You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025, we will discuss Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande.
After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025 to participate.
Live Discussions:
- Friday, December 6 at 1:00pm ET/12:00pm CT/11:00am MT/10:00am PT
- Thursday, January 23 at 3:00pm ET/2:00pm CT/1:00pm MT/12:00pm PT
NNLM Book Discussion offers librarians, health professionals, and public health workers interested in better understanding health issues faced by their communities an opportunity to explore topics with other professionals and earn Continuing Education Credit.
Participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule. A new book is selected each quarter. Participants can acquire the book in their performed format and have three months to complete the requirements.
Requirements to earn CE.
- Complete the book in your preferred format.
- Log into the Moodle.
- Explore the related resources.
- Do ONE of the following:
- Answer the required discussion question in Moodle.
- Attend one of the three live discussion sessions and participate.
It is not necessary to engage in Moodle discussions for all three months, although you are welcome to do so.
- To increase library staff awareness and understanding of health information access issues faced by individuals and communities.
- Explore health resources from NLM, NIH, and other organizations related to the topic, including MedlinePlus, PubMed, and ClinicalTrials.gov.
Code of Conduct NNLM is dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all people, regardless of background or identity. As such, we expect respectful interactions with instructors and learners. Read the full Code of Conduct here.