Medical Library Association (MLA) highlights 2025
Posted: June 10, 2025
In May, a significant contingent of our library staff journeyed to Pittsburgh for the highly anticipated Medical Library Association (MLA) 2025 conference. As the premier event for medical library professionals, MLA provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with colleagues, both new and old, from medical libraries across the nation. Beyond the invaluable professional networking, the conference also served as a cherished “staff retreat,” allowing our ATSU Library team to gather in person, a rare and much-appreciated occurrence given our presence in three different states!
Our librarians actively contributed to the rich educational programming of the conference, showcasing their expertise and insights through immersion sessions and poster presentations. Their contributions reflect the innovative spirit and dedication to advancing the field within medical librarianship.
Immersion Sessions:
- Maud Mundava, MLS, MBA, AHIP, Missouri campus library head librarian and assistant university library director, was a key contributor to two impactful immersion sessions:
- “Succession Planning: Building Leadership for a Resilient Future!”
- “AI Language in Vendor Contracts: Opportunities, Challenges, and Best Practices” (co-presented with ATSU Library Director Hal Bright, MLS, AHIP).
Poster Presentations:
Our librarians also presented compelling research and insights through their poster sessions:
- ATSU Library Director Hal Bright, MLS, AHIP, presented two posters with colleagues from other institutions:
- “Osteopathic Research: Literature Trends and Librarian Insights”
- “Board Exam Prep Resource Trends in Academic Health Sciences Libraries Serving Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Programs”
- A collaborative effort from Dot Winslow, MFA, CAPF-S, library assistant, Julia Peters, MS, BFA, library liaison, and Leslie Golamb, MLS, MBA, MHA, library liaison, resulted in the poster:
- “Exploring the Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Medical Libraries”
The engagement and contributions of our library staff at MLA 2025 underscore our commitment to professional development, sharing best practices, and staying at the forefront of advancements in medical librarianship. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the positive impact they continue to make on our profession.