Staff Bio
Margie Sheppard, BSN, MLS
Community Engagement Coordinator - NNLM Region 3, Region 3
Margie Sheppard is the Community Engagement Coordinator for NNLM Region 3. She is based out of the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Prior to joining NNLM she was a technology consultant for a public library system in rural Kansas. She has an undergraduate degree in Nursing and a Master's in Library Science. She teaches a variety of classes for NNLM and has a passion for connecting people with reliable health information resources.
Classes I Teach
| Event Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical Practice: Enhancing patient outcomes | This presentation will introduce participants to the foundational principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and highlight how it differs from general nutrition education or wellness advice. Attendees will gain insight into the specialized role of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the development of an individualized plan of care and nutrition therapy interventions. Conditions such as diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal disorders, for which MNT is particularly effective will be discussed. |
| Navigating Systematic Reviews with AI: Best Practices and Challenges | As the newest disruptor, AI has everyone considering its place in our daily work. For those conducting evidence syntheses, such as systematic reviews, there are numerous tasks which AI has the potential to automate or at least enhance. This webinar will provide practical guidance and discussion of the promise and challenges in using AI while conducting reviews. |
| NNLM Book Discussion, May 1 - July 31 2025, The Well-Gardened Mind | You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From May 1 through July 31, we will read The Well-Gardened Mind: The Restorative Power of Nature by Sue Stuart-Smith |
| NNLM Book Discussion: "You Just Need to Lose Weight" And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon, August 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024 | Join us August 1 – October 31, 2024, to discuss the book "You Just Need to Lose Weight" And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon. |
| NNLM Region 3 Grant-funded project overview: Powering Clinics & Communities with PubMed: Building Library Awareness at a Safety-Net Hospital System | This webinar is designed to provide a general overview of the NNLM grant submission process, with a focus on assessing needs within a library, organization, or community, identifying potential funding sources, crafting a strong grant proposal, and implementing the project. |
| Piecing Together Systematic Reviews. Phases 5-8: Preservation, Promotion, Impact and Update | This last session will cover phases 5-8 of the PIECCESS review cycle, the Paper phase, during which the report is written. |
| Promotion of Digital Access & Literacy among People who Use Substances | Digital literacy is now being recognized as a social determinant of health. It is often defined as the varying ability of both children and adults to use digital technologies and understand their risks. This presentation will review research on the effects of lower digital literacy on health outcomes and quality of life in populations experiencing substance use in the St.Louis, Missouri area. |
| Providing Multilingual Health Information | This 1-hour webinar is designed to assist librarians and others to locate health information in languages other than English. The resources presented are selected for their emphasis on providing information in the preferred language of the population. Participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with the features and scope of several Internet resources. |
| The Science of Low Human Milk Supply -Going beyond Supply and Demand | Human milk supply challenges can significantly impact infant feeding outcomes and maternal well-being. This webinar is designed for librarians and healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the factors influencing lactation. |
Contact Information
913-588-7319
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