The MLA Oral History Project Has the Scoop on the Names of MLA Awards
Do you ever wonder about the people behind the names of MLA awards given at the annual meeting? Their interviews for the MLA Oral History…
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…
Technology: Call for Submissions
Are you attending MLA ’18 in Atlanta next month? I hope you will be inspired by the scheduled plenary sessions, paper and poster presentations, and…
The Board of Directors Gratefully Acknowledges Contributors
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the following contributors, whose donations were received after August 15, 2017. Margaret Bandy, AHIP, FMLA Jo Anne Boorkman, FMLA…
Honoring Our Past
“The Clouded Crystal Ball and the Library Profession,” by Nina W. Matheson, AHIP, FMLA, provides a glimpse of the future at the time of the…
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…
Congratulations to the 2018 RTI Fellows!
MLA is pleased to announce the 2018 Research Training Institute (RTI) Fellows! The fellows will attend the first RTI in Chicago from July 9–13, 2018.…
A Special Thank You to the University of Illinois-Chicago
MLA thanks the Library of the Health Sciences, University of Illinois–Chicago (UIC), for hosting the 2018 Research Training Institute (RTI) at no charge. The library’s…
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…
Personals: Naomi C. Broering, AHIP, FMLA, Retires
After a long and distinguished career in health sciences librarianship, Naomi C. Broering, AHIP, FMLA, announced her retirement in March 2018, after having served in…
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,…
2018/19 MLA Election Results
MLA is pleased to announce the results of the 2018/19 election. Candidates listed below will assume office at the conclusion of MLA ’18 in Atlanta,…
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…
Technology: Nearpod for Instructional Use
What is Nearpod? Nearpod is an educational technology tool that is primarily used by many school educators in the classroom. It is a platform that…
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…
Home Sweet Home: Refreshing MLA’s Section and SIG Structure
If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you consider MLA and its communities—its chapters, sections, and special interest groups (SIGs)—your professional…
Social Media: Get to the Point! Writing Tips for Social Media
If you have dipped into any of the major contemporary social media platforms, you are aware that there are different conventions for aspects as varied…
Honoring Our Past
“From Index Catalogue to Gopher Space: Changes in Our Profession as Reflected in the Handbook and CPHSL,” the 1993 Janet Doe Lecture by Alison Bunting,…