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MLA ’25 Lightning Talks and Posters
Submit your abstract to share the latest information about research or programs by January 30, 2025. Visit the submission site for the rubric that will be used when reviewing your abstract, FAQ, and other resources.
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MLA Research Training Institute
Take your professional development to the next level with advanced research training. Submit your application for the MLA RTI Fellowship program by February 18, 2025.
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About MLA: Who We Are, What We Do
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Assistant Director for Research and Data Education
Indianapolis, IN
December 4, 2024
This position oversees our research team (Scholarly Communications Librarian, Data Services Librarian, and Research Metrics Librarian) which supports and tracks research efforts across IUSM (Indiana University School of Medicine) such as assisting with grant proposals, electronic lab notebooks, scholarly communication, artificial intelligence initiatives, and data management plan requirements. This position also coordinates with Research Affairs to support research initiatives within IUSM.   This is a tenure-track faculty …
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Upcoming Events
RTI ’25 Office Hours for submission questions
Drop in to the office hours session to have your questions answered about submitting to the Research Training Institute (RTI) '25.
Good Data Supports Good Decisions: A Practical Guide to Data Quality Checking
Registration Opens January 1, 2025. If you work with data or researchers or teach data management, you know the importance of quality data in research.…
Best Practices & Instruction Methods for Prompt Generation in ChatGPT
Best Practices and Instruction Methods for Prompt Generation in ChatGPT, led by Joelle Mornini (she/her/hers) and Alicia Lillich with the ORS Division of Library Services,…
RTI ’25 Office Hours for submission questions
Drop in to the last office hours session to have your questions answered about submitting to the Research Training Institute (RTI) '25.
Featured News
Recognize Excellence in Health Sciences Librarianship!
Our association takes pride in honoring members who have made significant contributions to health sciences librarianship and advanced the goals of the Medical Library Association.…
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…
MLA Board Highlights: November 2024
Submitted by Tamara M. Nelson, AHIP, MLA Board of Directors, Secretary The MLA Board of Directors met throughout 2024 with the most recent virtual meeting…