MLA '08: Continuing Education
Get set for the best in health information sciences continuing education! Courses are organized in tracks according to the Seven Professional Competency Areas as described in MLA’s educational policy statement, “Competencies for Lifelong Learning and Professional Success”
- CE courses will take place on Friday, May 16, Saturday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 21.
Two symposia will be offered:
- An eight hour symposium, "Patient Education and Consumer Health Libraries: Collaborating for Improved Patient Care," will be offered on Saturday, May 17, 2008, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, "Not-so Dangerous Liaisons: Best Practices for Library Liaison Work" will be offered from 12:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Hands-on Computer Courses (Offsite Location)
All hands-on computer courses are to be held at an offsite location in
Chicago and not at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The facility will be named
in the Official Program. Transportation from the hotel to the facility
will be provided. Hands-on courses are clearly marked as part of the course
description with the hand icon.
CE Credit Hours
Full-day CE course: 8 hours; Six-hour CE course: 6 hours; Half-day
CE course: 4 hours
Registration and Fees
Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and no
waiting lists are maintained. You must register for CE courses by course
number and day on the registration form. Fees are based on first-choice
selections. You do not have to register for the meeting to register for
MLA '08 courses. Room assignments will be in the Official Program
and in the Online Program Planner.
See the MLA '08 registration
area to register, or for more information.
Student Fees and Cancellation Policy
Special student fee, pending available space: $50
Cancellation or course change fee: $50 per course
All CE cancellations must be submitted in writing and faxed to Debra Cavanaugh, CE associate at 312.419.8950. Cancellations received before April 11, 2008, are subject to a $50 fee. After April 11, 2008, MLA will give refunds only for documented medical emergencies. Refunds will be processed within 6 weeks after the meeting. MLA will honor written requests to transfer a CE registration to another person. A $50 fee will be applied to each change or cancellation of a registered continuing education course.
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For more information on continuing education courses, contact MLA headquarters, 312.419.9094 x32; fax, 312.419.8950; or email, mlapd3@mlahq.org (please include “MLA ’08 CE program” in the subject line).
www.mlanet.org /am/am2008/ce/index.html
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