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:…
In Memoriam: Roberta Bronson Fitzpatrick
Submitted by: Janet Ohles Roberta Bronson Fitzpatrick was born on June 29, 1959, in Flint, MI. She died on the morning of February 4, 2025,…
Join TEC This Spring: Events on AI, Networking, and the Annual My Favorite Tool!
The Technology in Education Caucus (TEC) would like to invite all interested MLA members to join us for our upcoming spring events! See below for…
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…
Step Up and Lead: Become an MLA Caucus Officer
Submitted by: Dede Rios, AHIP Have you ever thought about leading an MLA caucus? Now is the time to act! As a caucus officer, you’ll…
Call for MLA ’25 Moderators
The Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) is seeking moderators for paper and lightning talk sessions during MLA ‘25: Bridging Tradition and Innovation, to be held…
Apply for the 2025 Research Training Institute by February 18
There’s still time to apply for RTI ’25! RTI Assessment Findings have found the RTI Fellowship Program is highly effective in increasing the level of…
Accessing Public Data Removed from US Government Websites
Accompanying the flurry of executive orders since January 20, 2025, is the removal of government agency websites, webpages, and publicly-funded data from government websites—many of…
Recruiting Health Sciences Library Leaders for a Survey
The 2024-2025 Rising Stars project “Modern Time Capsule: Shaping the Future and Building a Better Tomorrow” We are conducting a research study of MLA members who…
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…
In Memoriam: Rhonda Janette Allard
Rhonda Allard, died January 24, 2025, at age 62. She earned a Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics from the University of Pittsburgh. Her career in medical…
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…
Apply Now for the 2025 Research Training Institute (RTI)! Deadline is February 18!
Calling All Library Professionals! Are you passionate about research and eager to enhance your skills? Do you want to be part of a collaborative program…
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…
Apply Now for the 2025 Research Training Institute (RTI)! Questions? Join Our Office Hours Session
The 2025 Research Training Institute (RTI) is now accepting applications. Learn more about RTI fellowship program details. Here’s what RTI Fellows have said about their RTI…
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…
Are You a New(ish) Librarian? Submit a Poster or Lightning Talk Proposal for MLA ’25
The 2025 National Program Committee invites colleagues who are newer to the profession to submit poster and lightning talk proposals for presentation at MLA ’25:…