Introducing Life-Long Learning Skills in Patient Presentation in a Problem-Based Curriculum: The Case for Library Integration
Submitted by: Christopher P. Duffy, MLIS, AHIP, Margaret Dreker, MPA, MLS, Ofelia Martinez, MD, MPH, Tovah Tripp, MD, Joshua Josephs, MD, PhD, Miriam Hoffman, MD;…
Socially Responsible Investment
On May 11, the MLA Board of Directors, on recommendation of the MLA Finance Committee, approved a new MLA investment policy that now includes requirements…
NCNMLG Statement on Solidarity
This statement reflects the opinion of the Northern California & Nevada Medical Library Group (NCNMLG) of MLA and does not necessarily reflect the official position…
Understanding the Currency of Trust in Health Literacy
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Systematic Review Caucus Official Statement Against Acts of Violence and Hate
This statement reflects the opinion of the Systematic Review Caucus of MLA and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the Medical Library Association…
Culinary Literacy Programs: Recipes for Success
Setting up and preparing for a virtual culinary literacy program making salsa and guacamole. Reading a recipe, knowing and understanding basic kitchen terms and…
Technical Services Caucus – Statement of Solidarity
This statement reflects the opinion of the Technical Services of MLA and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the Medical Library Association (MLA).…
JMLA’s Equity Initiative: An Update
In 2020, the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) launched an initiative aimed at providing more equitable opportunities for authors, reviewers, and editorial team…
Message of Solidarity from the Dental Caucus Leaders
This statement reflects the opinion of the Dental Caucus of MLA and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the Medical Library Association (MLA).…
Statement in Solidarity with AAPI Colleagues and Communities
This statement reflects the opinion of the Social Justice and Health Disparities Caucus of MLA, and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the…
Chapter News: PNC/MLA Statement in Support of the AAPI Community: #StopAsianHate
This statement reflects the opinion of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of MLA, and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the Medical Library Association…
Statement from the Global Health & Health-Equity Domain Hub Against AAPI Violence
This statement reflects the opinion of the Global Health & Health Equity Domain Hub of MLA, and does not necessarily reflect the official position of…
FLC Caucus AAPI Solidarity Statement
This statement reflects the opinion of the Federal Library Caucus of MLA, and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the Medical Library Association…
AAMLA Statement of Support
The African American Medical Librarians Alliance Caucus stands in solidarity with our Asian American Pacific Islander colleagues against the recent acts of violence. Read the…
Statement Against Violence Toward Persons of Asian Descent
Submitted by Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP, 2020/21 MLA President, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee The MLA DEI Committee and the Board of Directors…
MLA Latinx Caucus: Official Statement Against Acts of Violence & Hate
This statement reflects the opinion of the Latinx Caucus of MLA, and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the Medical Library Association (MLA).…
Using Social Media to Correct Health Misinformation
Mass media and social networks have long played a role in the distribution of health information as people try to make sense of evolving research,…
MLA Statements: How We Go About It
Submitted by Lisa K. Traditi, AHIP, President, MLA, and Mary M. Langman, Director, Information Issues and Policy In 2020, MLA and MLA caucuses and chapters…
Global Health & Health Equity: Another Look at 2020 with Obama’s Favorite Books: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Each year, former President Barack Obama shares his top books, many of which describe the sensitive balance of experiences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion…
Education: Unplugged Outreach
According to information found on the Trends page at the American Library Association’s website, the Internet age has birthed the notion of becoming temporarily “unplugged”…