Invitation to Attend the Joint Chapter Meeting: SCC and SC
Please join us in attending the Joint South Central and Southern Chapters of the Medical Library Association 2023 meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. The meeting theme…
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Why & How?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Why & How? This is a quick overview of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. What is it? MHFA…
Developments Spring 2023 v. 34 #3
Message from the Chair Hello Collection Development Caucus Members, Welcome to a new year of MLA! I’m delighted to be your 2023/24 Chair. Thank you…
Academy New and Renewing Members
Achieving membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) is an important professional milestone. The Academy congratulates the following new members and those who…
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…
Diversity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility in MLA Education
In November 2021, The Education Steering Committee (ESC) formed a Diversity, Inclusion, and Access working group to address MLA’s Strategic Plan goals related to diversity,…
The Necessity of Getting on Board with DEI
“I’m tired of DEI.” “MLA focuses too much on DEI.” “I don’t want whiteness to be under-represented.” These are sentiments that have recently been expressed…
2023 President’s Awards
The MLA President’s Award is presented to an MLA member or group of members for notable and important contributions made during the past association year.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Detroit’s Greatest Hits: Drinks & Desserts
By Meghan McGowan, Ophelia Morey, and Stephanie Swanberg. As a continuation of our previous dining post, this last Detroit’s Greatest Hits featurette highlights the drinks…