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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.

Check out this week's  !Using andragogy and instructional design to teach workshops on systematic searching in an academ...
04/10/2026

Check out this week's !

Using andragogy and instructional design to teach workshops on systematic searching in an academic library: case report➡️https://ow.ly/XjzZ50YGFZS

04/09/2026

Planning to attend ? Now’s the time to register.

🎟️ Early-bird rates are available through April 10.

Register here: https://ow.ly/Yulr50YGNFa

Now is the time to speak up for National Institutes of Health funding. 📢Contact your Senators and Representative by Apri...
04/08/2026

Now is the time to speak up for National Institutes of Health funding. 📢

Contact your Senators and Representative by April 21 to support strong FY27 funding for NIH and share why National Library of Medicine resources matter to you and your community.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/WQhE50YFcTs

The Senate and House Appropriations Committees are accepting submissions to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS) Subcommittee through April 21, 2026.

A defining MLA '26 tradition continues.Join us for the Janet Doe Lecture featuring Shannon D. Jones, whose leadership an...
04/07/2026

A defining MLA '26 tradition continues.

Join us for the Janet Doe Lecture featuring Shannon D. Jones, whose leadership and scholarship continue to shape the future of health sciences librarianship.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ohp150YFcEE

Expand your skills and earn CE at MLA '26!Join us May 19–22 in Milwaukee for Cultured Collaborations, connect with peers...
04/06/2026

Expand your skills and earn CE at MLA '26!

Join us May 19–22 in Milwaukee for Cultured Collaborations, connect with peers, and learn from leaders in the health information profession.

View and register for In-person CE opportunities here: https://ow.ly/mk5150YCrRh

Don’t miss out on in-person learning opportunities to earn MLA Continuing Education (CE) credits. All courses will take place in Milwaukee on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. You may register for an individual…

Check out this week's  !Usability and potential impact of a web-based literacy-oriented intervention for community-dwell...
04/03/2026

Check out this week's !

Usability and potential impact of a web-based literacy-oriented intervention for community-dwelling patients with complex care needs: a mixed methods case report ➡️ https://ow.ly/JpYG50YCqqt

What’s the real cost of AI? 🌱Join our free webinar on April 16 to explore AI’s environmental impact in health sciences l...
04/02/2026

What’s the real cost of AI? 🌱

Join our free webinar on April 16 to explore AI’s environmental impact in health sciences libraries and learn practical frameworks for responsible use.

Register here: https://ow.ly/1oVO50YCrKr

What does it really cost to ask AI a question? Not the subscription fee. Not the learning curve. The hidden cost is physical: energy-hungry data centers, water used for cooling, hardware supply chains…

04/01/2026

Save with early-bird rates for MLA '26. 🧀

Join us in Milwaukee, May 19–22, 2026, for Cultured Collaborations and connect with the health information community for learning, networking, and inspiration.

Register by April 10 for early-bird savings: https://ow.ly/8F9Y50YBKfi

Registration and the official hotel room block for attendees are open. Please beware of unauthorized hotel solicitations. Registration early-bird deadline: April 10, 2026 Hotel deadline: April 24…

Step off the sidelines and get involved with MLA!Volunteer applications for MLA committees and juries are open until Apr...
04/01/2026

Step off the sidelines and get involved with MLA!

Volunteer applications for MLA committees and juries are open until April 17. Whether you’re new to the profession or a longtime leader, this is your opportunity to share your expertise.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/gPS150YBJHW

The Medical Library Association has always been a member-driven community. Our strength, innovation, and continued impact come directly from the dedication and engagement of our members.

Sometimes the right move is knowing what to stop doing.Join us April 21 for a practical webinar on evaluating library se...
03/30/2026

Sometimes the right move is knowing what to stop doing.

Join us April 21 for a practical webinar on evaluating library services, aligning priorities, and navigating service changes with intention. Perfect for library leaders managing change and limited resources.

Register here: https://ow.ly/82oa50YzhT4

Scheduled: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time As we recover from a period of disruption with COVID and simultaneously head into a new era of fiscal uncertainty…

Check out this week's  !What factors influence vocational medical students’ self-perceived utilization of library resour...
03/27/2026

Check out this week's !

What factors influence vocational medical students’ self-perceived utilization of library resources? ➡️ https://ow.ly/1m6B50Yz8wn

03/26/2026

What’s your favorite library tech tool? 👀

MLA's Technology in Education Caucus’ 8th Annual My Favorite Tool is coming up on April 1. Check out the latest tools in health information in lightning rounds.

Register now: https://ow.ly/Arls50YzsRJ

The Technology in Education Caucus is proud to present the wildly popular 8th annual My Favorite Tool on April 1, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., central time. This fast-paced, virtual event celebrates the tools…

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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.