Medical Library Association

Exploratory Research on Applying AI Tools in Medical Literature Mining and Navigation 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…

Join this webinar on March 26 to explore how platforms like Scite, Elicit, and Research Rabbit can support topic mapping, evidence discovery, and research workflows in health sciences libraries.

Register here: https://ow.ly/NbT750YerXN

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Research Training Institute MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) is an immersive online continuing education program for health sciences librarians and LIS graduate students that provides advanced research methods training and…

Apply by February 16 for the MLA Research Training Institute (RTI)!

Take your research skills further with this year-long research training program dedicated to librarianship.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/32PG50Ye2B1

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MLA ’26 Registration Registration and the official hotel room block for attendees will officially open early 2026. Please beware of unauthorized hotel solicitations. The official link will be available soon.

Registration for MLA '26 is now open!

We invite you to join us in Milwaukee, WI from May 19 - 22, 2026 for "Cultured Collaborations" in highlighting the transformational partnerships and evolutions of the health sciences community.

Register now: https://ow.ly/77U850YctxC

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Micro-Changes that Matter: Strategic Responses for Shifting Medical Library Environments 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.

Small shifts can make a big impact. 💡

Join us on March 12 for a live webinar on practical strategies for navigating change in medical library environments, even when time and resources are limited.

Register here: https://ow.ly/12mk50Y8OoI

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Inclusive survey design: MCMLA’s lessons learned from an inclusivity and climate assessment ➡️https://ow.ly/sSbq50Ya6hv

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I Am Black History Black History Month is a time to honor the generations of Black leaders, clinicians, researchers, librarians, and innovators, whose brilliance and resilience have advanced healthcare and expanded…

We're excited to have Katrina Holland join MLA as the executive director! She's already making history as the first African American executive director of MLA. As she settles into her new role, Katrina shares her thoughts.

Read more: https://ow.ly/g9pG50Y9Ljt

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Get a Sneak Peek of MLA ’26 Contributed Content We’re so excited to announce that we’ve accepted contributed papers and immersion sessions for MLA ’26! Contributed content shares real-time expertise in health sciences librarianship by your peers…

We're excited to announce accepted contributed papers and immersion sessions for MLA '26! We received over 180 total submissions for round 1 and are working through proposals for lightning talks and posters.

Get a sneak peek: https://ow.ly/NjAa50Y96gO

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Research Training Institute MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) is an immersive online continuing education program for health sciences librarians and LIS graduate students that provides advanced research methods training and…

Grow your research skills with MLA!

Apply to the MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) and join the drop-in Q&A session tomorrow, February 4 to get your questions answered. Applications close February 16.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/C7EJ50Y8ezb

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Syntax and Sensibility: Translating Your Systematic Review Search Scheduled: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time Are you ready to take your systematic review search skills to the next level? Join us for an interactive webinar designed for health…

Still translating systematic review searches by trial and error?

Join this webinar tomorrow at 1pm CT to learn practical, transferable techniques for translating PubMed searches across Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL with confidence.

Register now: https://ow.ly/JEKB50Y4RFo

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Accessibility audit of the Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association ➡️ https://ow.ly/l6l950Y62Vj

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Expanded Content and New Faculty for the MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) The Research Training Institute (RTI) is a year-long, mentored research fellowship that prepares health sciences librarians and LIS graduate students to design, conduct, and disseminate high-quality…

As the research landscape continues to evolve, the MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) is expanding its curriculum to address these emerging needs. We're excited to announce four new content areas in our curriculum:

Learn more: https://ow.ly/p1c550Y59EZ

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Research Training Institute MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) is an immersive online continuing education program for health sciences librarians and LIS graduate students that provides advanced research methods training and…

Apply to the MLA Research Training Institute (RTI), a year-long fellowship for health sciences librarians. Join the drop-in session on February 4 at 1:00 pm CT to learn more and get your questions answered.

🗓️ Applications close February 16, 2026.

Apply here: https://ow.ly/86U850Y4om0

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Syntax and Sensibility: Translating Your Systematic Review Search Scheduled: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time Are you ready to take your systematic review search skills to the next level? Join us for an interactive webinar designed for health…

Take your systematic review search skills to the next level

This webinar helps you translate search strategies across PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL. Learn how to break down search components, apply correct syntax, and compare manual techniques.

Register here: https://ow.ly/xAPc50Y1eIZ

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Evaluating search quality and article choice in evidence-based medicine assignments of preclinical students ➡️ https://ow.ly/caxw50Y1WRY

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Call for Participation: MLAConnect Readership Survey The Medical Library Association (MLA) invites all members to participate in a brief survey about MLAConnect. The MLAConnect Editor Search Committee is seeking your feedback to better understand how…

We want to hear from you 📣

MLA is inviting members to take a quick MLAConnect Readership Survey and share feedback on how you engage with the newsletter and what content you value most.

Access the survey here: https://ow.ly/10WJ50Y1oBZ

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MLA Presidential Update Start the new year by joining Heather N. Holmes, AHIP, MLA President for 2025–2026, for her Presidential Update. This virtual session is your chance to hear directly from MLA leadership about the…

Start off the new year by joining the MLA Presidential Update with Heather N. Holmes, AHIP. Join your fellow MLA members on Thursday, January 22 to hear directly from MLA leadership about the association’s priorities, progress, and plans for the year ahead.

Register now: https://ow.ly/Zuml50Y0Svh

MLA ’26 Contributed Content Content contributed by professionals in the field is the heart of each MLA conference. Share your professional research and explorations with your colleagues and contribute to the growing knowledge of…

⏰Time is running out to submit for MLA ’26!

The deadline for Lightning Talk and Poster proposals is January 22. Don’t miss your chance to share your work, spark conversation, and connect with colleagues across health sciences librarianship.

Submit now: https://ow.ly/HrmS50XXnuE

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Copyright Skills as Risk Management Tools: The Librarian’s Role in the Age of A.I. Tuesday, February 3 & 10, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Central Time Copyright in the digital age is complex and confusing–like a gray murky fog, with potholes and quicksand ready to trap both copyright…

Do you have copyright questions in the age of AI?

Join us on Tuesday, February 3 & 10, 2026, from 10 am to 12:30 pm CT for an instructor-led course exploring how librarians can use copyright knowledge as a practical risk management tool.

Register here: https://ow.ly/86xo50XXnUV

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Academic librarian support for patient-centred and inclusive medical education curricula: a case report ➡️ https://ow.ly/mXlJ50XXpyq

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Medical Library Association Announces Katrina Holland as New Executive Director Chicago, IL (January 15, 2026) – The Medical Library Association (MLA) is proud to announce the appointment of Katrina Holland, as its new executive director. Holland…

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Katrina Holland as the new executive director for the Medical Library Association (MLA). Holland will take the helm from Kevin Baliozian, retiring in February 2026.

Read the full press release for more information: https://ow.ly/vcIQ50XX8uA

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MLA Recognizes Recent AHIP New and Renewing Members We’re delighted to highlight the newest as well as recently renewed members of the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP), whose dedication and commitment continue to strengthen our…

🌟 Congratulations to new and renewing AHIP members!

The Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) recognizes the latest members whose commitment to strengthen our professional community.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/es9w50XWiZG

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Enhancing Learning in One-Shot Library Sessions: Applying Cognitive Load Theory Scheduled: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time When learning something new, have you ever had difficulty concentrating or felt overwhelmed, frustrated, and/or tired?

Feeling overwhelmed in one-shot instruction sessions?

Join us on Wednesday, January 14 at 1 pm CT to learn how cognitive load theory can help you design clearer, more effective library instruction that supports learning without overload.

Register here: https://ow.ly/wt2p50XU4Rx

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Research Training Institute MLA Research Training Institute (RTI) is an immersive online continuing education program for health sciences librarians and LIS graduate students that provides advanced research methods training and…

Join us for RTI Office Hours on January 13 at 1 pm CT to get your questions answered about the program, the application process, and what you can gain from this year-long research training experience.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/TlxZ50XU5BV

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Partnering with rural libraries to increase telehealth utilization in New York state ➡️ https://ow.ly/lTN750XT3ex

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MLA ’26 Contributed Content Content contributed by professionals in the field is the heart of each MLA conference. Share your professional research and explorations with your colleagues and contribute to the growing knowledge of…

Ready to share your work at MLA ’26?

The deadline to submit proposals for Lightning Talks and Posters is January 22. This is your chance to showcase your ideas, connect with peers, and help shape the future of health sciences librarianship.

Submit here: https://ow.ly/iwvY50XTFXq

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Be Well MLA The Be Well MLA program enhances wellness and well-being within the Medical Library Association. MLA members and colleagues are encouraged to join the Be Well MLA Wednesday wellness series.

Don't miss out on #BeWellWednesday!

Join us for Delicious Dish, Medlibs version on January 21 at 1pm CT.

Register here: https://bit.ly/49OuOw1

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Make Your Case to Attend MLA ’26 We hope to see you at MLA ’26 from May 19–22, 2026, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This year’s theme, “Cultured Collaborations,” highlights the transformational partnerships and…

Make your case to attend MLA '26!

This is more than a meeting, it's a strategic opportunity for your professional development and your institution. Registration and official hotel room blocks will open early 2026.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Ohjx50XSFm3

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Essential Searching Skills for Librarians on Systematic Review Teams January 2026 Tuesday, January 20 & 27, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm CT If you will be part of a systematic review team–or if you already do systematic review searches and want to hone your skills–this is the…

Join us Tuesday, January 20 & 27 at 10 am CT for an instructor-led course designed to help librarians build effective, replicable search strategies, conduct reference interviews, and confidently contribute to systematic review teams.

Register here: https://ow.ly/PE3a50XJNjl

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Evaluation of an online systematic review escape room for early career clinicians and doctoral students➡️ https://ow.ly/ElLS50XJNbA

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Enhancing Learning in One-Shot Library Sessions: Applying Cognitive Load Theory Scheduled: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:00pm–2:30pm, Central Time When learning something new, have you ever had difficulty concentrating or felt overwhelmed, frustrated, and/or tired?

Struggling to keep learners engaged in short library sessions?

Join us Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 1 pm CT to explore cognitive load theory and discover strategies to make your instruction clearer, more memorable, and less overwhelming.

Register here: https://ow.ly/nbSw50XJLhj

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