Education

MLA continually expands its wide variety of educational programs for practicing health sciences librarians, recent graduates, and others interested in information management.

MLA Fall Webcast On Demand

If you missed MLA's "Survival Tips and Stories: Expanding the Library's Services in Times of Disaster", register now to view it on demand is December 15, 2008. Individuals and sites can still register.
Consumer Health Information Specialization Program
MLA's Consumer Health Information Specialization Program can help you demonstrate your expertise in consumer health information.
MLA Continuing Education Clearinghouse

The new and improved database offers advanced searching of courses approved for MLA Continuing Education contact hours as well as an online form for instructors. Want a course approved by MLA and listed in the Continuing Education Clearinghouse? Simply go to instructor sign-up to get started.
Independent Reading Program
Read selected articles in the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) or self-selected professional journal articles, complete the online form, and earn MLA CE contact hours. It's just that easy.
Call for MLA 2010 Course and Symposia Ideas
Submit your ideas for exciting courses and symposia to present at MLA 2010.

Web 2.0 Webcast

MLA's webcast, "Web 2.0 Principles and Best Practices: Discovering the Participatory Web" was an educational success. Get your copy of the program held March 5, 2008.

MLA's Scholarly Publishing Webcast
Get your copy of MLA's webcast, "Scholarly Publishing and Open Access: Straight Talk" held November 20, 2007.
MLA CE Institute 2008: Developing Web-based Instruction
The MLA CE Institute is 4 days of intensive training and course development for 20 instructors to learn to transfer their existing face-to-face classes into Web-based instruction.
MLA eLearning
See MLA's resources for Web-based learning; including an online continuing education tutorial designed for MLA CE instructors.
CE Approval Process for Course Developers and Administrators
Have your course approved for MLA CE contact hours and listed in the MLA Educational Clearinghouse.
Courses Available at MLA Meetings
Course listings for recent MLA annual meetings.
Distance Learning Opportunities
Resources developed for past MLA teleconferences and webcasts.
Independent Educational Opportunities
Information on MLA's independent learning options, including Discussion Group, Self-directed Learning, and Independent Reading Programs.
Library Schools
Visit MLA's career site to find health sciences librarianship courses in ALA-accredited programs.
Local CE Opportunities
Directories of previous chapter-sponsored CE courses.
Other Educational Resources
Additional CE opportunities and resources.
Professional Competencies
MLA's Educational Policy Statement