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

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

DataFlash: Library Carpentry Workshops (October \u201920 \u2013 January \u201921)
\n<\/strong>The NNLM Training Office is pleased to announce a new opportunity for information professionals to build data skills through online Library Carpentry workshops, at no cost to participants. 5 workshops will be offered October 2020 through January 2021\u2026read the full post to learn more and apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Red Chair Raffle for Health and Wellness
\n<\/strong>Learn how the Belgrade Community Library combined a fundraiser with a seasonal fitness program. We thank\u00a0 Sarah Creech, Adult Services and Cataloging Librarian at Belgrade Community Library in Belgrade, MT, for providing this guest post\u2026read the full post<\/a><\/p>\n

October is Medical Librarians Month AND Health Literacy Month!
\n<\/strong>Happy October!!! It’s Medical Librarians Month AND Health Literacy Month. Will you help us celebrate, and take a shot at some great prizes? Enter an original meme into the #NNLMmeme contest! Learn more about a contest and prizes we have for YOU to celebrate<\/a><\/p>\n

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

NNLM CE Opportunities:
\n<\/u><\/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 clases and create a free account<\/a><\/p>\n

Metrics Toolkit: A Tool for Navigating the Research Metrics Landscape:<\/strong>\u00a0The 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)\u00a0Register<\/a><\/p>\n

#CiteNLM Virtual Wikipedia Edit-a-thon:<\/strong> 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 maternal and child health. 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<\/a>. October 29 from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. PT. Registered<\/a><\/p>\n

Partnering Together to Support Alzheimer’s Caregivers in Diverse Communities: <\/strong>The Alzheimer’s Association will provide the latest findings from the 2020 Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures Report including current prevalence and impact on American families, risk factors, impact on caregivers, and national cost of care. Participants will learn how to access tools and resources to support families impacted by Alzheimer\u2019s and other dementias and discuss local collaboration opportunities with our 75 chapters nationwide. November 10 at 12:00 p.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Create Your Own Air Quality Sensor with CanAir.io:<\/strong> Daniel Bernal is an electrical engineer dedicated to the environment as an activist and expert on issues such as wetlands, urban biodiversity and air quality. He focuses on electronic design applied to environmental issues such as recycling and air quality. Bernal is also a member of the CanAir.io group, a citizen network for air quality measurement. November 18 from 11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m. PT. (1.5 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Programming and NLM Traveling Exhibitions:<\/strong> NLM Traveling Exhibitions are a unique way to connect your patrons to valuable NLM health information resources through related public programming. To support you and your communities when your libraries borrow NLM exhibitions, the Exhibition Program is developing sample programming ideas related to individual exhibition topics. These ideas will help jump start your creative planning. Julie Botnick will discuss how those ideas can be adapted to your situations and ways to develop your own unique programming at this NNLM Resource Picks webinar session. December 2 at 12:00 p.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

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

*REALM Resources for Libraries Operating during COVID-19:<\/strong> In this California Libraries Learn webinar, Sharon Streams, REALM project director for OCLC, will share an update on what is currently known and unknown about the virus, the results of REALM testing thus far, and how to factor scientific information into your local decision making. October 29 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Register<\/a><\/p>\n

The Impact of Skin Color and Ethnicity on Clinical Diagnosis and Research:<\/strong> Join clinical experts, thought leaders, and advocates for a collaborative discussion on the issues of health disparities, structural racism, and medicine as we examine specific dermatologic diseases in a series of four free and open educational webinars. All sessions run from 10:00 \u2013 11:15 a.m. PT. Register<\/a> for one or all four sessions.<\/p>\n