Open Letter to NLM Regarding MeSH Term Changes
As many members have read and responded to the call on various listservs, we would like to share with the wider MLA member audience about…
UPDATED: Mental Health Resources for Library Staff and Patrons
Editor’s Note: the blog post below was published in the fall of 2021. The author has updated the resources and republished it in the…
In Memoriam: Virginia M. Bowden, AHIP, FMLA
Virginia M. Bowden, AHIP, FMLA, Director Emeritus of the Briscoe Library at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (now UT Health…
In Sorrow and Solidarity: We Stand With Buffalo and Its Library Workers
The following message from Shannon D. Jones, AHIP, MLA President, was sent to librarians in Buffalo, New York on May 18, 2022. Following this message, MLA…
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…
Library Gateways to VA: An Outreach Initiative Between Vermont and Western New Hampshire Public Libraries and the White River Junction VA
Introduction Library Gateways to the VA is an outreach project that partnered the White River Junction VA with over 255 service area public libraries in…
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…
VA Librarian Engages Veterans Through Book Club on VA Video Connect
When the COVID-19 pandemic caused lockdowns and social distancing restrictions in 2020, the US Department of Veterans Affairs transitioned to remote operations. Lisa Huang, supervisory…
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…
Academy New and Renewing Members
Achieving membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals is an important professional milestone. The academy congratulates the following new members and those who have…
In Memoriam Column Now Available in JMLA
By Beverly Murphy and Tashiana Scott-Cochran, JMLA In Memoriam Editors Under the leadership of Beverly Murphy and Tashiana Scott-Cochran, the Journal of the Medical Library…
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…
Libraries, the Centerpiece of a Public Health Initiative
Libraries are increasingly playing an essential role in our communities as a hub for access to information, support, and opportunity. Because of this, Safe Space…
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…
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…
Author of the MLA Collection Development Course Wins Louise Darling Medal
MLA is excited to announce that Sarah McClung is the recipient of the 2022 Louise Darling Medal for Distinguished Achievement in Collection Development in the…
Making Sense of Basic Science Librarianship When You Are Not a Scientist
By Laura Lipke, MS, MLIS, AHIP; Rachel Whitney, MLIS, AHIP; Stephanie Schulte, MLIS; Margaret Hoogland, MLS, AHIP; Stacey E. Wahl, PhD, AHIP; Jeremy Kupsco, PhD…