Meet the MLA ’24 Presenters of Getting to Open: Everything You Need to Know about Crafting Open Access Agreements
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…
In Memoriam: Jane Bridges, AHIP
Jane Bridges died March 7, 2024, after a brief illness, at home with her husband on Tybee Island, Georgia. Jane was educated in the Florence,…
Portland: City of Books
Portland is well-known as a city for book lovers, boasting the world’s largest independent bookstore, Powell’s City of Books (just 1.5 miles from the conference…
RTI Research Spotlight: Optimal Strategies for IPE Literature Searching
This work began from a known literature searching issue. Interprofessional education (IPE) is a growing area of research and one where terms have changed over…
Portland Eats: Pine Street Market and More
Are you and a group of your “frolleagues” going to head out for dinner while you’re in Portland for the MLA annual conference? Start giving…
Call for Volunteers: MLA ’24 Hospitality Booth
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,…
Call for Research Study Participants: Survey on the Experiences of Librarians and Information Professionals Who Participate in Systematic and Scoping Reviews
Stacy Torian and Stephen Maher of New York University Libraries are conducting a research project aimed at examining the experiences of health sciences librarians and…
Guest Post: Unveiling the Veil: A Call to Eradicate Publication Bias for a True Scientific Renaissance
By Johanna Hoyos, MSc. In the dynamic arena of scientific exploration, where the pursuit of knowledge shapes the future, a shadow lingers – publication bias.…
Black History Month in Portland, Oregon
Black History Month 2024 is being celebrated across the country, and Portland is no different. This year’s theme for Black History Month is “African Americans…
Latinx Caucus History
In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are available on MLANET. …
Deadline Extended for Research Training Institute 2024: Apply by March 8, 2024
You still have time to apply for RTI ’24! The application period has been extended! Submit your [Link removed (application)] by March 8, 2024, 11:59…
Technology in Education Caucus (TEC) History
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
MLA ’24 Continuing Education: Meet Paige Scudder, the Instructor of Master Data Cleaning and Wrangling with OpenRefine and Python
In the weeks leading up to MLA ’24 in Portland, we’ll profile the conference Continuing Education instructors and their courses. We begin the series with Paige…
Call for MLA ’24 Moderators
The Contributed Content Working Group (CCWG) is seeking moderators for paper and lightning talk sessions during MLA ’24. Moderating a session is a great way…
Technical Services Caucus History
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
2024 MLA Election Slate of Candidates
The 2023/2024 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2024 MLA election. 2023/2024 Nominating Committee Shannon D. Jones, AHIP, FMLA,…
Last Chance to Apply for the 2024 Research Training Institute: Deadline is February 19, 2024
Are you a library professional interested in learning to do research? Are you excited at the prospect of being part of an intensive and collaborative…
Systematic Reviews Caucus History
Edited by Christine Willis In celebration of MLA’s 125th anniversary, we will be sharing caucus and chapter histories throughout the year. Previously published histories are…
Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) New and Renewing Members
Achieving membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) is an important professional milestone. The Academy congratulates the following new members and those who…
See You in Portland, Oregon for MLA ’24! Take Advantage of Early Bird Registration to Save Hundreds
We’re Excited to Connect with You in Portland! We cordially invite you to connect and collaborate with a community of like-minded peers and innovators in…