Technology in Education Caucus (TEC) History
Edited by Christine WillisIn celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are available…
2024 MLA Election Slate of Candidates
The 2023/2024 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2024 MLA election. 2023/2024 Nominating Committee Shannon D. Jones, AHIP, FMLA,…
Technical Services Caucus History
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
Last Chance to Apply for the 2024 Research Training Institute: Deadline is February 19, 2024
Are you a library professional interested in learning to do research? Are you excited at the prospect of being part of an intensive and collaborative…
Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) New and Renewing Members
Achieving membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) is an important professional milestone. The Academy congratulates the following new members and those who…
Systematic Reviews Caucus History
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
See You in Portland, Oregon for MLA ’24! Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration to Save Hundreds
We’re Excited to Connect with You in Portland! We cordially invite you to connect and collaborate with a community of like-minded peers and innovators in…
Get a Sneak Peek of MLA ’24 Contributed Content: Accepted Immersion Sessions and Papers
We’re excited to share a sneak peek of accepted contributed content! Here are the accepted immersion sessions and contributed papers. Check out the MLA ’24…
Scholarly Communications Caucus History
Edited by Christine Willis Q: What year was your caucus/chapter established? A: 2020. Q: Has your caucus merged with another group in the…
Research Caucus History
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
RTI Research Spotlight: Impacts of Searching Systems on the Quality of Systematic Searching
Ask any librarian with systematic review experience about what challenges they’ve encountered, and odds are that their complaints will include the databases themselves. There is…
Amended MLA Bylaws and Model Bylaws for Chapters Now Available
The MLA Bylaws Committee has updated the Model Bylaws used by chapters of the Medical Library Association. These updates comply with amendments made to the…
Pharmacy and Drug Information Caucus History
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
South Central and Southern Chapters 2023 Joint Chapter Meeting
By Dede Rios, SCC Program Conference Co-Chair, and Christine Willis, Southern Chapter Program Conference Co-Chair 2023 was a monumental year for the South Central Chapter…
Public Health/Health Administration Caucus History
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
Call for Poster and Lightning Talk Proposals for MLA ‘24
The 2024 National Program Committee invites proposals that support the annual meeting theme “Stronger Together.” The MLA 2024 submission site for Poster and Lightning Talks…
MLA Finances 101: The 2024 Budget
Tony Nguyen, MLA Treasurer, and MLA Finance Committee At the November MLA Board meeting, the Board of Directors reviewed the proposed 2024 MLA budget that…
Legacy, Knowledge, Advocacy, and Grace: Mary M. Langman Retires as Director of Information Issues and Policy
Submitted by Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA, Founding Director, MLA Research Training Institute, Distinguished Librarian Emerita, University of California, Irvine. Mary M. Langman will retire as…
RTI Research Spotlight: Graduate Students’ Perceptions of Jobs in Health Sciences Libraries
Do you have a graduate student job opening for an MLS student to come to work in your health sciences library? Are you getting low…
RTI Research Spotlight: Assessing Health Information Literacy Among Nursing Students Across Three Learning Environments
It became clear during COVID-19 that more communication among library units is needed to effectively instruct distance nursing students in health Information Literacy (IL). To…