Consumer Health: “I Saw It on the Internet”: A Trustworthy Resources Class for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Editor’s Note: With this column, the MLA News welcomes the new Consumer Health column editor, Christine Willis, Shepherd Center, Noble Learning Resource Center, Atlanta, GA.…
Leadership and Management: Champion “Team You”
As we embark upon a new year, many of us have a routine of setting goals for the year in our personal and professional lives.…
Fiscal Year 2017 Funding Update
Congress has passed a stopgap spending bill (also known as a continuing resolution) to keep the government running through April 28th. H.R. 2028, the Further…
Hope Jahren, Closing Keynote Speaker
Hope Jahren is an intrepid researcher who embodies our meeting theme of Dream. Dare. Do. As a child and a young woman, she played and…
OSTP Records Progress on Science, Technology, and Innovation
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released its “Exit Memo,” highlighting the impact President Obama’s policies have had on science…
Cures Act Becomes Law
In signing into law the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 34) President Obama noted its important contribution to his agenda for science and technology, specifically the…
Movies Set in Seattle
Looking forward to visiting Seattle for MLA 2017? Why not gear up for the conference by viewing a few movies set and filmed in the…
Diversity and Inclusion: Top Priorities for MLA
Diversity and inclusion are essential values for MLA, but are these values reflected in what we do and how we do it? As librarians, we…
CDS Newsletter Fall 2016 v. 28 #2
Developments Fall 2016 v. 28 #2 Message from the Editors In this issue of Developments we are delighted to bring updates from our Chair, Liz Lorbeer…
MLA Education: Expanded Committee Structure
The MLA Board of Directors met November 3-4, 2016 in Chicago, IL amidst the celebration of the Cubs historic World Series win. The board focussed…
Visit Seattle’s International District @MLANet17
Submitted by Carolyn Martin Though not nearly as large as the more well-known Chinatowns in San Francisco or New York City, Seattle’s International District/Chinatown can…
Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Views—Oh my!
Dreaming of hikes with a view, or maybe a volcano or glacier? Not far from Seattle, you can find plenty of possibilities. Here are 3…
Fitness fun in the Emerald City
Imagine a dream conference with daring ideas and speakers, and wonderful networking opportunities. How about a conference city with plenty of options for fitness fun,…
MLA News Going All-Digital in 2017!
Submitted by Martha Lara, Director of Marketing and Communications, MLA MLA has announced that its newsletter, the MLA News, will transition to an all-digital format…
Apply for Volunteer Editor to Lead the JMLA
MLA seeks applications for a new volunteer editor of the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA), the definitive source of information about the latest…
Technology: Altmetrics: New Approach for Evaluating Research Impact
Submitted by Barnaby Nicolas, Levy Library, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; edited by Jean M. Gudenas Altmetrics, altmetrics, altmetrics. What…
Social Media: The Noun Project and Nounji for iMessage
Submitted by Lara Killian, AHIP, Nova Scotia Hospital Library, Nova Scotia Health Authority–Halifax, Canada Check out Lara Killian’s quick video explanation of Nounji on Instagram.…
Member Spotlight: Tara Douglas-Williams
Fast Facts: MLA Member Since: 1999First Professional Position: Systems librarian, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University CenterCurrent Position: Division head for information services/library manager, M.…
Meeting Preview: Pike Place Market and Other Wonderful Sites around the Washington State Convention Center
Submitted by Kalyna Durbak, MLA ’17 Local Assistance Committee, 2017 National Program Committee MLA ’17 attendees will be in the perfect location to explore the…
MLA Welcomes New Director of Marketing and Communications
MLA is pleased welcome Martha Lara as the new director of marketing and communications. Lara joined the MLA staff on October 3, 2016. Lara attended…