Something for Everyone @ MLA ’18
MLA ’18 begins in 55 days. Below is just a sampling of what you can look forward to. There is something for everyone!
MLA sorted through key MLA’18 content and grouped it by a few major themes. There’s a lot more, but you can start here if you want to:
- deliver trustworthy health information to the public;
- build a best-in-class diverse and inclusive practice;
- become a data services expert or hone your data management skills;
- build your personal brand and advocate your services;
- support your clinical staff and make your librarian presence vital;
- empower your students with your superior teaching;
- up your career by developing your leadership skills, innovating and staying current on the latest issue affecting your library;
- stay up to date on scholarly publishing and open-access;
- up your game in supporting research and evidence-based practice in your institution, including expert searching and systematic reviews;
- develop your relationship with 100 vendors, and dialog with MLA and industry leaders on issues of common importance to the profession;
- hear insightful perspectives from leaders in the inside and outside of our profession;
- impact MLA association by contributing your thoughts in open forums on Diversity and Inclusion and MLA Communities, being active in your Section, SIG and committee meetings; attending community information meetings; networking at organized events; and attending the Presidential Address, the Business Meeting and the Presidential Inaugural Address.
Melissa Ratajeski, MLIS, AHIP, RLAT
Coordinator of Data Services;
IACUC Liaison