RTI News: Research Interests of Librarians
As part of the application process for the MLA Research Training Institute (RTI), applicants submit a list of key words or phrases that describes the…
MLA and AAHSL recommend FY21 NLM Funding
The Medical Library Association (MLA) and Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries have recommended that the National Library of Medicine receive at least $479.7 million in…
RTI News: Congratulations to the 2020 RTI Fellows!
MLA is pleased to announce the 2020 Research Training Institute (RTI) fellows! This year due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 RTI will be…
RTI News: RTI Fellow Awarded Research Grant to Study Information Behaviors of Nursing Students
Ying Zhong, Walter W. Stiern Library, California State University–Bakersfield (CSUB), was recently awarded a research grant in the amount of $4,970 by the CSUB Research…
MLA and AAHSL comment on public access
Today, the Medical Library Association (MLA) and Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) commented on the Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) Request for Information:…
NLM Receives Stimulus Funding to Prevent, Prepare for, and Respond to the Coronavirus
The $2 trillion economic stimulus bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136), in response to the COVID-19 outbreak provides an…
MLA and AAHSL comments to NLM addressing ClinicalTrials.gov Modernization
The Medical Library Association (MLA) and Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) have responded to the National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) Request for Comments…
Research Invitation for Librarians Who Use Reflection at Work
Have you ever used reflection to improve your performance at work or to better understand situations at work? If so, consider participating in a new…
MLA and AAHSL comments on Draft Desirable Characteristics of Repositories for Managing and Sharing Data Resulting from Federally Funded Research
The Medical Library Association (MLA) and Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) have responded to the Request for Comments from the White House Office…
RTI Research Spotlight: Librarian-Led Research Shows the Need for Greater Open Access Outreach to Change Misconceptions of Early Career Researchers
A recent study published in the Journal of the Medical Library Association found that early career professionals in the field of cancer research have a…
Transition: Retiring the Social Media Column
The MLAConnect Editorial Board made the decision to retire the Social Media column at our last meeting. While I do not have the exact date…
Ending on a High Note: Top 10 Technology Articles
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Earlier last month, it was announced that a few of the MLAConnect columns will be retired to better align…
MLA and AAHSL Comment on Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing
The Medical Library Association (MLA) and Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) have responded to the Request for Comments from the National Institutes of Health…
Technology: Teaching with JupyterHub
Submitted by Shirley Zhao and Jessi Van Der Volgen, AHIP, Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah–Salt Lake City; edited by Tony Nguyen, AHIP Jupyter…
There Is Still Time! Applications due January 17 for the 2020 RTI
There is still time to apply to the Research Training Institute (RTI)! The deadline to apply is January 17. Visit the RTI website to learn…
RTI Announces New 2020 Faculty
MLA is pleased to announce the Research Training Institute (RTI) faculty members for the 2020 RTI at the University of Illinois–Chicago, beginning July 2020. Katherine…
Expert Searching: Health Research Reporting Guidelines: Part 1 Introduction to Health Research Reporting Guidelines
Submitted by Helena VonVille, Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; edited by Christy Tyson During a recent webinar on health research reporting…
RTI Research Spotlight: Librarian-Led Research Shows the Need to Reference Retraction Status in Articles
In an article recently published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that there is need for greater diligence in ensuring that retracted articles are properly…
Technology: LibKey and LibKey Nomad
Submitted by Andrew Hickner on behalf of the MLA UX Caucus; edited by Tony Nguyen, AHIP Note: The purpose of the new MLA UX Caucus…
MLA Comments on Evolving the National Network of Libraries of Medicine
The Medical Library Association (MLA) has responded to the National Library of Medicine’s Request for Information (RFI) on Evolving the National Network of Libraries of…