Continuing Education
The NY-NJ Chapter of MLA offers CE courses and a Journal Club for the professional development of its members. Non-members are also invited to participate in CE offerings. Registration is on a first come/first serve basis. Any fees for Chapter members, Student members, and non-members will depend on the expenses for each course.
The Medical Library Association’s MEDLIB-ED provides a single point of access for all health information professionals to find relevant online educational opportunities: http://www.medlib-ed.org/
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine of the National Library of Medicine – NLM/NNLM – Professional Development webpages lists free training and CEs from NLM’s NTO and the Regional NNLM offices that may be of interest to our members: https://nnlm.gov/mar/training/
Upcoming Events
Mental Health First Aid USA – Adult
Registration is now open for Mental Health First Aid USA – Adult on January 20, 2021
Mental Health First Aid USA is an adult public education program designed to improve participants’ knowledge and modify their attitudes and perceptions about mental health and related issues, including how to respond to individuals who are experiencing one or more acute mental health crises (i.e., suicidal thoughts and/or behavior, acute stress reaction, panic attacks, and/or acute psychotic behavior) or are in the early stages of one or more chronic mental health problems (i.e., depressive, anxiety, and/or psychotic disorders, which may occur with substance abuse). Librarians, or anyone working in a public service capacity would benefit from this workshop.
Participants will learn
- Risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms for a range of mental health problems, including comorbidity with substance use disorders
- The impact and prevalence of mental health problems
- Common support and treatment resources
Participants will also learn a five-step action plan, known as ALGEE, for use when providing Mental Health First Aid to an individual in crisis:
A–Assess for risk of suicide or harm
L–Listen nonjudgmentally
G–Give reassurance and information
E–Encourage appropriate professional help
E–Encourage self-help and other support strategies
**Please Note: All participants must complete the entire workshop in order to receive their MLA CE certificate and Mental Health First Aid USA certificate of completion**
Presenters:
Martha Boomer is Assistant Commissioner of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services Family Home Care Program. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Biology and Psychology from Syracuse University and a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Brooklyn College/CUNY. Ms. Boomer has been active in children’s health issues for over thirty years having worked for New York City’s Administration of Children’s Services and its counterpart the Human Resources Administration. She is certified as both an Adult and a Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
Angela Taylor is currently employed with New York City- Administration for Children‘s Services. A graduate of St. Joseph’s College, Ms. Taylor is certified as both an Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer.
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Location: Online Presentation via Zoom
Cost:
Member (NY-NJ/Philadelphia Chapter): $23.99
Student/Retiree: $15.00
Non-Members: $38.99
Payment must be received by Friday, January 8, 2021.
If you have any questions, please contact Trina Keith at (347) 573-5799 or email: latrina.keith@einsteinmed.org
Previous Events
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| October 19, 2016 | 9:00am-4:30pm Trials and Tribulations: Managing a Systematic Review Service (6.5 MLA CE) Instructors: Sarah Jewell, MLIS, Information & Education Librarian George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey & Diana Delgado, MLS, AHIP, Associate Director for User Support, Research and Education Weill Cornell Medicine Samuel J. Wood Library & C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center |
| July 19, 2016 | 8:30am-5:00pm Mental Health First Aid Instructors: Martha Boomer and Angela Taylor |
| June 26, 2015 | 9:30am-1:30pm PubMed and the Evidence-Based Universe (4 MLA CE) Instructor: Kate Flewelling |
| August 24, 2014 | 9:30am-12:30pm Health Literacy: It’s Importance to You (2 MLA CE) Instructor: Michelle Burda |
| March 28, 2014 |
9am-12pm 1pm-4pm |
| March 27, 2014 |
9am-12pm 1pm-5pm |
| September 30, 2013 | Demystifying Molecular Biology |
| February 6, 2013 | ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers Instructor: Carrie Iwema |
| April 30, 2012 | EBM and the Medical Librarian Instructor: Connie Schardt |
| Sept 20, 2010 | Communicating with Physicians: for Librarians Instructors: Bradley Long & Dr. Peter Jocovy |
| Jun 16, 2010 | PowerPoint Alternatives – Webinar Instructor: Jovy-Ann Rosario |
| Mar 30, 2010 | Master Your Metrics: Understanding Bibliometrics – Webinar Instructor: Aileen McCrillis |
| Oct 5&8, 2009 | 3 by the Sea Trichapter Conference CEs |
| Oct 30, 2008 | Presentation Skills Workshop Instructor: Carla List Hardy |
| Mar 4, 2008 | Practical Project Management: Getting It Done When You Are The Only One (Or Feel Like The Only One) Instructor: Pat Wagner |
| Nov 17, 2006 | Emerging Mobile Technologies Instructors: Gabriel R. Rios and Melissa De Santis |
| Apr 27, 2006 | Super Searcher: Searching the Web Instructors: Denise O’Shea, MLS |
| Jun 21, 2005 | PubMed for Experts Instructor: Joan Seidman |
| April 19, 2004 | Introduction to Reference Sources in the History of Health Sciences Instructors: Patricia E. Gallagher, MLS, AHIP and Stephen J. Greenberg, Ph.D. |
| Sept 19, 2003 | Getting the Message Across Instructor: helen-ann brown, MLS, MS, AHIP |
| Jul 23, 2003 | Government Resources in Consumer Health Instructor: Kathleen A. Moeller, MLS, AHIP |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Evidence Based Medicine Resources from Ovid Technologies Instructor: Ovid Technologies |
| Winter 2002 | Mini-Medical School for Librarians |
| Sept 24, 2002 | Drug and Pharmaceutical Information Resources Instructor: Elizabeth Wood, MA, MSLS, AHIP |
| Jul 10, 2002 | Introduction to Reference Services in the Health Sciences Instructor: Elizabeth Wood, MA, MSLS, AHIP |
| Apr 19, 2002 | Mini Medical School for Librarians Announcement: “The Continuing Education Committee of MLA, New York-New Jersey developed an exciting new program: the Mini-Medical School for Librarians.” “The day-long session, designed specifically for librarians who work with health information, provides an introduction to the basics of clinical medicine. A variety of topics are addressed in 45-minute lectures given by health care professionals.” |
| Sept 24, 2001 | Building Medical Vocabulary Instructor: helen-ann brown, MLS, MS, Librarian, Information Services, Weill Cornell Medical Library |
| May 9, 2001 | History of the Health Sciences: A One-Day Overview Instructors: Patricia Gallagher, MLS, AHIP, Special Projects Coordinator, New York Academy of Medicine Library; and Stephen Greenberg, MSLS, PhD, Reference/Collection Access Librarian, History of Medicine Division, National Library of Medicine |
| Oct 16, 2000 | Allied Health Professions: Information Issues and Resources (* MLA CEU) Instructors: Ellen Hall, MLS, AHIP, Dana Medical Library, University of Vermont-Burlington and Elizabeth R.Warner, MSLS, AHIP, Scott Memorial Library, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia |
| Aug 9, 2000 (AM / PM sessions) |
Introducing The New Web Docline (3 MLA CEU?) Instructor: Joanne Jahr, Middle Atlantic Region, National Network of Libraries of Medicine Site: METRO, New York, NY |
| July 18, 2000 (AM / PM sessions) |
Introducing The New Web Docline (3 MLA CEU?) Instructor: Joanne Jahr, Middle Atlantic Region, National Network of Libraries of Medicine Site: New York Academy of Medicine, New York, NY |
Annual Spring Dinners
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2010 | 6:30pm at the East of Eighth Restaurant, Manhattan |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 6pm at the El Quijote Restaurant, Manhattan |