This Is Our (Association) Life
Last August, you received your first invitation to attend MLA ’22 in person. We can’t wait to reconnect with you in New Orleans! But having…
My New Orleans: the O-Z
The heart of New Orleans beats with a rhythm all its own. The city’s mix of cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles is reflected in its music.…
Thank You for Helping Us All Experience MLA!
During the 28 days of February, MLA’s communities hosted more than 40 different events, inviting members and potential future members to fully Experience MLA. Ranging…
Brought to you by the Hospital Library Caucus – Drag Queen Story Hour: Experiencing Diversity in Action, Experience MLA ’22
Hospital Libraries Caucus hosted the Experience MLA event, Drag Queen Story Hour: Experiencing Diversity in Action on February 10, 2022. In case you missed it,…
Choose Your Adventure at MLA ’22: The Virtual and In-Person Experiences
MLA ‘22 will be your first opportunity in three years to reconnect with your colleagues at an MLA annual conference. But if you can’t attend…
My New Orleans: Jennifer Lloyd
About the “My New Orleans” Blog Series: MLA Members in New Orleans would like to highlight the city of New Orleans, its culture, and attractions.…
5(ish) Minutes With…Rosemarie Taylor
Rosemarie K. Taylor has just retired from her position as Manager of Library Services at Commonwealth Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, where she worked for 47 years, and…
DEI Committee Update
The MLA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee wanted to take a moment to update the MLA community on where we’ve been and where we’re going.…
Concerned about COVID? How to Register for MLA ’22 during the Pandemic
We realize you may be wary of long-distance travel, airports, and more crowded venues—and none of us know what changes the next few months will…
Zines in the Health Sciences Library
Zines have long been an integral part of library collections, but can they be useful in a health sciences library? The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is home to…
Training and Educational Needs of New Hospital Librarians
New hospital librarians are often left to their own savvy and wits to find the training and information they need to perform their job responsibilities…
My New Orleans: Parfumier
Madame Aucoin Perfume: European Niche Fragrance Boutique About the “My New Orleans” Blog Series: MLA Members in New Orleans would like to highlight the city…
A Conversation about Medical Librarians and the IRB
Editor’s note: There was a recent conversation on the HLC Listserv about hospital librarians serving the IRB. Eleanor Truex wrote up this wonderful guide, which…
2022 MLA Election Slate of Candidates
The MLA Nominating Committee, chaired by MLA Immediate Past-President Lisa Traditi, AHIP, is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2022 election. The…
In Memoriam: Patricia Gallagher
Patricia Gallagher, MA, MLS, AHIP, FMLA, passed away on December 1, 2021, after a ten-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was sixty-seven years old. To…
Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum during MLA ’22
Calling all medical history buffs! That means you, medical librarians! The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, located in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter,…
5 Minutes With… Ryan Norman
Ryan Norman is the Medical Librarian for Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, and has recently joined the editing team at National Network as…
The 2021 MLGSCA Virtual Spring Symposium: Uplifting Community Voices
The 2021 MLGSCA Virtual Spring Symposium: Uplifting Community Voices was a free, one-day educational event sponsored by NNLM PSR and the Medical Library Group of Southern…
2021 NAHSL Virtual Meeting: Starting from Scratch, Taking Charge of Change
North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries (NAHSL) leadership made the decision to stay virtual in 2021, based on a successful virtual 2020 meeting and the continued…
In Memoriam: Patty Davies
Patty Davies (right) with Jim Morgan (left), who was OHSU library director for many years Patty Davies, former librarian at The Oregon Health and Science…