Get your Proposals Ready for MLA ’25: Review the Tips!
The MLA ‘25 Contributed Content Workgroup (CCWG) has put together tips for submitting a contributed paper or immersion session for presentation at MLA ’25: Bridging…
Sign Up Today for MLA’s Virtual Colleague Connection!
Submitted by: Adoree Makusztak Presented by the MLA Membership Committee, Colleague Connection is MLA’s mentoring program pairing new members with experienced members. New members will…
Unlocking the Value of Qualitative Research: How to Avoid Quantitative Research Biases
Submitted by: Sami Kaplan In the realm of research, qualitative methods often take a backseat to their quantitative counterparts. However, qualitative research offers unique insights…
Mastering Databases: Essential Features and Expert Solutions
Submitted by: Hilary Kraus Favorite Features & Sneaky Solutions: A Database Tips Lightning Round! A User Experience (UX) Caucus Event on Thursday, October 3, 2024…
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…
Amplify Your Voice: Submit to MLAConnect Today
Are you passionate about sharing your insights and experiences with the medical library community? Through MLAConnect you can contribute to the profession, gain recognition, and…
Assist Hypothesis in Crafting A Strategic Plan: Complete the SCOT Analysis
Submitted by: Margaret Hoogland Hypothesis is embarking on a Strategic Planning journey. In preparation, we are conducting a Strengths, Challenge (Yes, I swapped out weakness!),…
Call for 2024 JMLA Virtual Projects
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee is seeking current, innovative, and notable technology projects in health sciences libraries…
For MLA Members Interested in a Quick, Impactful Publication
We invite you to submit to “I Am MLA” and share your unique experiences, insights, and perspectives. The form is quick and easy, taking just 15-20…
Congratulations to the RTI ’24 Participants!
MLA is pleased to announce the 2024 Research Training Institute (RTI) participants! The RTI ’24 online program is a successful, immersive research training program that…
History of the South Central Chapter
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
MLA ’24 Designer Wins Silver MUSE Award
While the National Program Committee (NPC) for each MLA conference selects speakers, contributed content, and theme, it’s the design experts in MCI that contribute their…
Guest Post: Unveiling the Veil: A Call to Eradicate Publication Bias for a True Scientific Renaissance
By Johanna Hoyos, MSc. In the dynamic arena of scientific exploration, where the pursuit of knowledge shapes the future, a shadow lingers – publication bias.…
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…
Librarians + Wikipedia = Trusted Health Information
Authors: Margie Sheppard, BSN, MLS, Community Engagement Coordinator, Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 3, A. R. Dykes Library of Health Science. University…
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…
Advocating for Authorship: Librarians and Information Professionals as Authors on Evidence Synthesis Publications
This blog post was coauthored by Emily A. Brennan. Despite making significant intellectual contributions to systematic reviews and evidence synthesis publications, and meeting authorship criteria…
JMLA Goes All Digital in 2023
The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) will only be available in digital formats starting with the 2023 editions. The decision was made collaboratively,…
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…
Scholarly Snippets: A Collaborative Research Series Between Six College of Osteopathic Medicine Libraries
This blog post has multiple authors in addition to Joanne Mullenbach: Katie Hoskins, Kyle D. Robinson-California Health Sciences University; Molly Montgomery-Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine; Abbey…