Join subject experts from Region 7 as they share their insights on resources, programs, methods and more on topics that are current and relevant for Network members.
Objectives
Discuss information and resources presented by Region 7 experts from various fields on current and relevant topics.
Explore methods of practice and programming to apply new knowledge to their own work.
Engage in peer-to-peer sharing on topics current and relevant to members.
In this one-hour panel presentation, participants will learn about the work of two organizations and their NNLM funded projects in support of Recovery.
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Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES), MLA
In this one-hour panel presentation, participants will learn about the work of two organizations in support of mental health and suicide prevention in libraries.
Join informationists from the Taubman Health Sciences Library at the University of Michigan to hear about their mixed methods research on the impact of libraries and Informationists on patient and population care.
This webinar will explain the concepts of reciprocal Library Groups in DOCLINE. We will review the guidelines for participating in FREESHARE, the largest no-cost Library Group in DOCLINE. We will review Routing Table tips for Library Group placement.
Hear how three community-based organizations in Massachusetts are reaching their communities to build awareness about cancer: from prevention to the importance of screening and early detection, to connecting with health care providers and support services. Each organization is using different methods to bring awareness of signs and symptoms of cancer, cancer prevention, and how to connect with resources for cancer screenings and early detection strategies. Also hear how each group is uniquely positioned to reach their target audience.
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Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS), Level 1
Join us for a discussion of three journal articles about the Rochester Study. Explore previous research into the impact of hospital library services on clinical decision making.
Do you ever use Wikipedia for health information, even though you feel like you shouldn’t? Despite widespread skepticism of its value, studies have shown that the quality of information on Wikipedia is often similar to other encyclopedias.
In this webinar you will learn about Wikipedia’s biomedical content and the standards that guide its creation, how to evaluate health articles on Wikipedia, and how to use these articles as starting points for further research.
Join the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Connecticut Chapter (NAHN-CT) to learn about their successful 2020-2021 NNLM funded project to bring training to teens about evaluating health information online.
Region 7 will share what we are learning from hospital libraries, and we will ask for webinar suggestions. This is an opportunity for Region 7 to connect with hospital librarians in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Join colleagues interested in graphic medicine to network through interactive activities including book talks, drawing and storytelling activities, watercooler chats and more.
