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 health…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In Memoriam: Rosalind Farnam Dudden, AHIP, FMLA
Rosalind “Roz” Farnam Dudden died September 27, 2023, at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Her daughter, Laura Dudden, was with her, as was the…
MLA ’24 Round 1 Abstracts are Due TODAY!
This is your last chance to submit your abstract for MLA ’24 Contributed Content Round 1: Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions! Submit your abstract by 11:59…
2023 Research Related Grants and Fellowships Recipients
MLA supports members by offering a variety of funding opportunities which support practicing health sciences librarians to pursue research in the field of health sciences…
This Could Be the Year: Submit Your MLA ’24 Abstract by October 26!
This could be your year to present at the MLA annual conference! MLA ’24 will feature hundreds of papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and poster…
Download the Checklist: Get Your Abstracts Ready for MLA ’24
The Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) has put together a checklist for submitting an MLA ’24 contributed paper or immersion session. Use this checklist to…
What’s Your Favorite Restaurant in Portland, Oregon?
In the midst of the mountains and bridges, Portland, Oregon, is also known for its vibrant food scene. From long-standing brick-and-mortars to on-the-go food trucks,…
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…
Are You a New Librarian? Why You Should Submit a Proposal for MLA ‘24 and New Drop-In Sessions
The 2024 National Program Committee (NPC) invites colleagues who are newer to the profession to submit a contributed paper abstract for MLA ‘24. Hearing from…
MLA Domain Hubs to Sunset in 2024
As MLA continues to strive to be the association to meet all members’ professional needs, certain changes in structure have proved not to be all…
MLA ’24 Call for Contributed Content Reviewers
The 2024 National Programming Committee invites members to sign up to review paper, poster, and lightning talk abstracts for the MLA ’24 annual conference. To apply,…
2024 NPC Seeks Volunteers for Virtual Assistance Committee
Have you virtually attended MLA ’22, MLA | SLA ’23, or another hybrid library conference? Have you been delighted by specific events or programs for…
MLA 2023 Fellowship Recipients
Fellows of the Medical Library Association are chosen for their outstanding contributions to health sciences librarianship and to the advancement of MLA’s purposes. With the…
In the Library with a Paintbrush
By Justin Robertson, Lisa Ennis, and Gail Kouame Medical libraries tend to have fairly clear-cut missions, providing service to a highly specialized and distinct set…