7 Things to Try on the New MLANET
It’s a website! And an association management system, and a community platform…Yesterday afternoon, MLA welcomed a new arrival: the new website.We’ll introduce you to some…
Upping Our Online Learning Game
Can we improve your online learning experience beyond the traditional webinar? Yes, by adding student/teacher interaction into the instructional design. This summer, MLA held its…
Section & SIG News
Edited by Saori Wendy Herman, AHIP New Reis International Cooperation Section IFLA Annual Meeting Grant Submitted by Megan von Isenburg, AHIP, Chair, International Cooperation Section…
Chapter News: Midcontinental Chapter Connects Virtually
Submitted by Heather L. Brown, AHIP, Cochair, 2015 Annual Meeting, Midcontinental Chapter; edited by Jennifer K. Lloyd, AHIP Editor’s Note: You may have seen in…
Member Spotlight: Patricia F. Morris, AHIP
Fast Facts: MLA Member Since: 2006First Professional Position: Medical librarian, Medical Library, Mercy Hospital, Fort Smith, ARCurrent Position: Medical librarian, Medical Library, Mercy Hospital, Fort…
2015 Scholarship and Grant Recipients Honored
The Awards Ceremony and Luncheon was held on Monday, May 18, during MLA ’15 in Austin, TX. At that time, MLA awarded grants and scholarships…
MLA Board Highlights: November 2014
Submitted by Carla J. Funk, CAE, MLA Executive Director The MLA Board of Directors met November 17 and 18, 2014, in Chicago, IL. All meetings…
Member Spotlight: Brenda M. Linares, AHIP
Fast Facts: MLA Member Since: January 2008First Professional Position: National Library of Medicine (NLM) Associate FellowCurrent Position: Outreach librarian and coordinator of research assistants at…
Librarians without Limits: Keynote Presentations for MLA ’15 in Austin
Submitted by Sandra I. Martin, AHIP, and Jonquil Feldman, AHIP, Cochairs, 2015 National Program Committee The 2015 National Program Committee has selected a distinguished array…
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, 2000−2001 Carla J. Funk, CAE,…
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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…
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…
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…
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…