(via Karen Gau, Virginia Commonwealth University) The Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Collection Development and Technical Services Caucuses invite you to attend a joint forum on licensing at academic health sciences libraries! Join us on Monday, October 7, at 12:00 PM CDT, via this Zoom link. Registration is not required. This informal session will start with…
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Registration Open for MLA Caucus Scholarly Communications Book Discussion Series (Five Sessions from Friday, October 4, to Friday, December 6, all 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT)–MLA Membership Not Required
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) We are excited to invite you to the Scholarly Communications Book Discussion Series, hosted by the Medical Library Association’s Scholarly Communications Caucus. This engaging series will provide a deep dive into critical aspects of scholarly communication, guided by insights from authors and…
Registration Open for MLA Collection Development Caucus Virtual Discussion “Historical Medical Books: Where Do they Live in your Collections?”–Tues., Sept. 10, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Does your library have a collection of historical medical books? Have you wondered if they should be part of your general collections or part of special collections? Using the article “Evaluating a historical medical book collection” (PMC6774551) as a backdrop to discuss…
Registration Open for MLA Midwest Chapter Virtual Conference (Wed., Oct. 9 – Fri., Oct. 11)–Deadline Tues., Oct. 8, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Holly Hudson, UIC Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria) Registration is now open for the Medical Library Association’s Midwest Chapter Virtual Conference. Details Registration Register now to join us for three days of learning, collaborating, and connecting! The deadline is Tuesday, October 8, at 12:00 PM CDT.
Call for Applications: Funding from RAILS to Support CE Initiatives–Deadlines Tues., Oct. 1, and Mon., Feb. 3
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Calling all innovators in library education! The Reaching Across Illinois Library System is thrilled to launch our next grant initiative to empower RAILS member libraries through Continuing Education (CE) events. You can shape future professional development opportunities by applying for up to $2,000 in funding per grant to support impactful…
MLA Collection Development Caucus Holding Virtual Chat on Health Sciences Collection Development Wed., Aug. 7, at 2:00 PM CDT–No Registration Required
(via Karen Gau, Virginia Commonwealth University) The Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus will host an informal chat session in August for those new-ish to health sciences collection development! Come and chat with colleagues who have only been involved in health sciences collection development for a few years or less, and share your experiences. More…
Call for Presentations Extended: Annual Conference of the Midwest Chapter/MLA (Online Wed., Oct. 9 – Fri., Oct. 11)–New Deadline Fri., July 26
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Don’t miss the chance to share your research, exciting projects, or other amazing work at the Annual Conference of the Midwest Chapter/MLA (Medical Library Association). This meeting will be held virtually from Wednesday, October 9, to Friday, October 11, and will have…
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “Librarians and Institutional Regulatory Boards and Committees: Finding Your Seat at the Table”–Wed., July 17, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the live MLA webinar “Librarians and Institutional Regulatory Boards and Committees: Finding Your Seat at the Table”. It will take place on Wednesday, July 17, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more information, including the link to registration. A seat on an…
MLA Research Training Institute Holding Virtual Poster Session on Thurs., May 9, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT–No Registration Necessary
(via the Medical Library Association) The Research Training Institute (RTI) faculty invites you to ignite, enlighten, and inspire your creativity and learn more about research and how it benefits your library and users. Join the 2023-24 RTI participants as they present their research project posters on Thursday, May 9, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT….
Registration Open for MLA Webinar “ChatGPT and Beyond: Strategies for Effective AI Communication”–Thurs., May 2, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
(via the Medical Library Association) Registration is open for the MLA webinar “ChatGPT and Beyond: Strategies for Effective AI Communication”. It will take place on Thursday, May 2, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. Are you wondering what ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies…