Welcome
The Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MWCMLA) brings together librarians who work or are interested in health sciences disciplines or health sciences librarianship. We aim to stimulate and foster interest in health sciences libraries and librarianship; increase the knowledge of its members by sponsoring educational programs and courses; encourage development of and cooperation among health sciences libraries; provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and the discussion of mutual problems and concerns; and acquaint persons interested in health sciences libraries and librarianship with MLA. The Chapter welcomes all who are interested in health sciences libraries and librarianship.
The Midwest Chapter includes the great states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Midwest Chapter Member Mixers 2026
Member Mixers are open to all Midwest Chapter Members, and they provide a casual way for members to learn something new and to network with each other. The invitation for the Mixers is shared via the chapter member listerv. Member Mixers are not usually recorded. Contact the PPC Chair for questions.
Member Mixers occur on Wednesdays, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern.
Schedule and Tentative Topics for 2026:
- February 25: Learn about volunteer opportunities and leadership roles in the Midwest Chapter
- March 25: Peer Review
- April 29: Getting ready for MLA in Milwaukee
- May 27: Learn how to create presentation abstracts; MLA recap
- June 24: How censorship and anti-DEI laws are impacting libraries
- July 29: Creating accessible conference presentations
- August 26: TBD
- September 30: TBD
- October - no mixer scheduled, be sure to attend the MWCMLA Annual Conference!
- November 18: RTI – How to apply and what to expect