Pittsburgh Pirates Tickets for MLA ’25
Submitted by: Alexa Silverman Photo credit: Image of PNC Park, ballpark of the Pittsburgh Pirates, from Mindaugas Dulinskas – stock.adobe.com.Interested in seeing a baseball game at…
Meet the Vision Science Caucus Members Roundtable
Submitted by: Caroline Allen, Vision Science Caucus ChairYou are invited to a Vision Science Caucus members roundtable, an opportunity for Vision Science Caucus members to…
In Memoriam: Roberta Bronson Fitzpatrick
Submitted by: Janet Ohles Roberta Bronson Fitzpatrick was born on June 29, 1959, in Flint, MI. She died on the morning of February 4, 2025,…
Pittsburgh Pierogi Tour
Submitted by: Alexa Silverman If there’s only one thing you must know about the city of Pittsburgh when visiting for MLA ’25, it’s how much…
Librarians and Library Staff Affected by the California Fires
Submitted by: Brenda Linares, MLA President The Medical Library Association (MLA) expresses our continuing concern and solidarity with all health sciences and other librarians, library…
MLA ’25 Spotlight: Pittsburgh’s Best Craft Breweries, Distilleries, and Happy Hours
Submitted by: Renae Barger Pittsburgh isn’t just a city of history and culture — it’s also a hotspot for craft beer, unique distilleries, and fun…
Celebrating Black History Month in Pittsburgh
Submitted by: Madelyn Glymour This year’s Black History Month theme is “African Americans and Labor.” In industry, science, or the arts, paid or unpaid, free…
In Memoriam: Rhonda Janette Allard
Rhonda Allard, died January 24, 2025, at age 62. She earned a Master’s Degree in Bioinformatics from the University of Pittsburgh. Her career in medical…
MLA ’25 Host City Spotlight: Pittsburghese
Submitted by: Dana Thimons One thing you might notice about Pittsburgh, besides its passionate sports fans and beautiful bridges, is the way people talk. “Pittsburghese”…
Exploring Pittsburgh’s Vibrant Arts Scene
Submitted by: Michael Balkenhol No matter your interests or preferred mediums, Pittsburgh has public art, murals, museums, and more to enjoy while in town for…
MLA ’25 Spotlight: Pittsburgh Marathon
Submitted by: Rose Turner If running a race in a new city made it to your list of goals for 2025, you’re in luck! The…
Master Visualizing Research Impact with Julie Esparza – December 12 Virtual CE Session
Visualizing the Value of Researcher and Institution Publications Join us for the Association of North Carolina Health and Science Libraries (ANCHASL) Fall Virtual Meeting where…
Share Your Expertise: Submit a Proposal for a 2025 Webinar or an Instructor-Led Virtual Course!
Do you have expertise and skills to share with MLA members and the wider health information professional community? The MLA Curriculum Committee is now accepting…
In Memoriam: Dr. Thomas G. Basler, FMLA
Dr. Thomas G. Basler, FMLA, died November 15, 2024 at age 84, at Roper St. Francis hospital. He began his professional life as a Field…
The Updated NNLM Core/Required Courses for the Data Services Specialization Level I Certificate Are Now Available!
After a break for updates, the NNLM core/required courses for the Data Services Specialization Level I Certificate are now available under new titles. The four…
In Memoriam: Henry L. Lemkau, Jr., FMLA, 1941-2024
Submitted by: Kim Loper With great sadness we report that Henry L. Lemkau, Jr., FMLA, passed away on the morning of September 21, 2024, surrounded…
In Memoriam: Mohamed Farouk Hussain, 1955-2024
Former Interim Director of the Medical Research Library of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Mohamed F. Hussain, MSLIS, passed away August 8, 2024, on…
Going Further with Data: Improve Your Data Skills with the Data Services Specialization
Submitted by: Julia Esparza, MLS, AHIP, FMLA One day, I got a call from a professor who needed to put data in a repository but…
Supporting Climate and Health Research: Unlocking the Power of FAIR Data
Submitted by: Julie Goldman The intersection of climate change and human health presents challenges and opportunities for researchers. As extreme weather events become more frequent…
Unlocking the Value of Qualitative Research: How to Avoid Quantitative Research Biases
Submitted by: Sami Kaplan In the realm of research, qualitative methods often take a backseat to their quantitative counterparts. However, qualitative research offers unique insights…