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…
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…
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…
Midyear Reports Due October 15
Attention MLA Leaders! Showcase your group’s collective efforts and contributions by submitting your Midyear Report. Highlight the key achievements, actions, and activities of your MLA…
MLA 2024 Annual Meeting and JMLA Biannual Research Caucus Research Awards
Submitted by: Lindsay Blake Congratulations to the award-winning research papers and posters from MLA ’24 Portland as well as the biannual 2022-2023 JMLA Research Paper…
Why You Should Apply to Become a ‘25-’26 Rising Star
Submitted by: Annabelle Nuñez, Rising Stars 2024-2025 Program Director If you aspire to a leadership role in MLA and you want to develop your leadership…
Supporting Climate and Health Research: Unlocking the Power of FAIR Data
Submitted by: Julie Goldman The intersection of climate change and human health presents challenges and opportunities for researchers. As extreme weather events become more frequent…
Going Further with Data: Improve Your Data Skills with the Data Services Specialization
Submitted by: Julia Esparza, MLS, AHIP, FMLA One day, I got a call from a professor who needed to put data in a repository but…
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…
The Case of the Missing Caucus Emails
By MLA Headquarters The best “Aha!” moments are when they solve a mystery… Over the past few weeks, you (and we) have struggled to understand…
Unlock Your Potential: How the MLA Data Services Specialization Can Help You Meaningfully Engage with Your Communities
Submitted by: Margaret Henderson The rapidly evolving research data landscape presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Navigating these challenges and opportunities requires data literacy expertise among…
Call for Proposals Round 1: Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions
Submitted by: Emily Brennan The MLA ’25 National Program Committee (NPC) seeks session abstracts that aim to educate and inspire health sciences librarians and information…
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…
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…
MLANET This Week (8/8/2024)
One Thing We were glad to see The Midcontinental Chapter’s Early Career Librarian Task Force posting yesterday in MLA caucuses. Check out their crowdsourced MCMLA…
Advance Your Career with the Data Services Specialization (DSS) Level II Pathway: A Special Offer
Submitted by: Barry Grant To make earning a Level II Data Services Specialization certificate more affordable, MLA offers the DSS Level II Pathway: 7 Level…
Re-Introducing NNLM’s New and Improved Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) On-Demand Class
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) announces the new and improved Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) On-Demand course. About CHIS On-Demand Discover…
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…
Virtual Tours of Portland
Want to explore Portland (and further afield?) from the comfort of your hotel or home? Check out these possibilities! Bring the outdoors indoors by exploring…
Visit the Living Library at MLA ’24 in Portland!
Have you ever wanted to ask someone who is different from you questions but have been too shy to ask or not even know how…