PNR Weekly Digest: February 2, 2021

Posted by Carolyn Martin on February 2nd, 2021 Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest

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Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an *

In the Dragonfly:

New Guide from the NNLM: Substance Use Disorders
The Network of National Library of Medicine’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Initiative aims raise awareness of National Library of Medicine’s Substance Use Disorders resources and the resources of partner organizations. ​As part of this initiative, Network of the National Library of Medicine staff launched a new guide to information on Substance Use Disorders. The guide links to free and reliable online resources for …read the blog to learn more about the guide

Self-Learning Source: AHA’s Interactive Cardiovascular Library
February is American Heart Month. It’s a good time to start taking steps to improve your health. (Remember those New Year’s resolutions?) Consider also taking some time this month to get better acquainted with heart health. The American Heart Association has an interactive cardiovascular library called “Watch, Learn and Live”. Through text, animation and graphics, viewers can learn about over 20 topics related to heart health…learn more about this interactive tool on the blog

Professional Development:

NNLM CE Opportunities:
NNLM offers training on a variety of topics related to health information. A complete listing of NNLM educational opportunities is available. Please note you need to create an NNLM account prior to registration if you don’t already have one. This is not the same as being a member of NNLM.  Learn how to register for classes and create a free account

Love Data Week: Spotlight on “Open”: Love Data Week is an annual international celebration of all aspects of data – its management, preservation, sharing, use and re-use, and more. This February 8th-12th, NNLM is spotlighting four experts on various aspects of open data for a week of learning and sharing in the spirit of “open.” At four 30 minute “coffee chat” sessions on Monday through Thursday, listen to each one of our guest experts discuss their work and answer audience questions in an informal setting. Then, join us on Friday as part of the RDM Webinar Series for a moderated panel discussion with all speakers to discuss bigger questions about their experiences working with open data. Each session is from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PT. Please register separately for each session

• February 8: Reflections on Open Access and Ethics in Data Literacy Training
• February 9: How Open Data Can Support a Pandemic Response
• February 10: Advocating for Open and Equitable Scholarly Communications
• February 11: If You Share It, Will They Come? Exploring How Open Data Are Reused

Love Data Week: Spotlight on “Open” Panel Presentation: Join us for a 1-hour moderated panel discussion featuring the NNLM Love Data Week: Spotlight on “Open” sessions four guest speakers who will weigh in on their careers and what brought them to working with open data, important skills and favorite resources, project management and working with a team, and more. February 12 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register

NLM’s History of Medicine Division: A Research Collection of Rare Medical Materials: The National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) History of Medicine Division has one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of historical material related to health and disease. In this session you will learn how the History of Medicine Division approaches acquisition and conservation; discover hidden treasures in the collection and get to know how to access this vast resource. Most importantly, you will see how such collections remain relevant in a world concerned with data science, health care to diverse groups, and reacting to pandemics. February 24 at 12:00 p.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register

Caring for the Mind: Providing Mental Health Information At Your Library: In this Caring for the Mind webinar, participants will learn how to effectively provide mental health information at their libraries. Participants will learn about the best electronic resources to consult as well as ways to improve their print collections. Best approaches for handling interactions with emotional patrons will also be discussed. March 16 at 11:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register 

Launching and Leading the Librarian Reserve Corps: Developing an agile librarian network in response to COVID-19: This is a presentation on librarian visioning, leadership, management, and trial by fire. It provides a unique perspective on launching and leading an international network of librarian volunteers in a new role: emergency responders in the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how Elaine Hicks lead an international team who ushered the Librarian Reserve Corps (LRC) into reality. Nearly a year later, the LRC continues to provide expertise and guidance on a myriad of scholarly communications issues concerning COVID-19 research. Elaine, Stacy Brody, and Sara Loree were awarded Library Journal’s 2021 Librarians of the Year in recognition of their important work. April 21 at 1:00 p.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register 

Additional Educational Opportunities:
These learning opportunities are provided by organizations beyond NNLM. All are free unless otherwise indicated. 

Coverage to Care: How to Use Your Health Coverage: From Coverage to Care is hosting a partner webinar and will be joined by our HHS colleague to discuss the newly updated HealthFinder website! Join us to hear about ways to educate consumers about their health coverage and how to empower them to take action and make the most of their coverage.  February 4 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Register 

STEM, Health, and Mental Health (National Girls’ Collaborative Project): How can STEM programming promote a healthier lifestyle? How does spending time in the great outdoors make you feel? Join a panel of speakers from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Gateway to the Great Outdoors as they share ways to connect physical and mental health to STEM learning. February 9 at 12:00 p.m. PT. Register

COVID-19 Vaccination Policies: What to consider? (Indiana State Library): Are you wondering what to consider in forming your library’s policy on COVID-19 vaccinations? This webinar addresses the legality of mandatory vaccine policies during a pandemic and examines the pros and cons of such policies to help you determine which type of COVID-19 vaccine policy to propose to your board. February 18 at 7:00 a.m. PT. Check the calendar for a link to register

News from the National Library of Medicine & National Institutes of Health:

*“Health Data Standards: A Common Language to Support Research and Health Care”, from the NLM Director’s blog

*COVID-19 Web Collecting: Reflections at One Year

*“Following COVID-19 Vaccines Across the United States”, from the NIH Director’s blog

*NIH Director: Collaboration Amid Chaos, and Biden’s First 100 Days (Track the Vax podcast)

*Watch as Vice President Kamala Harris receives her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at the NIH Clinical Center

*Janssen Investigational COVID-19 Vaccine: Interim Analysis of Phase 3 Clinical Data Released

The February issue of NIH News in Health includes articles on lowering cancer risk, eating for a healthy heart, and the truth about the benefits of chocolate

AI Tools Provide Picture of Cervical Health

The Cancer Moonshot: A Midpoint Progress Update

Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030, a new series about the bold predictions from the 2020 Strategic Vision, learn more about this 10 part series and register

Employment may slow memory decline for women

*Severe COVID-19 in pregnancy associated with preterm birth, other complications. NIH-funded study suggests mother-to-infant transmission appears to be rare

National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities celebrated 10 years as an NIH institute: A Year in Review and a Path Forward

FYI:

*COVID-19 Resources

• The White House has released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness, which outlines an actionable plan across the federal government to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have created v-safe, a smartphone-based tool that provides personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC has also updated the COVID Data Tracker’s United States COVID-19 Cases and Deaths by State and published information on Understanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines.
• The National Indian Health Board COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center has developed a new section for Vaccine Information and Tribal Support that features webinars, advocacy and public health materials and other communication resources.
• The American Optometric Association (AOA) have published an online COVID-19 Eye Health Care Guide for Patients. AOA also offers easy-to-read information on glaucoma and other eye and vision conditions.

Health Campaign: Mil Gracias for Not Smoking Indoors!
The Mil Gracias (a Thousand Thanks) for Not Smoking Indoors amid COVID-19! public health campaign from Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio helps people share gratitude for smokers who respect others’ air by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke indoors. Visit the Mil Gracias website to download English and Spanish fact sheets and news about the health impacts of secondhand smoke, the need for smoke-free multifamily housing and resources to help smokers quit if they are ready.

Publication: Understanding and Living with Glaucoma
This free, 40-page booklet, published by the Glaucoma Research Foundation, provides information on the different types of glaucoma, how to detect and treat glaucoma, tips on speaking and working with your eye doctor, and how to adjust your day-to-day activities to take good care of your eye health. English Booklet (PDF) Spanish Booklet (PDF)

Announcing Essential Graphic Medicine: An Annotated Bibliography
Funded by an ALA Carnegie-Whitney grant, which supports the preparation and publication of reading lists and other bibliographical aids, Alice Jaggers and Matthew Noe have been developing this tool since early 2018 as a way to aid library workers in the development of graphic medicine collections. Learn more and access the annotated bibliography on the Graphic Medicine website.