{"id":19452,"date":"2021-03-23T14:35:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T14:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/pnr\/?p=19452"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:47:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:47:36","slug":"pnr-weekly-digest-march-23-2021","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_5\/pnr-weekly-digest-march-23-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"PNR Weekly Digest: March 23, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an *<\/strong><\/em><\/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 classes and create a free account<\/a><\/p>\n

Responding to the COVID-19 Infodemic: An NNLM Virtual Symposium: <\/strong>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. The NNLM Virtual Symposium is an opportunity to address misinformation and mistrust, raise awareness about the pandemic and efforts to combat it. Symposium attendees can expect to come away from this experience with a better understanding of COVID-19 as well as strategies and programs that can be used to engage with communities. April 8-9, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. PT. (5 MLA CE available for each day\u2019s attendance) Learn more and register<\/a><\/p>\n

Ethical Issues in Citizen Science Research:<\/strong> In this presentation, Lisa Rasmussen will describe a series of ethical issues arising in citizen science, how they are situated with respect to contemporary research infrastructure, what the field of citizen science is doing to address ethical challenges, and future steps for ensuring that citizen science research is conducted ethically March 24 at 11:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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 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<\/a>. March 31 from 10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. PT. Register<\/a><\/p>\n

From Being to Doing: Anti-Racism as Action at Work: <\/strong>In this session, we will focus on anti-racism as action, rather than using the word anti-racist as an identity. Can changing how we define organizational culture in library workplaces be an example of anti-racist action? We will take a critical look at how certain hallmarks of white supremacist culture inform our notions of professionalism and workplace norms. These commonly accepted norms can actually contribute to low morale, the prevalence of microaggressions, retention issues, etc. This session will present specific actions to resist these norms, which libraries can then implement to create more equitable workplaces. April 13 at 11:00 a.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/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

Achieving Health Equity: Countering Racism & Implicit Bias in Healthcare:<\/strong> It is important for health care leaders to understand the impact of racism, implicit bias and health inequities on access to and quality of HIV care and treatment for Black Women. As supported by data, increased morbidity and mortality among Black Women will remain constant if these healthcare realities are not successfully addressed. Speakers, Dr. Dazon Diallo and Ethlyn McQueen-Gibson, will explore how providers and clients can maximize health promotion and wellness, resilience, and self-care education, leading to necessary positive and sustainable change. March 25 from 11:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m. PT. Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Overcoming Zoom Fatigue:<\/strong> In the last year, we have seen extensive changes in virtual live delivery and a trend toward longer virtual programs. In this session you will learn what causes \u201cZoom fatigue\u201d (no matter what your virtual learning platform), techniques to minimize classroom burnout, and how to foster an environment of engagement. March 30 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Improving Social Connection among People with Disabilities<\/strong>: Research conducted during the pandemic indicates that people with disabilities may be at an increased risk of social isolation and loneliness. This webinar presentation will highlight current research on social isolation and loneliness for people with disabilities. Presenters will also share information, including replicable strategies, about social engagement\/social connection approaches offered within the Center for Independent Living network. March 30 at 12:00 p.m. PT. Register<\/a><\/p>\n

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

\u201cLearning from my Irish Heritage\u201d, from the NLM Director\u2019s blog<\/a><\/p>\n

Placing Women in Medicine: Maude Abbott and the Archaeology of Friendships<\/a><\/p>\n

National Library of Medicine Seeking Comments on Use of Common Data Elements in NIH-funded Research, responses due May 10<\/a><\/p>\n

*\u201cPredicting \u2018Long COVID Syndrome\u2019 with Help of a Smartphone App\u201d, from the NIH Director\u2019s blog<\/a><\/p>\n

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week\u00ae, March 22 – 28<\/a><\/p>\n

National Institute of Mental Health Livestream Event: Bipolar Disorder in Adolescents and Young Adults, March 30 from 10:00 \u2013 10:30 a.m. PT<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Pathways Spring 2021 issue is now available- These STEM and ELA resources highlight imaging tools that scientists use to peer into the microscopic world of cells and molecules. Help students uncover how these techniques can aid researchers in learning about the body\u2019s normal and abnormal processes and lead to more effective, targeted treatments for illnesses<\/a><\/p>\n

Director\u2019s Lecture – Dr. Ryan Shaw Presents \u201cDigital Health: Towards the Next Era of Healthcare Delivery and Chronic Disease Management\u201d, view the live videocast April 20 at 10:00 a.m. PT<\/a><\/p>\n

NIH leaders on the future of precision medicine, healthcare transformation<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch \u201cThe Human Pangenome\u201d (5:30 minutes), Explore the monumental effort to redefine the human genome and our understanding of human genomic diversity.<\/a><\/p>\n

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases offer consumer health information in several Asian languages<\/a><\/p>\n

FYI:<\/u><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>*COVID-19 Resources<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n