MLA Signs Letter of Support for NIH Funding
Submitted by: Ryan HarrisThe Medical Library Association (MLA) has signed its support to a Research!America-led community letter to appropriations leaders in Congress. This letter requests:…
Call for Submissions: Hypothesis Evidence Syntheses Special Issue
Submitted by: Danielle Aloia Join us in shaping the future of evidence syntheses! This special issue explores how guidelines and reporting standards improve the quality…
Taking Action in Uncertain Times
Submitted by Brenda Linares, AHIP, MLA President, and Kevin Baliozian, MLA Executive DirectorThis is a copy of an email communication sent to MLA Members on…
Statement from the MLA Reads Planning Team
Dear MLA Reads Community, In these turbulent times, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the challenges many of us are facing. The past…
Join Us at Favorite Features & Sneaky Solutions: A Database Tips Lightning Round
Submitted by: Hilary Kraus The User Experience (UX) Caucus of the Medical Library Association invites you to attend round two of Favorite Features & Sneaky Solutions:…
Celebrating Black History Month in Pittsburgh
Submitted by: Madelyn Glymour This year’s Black History Month theme is “African Americans and Labor.” In industry, science, or the arts, paid or unpaid, free…
Discover the Latest Book Releases from MLA
The Medical Library Association (MLA) is a cornerstone in the field of Health Sciences Librarianship, providing a multitude of resources aimed at developing and advancing…
Medical Library Collaboration at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland
Submitted by: Sarah Viscuso, Hospital Libraries Caucus In March of 2024, a physician at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center contacted Providence Library Services, inquiring about…
Sign Up Now to Visit MLA’s Living Library!
Organized by the DEI Committee, MLA’s next virtual Living Library will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., central time. Register Now What…
Shaping the Future: Rising Stars Survey on Leadership in Health Sciences Libraries
Submitted by: Angela Murrell The 2024-2025 Rising Stars are conducting a research study of MLA members who self-identify as serving in leadership positions in health…
Navigating Leadership Panel: Insights from Black Male Health Sciences Librarians
The African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) invites you to join us for our “Navigating Leadership: Perspectives from Black Male Health Sciences Librarians” panel. This…
Caucus Election Slates Due February 17!
Spring elections are upon us which means caucus slates are due soon! Caucus leaders, please submit your slate by February 17, 2025, using the Caucus…
Proposals Invited for Favorite Features & Sneaky Solutions: A Database Tips Lightning Round!
Submitted by: Kate Saylor The User Experience (UX) Caucus of the Medical Library Association invites MLA members (no need to be a UX Caucus member)…
Call for Proposals: Communities of Practice Book Chapters Needed
Submitted by: Kay Strahan Good Afternoon Colleagues! We are coeditors for an upcoming book, Cultivating Collaboration: Communities of Practice in Librarianship, from Rowman and Littlefield…
RTI Research Spotlight: The Lasting Effects of RTI Training – Assessing Research Confidence and Retention
The Research Training Institute (RTI) is a year-long continuing education program designed to enhance research skills among health sciences librarians. The RTI was created in…
Unlock Your Potential: Apply for the MLA Rising Star Program December 6 Extended Deadline
Are you a young professional looking to take your career in health sciences librarianship to the next level? Every year since 2016 and every other…
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…
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…
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…
Sign Up Now for the Virtual Colleague Connection!
Submitted by: Adoree Makusztak New MLA members: build up your professional network and pair up with an experienced colleague or a fellow newbie. Experienced members:…