Efficiency, Stability, Recognition, Resolution: Carla J. Funk Retires as Executive Director of MLA
Submitted by J. Michael Homan, AHIP, FMLA, Chair, Librarians without Borders® Advisory Committee; Chair, MLA Fellows Group; and MLA President, 2000−2001Carla J. Funk, CAE, Hon.…
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T minus Thirtysomething Days
It’s crunch time. MLA headquarters staff are working hard to prepare the new MLANET for launch in September. This week and next, the focus is…
Chapter News
Edited by Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP University of Southern California−Los Angeles Libraries Dean Catherine Quinlan, Nancy Olmos, and Annie Hughes-Thompson (left to right) Nancy Olmos…
Blogs to Follow: The Digital Beyond
Submitted by Kelly R. Gonzalez, AHIP It’s a new year and as you are making your new year’s resolutions you might be thinking about your…
Social Media: Podcasts
Submitted by Lara Killian, AHIP Check out the video version of this inaugural Social Media column on MLA’s YouTube channel. Following the recent phenomenal success of…
Oh, the Places You’ll Go…in Austin! Local Attractions and Things to Do While “Keeping It Weird”
Submitted by Michele Whitehead, Publicity Chair, and Catherine Pepper, Chair, MLA ’15 Local Assistance Committee One thing is certain: In Austin, you will not run…
Technology: Social Media Tools for Physicians
Submitted by Rachel Pinotti, AHIP, Levy Library, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; edited by Jean M. Gudenas Social media is…
Section News
Edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP Veterinary Specialty Board Examinations Reading Lists Submitted by Jessica R. Page, AHIP, Past Chair, Veterinary Medical Libraries Section, and…
MLA 2015/16 Election Results
The candidates listed below will assume office at the conclusion of MLA ’15 in Austin, TX. The results of the 2015/16 MLA election were certified…
Member Spotlight: Stephen Kiyoi
Fast Facts: MLA Member Since: 2010First Professional Position: Associate fellow, National Library of MedicineCurrent Position: Library director, Barnett Briggs Medical Library, University of California–San Francisco…
Kevin Baliozian Joins MLA as Executive Director
The Executive Director Search Committee and the MLA Board of Directors are pleased to welcome Kevin Baliozian as the new MLA executive director. Baliozian joined…
Chapter News
Edited by Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP The 2014 Southern Chapter/MLA Meeting a Success Submitted by Richard Nollan, Chair, Southern Chapter This year, the Southern Chapter’s…
Blogs to Follow: Unquiet Librarian and DMLcentral
Submitted by Kelly R. Gonzalez, AHIP Unquiet Librarian and DMLcentral It’s the name that caught me, The Unquiet Librarian. The author, Buffy Hamilton, was a…
Member Spotlight: Lara Killian, AHIP (@larakillian)
Fast Facts: MLA Member Since: 2013Current Position: Librarian educator at Capital Health in Halifax, NS, CanadaEducation (include all degrees): BA, MA, MLIS Please describe your…
Technology: Using Guide on the Side to Build More Interactive Tutorials
Click Images to enlarge. [Link removed ()] Figure 1 Patron view guide [Link removed ()] Figure 2 Guide on the Side design…
Section & SIG News
Edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP Relevant Issues Section Organizes MLA ’15 Book Drive Submitted by Kate Flewelling, Chair, Relevant Issues Section Photo credit: Kate…
Chapter News: Philadelphia Regional Chapter’s Annual Business Meeting and Continuing Education Event
Submitted by Christine Davidian, Communications Chair, Philadelphia Regional Chapter; edited by Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP Figure 1 Michelle Kraft, AHIP, presents at the…
MLA Board Highlights: May 2015
Submitted by Kevin Baliozian, MLA Executive Director The MLA Board of Directors met May 14, 15, and 20, 2015, in Austin, TX. All meetings of…
The Board of Directors Gratefully Acknowledges Contributors
Submitted by Mary M. Langman, Director, Information Issues and Policy, MLA The Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the following contributors, whose donations were received after…