Medical Library Association | Education : Self-Directed Learning Program

Self-Directed Learning Program

Learners

Responsibilities of Learners

Before you start the project:

Define the project goals, objectives, deadlines, estimated length of time, and evaluation tools.
Complete a learning contract of no less than three hours of activity.
Select and contact a prospective mentor.
- Selection of mentors guidelines
Gain approval of the learning contract from the mentor.
Submit learning contract to the professional development department of MLA for approval. Please follow guidelines set by the Continuing Education Committee (CEC).
- Learning Contract guidelines

Upon receiving approval from MLA:

Pay a course fee of $50.00 (MLA members) / $100.00 (nonmembers) per contract. There will be no refunds for incomplete projects.
Carry out the learning contract.
Contact the mentor at least three times during the project.

When completing the project:

Notify MLA in writing if the deadline dates for completion change.
Evaluate the program to receive a completion certificate.
Turn in completed contract and project portfolio to the mentor for review. When the mentor returns the materials adding his or her letter of evaluative comments, mail the completed contract and the mentor's letter to MLA.

MLA CE Contact Hour Awards

The learner will receive one (1) MLA CE contact hour for every three (3) hours of work upon completion of the learning contract. MLA will only award up to 10 MLA CE contact hours (30 or more hours of work) per contract.

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