Developments Summer 2022 v. 33 #2
Message from the ChairAs Chair of the Collection Development Caucus for the past year, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all of…
MLA ‘22 Annual Meeting and JMLA Biannual Research Caucus Research Awards
Congratulations to the award-winning research papers and posters from MLA ’22 Hybrid as well as the biannual JMLA Research Paper winner! The MLA Research Caucus…
MLA ’22 Books (& More) Recommendations
Now in its 6th year, this list of books and other resources is made possible by all the #medlibs on Twitter (https://twitter.com), IFTTT (https://ifttt.com/), and…
MLA ’22 Land Acknowledgement
During the introduction of the May 5 John P. McGovern Lecture, the MLA ’22 cochairs shared information about the traditional indigenous inhabitants on the land…
MLA ’22: May the Fourth Be With You
May 4th is Star Wars Day! There are a couple of New Orleans events celebrating the day. Do you want to hang out with the…
Places to Visit in New Orleans
There are many cultural offerings and attractions to visit in New Orleans. From delicious food and drinks to museums and historic collections to cemeteries, there’s…
FOOD! MLA ’22 and Dining in the Crescent City
It’s time to talk about the big issue on everyone’s minds: FOOD! New Orleans is a culinary mecca and options are seemingly endless. But don’t…
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Content at MLA ’22
The upcoming MLA ‘22 conference has a large range of content related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Look for the DEI icons in the…
Silent Auction to Benefit the MLA Scholarship Fund
MLA is holding a silent auction for items lovingly made by MLA Fellow and Distinguished AHIP member, Patricia Gallagher, MA, MLS, AHIP, FMLA, who passed…
The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 5
Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Paul S. “Ford” Miller…
The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 4
Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Becky Bealer (BB), Jason Burton…
Getting the Most Out of MLA ’22
Whether you are attending your first MLA meeting or your 31st, whether you are attending in person or virtually, the New Members Caucus has some…
Visit the Living Library at MLA ‘22 in New Orleans!
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…
MLA ’22 Service Project: Second Harvest
On behalf of the LAC (Local Assistance Committee) and the NPC (National Program Committee) and in light of the latest natural disaster in New Orleans…
The Symposium on 21st Century Health Sciences Collection Development & Resource Sharing: Meet the Presenters, Part 3
Every week until MLA ‘22 in New Orleans, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the six Symposium sessions. This week, Marlene M. Bishop (MB),…
Queen Nefertari in New Orleans
When I was in grade school, the King Tut exhibit came to the New Orleans Museum of Art and it was amazing! I was fascinated by…
How Is MLA’22 Different from Past Conferences?
There are only 44 days left before MLA’22 starts. Compared to the past annual meetings, MLA’22 has several unique features that you should be aware…
How to Make Your Case to Attend MLA ’22
After the major upheavals and uncertainty of the last few years, we’re all excited for the opportunity to connect with our peers in New Orleans…
Developments Spring 2022 v. 33 #1
Developments Spring 2022 v. 33 #1 Message from the Co-Editors Message from the Chair New Member Highlight: Sonia Pescua Update on Collection Development 2.0 Caucus…
TEC and Gaming Caucus Merger Approved
Hello TEC members: By unanimous approval from members of both caucuses, the Technology in Education (TEC) and Gaming in Adult Learning Caucus (“Gaming”) are…