Medical Library Association

03/07/2026

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The I’s have it: everything needed to practice medical librarianship starts with an I ➡️ https://ow.ly/HEnL50YpI2x

03/06/2026

What does responsible AI use look like in research and instruction?

This MLA Connect article explores how AI can support librarians and students in reading research more critically and intentionally.

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Critical appraisal of research is a core skill for many health sciences librarians and for those we serve. Despite its importance, developing the knowledge and skills to read research effectively can…

03/05/2026

Turn funding ideas into funded projects. 💡

Join us at MLA '26 in Milwaukee for Grant Writing for Librarians (CE400), a hands on course to help you analyze RFPs, build budgets, and draft strong proposal briefs.

Register here: https://ow.ly/s6Z750Ype6j

External funding is more essential than ever for libraries—but many librarians are expected to pursue grants without formal training or institutional support. At MLA ’26: Cultured Collaborations in…

03/03/2026

We’re honored to introduce the 2026 John P. McGovern Lecturer: Gabriel T. Bosslet.

A physician, ethicist, and educator at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Bosslet will present this distinguished plenary at MLA '26 in Milwaukee.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Vonq50Yozsg

03/02/2026

Curious how AI can transform literature searching? 🔎🤖

Join this webinar on March 26 to explore how today’s scholarly AI tools can support topic mapping, uncover research gaps, and enhance library search workflows.

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Scheduled: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time This webinar explores whether current scholarly AI tools such as Scite, Openknowledgemaps, Research Rabbit, Elicit…

02/28/2026

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Navigating unique challenges: librarian perceptions in supporting physician associate (assistant) programs ➡️ https://ow.ly/KQ6E50YmwB7

02/27/2026

New funding opportunities are on the horizon. 📢

The Network of the National Library of Medicine has posted three upcoming grant forecasts, including opportunities for the National Training Center, National Center for Coordination, and Regional Medical Libraries.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/CaN350YmAeP

The Network of the National Library of Medicine, or NNLM, connects communities across the country to trusted health information, training, and funding opportunities that improve access to reliable…

02/26/2026

Discover one of the most anticipated moments of MLA '26.

Meet this year’s John P. McGovern Lecturer, Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD. This lecture honors a legacy of compassion, ethics, and humanism in health sciences.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Zgkq50YlRH4

02/24/2026

The compliance deadline for the ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Rule is approaching April 2026. Is your library ready?

Join MLA Caucus members for a deep dive into the new rule by the Department of Justice impacting websites, LibGuides, databases, and instructional materials.

Register here: https://ow.ly/cKUc50YlbJS

02/23/2026

Small shifts can make a big impact. 💡

Join us on March 12 for a webinar to learn practical tools and simple strategies to adapt to change, strengthen communication, and keep services moving forward, even with limited resources.

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Scheduled: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time This webinar will offer practical tools to recognize, interpret, and respond to change in medical library environments.

02/21/2026

The latest issue of JMLA is packed with research and thought-provoking perspectives. Welcome to your front-row seat to what’s next in medical librarianship. Get inspired, get informed, and get reading! ➡️ https://jmla.mlanet.org/ojs/jmla

02/20/2026

Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of drug discovery. 🔬

Join us on March 4 for a webinar with Anne Brown of Virginia Tech to explore key tools, real-world challenges, and how librarians can help researchers evaluate and navigate AI-driven science.

Register here: https://ow.ly/68LN50YilaF

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 1:00-2:30 p.m., eastern time, US. (12:00-1:30 p.m., central time / 11:00-12:30 mountain / 10:00-11:30 pacific) The Technology in Education Caucus (TEC)…