PNR Weekly Digest: March 9, 2021

Posted by Carolyn Martin on March 9th, 2021 Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest

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Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an *

In the Dragonfly:

New NLM Online Exhibitions
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is known for its vast collection of biomedical information and for providing freely available and authoritative resources such as PubMed and MedlinePlus. Its History of Medicine division also provides a wonderful exhibitions program highlighting history, the arts, social issues, professions, and medicine utilizing NLM’s vast collections. Two new exhibitions are now available to view…learn more about the new exhibits on the blog

Free: Test the Waters Family Exploration Kit!
In partnership with Cornerstones of Science and the NIH All of Us Research Program, the Network of the National Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is offering an exciting new citizen science resource to public libraries. The Test the Waters Family Exploration Kit is a fun, accessible, loanable kit which includes four family friendly activities, and all the instructions and materials needed…learn more about the kit on the blog 

Fortify Your Knowledge
The NNLM Reading Club in March examines the food we eat and all the factors that make it bad, good or better for us. Learn which books were selected for this month’s reading club on the blog

DataFlash: MLA’s New Data Services Specialization (DSS) Certificate
Last January, MLA (Medical Library Association) announced the Data Services Specialization (DSS) certificate that librarians can earn to demonstrate their attainment of the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to provide data services. Best geared for health sciences librarians and information professionals and built upon the MLA Data Services Competency…learn more about this specialization 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.

BLOSSOM! Building Life-long Opportunities for Strength, Self-Care, Outlook, Morale, and Mindfulness symposium: This free three-day virtual symposium will bring together experts on morale in libraries, invisible services in libraries, vocational awe, burnout, and self-care. The symposium will provide library staff at all levels, including management, with key takeaways to improve library staff’s health and wellness. This event is open to all library staff regardless of employment status and to library science students. This virtual even provides 8 continuing education (CE) credits. March 24 – 26. Learn more and register 

NNLM Reading Club Presents….Amy Byer Shainman: Join this NNLM Reading Club Presents session where author Amy Byer Shainman will discuss her book, “Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer and Lifesaving Whispers from the Grandmother I Never Knew”.  She will be joined by Ellen Matloff, Certified Genetic Counselor, and President and CEO of My Gene Counsel. In this program, these two genetic cancer experts will share their story, their knowledge and answer your questions. Join the live stream on March 11 at 12:00 p.m. PT

Wikipedia + Libraries: NNLM: Gain insight into the value of Wikipedia as a viable reference and build the skills and knowledge needed to evaluate articles on Wikipedia for yourself or your patrons, with a specific focus on health and medical topics, through a four-week, online course using the Moodle platform. March 15 – April 9. (8 MLA CE) Register

#CiteNLM Virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Join your colleagues and NNLM staff for a two hour live editing session as we work to add citations and content to Wikipedia articles related to healthy aging. Held via Zoom, participants will engage in large group and breakout sessions to chat about Wikipedia, edit articles, and connect with the #CiteNLM community. No prior experience required – staff will be on hand to answer any questions and provide live demonstrations to get you started. For more information about #CiteNLM, visit our project page. March 31 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT. Register

Addressing Health Misinformation at the Scale of the Internet: In this session, we will focus on the unique role that health practitioners, experts and library systems can play in responding to related challenges. We will review existing interventions that social media platforms are deploying to try to address health misinformation at global, internet scales, the strengths and limitations of these approaches, and how physicians of the future can contribute to a healthier online information ecosystem. March 22 at 10:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register

Intersectionality in Health Disparities: Focus on Black Transgender Women: This webinar is an exploration of the effects of intersectionality and social determinants of health on transgender women of color. In particular, this webinar will highlight the lived experience of one Black transgender woman and provide insights from a physician with expertise in healthcare for transgender women. March 31 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Learn more and how to register 

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

*REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums (REALM): Caring for Your Resources During COVID-19: Amid COVID-19, many archives, libraries and museums are reopening and expanding access to services in their communities. The challenges of reopening during a pandemic have led to many questions about policies for staff, the handling of materials as well as the management of building operations. From allowing the virus to die naturally, to using disinfectants, to applying UV light or heat treatment—there are many options to consider. This webinar features members of the REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums (REALM) project team who will share information about the project, including freely available resources to support local decision-making. March 10 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. PT. Register

Yoga for All with Dianne Bondy: The African American Medical Librarians Alliance invites you to attend session 10 of the Radical Self-Care & Wellness for Information Professionals webinar series. Dianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, and accessible yoga teacher. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne is revolutionizing yoga by educating yoga instructors around the world on how to make their classes welcoming for all kinds of practitioners. March 11 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Register

Strengthening Communities: Food Access at Your Library: This WebJunction webinar will share examples of library food access initiatives including seed libraries, community gardens and farmers markets. The session will also explore how two statewide organizations support local libraries in this work through technical assistance and funding. March 24 at 12:00 p.m. PT. Register

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

*“Vaccines, Vaccinations, and NLM”, from the NLM Director’s blog

The Network of the National Library of Medicine has partnered with the Collaborative Summer Library Program with 4 health programs to complement the 2021 summer reading theme, Tails and Tales

NLM Collections Tour: Vaccines

*“Israeli Study Offers First Real-World Glimpse of COVID-19 Vaccines in Action”, from the NIH Director’s blog

*NIH to evaluate COVID-19 at-home testing system- Newly authorized COVID-19 diagnostic kit is paired with smartphone app

Request for Information (RFI): Inviting Comments and Suggestions to Advance and Strengthen Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Biomedical Research Workforce and Advance Health Disparities and Health Equity Research, responses due April 9, 2021.

*NIH effort seeks to understand MIS-C, range of SARS-CoV-2 effects on children

NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health Celebrates Women’s History Month

NIH invests in next iteration of public-private partnership to advance precision medicine research for Alzheimer’s disease

Video coaching program may improve parenting skills and children’s school readiness

Advocates and Allies: The Pioneers of Progress, Meet these not-so-silent allies of yesterday and today who challenge the status quo, push for progress, and accelerate change in the world of cancer

Learn more about the DASH eating plan, a heart-healthy eating style, during National Nutrition Month

Watch the short 3:30 minute video, “The Future of Genomics: 10 Bold Predictions”

Bold Predictions for Human Genomics by 2030: An NHGRI Seminar Series

*Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV

*NIH Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL), provides a variety of Fact Sheets to use and share to address vital information needs including, “Building and Maintaining Community Trust in COVID-19 Resources”

FYI: 

*COVID-19 Resources

• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Emergency Use Authorization for the Johnson & Johnson Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine for individuals 18 years of age and older.
• The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC), in partnership with Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Castlight, has created VaccineFinder, a free, online service where you can search for locations that offer COVID-19 vaccinations.
• The Stronger Together Partnership (STP) conducted interviews on the impact of COVID-19 with hundreds of organizations providing HIV/STI/HCV services to racial, ethnic, Tribal and LGBTQ communities across the U.S. and its territories. STP has now released the Final Report of the COVID-19 National Rapid Assessment.
• The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on your mental health. For culturally sensitive information for Hispanic/Latino and LGTBQ communities, please read the National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center fact sheet, available in English, Spanish and Portuguese, on COVID-19 and the Latinx Community: Skills to Reduce Stress, Stigma, and Substance Use, as well as the Central East Prevention Technology Transfer Center fact sheet on Managing Anxiety and Depression in LGBTQ Populations During COVID-19, published in partnership with the Chase Brexton LGBT Resource Center.
• The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) has created a #VaccineReady video series to empower communities to proactively practice COVID-19 safety measures, get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines, share accurate vaccine information and get vaccinated when the time comes. Subscribe to the OMH YouTube channel to stay updated on the #VaccineReady video series and learn when vaccinations are offered in your area.

March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Women and girls face unique challenges when it comes to HIV prevention. Find out how you can support women and girls and help end the HIV epidemic. Visit the Office for Women’s Health website to download the NWGHAAD toolkit and the CDC Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign resources for women, available in English and Spanish.

*For Providers on Telehealth.HHS.gov: New Telebehavioral Health Care Best Practice Guide
Telehealth.HHS.gov has added a new best practice guide on telehealth for behavioral health care. Behavioral health – like other areas of health care – has changed significantly due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. It is now easier for mental health providers to offer and get reimbursed for telebehavioral health services. Telehealth can also make behavioral health services safer and more private and convenient for patients who can access care from their home. Find resources in the telebehavioral health best practice guide on getting started, developing a strategy, billing, preparing patients, and more.

*New Funding Opportunity, Health Literacy and COVID-19
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new funding opportunity:  Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19. This initiative seeks applications for projects to demonstrate the effectiveness of local government implementation of evidence-based health literacy strategies that are culturally appropriate to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and/or other mitigation measures (e.g., public health prevention practices and vaccination) in racial and ethnic minority populations and other socially vulnerable populations, including racial and ethnic minority rural communities. Applicant eligibility is limited to localities (e.g., cities, counties, parishes, or other similar subdivisions). OMH encourages applicants to partner with a Minority Serving Institution for quality improvement activities and program evaluation.

• Announcement Number: MP-CPI-21-006
• Opportunity Title:  Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19
• Award Amount: up to $4,000,000 for urban communities; up to $3,000,000 for rural communities
• Estimated Total: $250,000,000
• Application Due Date: April 20, 2021, 3:00 p.m. PT

The Federal Grants website provides a variety of tools and tips to get you started.

A technical assistance webinar for interested applicants will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at 2:00 PM PT. Register to attend the webinar. A recording of the webinar will be made available.

Medical Library Association Annual Conference
Registration is now open for the MLA 2021 conference. MLA’s premier event draws more than 1,500 participants including medical librarians and other health information professionals, international attendees, and exhibitors. MLA ’21 offers a variety of opportunities for attending educational sessions, seeing the latest products from exhibitors, and interacting with colleagues. The 2021 conference experience will be exclusively virtual and runs through several days in May starting with a live kickoff May 10, exploration days, live action days, and some extended time to view features later.

* Growing Share of Americans Say They Plan to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine – or Already Have
As COVID-19 vaccine production and administration efforts in the U.S. continue to ramp up, a new Pew Research survey finds public intent to get vaccinated is on the rise… Differences across demographic and political groups continue to characterize public views of COVID-19 vaccines. Yet these dynamics are fluid, and there have been some notable changes as intent has risen and vaccines become more widely available in the U.S.