MLA '19 Continuing Education (CE)
MLA ’19 ELEVATE continuing education (CE) courses in Chicago, IL will support health sciences librarians and other information professionals in adapting to rapidly changing environments, transforming their collections and service models, and leading important new changes in education, research and librarianship. Courses are listed by date with course numbers corresponding to the professional competencies for health sciences librarians. See full course descriptions by selecting dates below.
- CE courses will take place on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4, 2019.
- CE Symposium: Managing from the Middle: Learning to Lead from Where You Are will take place on Saturday, May 4.
Special Course Suites
Consumer Health Information
These courses present the latest resources and ideas in the consumer health information field.
Data Management
These courses provide the latest information and resources in the field of data management.
Evidenced-Based Practice
These courses emphasize the librarian’s role in the practice of evidence-based health care.
Expert Searcher
These courses emphasize librarians’ roles as expert searchers in health care and biomedical research.
Management
These courses address topics relevant to library administration for current managers and individuals interested in management.
Bring Your Own Device
These courses require attendees to bring a laptop computer or other device with WiFi capability to participate in interactive activities.
Hands-on Computer Courses
All hands-on computer courses will be held at an offsite facility in Chicago and not at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The facility will be named in the Official Program. If necessary, transportation to the facility will be provided. Hands-on courses are marked as part of the course description with the hand icon.
Registration and Fees
Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and no waiting lists are maintained. You do not have to register for the meeting to register for courses. Room assignments will be in the Official Program and in the Online Program Planner. Registration will open January 2019.
Student Fees, Non-Member Rates, and Cancellation Policy
Student fee, pending available space: $50. If you enroll as a Non-member, you will automatically receive an introductory 1 year membership. Cancellation or course change fee: $50 per course (see the registration area for refund policy and deadlines).
Participant Handouts
Participant handouts for CE courses will be made available electronically only, for you to print out in advance, if you wish, or view during the course on your own devices. MLA will send out a confirmation prior to the CE course if you are required to print and bring your own handouts.
Contact Debra Cavanaugh for more information.