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Nov
14
0 comments Tags: health reference, training, Virtual Conference
Have you ever gotten a health question at the reference desk? Requests for health information can be challenging, especially with our growing awareness that providing reliable health information is more important than ever. Library staff play an important role in providing reliable health information to our communities. Whether providing health information is new to you… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Library staff, Training & Education
Oct
18
0 comments Tags: conference, consumer health, health literacy, NNLM Region 5, professional development, Virtual Conference
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) will be at the annual ARSL (Association for Rural & Small Libraries) conference in Reno/Sparks Nevada. Stop by the NNLM exhibit both, both in-person and virtually. It’s an opportunity to learn more about the freely available classes, funding, membership, and more. Learn more about health information… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Health Literacy, New from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Mar
15
0 comments Tags: COVID-19, infodemic, symposium, Virtual Conference
We are excited to announce that registration is open for a new NNLM virtual symposium focused on addressing the COVID-19 Infodemic in our communities. What is the Symposium about? The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the disparities of underserved, minority and underrepresented communities. This includes ensuring equal understanding of accurate health information, education in hard hit communities… Read More »
Posted in: News from NNLM
Apr
23
0 comments Tags: NER, Science, Virtual Conference
We are pleased to announce that New England Science Bootcamp for Librarians will host a FREE virtual conference on June 11, 2020, from 6 A.M. – 1 P.M. PT | 9am – 4pm (US Eastern Time). Topics will probably include, depending on speaker availability: Vaccine research & manufacture Virology Making Health Devices in non-industrial settings… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data Science, Public Health, Training & Education