Medical Library Association

05/15/2026

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Expert-recommended tasks for hospital librarians during a healthcare system merger or acquisition: an e-Delphi consensus statement➡️ https://ow.ly/VHYl50YZxSl

05/14/2026

Your voice matters at MLA. 📢

Join the MLA 2026 Annual Business Meeting on June 3 to hear association updates, election results, and remarks from MLA leadership, including new Executive Director Katrina Holland.

Register here: https://ow.ly/y6Rf50YZAk8

05/08/2026

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Impact of health information prescription in thyroid cancer ➡️https://ow.ly/RIaw50YW9Ix

05/07/2026

Mark your calendar for the Storytelling Roundtable at MLA '26 on Thursday, May 21, from 10:30–11:45 am CT in Milwaukee.

This collaborative session creates space to share stories, build community, and connect around resilience and support within the profession.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/C2Kg50YWg83

The Community Building and Belonging Committee, along with the Accessibility and Disability, African American Medical Librarians Alliance, LGBTQIA+, and Social Justice and Health Disparities Caucuses…

05/06/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 - 2027 MLA Rising Stars!

🌟 Alex Henigman
🌟 Samantha Loster
🌟 Jenn Monnin
🌟 Ivan Portillo

These outstanding professionals have been selected for MLA’s leadership program, recognizing their passion, service, and potential to shape the future of medical librarianship.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/So3G50YVJoO

05/06/2026

Celebrating excellence across the profession 🎉

Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of MLA awards, grants, and scholarships for their outstanding achievements to health sciences librarianship. Stay tuned for more on how we’ll honor this year’s recipients!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/oZKY50YTanI

05/04/2026

Make your message clear, accessible, and effective. ✍️

Join us May 6 for a live webinar to learn practical plain language strategies you can use across instruction, patient education, and everyday communication. Small changes can make a big difference.

Register here: https://ow.ly/nmlP50YSyrc

Scheduled: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time Clear communication is essential in healthcare and education—yet complex language and unfamiliar terminology often create barriers that…

05/01/2026

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Comparing the performance of narrow vs. broad search strategies when using machine learning-based software for title/abstract screening ➡️https://ow.ly/Oyaq50YT7wW

04/30/2026

Your voice can help shape the future of biomedical research.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking public feedback on its FY27–31 Strategic Plan. Share your input on research priorities, workforce development, and transparency.

Submit here: https://ow.ly/9KiV50YSYEf

The NIH is seeking public feedback on its proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027–2031 (NOT-OD-26-047). The framework outlines priorities across three core areas: advancing research (including…

04/29/2026

⏳ Time is running out to book your hotel for MLA '26!

The official hotel room block deadline is May 1. Stay close to the action and save through the official room block today!

Book your room through MLANET: https://ow.ly/kS0e50YS3R1

The official MLA ’26 hotel room block in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is now open through April 24, 2026. All reservations must be made through the official room block. Please be aware of unauthorized hotel…

04/27/2026

Clear communication starts with plain language. ✍️

Join us May 6 for a webinar to learn practical strategies that improve clarity, accessibility, and engagement across healthcare and education.

Register here: https://ow.ly/jaOt50YOKFq

Scheduled: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time Clear communication is essential in healthcare and education—yet complex language and unfamiliar terminology often create barriers that…