Distance Learning
In the learning needs assessment done with Network members and members of three MLA chapters in 2005, we found that the top barriers to taking "in person" courses are travel distance, time away from work, and cost. This section points to various distance learning opportunities that help reduce those barriers.
Infopeople Webcasts and Webinars
To view a short video demonstrating how to access the archived programs, click here. PSR has partnered with Infopeople to present these hour-long webcasts and webinars.
- Webcast - Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information in a Public Library - brief overview of basics of providing consumer health information (April 25, 2006)
Health e-Show Series
- Webcast - A Younger Generation of Older Adults: Health Information for Boomers (October 22, 2007)
- Webcast - Communicating about Health: Empowering Patrons to Communicate with Their Health Care Providers (December 3, 2007)
- Webinar - An In-depth Look at MedlinePlus (March 4, 2008)
- Webinar - Beyond MedlinePlus: Resources That Answer Those Other Tough Health Reference Questions (May 14, 2008)
- Webinar - I Don't Give Medical Advice; I Dispense Quality Health Information (June 19, 2008)
- Webinar - Understanding Health Literacy: Why It Is So Important and What Librarians Can Do to Help (August 14, 2008)
- Webinar - Health Information for Kids and Teens and Seniors, Oh My (October 16, 2008)
- Webinar - Finding Easy-to-Read and Multilingual Health Information for Your Patrons (December 1, 2008)
PSR Training
- Genetics Resources for the Healthcare Professional online class
- Genetics Resources for Librarians online class
Short Tutorials
This section includes video tutorials about recent consumer health databases and Web sites from NLM. You will need the latest version of Macromedia Flash Player in order to view them.
- Genetics Home Reference - information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for those conditions
- Household Products Database - contains health and safety information on over 7000 consumer brand products
NLM Distance Learning Resources
In the section below you will find highlights from NLM's Distance Education Program Resources Web Page.
- Search Clinic: PubMed® Update on Automatic Term Mapping, Citation Sensor, and Advanced Search - half-hour session on recent PubMed searching changes
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Search Clinic: Chemicals and Drugs in PubMed - hour-long online clinic
on how to find articles about a chemical or drug of interest
- MedlinePlus Tour - an animated tour of MedlinePlus (8 minutes)
- DOCLINE Tutorial - provides a step-by-step orientation
- PubMed Tutorial - shows you how to search PubMed for journal literature
Other Distance Learning Resources
This section highlights distance learning resources from other trusted organizations.
- California Distance Learning Health Network - provides continuing education distance learning opportunities focusing on public health for healthcare professionals
- CDC Training and Continuing Education Online - satellite broadcasts from the CDC
- NN/LM Distance Learning Opportunities in the NTCC Clearinghouse - course offerings from the network
