Continuing Education / Distance Learning Opportunities
CORE- MLA’s web portal that identifies and promotes the educational resources of MLA and its member
Leadership and Management Courses
MLA’s Independent Reading Program
Conferences
MLA Annual Conference
Information Today, Inc. Conferences (Internet Librarian and Computers in Libraries)
Awards and Scholarships
MLA Grants and Scholarships
Hospital Libraries Section Awards
American Library Association Awards
Mentoring
MLA Mentoring Resources
HLS’s New Mentoring Program:
Mentors – would you like an opportunity to give back to the profession? Be involved in helping someone develop their career or be a role model for someone just entering the profession?
Mentees – have you been hoping to find someone who can help you learn the skills you need in a certain area, such as publishing, or resume writing? Email the Professional Development Chair listing the following in the subject MENTOR NEEDED and then in the body of the email list the category choosing from the following and then a short description (less than 200 words) of what you need. Please include your name, title, library, phone number or cell if in school and email. Most likely you will be contacted by email. Please allow 15 business days for a response.
Categories
Budgeting/Finance Grant Writing
Career Planning Instruction
Collection Development Marketing
Computer Software Personnel Management
Consortiums/Partnerships Publishing
Electronic Document Delivery Resume Writing
Expert Searching Solo Librarians
Facilitation Skills Website Creation
Credential Programs
AHIP (Academy of Health Information Professionals)
CHIS (Consumer Health Information Specialization Program)
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) – Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC)
MLA’s Online Bootcamp for New Health Sciences Librarians
Library Schools
Library Schools that offer Health Sciences Librarianship courses
Informatics programs
MLA Facilitated Discussion Lists
Blogs
Beyond the Job: Professional Tips for Librarians
Krafty Librarian
ResourceBlog
Research Buzz