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National Medical Librarian Month Impact Story: Heidi Sue Adams
Submitted by: Heidi Sue AdamsWorking behind the scenes, it’s easy to be overlooked, but health information professionals play a pivotal role in healthcare, research, and…
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New Hypothesis Issue Published
Fall is here and Hypothesis has published its second issue of the year. This is our second year publishing two issues and we couldn’t be…
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Evolve and Adapt: The 2024 MLA Style Guide
The updated Medical Library Association (MLA) Publication Style Guide is now live after years of work and revisions! The MLA Publication Style Guide is considered…
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MLA Reads Book Discussion: Viral Justice by Ruha Benjamin
The MLA Reads Planning Team is excited to announce that our upcoming book discussion will feature Ruha Benjamin’s Viral Justice: How We Grow the World…
Unlock Advanced Data Services Skills with Free Webinar Recording
Submitted by: Barry Grant If you missed the excellent webinar by Lisa Federer, PhD, which introduced the DSS Level II and Level II Pathway, view…
Michelle Cawley Will Be Next Health Sciences Library Leader at UNC-Chapel Hill
Author: Jacob Thompson The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s University Libraries is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Cawley as associate University…
Marie Elias Named Interim Library Director
Marie I. Elias, MLS, AHIP, Associate Librarian of the Health Sciences Library at Montefiore Medical Center since 2007, has been named Interim Library Director, effective…
Ruth Riley Retirement
Ruth Riley, Assistant Dean for Executive Affairs and Director of Library Services, has announced her retirement effective June 3, 2024. Ruth has served as the…
Developments Spring 2024 v. 35 #1
Message from the Chair Hello Collection Development Caucus Members, Spring is just around the corner and with it comes the close of another MLA year.…
Legacy, Knowledge, Advocacy, and Grace: Mary M. Langman Retires as Director of Information Issues and Policy
Submitted by Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA, Founding Director, MLA Research Training Institute, Distinguished Librarian Emerita, University of California, Irvine. Mary M. Langman will retire as…
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Why & How?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Why & How? This is a quick overview of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. What is it? MHFA…
Developments Spring 2023 v. 34 #3
Message from the Chair Hello Collection Development Caucus Members, Welcome to a new year of MLA! I’m delighted to be your 2023/24 Chair. Thank you…
Developments Special Issue 2023 v. 34 #2
Message from the Editor With MLA fast approaching, we wanted to put out a special issue announcing the second collection development & resource sharing symposium, to…
Be Well MLA – Real Love: Enabling Fierce Self-Compassion
The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among members of the Medical Library Association. Every month, MLA members are invited to participate in…
Developments Spring 2023 v. 34 #1
Message from the Chair Dear Collection Development Caucus Members, Welcome to 2023! I am grateful for each of you and hope you are all…
Growing a Seed Library
By Brandon Patterson, Jennifer Macali, Gabrielle James, and Donna Baluchi Walk into the Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah and you’ll be…
Developments Summer 2022 v. 33 #2
Message from the Chair As Chair of the Collection Development Caucus for the past year, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all…
Libraries, the Centerpiece of a Public Health Initiative
Libraries are increasingly playing an essential role in our communities as a hub for access to information, support, and opportunity. Because of this, Safe Space…
Overview of Citation Software: Pros, Cons, and Best Uses
By Sarah Jackson Citation programs are a common feature of library instruction, helping users to manage difficult and cumbersome projects. Four programs are particularly common…
Developments Spring 2022 v. 33 #1
Developments Spring 2022 v. 33 #1 Message from the Co-Editors Message from the Chair New Member Highlight: Sonia Pescua Update on Collection Development 2.0 Caucus…