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Global non-profit organization for health information professionals.
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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:
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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…
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Academic librarian support for patient-centred and inclusive medical education curricula: a case report ➡️
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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:
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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…
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🌟 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:
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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…
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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:
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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?
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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:
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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…
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Partnering with rural libraries to increase telehealth utilization in New York state ➡️
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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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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…
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Don't miss out on #BeWellWednesday! Join us for Delicious Dish, Medlibs version on January 21 at 1pm CT. Register here:
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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.
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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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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…
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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:
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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…
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Evaluation of an online systematic review escape room for early career clinicians and doctoral students➡️
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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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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?
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Developing the professional knowledge of librarians through a webinar series ➡️
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Help support MLA experiences for others. 💙 By giving to MLA’s Annual Giving Campaign, you help fund scholarships, research training, leadership opportunities, and programs that strengthen our profession today and into the future. Make your impact today:
https://ow.ly/nZei50XMwO8
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Building the Future Together: Support MLA’s Annual Giving Campaign
Think about a time when you benefited from your membership in the Medical Library Association. Did you find a mentor? A life-long friend? A job? An opportunity to publish or present your work?
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Level up your systematic review skills in 2026! Join us January 20 & 27 at 10 am CT for an instructor-led course designed to help you build confident, effective, and fully replicable search strategies. Register here:
https://ow.ly/VvcR50XJKv8
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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…
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Analyzing the citation impact of predatory journals in the health sciences ➡️
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MLA Headquarters will close at noon on Tuesday, December 23, and remain closed through Sunday, January 4. Normal operations will resume Monday, January 5. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
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Round 2 call for proposals is now open for MLA '26. This is your chance to share your experience and present your research with health information professionals. Submit your Poster or Lightning Talk proposal by January 22, 2026. Submit here:
https://ow.ly/6lXN50XKB2c
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Cheddar Together: Collaborate and Present at MLA ’26!
The MLA 2026 National Program Committee (NPC) invites you to submit proposals that align with our annual meeting theme: “Cultured Collaborations.” The submission site for Posters and Lightning Talks…
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Make your one-shot library sessions more effective! Join us on Wednesday, January 14 at 1 pm CT to learn how cognitive load theory can help you design instruction that sticks, using clear strategies, visuals, and active learning. Register here:
https://ow.ly/m6b550XJJWy
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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?
https://ow.ly/m6b550XJJWy
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Sometimes the apple does fall far from the tree: a case study on automatic indexing precision errors in PubMed ➡️
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MLA is expanding annual meeting travel support, offering 13 member-exclusive travel grants for 2026, up from the usual 5. Whether you're a newer member or a seasoned medical librarian, there’s an opportunity for you. Applications are open through February 4, 2026:
https://bit.ly/4iSeejC
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Annual Conference Travel Grants: Exciting News for 2026
MLA is pleased to share that financial support for annual meeting travel is being expanded for 2026. We will be offering 13 travel grants, up from the usual 5 grants. This great opportunity will allow…
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Build your skills at MLA ’26 with in-person CE courses in Milwaukee on May 19, 2026! Choose from sessions on systematic review searching, AI in action, and grant writing. Explore the full lineup:
https://ow.ly/YIzC50XGngF
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Continuing Education Opportunities at MLA ’26: In-Person Courses in Milwaukee
We’re excited to announce in-person opportunities to earn MLA Continuing Education (CE) credits at MLA’ 26! Don’t miss out on a robust lineup of in-person continuing education (CE) courses…
https://www.mlanet.org/article/continuing-education-opportunities-at-mla-26-in-person-courses-in-milwaukee/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ce
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Thinking about applying to the year-long RTI Research Fellowship Program? Drop into the RTI Office Hour Session on January 13 at 1 pm CT to get your questions answered and learn how this program can elevate your research skills and career. Learn more:
https://ow.ly/B0pO50XGn2Z
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Inside the MLA Research Training Institute: Empowering Librarians Through Research
The MLA Research Training Institute Open Forum was held on Tuesday, November 18 at 1 pm CT with the RTI founding director and faculty. Details of the session are summarized below. The RTI is a year…
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Elevate your practice with a deeper, more human-centered mindset. Join us Thursday, December 11 at 1 pm CT for a webinar that breaks down cultural humility. What is it and how does it differ from competence? Register here:
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Beyond Competence: Embracing Cultural Humility in Health Information Practice
Scheduled: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1:00pm–2:30pm, CT Cultural humility is a concept that is within the constellation of humility concepts including: intellectual humility and political humility.
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! More than the ABCs: assessing the information needs of school nurses ➡️
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about 2 months ago
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MLA’s Annual Giving Campaign fuels scholarships, leadership opportunities, research training, and innovative programs that support members through their careers. Your gift ensures others can find the education that strengthened your own journey. Make your impact today:
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Building the Future Together: Support MLA’s Annual Giving Campaign
Think about a time when you benefited from your membership in the Medical Library Association. Did you find a mentor? A life-long friend? A job? An opportunity to publish or present your work?
https://www.mlanet.org/article/building-the-future-together-support-mlas-annual-giving-campaign/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=giving
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Honoring Susan Crawford, one of MLA’s “100 Most Notable” librarians. Her distinguished career shaped the field through leadership, scholarship, and service across major institutions and within MLA. Her legacy continues to influence medical librarianship today. Read more:
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MLA 100 Most Notable Susan Crawford Dies
Susan Crawford, PhD, AHIP, FMLA, who was designated one of the Medical Library Association’s “100 most notable’s” during MLA’s centennial year of 1998, died on August 31, 2025 at her retirement home…
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Today is the final day to submit your MLA award and grant applications. Don’t miss your chance to recognize colleagues or to apply for funding that supports your own education, research, and professional growth. Explore opportunities on MLANET:
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ACT NOW! Time is Running Out to Submit Your MLA Award and Grant Applications by December 2
The deadline is coming quickly. December 2 is your last day to submit nominations and applications for MLA’s awards and grants. These opportunities recognize remarkable contributions to health…
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Join us on Thursday, December 11 for a webinar exploring what cultural humility is, how it differs from competence, and how to apply it in your everyday interactions with colleagues and patrons. Register here:
https://ow.ly/FxWu50XxBSO
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Beyond Competence: Embracing Cultural Humility in Health Information Practice
Scheduled: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1:00pm–2:30pm, CT Cultural humility is a concept that is within the constellation of humility concepts including: intellectual humility and political humility.
https://ow.ly/FxWu50XxBSO
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! "Is this professionally correct?": understanding the criteria nurses use to evaluate information➡️
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ACT NOW! ⏰ MLA Award and Grant Applications are due December 2! Don’t miss the chance to recognize your colleagues or secure funding to advance your education, research, or professional growth. Apply here:
https://ow.ly/IPAQ50XxsIA
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ACT NOW! Time is Running Out to Submit Your MLA Award and Grant Applications by December 2
The deadline is coming quickly. December 2 is your last day to submit nominations and applications for MLA’s awards and grants. These opportunities recognize remarkable contributions to health…
https://ow.ly/IPAQ50XxsIA
about 2 months ago
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Please note that MLA Headquarters will be closed from November 27–30 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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MLA Rising Stars Deadline Extended to December 2! 🌟 Take this extra time to apply for a year-long leadership program, gain mentorship, and collaborate on high-impact projects that shape the future of health information. Apply here:
https://bit.ly/4oewTao
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More Time to Work on Your Application: Rising Stars Application Deadline Extended to December 2
We understand it’s a busy time of year and hear the need for more time to work on applications. The MLA Rising Stars Jury has extended the application deadline to December 2, 2025. This is your chance…
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Build stronger, more inclusive connections in your work. Join us for a webinar on Thursday, December 11, exploring how cultural humility can deepen your interactions with colleagues and patrons. Register now:
https://ow.ly/apGm50XuOKO
#medlibs
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Beyond Competence: Embracing Cultural Humility in Health Information Practice
Scheduled: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1:00pm–2:30pm, CT Cultural humility is a concept that is within the constellation of humility concepts including: intellectual humility and political humility.
https://ow.ly/apGm50XuOKO
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Language inclusion intentions in scoping reviews➡️
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Know someone whose career has shaped medical librarianship? 🌟 Nominations are open for MLA’s highest honor, the Marcia C. Noyes Award, recognizing exceptional leadership, service, and lasting impact on the profession. Submit your nomination by December 2:
https://ow.ly/BUo950XuTWg
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Call for Nominations: MLA Marcia C. Noyes Award
Do you know an MLA member whose career has made a lasting, outstanding impact on medical librarianship? Now is the time to recognize them with MLA’s highest professional honor, the Marcia C.
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Join us Thursday, November 20, to hear this year’s MLA paper and poster award winners share brief presentations of their work and answer questions. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate and learn from your colleagues’ outstanding contributions. Register here:
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MLA 2025 Annual Meeting Research Awards in Review
Come and see a snapshot of the research being done by your colleagues at MLA! This Thursday, November 20, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. central time, our MLA paper and poster research award winners will give…
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Applications now open for the MLA Research Training Institute for #medlibs looking to develop and lead research projects. Drop in on Office Hours for help on your application. Applications are due February 16, 2026. Learn more:
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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…
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Develop deeper awareness and connection in your professional practice. Join us for a webinar on Thursday, December 11, to explore how cultural humility goes beyond competence and supports more meaningful, respectful interactions with colleagues and patrons. Register here:
https://ow.ly/8iBM50XrhKe
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Beyond Competence: Embracing Cultural Humility in Health Information Practice
Scheduled: Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1:00pm–2:30pm, CT Cultural humility is a concept that is within the constellation of humility concepts including: intellectual humility and political humility.
https://ow.ly/8iBM50XrhKe
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Developing and validating infant hedges for PubMed and Ovid MEDLINE: a Medical Library Association Pediatric Librarians Caucus initiative ➡️
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🗓️ Deadline extended! You now have until December 2 to apply for MLA’s Rising Star Program. 🌟 Take this opportunity to develop your leadership skills, gain mentorship, and make an impact in health information. Apply here:
https://ow.ly/ZTTE50Xri8T
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Rising Star Program
Established in 2010, the MLA Rising Star program provides members with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics needed to become a leader in MLA.
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⏰ Deadline extended! Apply for MLA Awards, Grants, and Scholarships by December 2. With over 50 opportunities and $95,000 in funding, MLA supports your growth in education, research, and professional development. Apply here:
https://ow.ly/VXRR50Xri41
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Deadline Extended: Apply for MLA Awards, Grants, and Scholarships by December 2!
Great news! The deadline for submitting applications for MLA Awards, Grants, and Scholarships has been extended to December 2, 2025. This extension gives you extra time to apply for opportunities that…
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🌱 Take a moment and #BeWell Join us for the next Be Well Wednesday on November 19 to discover how creativity fuels #wellness and helps you recharge. Register now:
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Be Well MLA: Making Time for Crafting – How Creativity Fuels Wellness
The Be Well MLA initiative promotes wellness and well-being among Medical Library Association members. MLA members are invited to participate in the monthly Be Well Wednesday series. In these sessions…
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Get everything you need to know to apply for the 2026-27 Research Training Institute Fellowship on November 18 with the RTI Program Directory and Faculty members. Don't miss this opportunity to learn advanced research methods in health information. đź’ˇ Register now:
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Explore how AI is transforming research! Join this webinar to explore practical AI tools that streamline evidence synthesis and research support while addressing their challenges, limitations, and ethical considerations. Register now:
https://ow.ly/M0qo50XngTB
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Leveraging AI Tools to Summarize Research Articles
Scheduled: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:00pm-2:30pm, Central time This 90-minute webinar explores the growing role of artificial intelligence in streamlining the research process, with a focus on…
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Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight! Cognitive biases as interrupters in evidence-based practice decision-making ➡️
https://ow.ly/2XHr50XngPi
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đź’ˇ Interested in learning advanced research methods? Join us on November 18 to learn more about the MLA Research Training Institute Fellowship program for #medlibs and how to apply. đź“… Register now:
https://www.mlanet.org/article/learn-more-about-mlas-rti-fellowship-program-2/
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Learn More About MLA’s RTI Fellowship Program
Join us on Tuesday, November 18, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. central time at an Open Forum event to learn more about MLA’s Research Training Institute Fellowship Program. Learn about the application process…
https://www.mlanet.org/article/learn-more-about-mlas-rti-fellowship-program-2/
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Ready to grow your leadership skills? 🌟 Apply for MLA’s Rising Star Program, a year-long opportunity to build your skills, gain mentorship, and make an impact in the future of medical librarianship. 🗓️ Apply by November 15:
https://ow.ly/AE9550XngBW
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Rising Star Program
Established in 2010, the MLA Rising Star program provides members with the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics needed to become a leader in MLA.
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📣 Last call to submit your proposal for MLA '26! Share your insights, spark conversations, and help shape the future of health sciences librarianship. Proposals are due November 6. Check out the FAQs for resources to help you refine your submission:
https://ow.ly/KNii50Xmwzy
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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…
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