George Strawley, MLIS, MA, MS
Idaho/Montana/Utah Engagement Specialist, Region 4
George Strawley, M.L.I.S., works on providing access to health information and programs through libraries as well as on the planning and implementation of funding aimed at addressing health disparities. A former librarian in both the public and community college settings, he is based at the University of Utah, where he serves as Library Engagement Specialist for Region 4 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine.
Classes I Teach
| Event Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library | This 4-week, 4 credit-hour self-paced online class covers the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public. |
| Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library | This 4-week, 4 credit-hour self-paced online class covers the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public. |
| Caring for the Mind: Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library | Responding to questions involving topics on mental health is challenging even for the most experienced librarian. In this 1-hour webinar, participants will learn how to effectively respond to requests for mental health information at their libraries. |
| R4 Connections. Racial microaggressions: Their effects on mental and physical health | Part of the R4 Connections Webinar Series. In this session, guest speaker Jaena Alabi will present a brief history of racial microaggressions research, focusing on the negative mental and physical health outcomes associated with experiencing subtle racism. Strategies for mitigating the negative effects of racial microaggressions, such as incorporating cultural competence into one’s practice of librarianship, will also be shared. |
| Region 4: NNLM Day at MLA 2022 | Meet the NNLM Region 4 during NNLM Day at MLA 2022! At this session, we will highlight our activities in the first year as the new Region 4 program. Additionally, we will share upcoming activities and programs NNLM members can look forward to in the coming year. Come share your ideas of relevant programming that interests you, and the other members of the region. The online event is free and available to all. |
| Region 4: NNLM Day at MLA 2023 | Meet the NNLM Region 4 during NNLM Day at MLA 2023! |
Contact Information
801-581-5242