{"id":18755,"date":"2020-07-28T15:07:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T15:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/pnr\/?p=18755"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:44:45","slug":"pnr-weekly-digest-july-28-2020","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_5\/pnr-weekly-digest-july-28-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"PNR Weekly Digest: July 28, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an *<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In the Dragonfly:<\/u><\/h2>\n

Roles for Medical Librarians in Graphic Medicine \u2013 Upcoming Webinar<\/strong>
\nJoin a lively panel of librarians all engaged in using graphic medicine as they discuss how they incorporate it in their work. August 5 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Read the blog post to learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

Professional Development:<\/u><\/h2>\n

NNLM CE Opportunities:<\/u>
\n<\/strong>NNLM offers training on a variety of topics related to health information. A complete listing of NNLM educational opportunities<\/a> is available. Please note you need to create an NNLM account prior to registration if you don\u2019t already have one. This is not the same as being a member of NNLM.\u00a0 Learn how to register for classes and create a free account.<\/a><\/p>\n

NLM Resources for Images:<\/strong> This session of the Health Sciences Libraries webinar series highlights NLM\u2019s several unique resources for locating various types of images related to medical and health topics. This one-hour webinar tailored to health sciences librarians will cover how to use several of these resources. Practical and creative ideas for utilizing these resources and introducing them to faculty, staff, and students will also be provided. August 18 at 10:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

*Reaching the Hard to Reach: Empowering Community Members to Think Differently & Embrace Teens with SUD and Mental Health Challenges:<\/strong> Being a teenager is hard, and COVID-19 has made these difficult years even harder. Over the past decade, U.S. teens report feeling increased pressure and stress and those working with this population see the result — young people with mental health conditions, lack of resiliency skills and many with substance use disorder. The healthy coping mechanisms that used to contribute to mental wellness, like community connection, physical activity and the pursuit of creative outlets has been declining. These trends were happening even before COVID! August 25 from 10:00 \u2013 11:30 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Virtual Programs for Public Libraries:<\/strong> Do you work in a public library? Are you looking for ideas for virtual programming and outreach? This webinar is for you! We will cover how to decide what virtual programming your community might be interested in, technical requirements for virtual programming, and include a wide variety of program suggestions. September 29 at 11:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers:<\/strong> This class provides an opportunity to become better equipped with the resources you need to address the genetic health information needs of your community. Class runs from October 19 \u2013 November 15 on the Moodle platform. (8 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Metrics Toolkit: A Tool for Navigating the Research Metrics Landscape:<\/strong> The Metrics Toolkit is an open access resource aimed at helping researchers, evaluators, and librarians understand and responsibly use research metrics, including bibliometrics and altmetrics. The Toolkit provides evidence-based information about research metrics across disciplines, including how each metric is calculated, where it can be found, and how it should (and should not) be applied. Join this PNR Rendezvous to hear how it can be used by librarians to facilitate research impact outreach and education efforts, helping authors and institutional evaluators gain knowledge about specific metrics and choose appropriate metrics based on the type of impact being considered and the nature of one\u2019s work. October 21 at 1:00 p.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Additional Educational Opportunities:
\n<\/u><\/strong>These learning opportunities are provided by organizations beyond NNLM. All are free unless otherwise indicated.<\/p>\n

*Addressing Health Misinformation Through Health Literacy Practices:<\/strong> The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Roundtable on Health Literacy will convene a 75 minute virtual workshop, exploring the rise of health misinformation and examining health literacy strategies to address health misinformation among various populations, especially as it relates to COVID-19. July 29 starting at 10:00 a.m. PT. Register<\/a><\/p>\n

*REopening Archives, Libraries and Museums: Materials Testing and Resource Overview:<\/strong>\u00a0As libraries and museums around the country begin to resume operations and reopen to the public, the need for clear information to support the handling of core museum, library, and archival materials has become increasingly urgent.\u202fThrough the REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) Project, OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle are conducting research on how long the COVID-19 virus survives on materials that are prevalent in libraries, archives, and museums. Join us to learn more about the testing process, how to present results to your stakeholders, project resources to inform your local decisions, and what you can expect from the project in the months to come. Registration is full so this session will also be livestreamed on YouTube. August 4 from 12:00 \u2013 1:30 p.m. PT. Learn more about this session on WebJunction\u2019s website<\/a><\/p>\n

Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals:<\/strong> Cultural and linguistic competency is recognized as an important strategy for improving the quality of care provided to clients from diverse backgrounds. The goal of this Office of Minority Health e-learning program<\/a> is to help behavioral health professionals increase their cultural and linguistic competency.<\/p>\n

*Save the Date: Advancing the Response to COVID-19: <\/strong>The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) will host a virtual symposium on Thursday, September 17, 2020<\/strong> to highlight state, Tribal, territorial and community-based efforts to address COVID-19 among racial and ethnic minority populations. The Advancing the Response to COVID-19: Sharing Promising Programs and Practices for Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities<\/em>\u00a0virtual symposium aims to support and disseminate promising practices, programs and strategies for combating COVID-19, especially in communities of color. Stay up to date on the virtual symposium by visiting the webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

*The CDC’s COVID-19 Response: Promising Practices in Health Equity II:<\/strong> The HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) webinar will discuss actions taken to mitigate the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minorities. July 29, 12:00 pm PT. Register<\/a><\/p>\n

News from the National Library of Medicine & National Institutes of Health:<\/u><\/h2>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s My Birthday: An Ode to Aging and to Lifespan Research\u201d, from the NLM Director\u2019s blog<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bioinformatics and Biology Essentials for Librarians: Databases, Tools, and Clinical Applications, August 24 to December 11, 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

*\u201cRacing to Develop Fast, Affordable, Accessible Tests for COVID-19\u201d, from the NIH Director\u2019s blog<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

*Phase 3 clinical trial of investigational vaccine for COVID-19 begins<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Arthritis and Complementary Health Approaches<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: Interactive Safe Sleep Environment Tool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

*COVID-19 means long stretch of stormy weather for people with alcohol and substance use disorders<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

*National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: Cloth face coverings and distancing pose communication challenges for many<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Research Highlight: Genetic Variations Highlight the Importance of Metabolic Processes in Anorexia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Educational Packets Available from NNLM\u2019s HIV\/AIDS Coordinating Center<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

RSVP today for events in the Citizen Science Meets Summer Reading series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

*<\/strong>Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

*Resources from the Disaster Information Management Research Center:<\/strong><\/p>\n