Rebecca Brown, MLS, AHIP, CPACC

Training Development Manager, NTO

Rebecca develops, consults, supports and conducts national training on resources from the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Rebecca has been with NNLM since 2007 and spent the first 10 years traveling across the United States teaching PubMed. Rebecca is a senior member of the Medical Library Association’s Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP). Rebecca is also Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).
 

Classes I Teach

Event Title Summary
5 Steps to an Accessible Document NNLM offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities. Part of that commitment to access includes making materials accessible to those who use screen reader assistive technology.
How PubMed Works: ATM This 90-minute class on PubMed's Automatic Term Mapping (ATM) feature looks at the inner workings of the 3 translation tables used to map your search terms and looks in-depth at Search Details.
How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping On-Demand How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping On-Demand is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE.

This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7.
How PubMed Works: Introduction On-Demand How PubMed Works: Introduction On-Demand is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE.

This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7.
How PubMed Works: MeSH This 90 MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) class explores the vocabulary underlying the functionality of the PubMed database.
How PubMed Works: MeSH On-Demand How PubMed Works: MeSH On-Demand is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE.

This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7.
How PubMed Works: Selection On-Demand How PubMed Works: Selection On-Demand is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE.

This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7.
Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) Changes and PubMed Searching – On Demand Every year, the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) are updated. How does this affect your PubMed searches? What happens when a term gets changed, added, removed or moved to a different part of the MeSH hierarchy? How do you accommodate vocabulary changes over time in your comprehensive searches? How do you check your saved searches and alerts? This course, intended for expert searchers, shows you how with brief demos and interactive exercises.
National Training Office: NNLM Day at MLA 2022 Meet the NNLM Training Office (NTO) during NNLM Day at MLA 2022! At this session, we will highlight our activities in the first year of the program. Additionally, we will share upcoming activities and programs NNLM members can look forward to in the coming year.

The online event is free and available to all.

Is there a topic you'd like us to address? Send us an email in advance.
NTO: NNLM Day at MLA 2023 ​​​​​​Meet the NNLM Training Office (NTO) during NNLM Day at MLA 2023!
PubChem (On Demand) PubChem is the National Library of Medicine’s open chemistry database and the largest freely accessible reference tool for chemical information. This online, self-paced course for anyone interested in chemical information walks users through the major functions and features of PubChem with interactive exercises and quizzes.
PubMed Essentials On-Demand 2022-2023 If you’re new to PubMed or just want a refresher, this online class is designed for you.

This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7.

The class is made up of 10 short units that include videos, exercises and quizzes.

The class gives you the chance to explore PubMed at your own pace with guided tours and exercises.

This class takes about 1 hour to complete.

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