Call for Nominations for the 2025 Election
Submitted by: Amy BlevinsThe 2024/2025 Nominating Committee would like to hear from you. Please consider recommending your colleagues or yourself to serve as president or…
In Memoriam: Henry L. Lemkau, Jr., FMLA, 1941-2024
Submitted by: Kim Loper With great sadness we report that Henry L. Lemkau, Jr., FMLA, passed away on the morning of September 21, 2024, surrounded…
Evolve and Adapt: The 2024 MLA Style Guide
The updated Medical Library Association (MLA) Publication Style Guide is now live after years of work and revisions! The MLA Publication Style Guide is considered…
In Memoriam: Mohamed Farouk Hussain, 1955-2024
Former Interim Director of the Medical Research Library of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Mohamed F. Hussain, MSLIS, passed away August 8, 2024, on…
Get your Proposals Ready for MLA ’25: Review the Tips!
The MLA ‘25 Contributed Content Workgroup (CCWG) has put together tips for submitting a contributed paper or immersion session for presentation at MLA ’25: Bridging…
Midyear Reports Due October 15
Attention MLA Leaders! Showcase your group’s collective efforts and contributions by submitting your Midyear Report. Highlight the key achievements, actions, and activities of your MLA…
MLA 2024 Annual Meeting and JMLA Biannual Research Caucus Research Awards
Submitted by: Lindsay Blake Congratulations to the award-winning research papers and posters from MLA ’24 Portland as well as the biannual 2022-2023 JMLA Research Paper…
Why You Should Apply to Become a ‘25-’26 Rising Star
Submitted by: Annabelle Nuñez, Rising Stars 2024-2025 Program Director If you aspire to a leadership role in MLA and you want to develop your leadership…
Join Us for a Free Webinar Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer: Understanding the Potential Value and Risks of AI-Powered Clinical Content
As more and more content providers and curators incorporate AI tools into their solutions, health sciences and medical librarians must understand the risks and benefits…
The Case of the Missing Caucus Emails
By MLA Headquarters The best “Aha!” moments are when they solve a mystery… Over the past few weeks, you (and we) have struggled to understand…
Call for Proposals Round 1: Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions
Submitted by: Emily Brennan The MLA ’25 National Program Committee (NPC) seeks session abstracts that aim to educate and inspire health sciences librarians and information…
Amplify Your Voice: Submit to MLAConnect Today
Are you passionate about sharing your insights and experiences with the medical library community? Through MLAConnect you can contribute to the profession, gain recognition, and…
MLANET This Week (8/8/2024)
One Thing We were glad to see The Midcontinental Chapter’s Early Career Librarian Task Force posting yesterday in MLA caucuses. Check out their crowdsourced MCMLA…
SLACK Journals Select: The Key to Content Your Way
This is a sponsored post. SLACK Journals Select is the latest iteration in content creation from SLACK Journals, a publisher providing specialty journals with impact…
RTI Research Spotlight: Health Sciences Librarians’ Motivations for Publishing
Writing an article for publication can be intimidating and time-consuming. What motivates librarians who present research at the Medical Library Association (MLA) conferences to take…
Re-Introducing NNLM’s New and Improved Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) On-Demand Class
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) announces the new and improved Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) On-Demand course. About CHIS On-Demand Discover…
For MLA Members Interested in a Quick, Impactful Publication
We invite you to submit to “I Am MLA” and share your unique experiences, insights, and perspectives. The form is quick and easy, taking just 15-20…
Congratulations to the RTI ’24 Participants!
MLA is pleased to announce the 2024 Research Training Institute (RTI) participants! The RTI ’24 online program is a successful, immersive research training program that…
Virtual Tours of Portland
Want to explore Portland (and further afield?) from the comfort of your hotel or home? Check out these possibilities! Bring the outdoors indoors by exploring…
Visit the Living Library at MLA ’24 in Portland!
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…