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Jan
02
0 comments Tags: Data science, library carpentry
Region 5 will be hosting another virtual Library Carpentry Workshop from March 19-21, 2024. Registration will open later this month so stay tuned for more information. In the meantime, if you are interested in volunteering as a Helper for the workshop, or if you have any suggestions for lessons you’d like to see us cover,… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science, Education, Library staff, Training & Education
Dec
11
0 comments Tags: community health workers, consumer health, health information, MedlinePlus
It can be challenging to find health information you can trust. If you are a community health worker, your clients may also find it a struggle. MedlinePlus is a great resource for health information. It provides information on a wide range of health topics for the public. But maybe you are unsure how to use… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, New from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education
Sep
21
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What is the Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI)? The long-term vision for the Generalist Repository Ecosystem Initiative (GREI) is to develop collaborative approaches for data management and sharing through inclusion of the generalist repositories in the NIH data ecosystem. GREI’s primary mission is to establish a common set of cohesive and consistent capabilities, services, metrics,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data Science, Training & Education
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