Communities Strategic Goal Task Force Update
In March, Janna C. Lawrence, AHIP, reported to members about the Communities Strategic Goal Task Force work regarding refreshing our sections and special interest groups…
Support the MLA Scholarship Fund at the MLA ’18 Connections Booth
You will notice at MLA ’18 that the Scholarship Booth has been retired. MLA appreciates the membership’s support of the booth throughout the years, both…
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…
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…
MLA Comments to NIH Regarding Its Data Science Strategic Plan
The Medical Library Association has submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that support its Strategic Plan for Data Science. The comments, developed by…
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…
Fiscal Year 2018 Funding Bill Enacted into Law
Today, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 was signed into law. The $1.3 trillion omnibus bill provides the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of…
MLA Supports Federal Depository Library Program Modernization Act of 2018
MLA President Barbara A. Epstein, AHIP, FMLA has thanked Representatives Gregg Harper (R) MS-03 and Robert Brady (D) PA-01 for introducing H.R. 5305, the FDLP (Federal…
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…