What’s New for MLA ’25
Submitted by: Mary Beth McAteerRegistration for MLA ’25 will open soon and we are so excited to see you all again! Our theme for this…
Proposals Invited for Favorite Features & Sneaky Solutions: A Database Tips Lightning Round!
Submitted by: Kate Saylor The User Experience (UX) Caucus of the Medical Library Association invites MLA members (no need to be a UX Caucus member)…
Unlock Your Potential with MLA Grants and Scholarships – Apply Now!
Submitted by: Daisy De La Rosa, Grants and Scholarships Committee Chair Did you know the MLA awards over 45K in grants and scholarships each year?…
MLA Headquarters Talent Update
I am pleased to announce that Deb Cavanaugh has assumed the leadership of MLA’s education team as part of her current role as Director of…
Recognize Excellence in Health Sciences Librarianship!
Our association takes pride in honoring members who have made significant contributions to health sciences librarianship and advanced the goals of the Medical Library Association.…
A Heartfelt Thank You: Supporting MLA’s Mission Together
Submitted by: Brenda Linares, MLA President Many of you support MLA initiatives and goals through your service on committees, task forces, juries, chapters, caucuses, and…
Research Training Institute (RTI) 2025: Why Should I Apply?
Applications are Now Open for the 2025-26 Research Training Institute (RTI). Since 2018, the RTI’s unique and highly successful program has trained, mentored, and supported…
Be Well Wednesday: Lighten Up! Using Humor to Boost Wellness and Joy at Work
Submitted by: Shannon D. Jones The Be Well MLA Team invites all MLA members to join us for “Lighten Up! Using Humor to Boost Wellness…
Submit Your Award Nominations – Deadline Extended to December 6
The association proudly recognizes members who have significantly contributed to health sciences librarianship and advanced the goals of the Medical Library Association. By nominating your…
MLA Board Highlights: November 2024
Submitted by Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP, MLA Board of Directors, Secretary The MLA Board of Directors met throughout 2024 with the most recent virtual meeting…
This Week on MLANET (11/7/2024): Alphabet Soup, Membership Dues, Invoices & Receipts
Live Applications In our alphabet soup of applications, all AHIP (Academy of Health Information Professionals) and IPR (Individual Participant Request) forms are now active: Instead,…
MLA Board Approves Groundbreaking Research Fellowship for Librarians
The MLA Board recently approved the creation of the nation’s first Research Fellowship in librarianship. The MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) Research Fellowship is awarded…
Call for Award Nominations
The association has a proud tradition of recognizing members who have significantly contributed to the field of health sciences librarianship and advanced the goals of…
Why You Should Apply to Become a ‘25-’26 Rising Star: Application Deadline Extended to November 15
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…
Celebrating MLA’s 2024 Achievement Awards
The Virginia L. and William K. Beatty Volunteer Service Award recognizes a medical librarian who has demonstrated outstanding and sustained service to the Medical Library…
MLA 2024 Organizational Awards
The MLA Chapter Project of the Year Award recognizes excellence, innovation, and contribution to the profession of health sciences librarianship. The Medical Library Group of…
Thinking of Our MLA Members Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Submitted by: Brenda Linares Dear MLA Members, especially those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, I have heard from our friends and colleagues and have…
MLANET This week (10/24/24): What’s New, Reset Emails Blocked, and More
This Week Have you checked your transcript? Did we get it right? Review in MEDLIB-ED and submit a support ticket if you see anything missing.…
Don’t Forget the Deadline! Submit Your Paper or Immersion Session Today for MLA ’25!
Submitted by: Mary Beth McAteer This is the last call for Paper and Immersion Session Proposals to be considered for MLA ’25: Bridging Tradition and…
This Could Be the Year: Submit Your MLA ’25 Proposal by October 24!
Submitted by: Emily Brennan MLA ’25: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Pittsburgh will feature more than 200 different papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and poster…