Medical Library Association

From timeless keynote presentations and innovative research to networking and community service, MLA ’26 brought health information professionals together for four days of learning, collaboration, and plenty of Curds of Wisdom in Milwaukee.

Thank you to everyone who helped make MLA ’26 a success. We look forward to seeing you at MLA ’27 on May 25 - 28, in Denver, Colorado!

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Curds of Wisdom from MLA ’26 From May 19 – 22, health information professionals from across the field gathered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for MLA ’26. Held at the Baird Center, MLA ’26 covered four days of learning, connection…

Join us June 17 and June 24 to explore how librarians can help their organizations navigate common copyright myths, identify risk in A.I. use, and develop practical best practices for responsible use and compliance.

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Copyright Skills as Risk Management Tools: The Librarian’s Role in the Age of A.I. Rescheduled to: Wednesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Central Time Copyright in the digital age is complex and confusing–like a gray murky fog…

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PubMed: an untapped source for open educational resource images ➡️https://ow.ly/93GZ50ZaCwJ

Share your innovative technology project with the health sciences library community.

The JMLA Virtual Projects Section is now accepting submissions for the 2026/27 edition. Submit your abstract by July 13, 2026.

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JMLA Virtual Projects Call for 2026/27 Submissions The Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) Virtual Projects Section Advisory Committee is seeking current, innovative, and notable technology projects in health sciences librariesfor the…

Congratulations to the 2025-26 MLA Rising Stars!

Join us for their final project presentation on June 10 at 2 pm CT as they share research and recommendations focused on the professional development needs of mid-level managers in health information sciences.

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Join NLM and MLA for the 2026 Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture presented by Regina Barzilay on June 10.

Gain insights into how AI is advancing biomedical discovery and what emerging technologies mean for healthcare, research, and the future of the field.

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How AI Is Reshaping Biomedical Discovery: Regina Barzilay to Present the 2026 Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lecture Regina Barzilay, PhD, a leading expert in artificial intelligence and health, will present the 2026 Joseph Leiter National Library of Medicine (NLM)/Medical Library Association (MLA) Lecture…

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Guide to sound teeth: a syllabus-informed instructional session to provide targeted insights into the history of dentistry ➡️https://ow.ly/HP7p50Z7NBh

MLA is proud to recognize this year's award and honor recipients.

Join us in celebrating the individuals whose contributions have helped shape and advance health sciences librarianship.

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2026 MLA Awards MLA Awards & Honors | Presidents Awards | Fellows & Honorary Members | Research Training Institute Fellows | Grants & Scholarships | Rising Stars Sally Gore, FMLA University of Massachusetts Medical…

Looking to learn more about copyright in the age of generative A.I?

Join us on June 17 & 24 to explore how librarians can help their organizations apply copyright concepts, spot risk in A.I. use, and build practical best practices for responsible use and compliance.

Register today: https://ow.ly/1avh50Z7iZu

Copyright Skills as Risk Management Tools: The Librarian’s Role in the Age of A.I. Rescheduled to: Wednesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Central Time Copyright in the digital age is complex and confusing–like a gray murky fog…

Mark your calendar for June 10 at 2 PM CT!

Join us for a presentation from the 2025–26 MLA Rising Stars as they share research and recommendations on the professional development needs of mid-level managers in health information sciences.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2025-26 Rising Stars Project Presentation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The 2025-2026 MLA Rising Stars cohort investigated the professional development needs of mid-level managers in MLA by conducting a survey of MLA members. In this presentation, the Rising Stars will share the findings of their survey, as well as recommendations for enhancing MLA's educational opportu...