Finish with Pie: Atlanta Nightlife Highlights
While at MLA’18 I was so glad to have the opportunity to experience a slice of what Atlanta has to offer. Read my three nightlife…
One’s thoughts about the reorganization
I belong to MLA for a long time. My first MLA was also the ’76 Annual Meeting in Cleveland, and it sure would have been…
The SIGnificance (and Future) of SIGs
Are you looking for a way to network with others around a specialized topic or interest during and after MLA ’18? If so, consider joining…
Open Forum: Diversity and Inclusion at MLA’18
Members of the [Link removed (MLA Diversity and Inclusion Task Force)] hosted an open discussion on Sunday, May 20 at MLA’18. The meeting began by reviewing the…
Lightning Talks Tips – Be a Superfan
This year at MLA ’18, sixty-three lightning talks will be/have been presented. Like a rock show, the lightning talks are popular and many fans [librarians]…
The Public Librarian and the Consumer Health Question
Imagine that you’re sitting at the reference desk in a rural library and a woman approaches and asks for books about diabetes. You politely direct…
Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: What Can Librarians and Vendors Learn from “Pirate” Sites?
Submitted by Harold S. Bright IV, AHIP, A.T. Still Memorial Library, A.T. Still University of Health Sciences, Mesa, AZ; Vida Damijonaitis, JAMA Network, Chicago, IL;…
Dining Around Atlanta
It’s always exciting to explore local eateries in any new city. While the downtown area of Atlanta offers a wealth of diverse restaurants, some places…
Atlanta Baseball Tickets
Baseball fans, catch the red-hot Atlanta Braves when they play the Miami Marlins in a home game at 7:35 p.m., Friday, May 18. Join MLA…
Support the MLA Scholarship Fund at the MLA ’18 Connections Booth
You will notice at MLA ’18 that the Scholarship Booth has been retired. MLA appreciates the membership’s support of the booth throughout the years, both…
Report from the InSight Initiative Summit: Thinking about Security and the Future of IP Authentication
Submitted by Gerald J. Perry, AHIP, FMLA, Libraries, University of Arizona–Tucson; Andrea Lopez, Annual Reviews; Gabriel R. Rios, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, Indiana University–Indianapolis; and…
Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of prayer and dawn-to-dusk fasting for millions of Muslims around the world. Ramadan 2018 begins at sunset on Tuesday, May 15th…
Silent Auction to Benefit United Way’s Street-to-Home Program
The Local Assistance Committee will host a silent auction at MLA ‘18! All proceeds will go to this year’s service project Street-to-Home. The auction will run…
Tourist attractions within walking distance of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Take advantage of these on-foot adventures when you join us in May: Center for Human and Civil Rights is 0.5 miles away (11 minutes walking…
Do your friends and family tease you about visiting libraries when you travel?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, stop by the Hospitality Booth at the MLA’18. You can pick up information about academic, public,…
My Favorite Tool Session Now Accepts Virtual Contestants!
Are you experiencing FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)? Maybe all your colleagues and professional friends are attending MLA ’18, but this year will not work…
Soccer Anyone?
Atlanta United, one of the youngest clubs in MLS, surprised many around the world with the level of excitement exuded by fans in their inaugural…
Making the Case to Attend MLA? We have a ____ for that!
Do you want to go to MLA ’18, but aren’t sure how to convince your administration? Here are some points to consider: Relevant Papers &…
Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
MLA will be organizing a group outing to an Atlanta Braves game during MLA ’18. The game will be on Friday, May 18, at 7:35…