MLA ’18 Book List
Books mentioned by presenters, speakers, and on TwitterThe following books were mentioned by presenters, speakers, and on Twitter during MLA ’18 in Atlanta, GA. OCLC…
MLA Annual Meeting Innovation Task Force Appointed!
I am happy to announce the appointment of the MLA Annual Meeting Innovation Task Force! Under the guidance of Cochairs Kevin Baliozian, executive director, and…
History: William D. Postell Sr.: A Late Bloomer, but Twice as Bright
William D. Postell Sr. came to libraries as a second profession. During the depression, young Postell had trouble finding a position as a geologist. Following…
Interview with the authors on “Provision of a library bioinformatics service…”
During one of MLA’s poster sessions, the title “Provision of a library bioinformatics service to support medical research” caught my eye. This poster explained how…
African American Medical Librarians Alliance (AAMLA) SIG: Activities at MLA’18
The African American Medical Librarian’s Alliance (AAMLA) SIG has a long history of providing leadership and support for minority librarians in MLA, particularly those…
Data Training and Resources from the Data SIG Meeting
Are you interested in taking or providing training on data-related topics? Check out some of these resources mentioned during the round robin portion of the…
Exploring Atlanta
While MLA’18 was a great opportunity for professional development, it also provided the chance to explore the city of Atlanta. I went to college in…
Poster Sessions AKA We’ve Been Busy!
At MLA’18, I had the privilege of attending the poster sessions as a presenter of a poster and as an attendee. From my experiences, I…
History: Fred W. Roper, AHIP, FMLA: Educator, Southern Gentleman, Host, and Medical Librarian
Starting his life in Hendersonville, NC, Fred W. Roper, AHIP, FMLA, soon knew two things. He loved Tar Heels basketball and medical library education. In…
Adventure to Atlanta Part 2: Then Suddenly Librarians!
I arrived early at the Atlanta airport. After taking the MARTA train to Peach Tree Center, the first thing I noticed was the high walkways…
MLA ’18 Plenary 5 Recap: Dr. David Satcher
MLA ’18’s closing event on Wednesday, May 23 featured David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D. His talk, entitled “The Journey from Health Disparities to Health Equity”, included highlights…
MLA ’18 Plenary 4 Recap: Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron
On Wednesday, May 23, Chief Engagement Officer of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, Dr. Dara Richardson-Heron shared an overview of the…
MLA ’18 Plenary 1 Recap: Opening Presidential Address
On Sunday, May 20, MLA President [Link removed (Barbara Epstein, AHIP, FMLA)] provided MLA attendees with insights about what she and MLA have been up to…
Diversity and Inclusion: A Major Theme at MLA’18
A variety of content at MLA’ 18 directly addressed diversity and inclusion. Plenary speakers talked about social justice in healthcare, diversity in the profession, health…
MLA ’18 as a First-Timer
As a first time attendee at MLA ‘18, I went to Atlanta with no expectations beyond having a great time. Now that MLA ‘18 has…
MLA’18 Rocked for Me
I attend MLA each year with three major goals: pick up some new pearls of wisdom, make new friends, and see old friends. I successfully…
Poster Sessions Continue to Draw a Crowd
The MLA ’18 poster sessions (there were four) can be called a successful programming element of this year’s annual conference. No surprise. Though they were…
What’s New with the National Library of Medicine?
On Tuesday, May 22, the director of the National Library of Medicine, Dr. Patricia Flatley Brennan delivered an update on what the NLM has accomplished…
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: Conference Edition
After attending the MLA annual conference, I always feel like my head is bursting with new ideas and resources to explore. This is why I…
Finish with Pie: Atlanta Nightlife Highlights
While at MLA’18 I was so glad to have the opportunity to experience a slice of what Atlanta has to offer. Read my three nightlife…