Aug
24
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The popular class Standardize Your Research with the NIH Common Data Element Repository is now available in an on-demand format. Through recorded demonstrations and hands-on exercises, this course will introduce you to common data elements (CDEs) and the NIH Common Data Element Repository (CDE-R). The course begins with an in-depth introduction to what CDEs are… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data Science, Education, News from NNLM, Training & Education
Aug
17
0 comments Tags: online classes, online education, training, webinar
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) offers free classes and webinars on health information topics. All classes and webinars are free to attend (registration is required), are open to all, and many offer free continuing education credits for public health (CHES) and library (MLA CE, CHIS, DSS) audiences. While we list some… Read More »
Posted in: Training & Education
Aug
14
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Region 5 is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Library Carpentry workshop in October 2023. There are 25 spots available. The October 2023 session will be October 17-19, 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., PT. To be considered for enrollment, please register by Monday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. PT. We will notify… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data Science, Education, New from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education
Aug
11
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Region 5 members are currently experiencing unprecedented disasters in our region. In just the past week, Alaska has endured catastrophic flooding events, while parts of Hawaii are under emergency evacuation notices for wildfires stemming from Hurricane Dora. We want to remind users that the NNLM maintains a collection of emergency and disaster resources to address… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Emergency Preparedness
Aug
02
0 comments Tags: breastfeeding, consumer health, health information, National Health Observances
August is National Breastfeeding Month along with Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25 – 31). Expectant and new parents often learn about the benefits of breastfeeding or nursing and may choose this method of feeding their babies. Everyone experiences breastfeeding differently from very positive to very frustrating. Not everyone thinks about taking their questions to their… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances