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Feb

18

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CHIS Spotlight: CHIS Cohort Program

Posted by on February 18th, 2026

This is a guest post written by Shelie Vacek and Rachael Lebo from the University of South Dakota. They led a cohort-based training program for library staff across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota to deepen their impact as trusted health information professionals. Offered collaboratively by Minitex, the University of South Dakota’s Wegner Health Sciences… Read More »

Posted in: #CC/Academic List, Opportunity to Participate, Public Libraries

Feb

16

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Interlibrary Loan: From Basics to Current Issues on March 11

Posted by on February 16th, 2026

Interlibrary loan (ILL) has long been a cornerstone of health sciences libraries, ensuring timely access to information that supports research, education, and patient care. As policies, platforms, and workflows continue to evolve, ILL professionals are navigating a service environment that is more complex and fast-changing than ever. Next month’s webinar, Interlibrary Loan: From Basics to… Read More »

Posted in: #CC/Academic List, #Public/K-12 List, Public Libraries, Webinars and Courses

Sep

24

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How Libraries Can Launch and Grow Data Services: Upcoming Webinar Series

Posted by on September 24th, 2025

As the demand for data literacy and data-driven decision-making continues to grow, libraries are uniquely positioned to support their communities by offering innovative data services. Whether serving students, researchers, local governments, or the public, libraries can play a critical role in helping individuals access, interpret, and apply data effectively. To support libraries in this evolving… Read More »

Posted in: #CC/Academic List, Data Science, Public Libraries, Webinars and Courses

Jun

09

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Consumer Health Collection Management On-Demand Course

Posted by on June 9th, 2025

The Consumer Health Collection Management course has been updated with a new design and is open for registration. This two credit-hour, on-demand class reviews collection management principles, resources, and considerations for health-related collections in public libraries. Four modules and one assignment explore collection management policies, how to find information on the health information needs of… Read More »

Posted in: Public Libraries, Webinars and Courses

May

12

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Helping Older Adults with Health-Related Inquiries

Posted by on May 12th, 2025

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the contributions of older adults and ensure they have access to the resources they need to thrive. Public libraries and other community organizations are stepping up to meet this need, especially when it comes to health information. A recent article from Public Libraries Online by NNLM… Read More »

Posted in: #CC/Academic List, #Public/K-12 List, Public Libraries

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