Identify three distinct types of professional development resources or opportunities available to non-members on the MLA website. For each, briefly describe what it offers and which of the six MLA competency areas (Information Services, Information Management, Instruction & Instructional Design, Leadership and Management, Evidence-Based Practice and Research, Health Information Professionalism) it primarily supports.
Navigate to the 'Professional Development' page. Locate and click on the 'Learn More About MLA Competencies' link to view the competency areas. Navigate to the 'Resources' section. Identify at least two distinct public resources (e.g., 'JMLA', 'Career Resources', 'Information for Patients and Caregivers'). Navigate to the 'Meetings & Events' section. Identify at least one public event type (e.g., 'MLA Annual Conference'). For each identified resource/event, describe its offering and link it to relevant competency areas.
Identify 'JMLA' as a resource, noting its open-access, peer-reviewed nature, primarily supporting 'Evidence-Based Practice and Research'. Identify 'Career Resources' as a resource, noting its information on the profession, roles, salaries, and tips, primarily supporting 'Health Information Professionalism'. Identify 'MLA Annual Conference' as an opportunity, noting its offerings of professional development, networking, and presentations, primarily supporting 'Information Management' and 'Leadership and Management'. Ensure all identified resources/opportunities are explicitly stated as available to non-members or are public offerings.