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MLA is a non-profit, educational organization of health sciences information professionals. Founded in 1898, MLA provides lifelong educational opportunities, supports a knowledge base of health information research and works with a global network of partners to promote the importance of quality information for improved healthcare.

09/03/2025

📍 MLA '26 is heading to Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

And you're officially invited! This year’s theme, Cultured Collaborations, highlights the power of partnerships and the evolving impact of health information professionals. Watch the recording for more details.

➡️ Watch now: https://ow.ly/JBAL50WQAJA

MLA ’26 is the annual conference of the Medical Library Association (MLA), which will take place May 19 – 22, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This year’s theme is Cultured Collaborations to highlight…

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress and workload? Join us on September 3 for a webinar on surviving burnout with tips to s...
09/01/2025

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress and workload?

Join us on September 3 for a webinar on surviving burnout with tips to spot early warning signs and how to set healthy boundaries.

Register here: https://ow.ly/bS2250WNGyt

Scheduled: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT Health sciences librarians face chronic stress, high workloads, and emotional labor, often without effective recovery strategies.

Check out this week's  !Original Investigation: Enabling discovery of the social determinants of health: using a special...
08/29/2025

Check out this week's !

Original Investigation: Enabling discovery of the social determinants of health: using a specialized lens to see beyond the surface ➡️https://ow.ly/gApk50WNGuq

We're excited to announce our MLA-exclusive webinar hosted by Covidence 🙌Discover how you can:✅ Help researchers work sm...
08/28/2025

We're excited to announce our MLA-exclusive webinar hosted by Covidence 🙌

Discover how you can:

âś… Help researchers work smarter
âś… Reduce library workload
âś… Produce high-quality evidence faster

Joined by guest speaker Matthew Bridgeman, Information and Education Librarian from Rutgers University, this will be an informative session with a live Q&A at the end!

Sign up below 👇
http://bit.ly/45sOzJi

Submit your proposal for an MLA 2026 webinar or instructor-led course before August 29! Share your expertise, support yo...
08/27/2025

Submit your proposal for an MLA 2026 webinar or instructor-led course before August 29!

Share your expertise, support your peers, and help shape the future of health information education.

Submit here: https://ow.ly/ilgI50WMOIy

MLA is searching for passionate educators like you to help us grow the skills of medical librarians and health information professionals. Whether you’re leading in AI, rethinking resource evaluation…

🧀 Don't miss this 'grate' opportunity!The MLA ’26 Call for Proposals Round 1 is now open. Share your expertise through c...
08/26/2025

đź§€ Don't miss this 'grate' opportunity!

The MLA ’26 Call for Proposals Round 1 is now open. Share your expertise through contributed papers or immersion sessions and help shape the future of health information.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/4L8o50WMjxy

The MLA ’26 National Program Committee (NPC) seeks session abstracts that aim to educate and inspire medical librarians and information professionals. Now is the perfect time to get involved— the MLA…

Feeling the weight of high-stress work? Join us on September 3 at 1 pm CT for a webinar designed to help you recognize b...
08/25/2025

Feeling the weight of high-stress work?

Join us on September 3 at 1 pm CT for a webinar designed to help you recognize burnout, set boundaries, and create a personalized well-being plan. Don’t miss practical strategies you can put into action right away.

đź”— Register here: https://ow.ly/TXNF50WJGrO

Scheduled: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT Health sciences librarians face chronic stress, high workloads, and emotional labor, often without effective recovery strategies.

Check out this week's  !Original Investigation: Acute mental health concerns in emergency settings: development and vali...
08/22/2025

Check out this week's !

Original Investigation: Acute mental health concerns in emergency settings: development and validation of an Ovid MEDLINE search filter ➡️ https://ow.ly/m4xk50WJGo8

🙌 Time to sign up for this year's Virtual Colleague Connection Mentoring Program!Running from October through January, t...
08/21/2025

🙌 Time to sign up for this year's Virtual Colleague Connection Mentoring Program!

Running from October through January, this program pairs new members with experienced colleagues to build connections, share knowledge, and grow together. You must be an MLA member to participate.

đź”— Register by September 26 to be matched: https://bit.ly/41K6OYg

Presented by the MLA Membership Committee, Colleague Connection is MLA’s mentoring program pairing new members with experienced members. Fall is upon us, which means it’s time for the committee’s…

08/20/2025

📣 Save the Date: MLA ’26 is coming to Milwaukee!

Be part of the Official Invitation to MLA ’26 on August 21, 2025. This year’s theme, Cultured Collaborations, highlights the power of partnerships and the evolving impact of health information professionals.

➡️ Register today: https://ow.ly/8ksV50WITa9

🎉 October is coming up, which means it’s time to celebrate National Medical Librarians Month! This year’s theme is Bette...
08/19/2025

🎉 October is coming up, which means it’s time to celebrate National Medical Librarians Month! This year’s theme is Better Information. Better Decisions. Stay tuned for more tools to help you spread the word!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/PJTU50WIwTk

Feeling overwhelmed at work? Join us September 3 for a practical webinar on spotting burnout early, setting healthy boun...
08/18/2025

Feeling overwhelmed at work?

Join us September 3 for a practical webinar on spotting burnout early, setting healthy boundaries, and building strategies for lasting well-being in high-stress environments. Walk away with tools and a plan to protect your health and thrive.

Register here: https://ow.ly/Ce2P50WG8s1

Scheduled: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT Health sciences librarians face chronic stress, high workloads, and emotional labor, often without effective recovery strategies.

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The Medical Library Association (MLA) is a global, nonprofit educational organization, with a membership of more than 400 institutions and 3,000 professionals in the health information field. Since 1898, MLA has fostered excellence in the professional practice and leadership of health sciences library and information professionals to enhance health care, education, and research throughout the world. MLA educates health information professionals, supports health information research, promotes access to the world's health sciences information, and works to ensure that the best health information is available to all.