{"id":19470,"date":"2021-03-30T14:58:30","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T14:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/pnr\/?p=19470"},"modified":"2026-02-03T18:47:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T18:47:35","slug":"pnr-weekly-digest-march-30-2021","status":"archive","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.nnlm.gov\/region_5\/pnr-weekly-digest-march-30-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"PNR Weekly Digest: March 30, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

*NNLM Covid-19 Symposium. Keynote Speakers Announced. Registration is Open
\n<\/strong>The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is excited to announce a new, free virtual symposium focused on addressing the COVID-19 infodemic in our communities. The NNLM Virtual Symposium: Responding to the COVID-19 Infodemic 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 the 2-day experience with a better understanding of COVID-19 and share strategies and programs to engage with your community\u2026read the blog post to learn how to register<\/a><\/p>\n

Coming Soon: New Regional Medical Libraries Designations 2021-2026
\n<\/strong>Last June, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) published the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the 2021-2026 Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs), the central component of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM).\u00a0 Health sciences libraries submitted proposal applications in September.\u00a0 An official announcement from the NLM regarding the new RMLs is forthcoming. The start date for the new Cooperative Agreement is May 1, 2021\u2026learn more about the new RML designations on the blog<\/a><\/p>\n

Help NNLM Improve its Funding Process
\n<\/strong>The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is requesting feedback regarding our funding process. Whether you have applied for funding through NNLM or not, your feedback will be valuable in helping us continuously improve our funding program\u2026please fill out the survey by March 31<\/strong>, link is on the blog post<\/a><\/p>\n

Self-Learning Source: Mammography NIH Science Topic Fact Sheet
\n<\/strong>What is a mammogram and what does it do? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides a Science Topic Fact Sheet on mammography that is available to download for free. In it you will find\u2026read the blog post to learn more about NIH Science Topic Fact Sheets<\/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 classes and create a free account<\/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

Social and Environmental Determinants of Maternal Health Disparities and a Roadmap to Effective Solutions: <\/strong>This Emerging Trends webinar series presentation will describe historical and contemporary pathways by which features of the physical and social environments likely contribute to maternal health disparities. Potential interventions along with priorities for future research will also be described. April 20 at 12:00 p.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a><\/p>\n

*Launching and Leading the Librarian Reserve Corps: Developing an agile librarian network in response to COVID-19:<\/strong> Join the next PNR Rendezvous webinar to learn how Library Journal 2021 Librarians of the Year launched and lead an international network of librarian volunteers in a new role: emergency responders in the COVID-19 pandemic. April 21 at 1:00 p.m. PT. (1 MLA CE) Register<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Additional Educational Opportunities:<\/u><\/strong>
\nThese learning opportunities are provided by organizations beyond NNLM. All are free unless otherwise indicated.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Principles for Defining & Verifying the Authority of Online Providers of Health Information: <\/strong>In order to improve the quality of health information appearing on its platform, YouTube has asked the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) to identify 1) preliminary definitions of \u201cauthoritative\u201d sources of health information and 2) the criteria by which these sources derive and maintain their authority. Outcomes from this project will help to inform YouTube\u2019s policies for labeling and promoting authoritative health information. April 5 from 10:00 \u2013 11:30 a.m. PT. Learn more and register<\/a><\/p>\n

Recent and upcoming enhancements to NCBI BLAST and Primer-BLAST services!: <\/strong>Join the webinar to learn about new web BLAST and Primer-BLAST enhancements that improve your BLAST experience. You\u2019ll also see a preview of some planned improvements to the databases that make it easier to find relevant matches. April 7 from 9:00 \u2013 9:45 a.m. PT. Register<\/a><\/p>\n

Diagnostics and Disease Management Tools for Use in Underserved Populations: An NHLBI (National Health, Lung and Blood Institute) Research & Implementation Workshop:<\/strong> The NHLBI is hosting a virtual research workshop to discuss barriers to\u2014and opportunities for\u2014improving heart, lung blood, and sleep (HLBS) health in underserved communities. Participants will discuss how to tailor health monitoring devices and tools that diagnose patients to underserved, low-resource, and remote communities. This workshop is free, open to the public, and available via NIH videocast. Register in advance for this Zoom event. April 14-15, 2021. Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

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

*\u201cInfections with \u2018U.K Variant\u2019 B.1.1.7 Have Greater Risk of Mortality\u201d, from the NIH Director\u2019s blog<\/a><\/p>\n

PlaySmart, HEAL-funded research team is using the power of play to prevent opioid misuse in youth<\/a><\/p>\n

Texting May Help Reduce Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening<\/a><\/p>\n

*Tackling the Mysteries of the Long-term Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection<\/a><\/p>\n

*COVID-19 and the Heart: A Bounty of Questions<\/a><\/p>\n

Now Available: The Science of Health Disparities Research Textbook<\/a><\/p>\n

New National Institute on Aging booklet, Get Fit For Life: Exercise & Physical Activity for Healthy Aging<\/a><\/p>\n

*National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\u2019 Statement on AstraZeneca Vaccine<\/a><\/p>\n

*RADx diversifies COVID-19 tests w\/4 new contracts, RADx now producing 1.7 million COVID-19 tests per day<\/a><\/p>\n

Multidisciplinary teams create soothing dental environments for children with autism<\/a><\/p>\n

*Scientists find evidence that novel coronavirus infects the mouth\u2019s cells<\/a><\/p>\n

Using Smartphone Apps to Reach Gay and Bisexual Men at Risk for HIV<\/a><\/p>\n

NIH to enhance tribal engagement efforts for precision medicine research<\/a><\/p>\n

FYI:<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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