MLA Board Highlights: November 2016
The MLA Board of Directors met in Chicago, Illinois, on November 3 and 4, 2016. All meetings of the MLA Board are open to members,…
Technology: Free Data Visualization Resources
Edited by Jean M. Gudenas With the strong emphasis on data, research, and statistics in academic environments, librarians are frequently requested to assist patrons or…
Social Media: Making Time to Stay Social
Getting started with—or staying committed to—participating in the social media landscape can be daunting. You may have seen a poster or conference presentation showing how…
Chapter News: South Central Chapter Annual Meeting Award Winners
Submitted by Toni Hoberecht, AHIP, Communications Chair, South Central Chapter;edited by Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP The South Central Chapter of MLA held its 2016 meeting…
Chapter News: News from the Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter (UNYOC/MLA)
Submitted by Nell Aronoff, UNYOC-L Coordinator, and Celeste Moore, Communications Committee, Upstate New York and Ontario Chapter; edited by Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP The 52nd…
MLA ’17 Programming by the Numbers: Papers, Posters, Lightning Talks, and Special Content Sessions
The MLA ′17 Contributed Content Working Group thanks everyone who took the time and effort to prepare and submit abstracts for the upcoming annual meeting,…
I’ve earned my credential. What about you?
When the MLA board of directors hired me to serve as MLA’s executive director two years ago this month, they asked me to obtain the…
EMTS Officer Candidates 2017
Here are the candidates for the 2017 EMTS election. Check the EMTS Forum for more election information. Chair Margaret Hoogland – [Link removed (http://www.mlanet.org/p/us/my/uid=2425)] Write…
Visit the Fremont Neighborhood
Seattle is a city of neighborhoods. While Capitol Hill, Belltown, and Pike-Market are all quite interesting, if you have the opportunity then I suggest visiting…
Meeting Preview: Pike Place Market and Other Wonderful Sites around the Washington State Convention Center
At Pike Place Market you will see both tourists and locals shopping for souvenirs and produce at various vendors. Do you know someone who loves fresh fish?…
New Year, New MLA News
Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is an opportunity many take for a fresh start, new beginning, or change in direction. I…
In Memoriam: Billy Triplett
Billy Triplett, AHIP, passed away on November 1, 2016, in Bossier City, Louisiana. Triplett earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Louisiana Tech University and…
In Memoriam: Wendy Lehar
Wendy Lehar, AHIP, passed away on December 26, 2016, from a malignant brain tumor at the young age of thirty-three. She was a research and…
In Memoriam: Velora Avis Jernigan-Pedrick
Velora Avis Jernigan-Pedrick of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on November 8, 2016, after a two-year struggle with cancer. Jernigan-Pedrick was born on March 27, 1956,…
Hope Jahren, Closing Keynote Speaker
Hope Jahren is an intrepid researcher who embodies our meeting theme of Dream. Dare. Do. As a child and a young woman, she played and…
Movies Set in Seattle
Looking forward to visiting Seattle for MLA 2017? Why not gear up for the conference by viewing a few movies set and filmed in the…
Diversity and Inclusion: Top Priorities for MLA
Diversity and inclusion are essential values for MLA, but are these values reflected in what we do and how we do it? As librarians, we…
MLA Education: Expanded Committee Structure
The MLA Board of Directors met November 3-4, 2016 in Chicago, IL amidst the celebration of the Cubs historic World Series win. The board focussed…
Visit Seattle’s International District @MLANet17
Submitted by Carolyn Martin Though not nearly as large as the more well-known Chinatowns in San Francisco or New York City, Seattle’s International District/Chinatown can…
Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Views—Oh my!
Dreaming of hikes with a view, or maybe a volcano or glacier? Not far from Seattle, you can find plenty of possibilities. Here are 3…