Inclusion, and Access working group to address MLA’s Strategic Plan goals related to diversity,…
2023 President’s Awards
The MLA President’s Award is presented to an MLA member or group of members for notable and important contributions made during the past association year.…
Tips to Prepare for MLA | SLA ’23 as a First-Time Attendee
Greetings, MLA! I’m Annabelle Holt, an early career health sciences librarian and a first-time attendee at this year’s MLA Annual Meeting. In preparation for my…
Shifting into Second Gear: The 2nd Symposium on Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 6
Every week until MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions by sharing their answers to…
Transportation Tips: Getting to and Around Detroit
By Meghan McGowan and Stephanie Swanberg As you plan your trip to MLA/SLA ‘23, transportation is key! We’ve compiled this list of transportation options and…
MLA | SLA ’23 Continuing Education: Meet Heather Holmes, the Instructor of “Research for the Non-Researcher”
In the weeks leading up to MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we’ll profile the conference continuing education instructors and their courses. We end the…
Detroit’s Greatest Hits: Drinks & Desserts
By Meghan McGowan, Ophelia Morey, and Stephanie Swanberg. As a continuation of our previous dining post, this last Detroit’s Greatest Hits featurette highlights the drinks…
Shifting into Second Gear: The 2nd Symposium on Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 5
Every week until MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions by sharing their answers to…
MLA | SLA ’23 Continuing Education: Meet Robert Holley, the Instructor of “Developing a Collection for All Your Patrons: A Workshop on Writing a Collection Development Policy”
In the weeks leading up to MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we’ll profile instructors and their courses. This week, Robert P. Holley, PhD, the…
Shifting into Second Gear: The 2nd Symposium on Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 4
Every week until MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we profile the experts leading each of the six Collection Development and Resource Sharing Symposium sessions by sharing…
Detroit’s Greatest Hits: Dining Recommendations in the Motor City
Founded by the French in 1701, overtaken by the British in 1760, and a true melting pot of nationalities due to the explosive growth of…
MLA 2023 Election Results
MLA 2021/22 Nominating Committee Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP, FMLA, chair Elizabeth Laera, AHIP Carolyn Ching Dennison, AHIP Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA Francisco J. Fajardo, AHIP…
MLA | SLA ’23 Continuing Education: Meet Catherine Soehner, the Instructor of “Conducting Difficult Conversations”
In the weeks leading up to MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we’ll profile instructors and their courses. This week, Catherine Soehner, the instructor of…
Shifting into Second Gear: The 2nd Symposium on Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 3
Every week until MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the six Collection Development & Resource Sharing Symposium sessions by sharing…
Shifting Into Second Gear: The 2nd Symposium on Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 2
Every week until MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the six Collection Development & Resource Sharing Symposium sessions by sharing…
Women Who Inspire Us
“Celebrating Women Who Tell Stories” is the 2023 theme for National Women’s History Month. Women have played a prominent role throughout MLA’s history, furthering our…
Shifting Into Second Gear: The 2nd Symposium on Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 1
Every week until MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we will profile the experts leading each of the six Collection Development & Resource Sharing Symposium sessions by…