Carla Hayden Named Librarian of Congress
On July 13th, the Senate approved the nomination of Carla Hayden for Librarian of Congress.When nominating Ms. Hayden, President Obama pointed out that “Her understanding…
Calling All MLA ’17 Attendees, Post-Meeting Cruise to Alaska
By Tania P. Bardyn, AHIP, Chair, Local Assistance Committee, and Emily Glenn, AHIP, Publicity Subcommittee, 2017 National Program Committee MLA has arranged a post-meeting Alaskan…
The Value of the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP)
Earlier this year, the Credentialing Committee surveyed Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) members to learn how they perceive the value of membership in AHIP,…
July 2016 News to Know…bytes and bits from around the social web
This is the July installment of News to Know…bits and bytes from around the social web. The CMS Open Payments Data Explorer tool allows you…
New Institute Will Provide In-Depth Research Training for Librarians
In Toronto the MLA Board of Directors approved the concept of a Research Training Institute for health sciences librarians who want to improve their research…
Travel to Seattle
Flying Getting here really is half the fun and takes half a day! MLA ’17 attendees who plan on flying to SEA-TAC International Airport (SEA)…
Post MLA Cruise to Alaska
The Medical Library Association has arranged a group booking from June 2-9, 2017 Alaska sailing of Celebrity Solstice, following the 2017 Annual Conference in Seattle,…
Beginning Well: The Guiding Principles of the Expanded MLA Education Program
The Education Strategic Goal calls on MLA to become the go-to education resource for health information professionals. In the next three to five years MLA will…
Strengthening Our Communities: A Solid Foundation
The developing goal around sections and special interest groups that I shared with you in February is now reality. In May 2016, the MLA Board…
MLA Members to Vote on Proposed Bylaws Amendments
At the May 17, 2016, MLA Business Meeting during Mosaic ’16 in Toronto, members approved proposed amendments to the MLA Bylaws for consideration by the…
Social Media: New (and Illegal) Ways Academics Access Research
Submitted by Jenny Pierce, AHIP, Health Sciences Library, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; edited by Lara Killian, AHIP Historically, academics have always found ways…
2016 Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowship Recipients Honored
The Presidents’ Awards Dinner was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, ON, Canada, as part of Mosaic…
Member Spotlight: Angela Spencer
Fast Facts: MLA Member Since: 2012Current Position: Manager of the Medical Library at St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, MOEducation (include all degrees): BS, communications, Southwest Missouri…
Technology: Research Data Loss
Submitted by Sue Espe, AHIP, Merril W. Brown Health Sciences Library, Banner Health–University Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ; edited by Jean M. Gudenas Scientists, during the…
Internet Resources: Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Submitted by Talicia Tarver, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University–Richmond Editor’s Note: Submissions to this column are always welcome for consideration! Please…
FYI
Submitted by Donald Welch Who Is Alexandra Elbakyan…and Why Should You Care? In an age burgeoning with renegades—or revolutionaries—another has risen and taken center stage…
Section & SIG News
Edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP Medical Informatics Section Announcements Submitted by Nancy R. Glassman, AHIP, Chair, Medical Informatics Section The Medical Informatics Section’s (MIS) new…
The True Meaning of Impact
As part of MLA’s strategic goal on education, we’re expanding MLA’s education programs. A new learning management system will launch by January 1, with plans…
MLA 2016 Tech Trends Roundup
If you missed the MLA Tech Trends in Toronto, here is a roundup to catch you up! Tiffany Grant – An Informatics Lab: A Collaborative…
MLA Endorses Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Librarians Special Interest Group Statement
The MLA Board of Directors has endorsed the following statement prepared by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Librarians Special Interest Group. The Medical Library…