{"id":19107,"date":"2020-11-10T15:53:23","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T15:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/pnr\/?p=19107"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:46:10","slug":"pnr-weekly-digest-november-10-2020","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_5\/pnr-weekly-digest-november-10-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"PNR Weekly Digest: November 10, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

DataFlash: NIH Issues New Policy for Data Management and Sharing
\n<\/strong>The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released its Final NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing which requires NIH-funded researchers to prospectively submit a plan outlining how scientific data will be managed and shared. This new policy will replace the 2003 NIH Data Sharing Policy\u2026read the full post<\/a><\/p>\n

NNLM Reading Club Looks Beneath the Surface
\n<\/strong>Your health is the product of three factors: lifestyle, environment and genetics. In November, NNLM Reading Club is taking a closer look at human genetics\u2026learn more about the books selections on the blog post<\/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

Library Carpentry Workshop:\u00a0<\/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 through January. This course is eligible for 20 continuing education credits through the Medical Library Association. Applications and more information available\u00a0here<\/a>. Questions can be directed to nto@utah.edu<\/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

Crea tu propio sensor de calidad del aire con CanAir.io!: <\/strong>Daniel Bernal es un ingeniero Electr\u00f3nico dedicado a la parte ambiental como activista y experto en temas como humedales, biodiversidad urbana y calidad del aire. Dise\u00f1o electr\u00f3nico aplicado a temas ambiental como el reciclaje y la calidad de aire. Integrante del grupo CanAirIO red ciudadana de medici\u00f3n calidad del aire. Noviembre 18, 4:00 \u2013 5:00 p.m. PT. Registrarse<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Programming and NLM Traveling Exhibitions:<\/strong>\u00a0NLM 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)\u00a0Register<\/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

*2020 NIH Rural Health Seminar: Challenges in the Era of COVID-19:<\/strong> This seminar will explore the impact of COVID-19 on rural populations, systems and workforce issues, and community engagement to respond to the pandemic. This NIH Videocast is virtual event is free and open to the public. November 19 from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. PT. Learn more about this seminar and register<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\u201cFostering a Culture of Scientific Data Stewardship\u201d, from the NLM Director\u2019s blog<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

October 2020 SNOMED CT Spanish Edition<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

UMLS 2020AB Release Available<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

GenBank 240.0 is available and surpasses 10 trillion basepairs!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

*\u201cSpeeding COVID-19 Drug Discovery with Quantum Dots\u201d, from the NIH Director\u2019s blog<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

New report on indicators of well-being among older Americans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

NIH Researchers Discover a New Inflammatory Disease Called VEXAS (vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

*COVID-19 Test Us program\u2014an indispensable partner in diagnostics, validation, and deployment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

November is National Diabetes Month, this year\u2019s focus is on taking care of youth who have diabetes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with an Envisioning Health Equity Art Challenge 2020, deadline is Feb. 5, 2021<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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