What’s Your Favorite Restaurant in Portland, Oregon?
In the midst of the mountains and bridges, Portland, Oregon, is also known for its vibrant food scene. From long-standing brick-and-mortars to on-the-go food trucks,…
Are You a New Librarian? Why You Should Submit a Proposal for MLA ‘24 and New Drop-In Sessions
The 2024 National Program Committee (NPC) invites colleagues who are newer to the profession to submit a contributed paper abstract for MLA ‘24. Hearing from…
MLA ’24 Call for Contributed Content Reviewers
The 2024 National Programming Committee invites members to sign up to review paper, poster, and lightning talk abstracts for the MLA ’24 annual conference. To apply,…
2024 NPC Seeks Volunteers for Virtual Assistance Committee
Have you virtually attended MLA ’22, MLA | SLA ’23, or another hybrid library conference? Have you been delighted by specific events or programs for…
MLA ’24 Immersion Sessions: Consider Collaborating With Your Group and Beyond
The MLA ’24 abstract submission site is now open! MLA ’24 is the perfect platform to create engaging conference sessions and share your innovative ideas…
MLA ’24 Call for Proposals Round 1: Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions
The MLA ’24 abstract submission site is now open! MLA ‘24 is the perfect platform to create engaging conference sessions and share your innovative ideas…
You’re Invited! Join Us for the Official Invitation to MLA ’24!
On behalf of the Medical Library Association (MLA), we are thrilled to invite you to MLA ‘24 Annual Conference, themed “Stronger Together.” MLA ‘24 is…
RTI Fellow Awarded Grant to Study Disempowering Terminology in Online Patient Education Materials for People With Type 1 Diabetes
This spring, Lisa Acuff, AHIP, in collaboration with three other information professionals, two from the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center, and one from…
MLA | SLA ’23 Annual Conference Research Awards
Congratulations to the award-winning research papers and posters from MLA | SLA ’23 Annual Conference held in Detroit, Michigan! The MLA Research Caucus is pleased…
Community Events Are the Heart of MLA
One of the most rewarding parts of attending conferences in person are the chances to make face to face connections, which are so valuable, and…
Janet Doe Lecture MLA | SLA ’23
This year’s Janet Doe Lecture was presented by Michelle Kraft, AHIP, FMLA. Michelle spoke to MLA | SLA ’23 attendees about the critical role medical…
Joseph Leiter Lecture with Craig Robertson
Craig Robertson, PhD, gave us a look into the history of information in his Joseph Leiter Lecture. His upcoming book is about the vertical filing…
Terri Givens: The John P. McGovern Lecture at MLA | SLA ’23
At this year’s John P. McGovern Lecture, Terri Givens spoke to MLA | SLA ’23 attendees about her book Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides.…
MLA Celebrates its 125th Anniversary at MLA | SLA ’23
Attendees at the Detroit MLA | SLA ’23 Annual Conference raised a toast to the quasquicentennial anniversary of the Medical Library Association. Informational panels celebrating…
Intentional Conferencing: Tips for the Virtual MLA | SLA ’23 Attendee
Here is where I confess to the title change. I almost called this post “Misadventures of an Awry Attendee.” I imagined that you would titter…
Revisiting All Things Detroit
Over the last five months, we’ve highlighted the history, places, people, arts, beats, and eats of Detroit to get you ready for MLA | SLA…
Tips to Prepare for MLA | SLA ’23 as a First-Time Attendee
Greetings, MLA! I’m Annabelle Holt, an early career health sciences librarian and a first-time attendee at this year’s MLA Annual Meeting. In preparation for my…
Transportation Tips: Getting to and Around Detroit
By Meghan McGowan and Stephanie Swanberg As you plan your trip to MLA/SLA ‘23, transportation is key! We’ve compiled this list of transportation options and…
Shifting into Second Gear: The 2nd Symposium on Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 6
Every week until MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions by sharing their answers to…
MLA | SLA ’23 Continuing Education: Meet Heather Holmes, the Instructor of “Research for the Non-Researcher”
In the weeks leading up to MLA | SLA ’23 in Detroit, we’ll profile the conference continuing education instructors and their courses. We end the…