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:…
Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets for MLA ’25
Submitted by: Alexa Silverman Photo credit: Image of PNC Park, ballpark of the Pittsburgh Pirates, from Mindaugas Dulinskas – stock.adobe.com. Interested in seeing a baseball…
Meet the Vision Science Caucus Members Roundtable
Submitted by: Caroline Allen, Vision Science Caucus ChairYou are invited to a Vision Science Caucus members roundtable, an opportunity for Vision Science Caucus members to…
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…
Pittsburgh Pierogi Tour
Submitted by: Alexa Silverman If there’s only one thing you must know about the city of Pittsburgh when visiting for MLA ’25, it’s how much…
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…
Librarians and Library Staff Affected by the California Fires
Submitted by: Brenda Linares, MLA President The Medical Library Association (MLA) expresses our continuing concern and solidarity with all health sciences and other librarians, library…
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…
MLA ’25 Spotlight: Pittsburgh’s Best Craft Breweries, Distilleries, and Happy Hours
Submitted by: Renae Barger Pittsburgh isn’t just a city of history and culture — it’s also a hotspot for craft beer, unique distilleries, and fun…
Product Spotlight: Knowfully/Grand Rounds
Live and virtual Grand Rounds series presented by leading accredited CME providers, CME Outfitters and CE Concepts, offer accredited, topic-driven, educational presentations featuring renowned national…
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…
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…
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…
MLA ’25 Host City Spotlight: Pittsburghese
Submitted by: Dana Thimons One thing you might notice about Pittsburgh, besides its passionate sports fans and beautiful bridges, is the way people talk. “Pittsburghese”…
Exploring Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Arts Scene
Submitted by: Michael Balkenhol No matter your interests or preferred mediums, Pittsburgh has public art, murals, museums, and more to enjoy while in town for…
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…
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…
MLA ’25 Spotlight: Pittsburgh Marathon
Submitted by: Rose Turner If running a race in a new city made it to your list of goals for 2025, you’re in luck! The…
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…