Transforming MLA Communities and MLA’s Management Model
The MLA Board of Directors met in Chicago on November 8 and 9, 2018, and made two important decisions that will build on MLA’s success…
In Memoriam: Barbara Meadows
Barbara Meadows, Nashville, TN, died November 2, 2016. Meadows was a graduate of Belmont College in nursing and later earned her library degree. Meadows was…
Making the case to attend MLA? There are so many reasons!
You want to go to MLA’19. (Of course you do! It’s going to be awesome!) However, you need to gather evidence to convince your administration.…
Technology: Color Blindness Simulators
Color is frequently used to quickly convey meaning. Most of us share a common color vision sensory experience. Some people, however, have a color vision…
Chicago: What a City to Visit!
We hope to see you in May at MLA ’19: Elevate, taking place from May 3–8, 2019, in beautiful and bustling downtown Chicago, IL. Did…
Elevate by Attending MLA ’19 in Chicago
Photo credit: J. Crocker, 2010. Downtown from the lakefront, Chicago, IL, USA. Are you feeling stressed about keeping pace with the changes in our profession and…
Social Media: Call for Submissions
What is your experience using social media at work? Consider writing about it for the MLA News [Link removed (Social Media column)]. You can share…
MLA Board Highlights: August 2018
The MLA Board of Directors met virtually in August. All meetings of the MLA Board are open to members, with the exception of executive sessions,…
Announcing Nadya Okamoto as Featured Speaker at MLA ’19 | Elevate!
MLA is pleased to announce that Nadya Okamoto will be the featured 2019 Joseph Leiter National Library of Medicine (NLM)/MLA Lecturer during MLA ’19 in…
In Memoriam: Maxine Hanke
Photo credit: National Library of MedicineDigital Collections Maxine Hanke passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Hanke received a bachelor’s degree from the University of…
Technology: Updated Emerging Technology Resources
If you are interested in keeping up with new technologies, two resources were recently updated for 2018. The 2018 NMC Horizon Report was released August…
International News
Innovative new technology improves patient care in Singapore Work is underway to develop software with which patients can “chat” for preliminary screening and quick, proper…
Thank You, MLA ’18 Sponsors
MLA expresses our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of these companies for their generous support of MLA ’18. For information about sponsorships for MLA…
MLA Board Highlights: May 2018
The MLA Board of Directors met on May 17 and 18, 2018, in Atlanta, GA. All meetings of the MLA Board are open to members,…
In Memoriam: Robert Bartlett, AHIP
Robert Bartlett, AHIP, died August 26, 2018. He worked as a reference librarian, an integral part of the Houston Methodist system, making sure everyone had…
The Board of Directors Gratefully Acknowledges Contributors
The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the following contributors, whose donations were received after April 1, 2018: Helen-Ann Brown Epstein, AHIP, FMLA Connie Schardt, AHIP,…
Technology: Data Visualization Methods
Modern software has made it easier to merge and visualize data. Even with a great program, it can be difficult to develop the best visualization…
Christine Willis Named MLA News Editor
Atlanta resident Christine Willis, AHIP, is the new editor of the MLA News, the bimonthly MLA member publication. Willis will serve a three-year term beginning…
Kay Cimpl Wagner Fund Helps Advance the Health Sciences Library Profession
Through a generous and thoughtful bequest from MLA member Kay Cimpl Wagner and her husband, Larry, MLA has established the Kay Cimpl Wagner Fund. Their…
Update from the Communities Task Force
The Communities Strategic Goal Task Force thanks the many members who provided thoughtful feedback and contributed additional content to the proposed model that was released…