MLA '07: Continuing Education
Get set for the best in health information sciences continuing education! Courses are organized in tracks according to the Seven Essential Areas of Knowledge as described in MLA’s education policy statement, “Platform for Change.”
- CE courses will take place on Friday, May 18th, Saturday, May 19th, and Wednesday, May 23rd.
- On Wednesday, May 23, 2006, "Scholarly Publishing Issues: The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Libraries in an Open Access Environment " will be offered from 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Hands-on Computer Courses (Offsite Location) 
Hands-on computer courses are to be held at an offsite location, not at
the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Please see the location for each course
below. Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel University are within walking
distance of the meeting hotel. Maps will be available in the MLA Registration
Center and at the Hospitality Desk. Transportation will be provided for
courses held at the University of the Sciences only. Hands-on courses
are marked with a hand icon.
CE303
Thomas Jefferson University, Scott Memorial Library Learning Resources
Computer Lab, 1020 Walnut Street, Room 307
CE304 Transportation provided
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Science & Technology Building,
4320 Woodland Avenue, Room 147
CE309
Thomas Jefferson University, Edison Building, 130 South 9th Street, Room
1310
CE500 Transportation provided
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Science & Technology Building,
4320 Woodland Avenue, Room 148
CE501
Drexel University, 245 North 15th Street, First Floor Library
CE602
Thomas Jefferson University, Edison Building, 130 South 9th Street, Room
1311
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 '07 courses. Room assignments will be in the Official Program
and in the Online Program Planner.
See the MLA '07 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 the MLA CE coordinator at 312.419.8950. Cancellations received before April 16, 2007, are subject to a $50 fee. After April 16, 2007, 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 ’07 CE program” in the subject line).
