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Browse recordings of past NNLM webinars from May 1, 2021 - present. To see curated playlists by topic, audience, or region, visit the NNLM YouTube channel.

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Medical Nutrition Therapy in Clinical Practice: Enhancing patient outcomes

Although a significant proportion of Americans live with one or more chronic disease, the critical role of nutrition in risk reduction and disease management is often underappreciated. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based approach used for the management of a variety of health conditions. Despite its effectiveness in enhancing individual health and well-being, MNT is often underutilized. This presentation will introduce participants to the foundational principles of MNT and highlight how it differs from general nutrition education or wellness advice. Attendees will gain…
Date: August 13, 2025

R4 Connections: How Libraries Can Help Address Complex Health and Research Challenges

Libraries are rapidly emerging as vital hubs for participatory scientific research. Nationwide, they are lending low-cost scientific tools, distributing citizen science kits, hosting public research programs, and equipping staff and volunteers with foundational training in citizen science. By mobilizing community participation, libraries have the potential to advance biomedical and health research through crowdsourcing while addressing critical challenges in data storage, sharing, and archiving. This presentation will define citizen science, showcase the involvement of over 1,000…
Date: July 14, 2025

Greatest Crimes in Statistics

Join this session to learn about common pitfalls in statistics to look out for when reading scientific articles. Using a mix of lecture, discussion, and practice activities, participants will learn to identify misleading aspects of data visualizations, evidence of p-hacking, problems with pseudoreplication, and omissions in reporting of results.

This online class meets the NLM/NIH strategic plan goal of accelerating discovery and advancing health through data driven research in order to increase health information access and use.

By registering for this…
Date: June 24, 2025

Discovering Library Science & Health Literacy: A High School Push-in Program

Raising the awareness of young people to the opportunities within the field of library science is essential for attracting future talent. This webinar will present a curriculum designed for high school students aimed at educating them about the library science profession while also equipping them with foundational skills in health literacy.  In this one-hour session, we will review each module of the curriculum, discuss activities we included, share best practices for encouraging student engagement, and reflect on insights from a high school teacher regarding the curriculum's…
Date: June 18, 2025

3D Printing Basics

Webinar Description: This presentation will cover the basics of 3D printing. Attendees will learn why they might want to purchase a 3D printer and what to look for in a printer. They will also learn what they need to get started in 3D printing and how even a basic 3D printer can be useful in a medical setting.

Speaker Bio: Marlo Brown is a reference librarian at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. He's the liaison for the university's School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering. His interests include freedom of information in the digital age and how…
Date: June 11, 2025

From PubMed to TrialGPT: Exploring the Impact of AI & Large Language Models in Medicine

Description
This presentation will explore the role of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) in transforming biomedical discovery and healthcare. It highlights real-world applications like improving PubMed searches (Best Match, Nature Biotechnology 2018), supporting precision medicine (LitVar, Nature Genetics 2023), and assisting patient-to-trial matching (TrialGPT, Nature Communications, 2024). This presentation will also address the challenges and limitations of using AI/LLMs in this field.

Guest Speaker
Dr. Zhiyong Lu,…
Date: May 12, 2025

Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection - April 10, 2025

How are health communication and health literacy connected? How can you be more effective in providing health information to consumers, patients, clients, library patrons and your community? This 1 hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication, outlines components of clear health communication, and identifies online resources from NLM, government agencies and other recognized resources for health literacy and health communication. This presentation addresses improving health literacy, by including information about the NLM/NIH resource MedlinePlus.gov…
Date: April 10, 2025

Navigating Systematic Reviews with AI: Best Practices and Challenges

Webinar Description: 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.

Speaker Bio: Margaret Foster, MS, MPH, is the Evidence Synthesis and Scholarly Communication Librarian and the Head of the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research…
Date: April 9, 2025

Making Sense of Numbers (April 2, 2025)

Numeracy  is the ability to access, use, interpret, and communicate mathematical information and ideas, to engage in and manage mathematical demands of a range of situations in adult life. (CDC, 2021).  Numeracy literacy can be a challenge not only for individuals receiving health information, but also for those providing information. This 90 minute/1.5 credit hour webinar is an introduction to communicating numerical health information.…
Date: April 2, 2025

R4 Connections: Empowering Teens Through Media and Health Literacy: The Role of Health Sciences Librarians

Adolescents and young adults increasingly rely on social media for health information, yet misleading claims—especially regarding topics like dietary supplements and body image—can have serious consequences. This session explores the intersection of health literacy and media literacy, highlighting how health sciences and public health librarians can play a pivotal role in equipping youth with the skills to critically evaluate digital health content. 

Drawing from an NNLM Outreach Grant-funded online course designed for teens, this session will share evidence-based strategies…
Date: March 26, 2025

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