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Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Building Culture and Community in a Hybrid Workforce: A World Café Conversation
Thu April 25, 2024
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Instructors: Providing Data Literacy as Part of Information Literacy
Thu April 25, 2024
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Getting Started with Collection Development: An Interactive Workshop on Selecting Resources for Your Library Community
Thu April 18, 2024
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Plan Now to Attend the John P. McGovern Keynote with Dr. Safiya Noble
By: Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP
Thu May 9, 2024
Mark your calendars and get ready for an engaging discussion as Dr. Safiya Noble takes the stage as the John P. McGovern Lecture keynote speaker at the MLA ’24 in Portland, Oregon on May 20, 2024!
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The Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lectureship was established in 1983 to foster intellectual collaboration between MLA and the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Don't miss Maia Hightower speak on AI in healthcare for this year's Leiter Lecture!
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The Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lectureship was established in 1983 to foster intellectual collaboration between MLA and the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Don't miss Maia Hightower speak on AI in healthcare for this year's Leiter Lecture!
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Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Allies: Building Institutional Support Networks
By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP
Thu May 9, 2024
In the weeks before MLA ’24 in Portland, we are profiling the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Discover Portland's birding hotspots! From Mt. Tabor's diverse species to the serene Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, explore bird species across the city. Join us in uncovering the beauty of nature while at MLA '24!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
MLA is pleased to announce the recipients of 2024 Annual Conference Travel Grants.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the Panelists of the MLA ’24 AI Summit: Why AI? Transforming the Health Information Profession
By: Barry Grant
Thu May 2, 2024
Unlock the future of health information with Why AI? Summit! Meet our distinguished panelists and explore cutting-edge AI initiatives in healthcare.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenter of Leading and Serving in an Unscripted World
By: Mark Berendsen
Thu May 2, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with Patrick Short.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Join us for Speed Dating Networking! Connect with colleagues, make new friends, and have engaging conversations. Don't miss out on this fun and interactive event!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Tour the Historic Multnomah County Central Library in Portland, Oregon
By: Sola Whitehead, AHIP
Thu April 25, 2024
The Central Branch of Multnomah County Library is the shining pearl of the local public library system in Portland, Oregon for MLA '24!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Building Culture and Community in a Hybrid Workforce: A World Café Conversation
By: Mark Berendsen
Thu April 25, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions. Meet Mark Berendsen.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Instructors: Providing Data Literacy as Part of Information Literacy
By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP
Thu April 25, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Help shake things up this season and join us in creating a new Editorial Board for Hypothesis! We invite anyone dedicated to work in support of driving the future of the journal through guidance and outspokenness.
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Do you enjoy bringing your latest knitting, embroidery, or crocheting project to the annual conference? Mel Davies is here to share tips about great fiber arts stores and events that might interest you while in Portland at MLA ’24. We can't wait to see all of your projects in between sessions!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Getting Started with Collection Development: An Interactive Workshop on Selecting Resources for Your Library Community
By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP
Thu April 18, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
If you are a library or health information professional planning to attend MLA ’24, consider arriving a day early to attend the AI Summit: Why AI? Transforming the Health Information Profession.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Heading to Portland for MLA '24? Embark on an Oregon wine adventure that will thrill your inner sommelier.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
You are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series! The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members.
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Meet the Instructors of MLA ’24 CE 400 - The Joy of Project Management! Managing All Projects, Large and Small
By: Barry Grant
Thu April 11, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses. We continue the series this week with Janet Crum who, with Elisa Cortez, teaches The Joy of Project Management! Managing All Projects, Large and Small.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
To ensure the health and safety of all attendees of MLA ’24, please review the following guidelines for MLA ’24.
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Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Equity: Exploring What It Is and Why It Matters
By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP
Thu April 11, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with the presenters of Data Equity: Exploring What It Is and Why It Matters.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of AI, Machine Learning, and Collections: New Approaches and Tools for Description and Discovery
By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP
Thu April 11, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with the moderator and presenters of AI, Machine Learning, and Collections.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Portland has a world class live music scene. As a halfway point along the west coast, many mainstream acts find enthusiastic audiences in Portland. Check out a show while you're at MLA '24.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Spring is here and Hypothesis is publishing its first issue of the year! We thank everyone involved for their dedication and hard work in support of publishing this timely research.
Blog link: Announcements
Looking for career support? You’ll find it at MLA ’24. Sign up today! The advance sign-up deadline is Friday, May 3, 2024.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Spring is here and Hypothesis is publishing its first issue of the year! We thank everyone involved for their dedication and hard work in support of publishing this timely research.
Blog link: Announcements
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses. We continue the series this week with Susan Kendall (SK), who teach CE 201 - Collections Budgeting: It's More than Spreadsheets.
Registration is required and you do not
Registration is required and you do not
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the MLA '24 Presenter of Inclusive Library Leadership: Empathy, Care, and Compassion as Leadership Strengths
By: Mark Berendsen
Thu April 4, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. We continue the series with Inclusive Library Leadership: Empathy, Care, and Compassion as Leadership Strengths.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
We're excited to announce the MLA '24 Brand Guidelines was awarded the silver MUSE Award for Corporate Identity-Brand Identity!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Announcing Faculty and Peer Coaches for 2024 Research Training Institute (RTI)
By: Mark MacEachern
Thu March 28, 2024
The Research Training Institute (RTI) team is pleased to announce the faculty and peer coaches for the 2024 RTI Online program.
Blog link: RTI News
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Data Partners: Fostering Librarian-Researcher Partnerships
By: Mary Piorun, PhD, AHIP
Thu March 28, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session. Meet some of the presenters of Data Partners: Fostering Librarian-Researcher Partnerships.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Collective Collecting and the Challenge of Preservation
By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP
Thu March 28, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Columbia River Gorge and Portland Waterfalls
By: Dolores Zegar Judkins, AHIP, FMLA
Thu March 28, 2024
Explore the stunning Columbia Gorge during your trip to MLA '24! Get Portland travel recommendations for an unforgettable conference adventure!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Volunteering for an MLA committee and/or juries is one of the best ways to serve MLA, earn points toward membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP), and meet people. Volunteer today!
Blog link: Announcements
Meet the MLA ’24 Instructors of CE100 - Essential Searching Skills for Librarians on Systematic Review Teams
By: Barry Grant
Thu March 21, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Getting to Open: Everything You Need to Know about Crafting Open Access Agreements
By: Iris Kovar-Gough, AHIP
Thu March 21, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the experts leading each of the symposium sessions by sharing their answers to questions about themselves and their session.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
RTI Research Spotlight: Optimal Strategies for IPE Literature Searching
By: Rebecca Carlson, AHIP
Thu March 14, 2024
Interprofessional education (IPE) is a growing area of research and one where terms have changed over time. It can be difficult to find all the relevant IPE literature. Read on!
Blog link: RTI News
Join us in Portland for MLA ’24 and explore the city for book lovers!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
You are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series! The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members.
Blog link: Announcements
The MLA 2024 Local Arrangements Committee is looking for volunteers to staff the hospitality booth during the annual conference in Portland, Oregon from May 18-21, 2024. Help conference goers get around Portland and provide information about local things to see, do, and eat!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Getting hungry for MLA '24? Start giving some thought now as to where you might want to go to eat with your "frolleagues" while you’re in Portland for the annual conference.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
The Technology In Education Caucus is proud to present My Favorite Tool 2024! Join us!
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Celebrate Black History Month 2024 in Portland! Dive into the arts at the Portland Art Museum's "Black Artists of Oregon" exhibit. Can't make it in person? Check out The Numberz FM's podcast collaboration with the museum. Visit online resources or in-person events to explore Oregon's Black History.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Calling all MLA members! Cast your vote in the 2024 Medical Library Association election from March 4-18, 2024.
Blog link: Announcements
Introducing the User Services and Collection Division (USCD) (formerly Library Operations) and introducing the Dataset Catalog beta for improved data discoverability and reuse.
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Meet the Presenters of AI in Action: How Librarians are Implementing and Supporting AI in Their Institutions, A Free Fireside Chat
By: MLA Headquarters
Thu February 22, 2024
MLA is excited to offer the second of its free offerings on AI for medical librarians. We’ve asked the presenters and moderator of the Chat to answer a few questions about their interest in Generative AI and what you can expect from their session.
Register here to Join Michelle Cawley (MC), Justi
Register here to Join Michelle Cawley (MC), Justi
Blog link: Announcements
Deadline Extended for Research Training Institute 2024: Apply by March 8, 2024
By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Thu February 22, 2024
You still have time to apply for RTI ’24! The application period has been extended! Submit your application by March 8, 2024, 11:59 p.m., central time.
Blog link: RTI News
Save-the-Date: Meet the 2024 MLA Election Candidates
By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA
Thu February 22, 2024
Mark your calendars for a one-hour Meet the Candidates forum on February 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., central time, where you will hear from the candidates for the MLA Board of Directors and President-elect.
Blog link: Announcements
MLA ’24 Continuing Education: Meet Paige Scudder, the Instructor of Master Data Cleaning and Wrangling with OpenRefine and Python
By: Barry Grant
Thu February 15, 2024
In the weeks leading up to MLA ‘24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses. Today, meet Paige Scudder, the Instructor of Master Data Cleaning and Wrangling with OpenRefine and Python.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
The Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) is seeking moderators for paper and lightning talk sessions during MLA ’24.
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
The Technology in Education Caucus is proud to present My Favorite Tool 2024! You're invited to submit your proposal to be a contestant for the 2024 virtual session on March 19, 2024.
Blog link: Announcements
Love in Action: Nurturing Relationships Through Purposeful Gestures and Meaningful Connections | Be Well MLA
By: Karen Stanley Grigg, AHIP
Thu February 15, 2024
The Be Well MLA Team invites all MLA members to join us for "Love in Action: Nurturing Relationships Through Purposeful Gestures and Meaningful Connections" on February 21.
Blog link: Announcements
Last Chance to Apply for the 2024 Research Training Institute: Deadline is February 19, 2024
By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Thu February 8, 2024
Embark on your research journey! Join MLA's RTI for an intensive training experience. The application deadline is rapidly approaching--apply now!
Blog link: RTI News
Last Chance to Drop In with Questions for the 2024 Research Training Institute on February 8!
By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Thu February 1, 2024
Final call: apply now for the 2024 RTI! Don't miss your chance to join this transformative research experience. Apply before the February 19 deadline! Join the last Drop-in session on February 18 to have your questions answered.
Blog link: RTI News
See You in Portland, Oregon for MLA ’24! Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration to Save Hundreds
By: Emily Vardell, AHIP
Thu February 1, 2024
Join us in Portland for MLA '24! Explore groundbreaking sessions, connect with industry leaders, and embrace the power of collaboration in health information sciences. Early-bird rates are available until April 17. Secure your spot now!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Get a Sneak Peek of MLA ’24 Contributed Content: Accepted Immersion Sessions and Papers
By: Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP
Wed January 31, 2024
We're excited to share a sneak peek of accepted contributed content! Here are the accepted immersion sessions and contributed papers. Check out the MLA ’24 preliminary program for more details!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Volunteer to review resumes, CV’s cover letters, or sign up to have your resume reviewed. Don't miss this chance to boost your career or support your peers!
Blog link: Announcements
Experience the DEI Committee’s Living Library in February!
By: Kelsa Bartley, AHIP
Thu January 25, 2024
Immerse yourself in transformative conversations with the Living Library.
Blog link: Announcements
Give Your MLA ’24 Abstract a Second Chance: Poster and Lightning Talks are due TODAY!
By: Emily Vardell, AHIP
Thu January 18, 2024
The MLA ’24 submission site for posters and lightning talks will remain open until January 25, 2024. Posters and lightning talks are great ways to share information about research or programs. Submit your abstract now!
Blog link: Announcements
Step into the unique world of living books! Ever wondered what it's like to be a living story, challenging stereotypes and fostering connections? If you have a tale to share and want to create dialogue in a safe space, sign up to be a living book.
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Be Well MLA: Life Just Be Lifin': Navigating Transitions in Your Personal and Professional Journey
By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA
Thu January 18, 2024
Embrace wellness with Be Well MLA! Discover insights and strategies for managing career shifts, life changes, and personal growth in the upcoming session. Don't miss upcoming sessions on nurturing relationships, pets, and financial literacy.
Blog link: Announcements
RTI Research Spotlight: Impacts of Searching Systems on the Quality of Systematic Searching
By: Andy Hickner
Thu January 18, 2024
Dive into the world of systematic reviews with Andy Hickner's insightful study featured in the Journal of the Medical Library Association.
Blog link: RTI News
Drop In to Learn How the RTI Fellowship Can Help You Elevate Your Career in Research
By: Susan Lessick, AHIP, FMLA
Thu January 11, 2024
Gain research skills, collaborate with peers, and make a positive impact on health and wellness by applying for the 2024 Research Training Institute Fellowship Program. Join the RTI Drop-in Session to learn more.
Blog link: RTI News
Call for Poster and Lightning Talk Proposals for MLA ‘24
By: Liz Kellermeyer, AHIP
Thu December 14, 2023
This could be your year to present at the MLA annual conference! MLA '24 will feature hundreds of papers, immersion sessions, lightning talks, and poster sessions - not to mention networking and social events. Submit today!
Blog link: MLA '24 | Stronger Together
Make this your strongest professional year yet with savings on hours of MLA Continuing Education. Secure an MLA CE Passport by June 26, 2024.
Blog link: Announcements
Ysabel Bertolucci MLA Conference Travel Grant: Applications are Open!
By: Heather Jett, AHIP
Thu December 14, 2023
Apply today for the Bertolucci Grant and have your conference travel covered! The Bertolucci Grant recognizes a health sciences librarian who is involved in nursing, allied health, consumer health, or international librarianship.
Blog link: Announcements
EBSCO/MLA Annual Conference Grant: Fund Your Travel Today
By: Heather Jett, AHIP
Thu December 14, 2023
Apply today for the EBSCO Information Services and the MLA Scholarship Endowment Fund and have your conference travel covered!
Blog link: Announcements
MLA election season will be here before you know it! All election slates are due February 26, 2024.
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Be Well MLA Wednesday: Recipe for Resilience, December 13
By: Shannon D Jones, AHIP, FMLA
Thu December 7, 2023
The Be Well MLA Team invites all MLA members to join us for "Recipe for Resilience: Strategies for Combating Burnout in the Workplace." Panelists will share practical tips, real-life examples, and insights that will help you combat burnout and empower you to thrive in your profession.
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