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    • 02 Apr 2024
    • 04 Apr 2024
    • via Zoom

    Hello Chapter colleagues,

    I’m excited to announce that the Midwest and Midcontinental Chapters of MLA will be co-hosting a free Library Carpentry workshop through funding from NNLM Region 4.  

    April 2-4, from 8am - 1pm (MST), 9am – 2pm (CST), 10pm – 3pm (EST).

    Via Zoom

    Register here

    Preference will be given to Midwest and/or Midcontinental Chapters.

    We will notify you of your enrollment or wait list status by Thursday, March 7th at 4:00 p.m. CT.

    If we offer you enrollment, please confirm your commitment to attend by Friday, March 15th at 4:00 p.m. CT.

    We will have 25 spots available and are prioritizing members of the Midwest and Midcontinental Chapters.

    Library Carpentry focuses on building software and data skills within library and information-related communities. Their hands-on, approachable workshops empower people in a variety of roles to use software and data in their own work and support effective, efficient, reproducible practices. Learn more about Library Carpentry from their website.

    In this 3-day interactive, hands-on virtual workshop you will learn core data skills to help you build confidence in working with data in library- and information-related settings. During the April 2024 workshop, we will be covering the following lessons: 

    Contact me or Timmi Johnson if you have more questions.

    MCMLA Education Committee Co-Chairs

    Jeanne M. Burke jburke@creighton.edu                                                          Timmi Johnson Timmi.Johnson@usd.edu                                                         

The Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MCMLA) is a chapter of the Medical Library Association (MLA), a professional organization of individuals and institutions in the health sciences library field.

MCMLA provides an opportunity for discussion of regional and local interests and for continuing education in health sciences librarianship.

MCMLA operates with bylaws, elected officers, and committees. Representatives from MCMLA also serve on various MLA committees and councils.

Our Vision

  • Strategic Plan, adopted October 2022
  • MCMLA will be the professional association of choice for health information providers in our region.
  • MCMLA will foster networking and collaboration.
  • MCMLA will promote leadership development.
  • MCMLA will respond to evolving member needs in the dynamic health care environment.
  • MCMLA will position its members as active and valued members of the health care team.


 
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