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The African American Medical Librarians Alliance Caucus (AAMLA) is your professional home for growth and development within the Medical Library Association and for your career as a medical librarian. Find opportunities for professional leadership and mentoring, learn the skills you need to thrive in the profession, and grow lifelong relationships with colleagues and collaborators for support and success.
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Get Your 2024 AAMLA Swag!
Show Your Caucus Support
Get the 2024 AAMLA logo t-shirt! This year's shirt features the MLA'24 conference slogan, "Stronger Together".
Visit AAMLA's Swag Shop, to purchase t-shirts, hoodies, crewneck sweaters in various colors. Choose the 2024 items or regular AAMLA branded items.
Celebrate Women's History Month
AAMLA is proud to announce the launch of our exclusive "AAMLA Sheroes Tribute" t-shirt, which celebrates the outstanding contributions of remarkable women who have made a significant impact in health sciences librarianship. The shirt is a tribute to the exceptional achievements of five trailblazing Black women: Josephine, Arlee, Gwendolyn, Madeline, and Beverly, who have paved the way for future generations.
In 1940, Josephine G. Morton became the first Black librarian to attend a Medical Library Association Meeting.
Arlene May was the first Black librarian elected and served on the MLA Board of Directors from 1979 to 1982.
In 1979, Dr. Gwendolyn S. Cruzat became the first Black librarian to deliver the prestigious Janet Doe Lecture.
Madeline V. Taylor contributed to the transformation of MLA by converting regional groups into chapters and integrating them into the national governance of the Association.
In 2016, Beverly Murphy etched her name in history as the first Black president of MLA, marking a monumental moment in the Association's 120-year history.
This t-shirt pays tribute to Josephine, Arlene, Gwendolyn, Madeline, and Beverly. Wear it proudly and celebrate their legacy. Purchase yours today at the AAMLA Swag Shop.
Spring 2024 Events & Meetings
Leading Through Disruption
January 25 at 2:00 pm (EST)
Part I - Navigating Disruption in Libraries
Disruption has become a defining characteristic in current society, and libraries are no exception. In this first installment of the Leading Through Disruption webinar series, panelists delve into the challenges libraries face today, from book bans to censorship, budget cuts, staffing shortages, and attacks on our work and profession. Join us as library leaders share their invaluable insights and strategies for successfully navigating disruption in the library environment. Whether you are a seasoned library worker or just starting your career, this webinar will provide the tools and inspiration for leading through disruption effectively.
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Words of Wisdom 2024
February 1, 2024, at 2:00 pm (EST)
In honor of Black History Month, please join the African American Medical Librarians Alliance Caucus for Words of Wisdom: Ask Us Anything, We’re Dropping Pearls. To honor the historical footprint of AAMLA and the African American community, this session will feature a conversation with three seasoned African American Librarians: Sandra Franklin, Shannon Jones, and Beverly Murphy.
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Annual Business Meeting
April 15, 2022
