Bylaws: Where We Are Now
Since beginning to formally solicit feedback from members in early February, the bylaws committee has received many astute comments regarding the changes to the MLA…
Seeking Canadian Mentors and Mentees for Colleague Connection at Mosaic 2016
What is Colleague Connection? Colleague Connection is a long-standing program offered by the Medical Library Association to new members and first-time meeting attendees. The program…
Mosaic 2016 – Supporting the local community
One of MLA’s annual meeting traditions is a group community service project that improves the area where the meeting is being held. This’ year’s community…
Toronto’s Fitness Mosaic – by LAC Co-chair Vanessa Kitchin
Any time I have attended a conference, my first thought has always been when and where will I exercise? Luckily, Toronto is an amazing city…
My Favorite Toronto Neighborhood – Kensington Market
by Sandy Iverson Toronto is often called a city of neighborhoods. I’ve lived here since the late 80s and never cease to be entertained and…
Toronto Islands – one of Toronto’s local attractions
There are a lot of things to see and do in Toronto, but when my family came to visit last summer I thought the best…
Librarians without Borders® Regional HINARI Train the Trainer Workshop Report: November 16-20, 2015
Suva, Fiji (November 16 – 20, 2015) Submitted by: Lenny Rhine, Karin Saric 07 December 2015 Background: This five day workshop was unique as the participants…
Logistics: Getting from the Airport to the Conference
For those conference attendees flying into Pearson International Airport, UP Union Pearson Express is a train that runs directly from the airport to Union Station in…
MLA Welcomes 2016-2017 Rising Stars to a Sparkling New Program
The Rising Stars program is MLA’s member leadership development program. After running the Stars program three times in alternate years since 2010, the Rising Stars…
Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Game During Mosaic’16
Note: Tickets are now sold out Baseball fans will already have noted that the Toronto Blue Jays play a home game on Monday, May 16,…
Newly Elected EMTS Officers
Congratulations to our newly elected officers. They will assume office after MLA 2016 in Toronto. Hal Bright, Incoming Chair Tara Brigham, Secretary/Treasurer Fatima Barnes, EMTS…
Meeting Preview: Special Content Sessions: What Are They?
Submitted by Rikke Sarah Ogawa, AHIP, 2016 Joint Planning Committee Mosaic ’16 has a new type of session program this year, special content sessions. The…
International News
Submitted by Katie D. McLean, AHIP Australian Government Announces Data, Science, and Technology Priorities The Australian Government recently announced a $1.1 billion initiative over the next…
Section & SIG News
Edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP Announcing the Latest Issue of Hypothesis: The Journal of the Research Section Submitted by Emily S. Mazure, AHIP, Hypothesis…
Chapter News
Edited by Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP Chapter Recap Submitted by Skye Bickett, AHIP, and Elena Azadbakht, Cochairs, Southern Chapter Public Relations Committee At the most…
Member Spotlight: Cynthia Olney
Fast Facts: MLA Member Since: 2010First Professional Position: Assessment specialist, Office of Student Assessment, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VACurrent Position: Acting assistant director, National Network…
You, by the Numbers
Here’s a look at some interesting numbers we came up with from various MLA sources.* Number of individual MLA members at the end of 2015:…
Foodie on a Budget: Canadian Specialties at the Saint Lawrence Market
Foodie on a Budget Few information professionals are as resourceful about finding Canadian specialties on a budget as Mosie the Mosaic Meeting Mascot! Here are…
The Success of MLA Sections
Sections are an important part of the Medical Library Association. Two out of three MLA members belong to an MLA section. Those who belong to…
2016 Bylaws Amendments: The Nitty Gritty
Ellen Brassil, Chair, AHIP, MLA Bylaws Committee, and Chris Shaffer, AHIP, Board Liaison, MLA Bylaws Committee You’ve probably been hearing that members will consider changes…