Research Training Institute (RTI) 2025: Why Should I Apply?
Applications are Now Open for the 2025-26 Research Training Institute (RTI). Since 2018, the RTI’s unique and highly successful program has trained, mentored, and supported…
Don’t Forget the Deadline! Submit Your Paper or Immersion Session Today for MLA ’25!
Submitted by: Mary Beth McAteer This is the last call for Paper and Immersion Session Proposals to be considered for MLA ’25: Bridging Tradition and…
This Could Be the Year: Submit Your MLA ’25 Proposal by October 24!
Submitted by: Emily Brennan MLA ’25: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Pittsburgh will feature more than 200 different papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and poster…
Are You a New(ish) Librarian? Submit a Proposal for MLA ‘25
Submitted by: Mary Beth McAteer The 2025 National Program Committee invites colleagues who are newer to the profession to submit a paper proposal for presentation…
Get your Proposals Ready for MLA ’25: Review the Tips!
The MLA ‘25 Contributed Content Workgroup (CCWG) has put together tips for submitting a contributed paper or immersion session for presentation at MLA ’25: Bridging…
Why You Should Apply to Become a ‘25-’26 Rising Star
Submitted by: Annabelle Nuñez, Rising Stars 2024-2025 Program Director If you aspire to a leadership role in MLA and you want to develop your leadership…
Portland Brunch Spots
Portland Brunch Spots: A Highly Subjective Guide If you’ve watched Portlandia you have probably seen the lines for our fair city’s brunch spots parodied, pilloried,…
Don’t Forget to Pack for Portland
Packing for an annual conference can be complicated. Download and follow this list of items to pack for MLA ’24! Check out Tips for First-Time…
Tips for MLA ’24 First-Time Attendees
Here are some ideas to help prepare for MLA ’24: Planning Start planning early! Begin your MLA prep by scoping out the conference program and…
Virtual Tours of Portland
Want to explore Portland (and further afield?) from the comfort of your hotel or home? Check out these possibilities! Bring the outdoors indoors by exploring…
Visit the Living Library at MLA ’24 in Portland!
Have you ever wanted to ask someone who is different from you questions but have been too shy to ask or not even know how…
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenter of Inside and Out: Supporting and Empowering Your Staff by Promoting their Achievements
Leading Together, Growing Together Symposium In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we are profiling the experts leading each of the symposium…
Connect with MLA ’24 Attendees on Padlet
The Virtual Assistance Committee invites you to connect with other conference attendees (including those attending virtually) in Padlet! Want to connect with other conference participants…
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Allies: Building Institutional Support Networks
Navigating Research Data Together: Librarians, Researchers, and Students Symposium In the weeks before MLA ’24 in Portland, we are profiling the experts leading each of…
Best Birding in Portland
There are many great places in Portland to see a variety of birds. The following is a list of spots that are relatively easy to…
Liberty Chapter Quasquicentennial Unconference
By Daniel Verbit and Michelle Bass Last year on May 2, 2023, Liberty Chapter Board members Michelle Bass and Daniel Verbit organized a special quasquicentennial…
MLA ’24 Travel Grants
MLA is pleased to announce the recipients of 2024 Annual Conference Travel Grants. Ysabel Bertolucci MLA Annual Conference Grant Ysabel Bertolucci MLA Annual Conference Grant provides…
Meet the Panelists of the MLA ’24 AI Summit: Why AI? Transforming the Health Information Profession
Why AI? is a high-level strategic summit for health information professionals who want to impact the future of the profession. A couple of weeks ago,…
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenter of Leading and Serving in an Unscripted World
The Leading Together, Growing Together Symposium: Meet the Facilitator In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each…
Make New Friends at MLA ’24: Speed Dating Networking Event
If you’re looking for a fun way to network with colleagues and make new friends, we invite you to attend the Speed Dating Networking Event…