Realizing that professional development is an essential part a librarian’s continuing education, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region will be awarding approximately 25 Professional Development subsidies (up to $1,500 each) to support health science or hospital librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a  training  or workshop of their choice by the end of April 2011.  Priority will be given to professional development in the areas of emergency preparedness, personal and electronic health records, health information literacy, or library advocacy, and would include online training opportunities.  For more information and application information see:  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/Think about using the award on MCMLA Continuing Education classes. Registration is now open.  See http://sites.google.com/site/2010mcmla/ce/ce-classes for a list of classes and registration information.  Each class requires a minimum number of participants, so register before Aug. 16 to secure a spot! See the conference web site at: www.mcmla.org/meetings/2010Or how about the MLA CE class web-based class – Influence for Medical Librarians  – scheduled in Ocotober 2010 and February 2011 – a great fit under the heading of Advocacy. For details, see: http://www.mlanet.org/education/web/ (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News)

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