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Global non-profit organization for health information professionals. #medlibs

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Working with #medlibs leads to better information and better decisions. Here are a few ways how:

βœ… Save money on hospital charges
βœ… Improve patient outcomes
βœ… Reduce patient stays at the hospital

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Rq5H50X7V2Y

#NMLM

07.10.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Recognizing the significant changes in technology, publishing, and the broader information landscape over the past decade, it was determined that a comprehensive review of MLA Competencies for health information professionals was timely and necessary.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ITeYar

#medlibs

06.10.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!

Case Report: Breathing life into learning about air quality: developing and implementing environmental health outreach with high school students ➑️ https://bit.ly/4ggO0WD

#medlibs #healthsciences

03.10.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’ Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Kevin Baliozian and Kate Corcoran and thanking them for their incredible service to MLA.Β 

Kevin’s 12 years as Executive Director and Kate’s 38 years of dedication have profoundly shaped our organization.

Read more: https://bit.ly/486Ia8h

#medlibs

02.10.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ₯³ Happy National Medical Librarians Month!Β 

October is here to officially celebrate the unsung heroes of healthcare. This year’s theme says it best: Better Information. Better Decisions.Β 

Learn how to join the celebration by visiting MLANET: https://bit.ly/4o2eFcp

#medlibs #healthinformation

01.10.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Beyond PubMed and Google Scholar: Exploring the Future of Free Bibliographic Databases Scheduled: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT As medical librarians, we teach library users the information skills they’ll use to practice evidence-based medicine throughout their careers…

Join us October 1 for a webinar exploring The Lens, OpenAlex, and Internet Archive Scholar, free databases that can expand access to evidence-based research.Β 

Learn their strengths, limitations, and how to apply them to real-world searching.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4po6A3p

#medlibs

29.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!

 Case Report: Systematic librarian-led zip code analysis to target underserved communities ➑️https://bit.ly/464QK4U

#medlibs #healthsciences

26.09.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰ Get ready for National Medical Librarians Month in October!

This year's theme highlights how partnering with health information professionals and #medlibs empower clinicians and patients to make better decisions.Β 

Join the celebration: https://f.mtr.cool/xlnexljrfl

25.09.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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…

πŸ§€ Share your "brie-lliant" ideas!

The MLA ’26 Contributed Content Working Group has put together a submission checklist and other resources to help you maximize your chances to present at #MLANET26! Proposals are due October 23.

Find resources on MLANET: https://bit.ly/4m9UIin

#medlibs

24.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ Last call for expert-level Ovid! 

Don't miss your chance to transform your research workflow with expert-led training designed specifically for #medlibs.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h1V4ksu1S6KqBBWgrHn7NQ

#OvidResearch #HealthcareResearch

23.09.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond PubMed and Google Scholar: Exploring the Future of Free Bibliographic Databases Scheduled: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT As medical librarians, we teach library users the information skills they’ll use to practice evidence-based medicine throughout their careers…

Discover what’s beyond PubMed and Google Scholar. 🌐

Join us October 1 for a live webinar exploring The Lens, OpenAlex, and Internet Archive Scholar..

Register here: https://bit.ly/4po6A3p

#medlibs #healthinformation #healthsciences

22.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Apply Now for MLA Grants, Scholarships, and Awards – Deadline November 15, 2025 Did you know that MLA offers over 50 recognitions and awards more than $95,000 annually in grants, scholarships, and awards? Whether you’re pursuing advanced education, professional development…

Applications are now open for MLA Grants, Scholarships, and Awards!Β 

Whether you’re pursuing advanced education, professional development, or travel support, MLA provides meaningful opportunities to invest in your career.

Submit your application by November 15: https://bit.ly/4grDuMw

#medlibs

19.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš€ Transform Your Research Impact!

Join us for a game-changing webinar on Sept 30 with @wolterskluwer.comΒ specifically for #medlibs who want to maximize their research effectiveness.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h1V4ksu1S6KqBBWgrHn7NQ

#OvidResearch #HealthcareResearch

17.09.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you ready to dive into the use of AI technology in systematic reviews?

Join the β€˜AI, Librarians and Covidence’ webinar on Sept 24 ⬇️

Hear from guest speaker Matthew Bridgeman, Information and Education Librarian from Rutgers University.

Last chance to register here πŸ‘‰ http://bit.ly/45sOzJi

16.09.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Library to Clinical Outreach: Becoming an Integral Part of the Healthcare Team Scheduled: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT Are you a librarian looking to expand your impact beyond the traditional library setting? This webinar is designed for those eager to explore…

Thinking about expanding your role beyond the library?

Join us for a live webinar on clinical librarianship on September 18 and discover how you can bring your expertise to the healthcare team.

Register here: https://bit.ly/47sS1Fa

#medlibs #healthinformation

15.09.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!

 Original Investigation: Graphic medicine in academic health science library collections ➑️ https://bit.ly/469FgNt

#medlibs #healthsciences

12.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a free webinar with @wolterskluwer to discover how YOUR specialized skills drive research success and how Ovid's powerful tools put YOU at the center of research excellence.Β 

πŸ‘‰ Register now: https://bit.ly/4n1lZ89

#medlibs #OvidResearch #HealthcareResearch

11.09.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

🌱 #BeWellWednesday is back! Join the #BeWellMLA group for the next session on September 17.

This session will offer tools to reduce stress, boost productivity, and create space for balance in both your professional and personal life.

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

#medlibs #librarytwitter

10.09.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let’s talk AI in systematic reviews!Β 

πŸ‘‰ Covidence’s perspective on use and development of AI
πŸ‘‰ Key areas that help librarians reduce workload and add valueΒ 
πŸ‘‰ Common questions from researchers conducting systematic reviews

Save your place on the webinar here: http://bit.ly/45sOzJi

09.09.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Library to Clinical Outreach: Becoming an Integral Part of the Healthcare Team Scheduled: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm CT Are you a librarian looking to expand your impact beyond the traditional library setting? This webinar is designed for those eager to explore…

Join us September 18 for a live webinar and learn how librarians can become vital members of the healthcare team. Gain skills, strategies, and real-world guidance to take the first steps into this role.

Register here: https://bit.ly/47sS1Fa

#medlibs #healthinformation

08.09.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!

Β Original Investigation: Physicians’ information-seeking, appraising, and clinical decision-making practices for drug prescriptions: an exploratory study ➑️ https://bit.ly/4g6Dxgv

#medlibs #healthsciences

05.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing the NAHRS Nursing Essential Resources List The NAHRS Nursing Essential Resources List Task Force has released the 1st edition of the NAHRS Nursing Essential Resources List (NNERL). The list is hosted in Airtable, a cloud-based project…

The 1st edition of the NAHRS Nursing Essential Resources List (NNERL) has been released. This resource list was designed to locate nursing information and for collection development for information professionals.Β 

➑️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g4UXtM

#medlibs #datalibs #nursing #healthcare

04.09.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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MLA ’26 Official Invitation 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…

πŸ“ MLA '26 is heading to Milwaukee, Wisconsin! This year’s theme, Cultured Collaborations, highlights the power of partnerships and the impact of health information professionals.

➑️ Watch the recording: https://www.mlanet.org/meetings-events/mla-2026/mla-26-official-invitation/

#MLANET26 #medlibs

03.09.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Surviving Burnout: Strategies for Supporting Well-being in High-Stress Work Environments 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.

Do you feel overwhelmed by stress and workload?Β 

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://bit.ly/45ir9WY

#medlibs #healthinformation

01.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!

Original Investigation: Enabling discovery of the social determinants of health: using a specialized lens to see beyond the surface ➑️ https://bit.ly/3VlmehW

#medlibs #healthsciences

29.08.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Upcoming webinar hosted by Covidence! πŸ™Œ

Discover how to:
βœ… Help researchers work smarter
βœ… Reduce library workload
βœ… Produce high-quality evidence faster

Join Matthew Bridgeman, Librarian from Rutgers University, for insights and a live Q&A!

Sign up πŸ‘‡
http://bit.ly/45sOzJi

28.08.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’d Love to Learn from Youβ€”Teach with MLA! 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…

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

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

Submit here: https://www.mlanet.org/article/wed-love-to-learn-from-you-teach-with-mla/

#medlibs

27.08.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Say Cheese, Milwaukee! MLA ’26 Call for Proposals Is Openβ€”It’s a β€œGrate” Opportunity! 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 involvedβ€” the MLA…

πŸ§€ 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://bit.ly/3VkTpSO

#medlibs #healthinformation

26.08.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Surviving Burnout: Strategies for Supporting Well-being in High-Stress Work Environments 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.

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.

πŸ”— Register here: https://bit.ly/45ir9WY

#medlibs #healthinformation

25.08.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!

Original Investigation: Acute mental health concerns in emergency settings: development and validation of an Ovid MEDLINE search filter ➑️ https://bit.ly/4lA1y0n

#medlibs #healthsciences

22.08.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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