Dining Options in Seattle
Download the [Link removed (MLA ’17 Restaurant Guide)] in PDF, or look for the print version in your bag in Seattle!This year’s Restaurant Guide, is…
Social Media: A Librarian by Any Other Name
Edited by Lara Killian, AHIP Way back in September of 2012, I started writing a blog, “A Librarian by Any Other Name.” I chose this…
Technology: Jeopardy-Style Review in the Classroom
Submitted by Molly Knapp, AHIP, National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) National Training Office, University of Utah–Salt Lake City, and Tony Nguyen, AHIP, NNLM…
Personals: Deborah Sibley
Deborah Sibley has been appointed executive director of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) Library, effective August 28, 2017. Sibley is currently the director of libraries…
The Board of Directors Gratefully Acknowledges Contributors
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the following contributors, whose donations were received after August 1, 2016. Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP Rachael K. Anderson, AHIP,…
Honoring Our Past
The recent death of Eugene Garfield led to many items in the newspapers. His is a name that resounds in libraries because his creations—Science Citation…
Seattle’s local library attractions – at your own pace!
Want to explore a few of Seattle’s finest libraries? The famous Seattle Central Library is only a few blocks from the Washington State Convention Center.…
Getting Around Seattle
Once you’ve made it to your hotel in downtown Seattle, you have a few options for getting around to visit the sights, depending on your…
Woodland Park Zoo
Think big cities are a zoo? Planned for some extra sightseeing in Seattle but haven’t decided where to go? Visit Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo, which…
Reflections from the 2016–2017 MLA Rising Stars
Submitted by Phill Jo, Rachel Charlotte Lerner, Tony Nguyen, AHIP, and Gregg A. Stevens, AHIP As the four participants in the 2016–2017 MLA leadership preparation…
Technology: Editor’s Note
This month, the MLA News welcomes a new technology column editor: Tony Nguyen, AHIP. Tony currently holds the position of technology and communications coordinator at…
Honoring Our Past
Alfred N. Brandon, former MLA president and editor of the Bulletin of the Medical Library Association from 1961–1968, wrote an editorial deploring the borrowing of…
Top 10
Can we narrow down Seattle’s attractions to just 10? I don’t think so. Over the last few months we have shared numerous ideas for sightseeing…
Special Content Session 1: “#meddatalibs: A Book Group Discussion about the Intersection of Data and Medical Librarianship”
The Research Section and Medical Informatics Section are cosponsoring a data management book discussion at MLA’17: Special Content Session: “#meddatalibs: A Book Group Discussion…
Getting from the SeaTac Airport to the Convention Center
Traveling from SeaTac Airport and wonder how to get all the way to downtown Seattle? You have a number of options. Light Rail The Sound…
Attractions
Seattle is a world-class city with many wonderful attractions and is a premier destination for arts, entertainment, and leisure activities. Seattle’s central location provides easy…
MLA 2017: Dare to Reconnect
Yes, high school reunions get a bad rap. From the tacky music to the one-upsmanship, they are they event we all dread to attend, but…
Gaining Speed and Ready to Take Off
For the past few years, the MLA Board, MLA leaders at all levels, and headquarters staff have been hard at work to advance the ambitious…
Seattle Book Crawl
Suggestions for a Seattle Book Crawl Seattle is a book-lover’s paradise. It’s been in the top 3 of “Most Literate Cities” since the list started…
Resume Clinic
Sign up for the “Dream Dare Do” Resume Clinic! Reviewees: Sign up now to have your resume reviewed by an experienced and skilled librarian reviewer. Mock…