Using Technology to Combat Fake News: The Impact of Misinformation on Chronic Condition Self-Management Behaviors

In this presentation, the speakers will offer insight into making appropriate health information more accessible to patients, and therefore lessening the likelihood of misinformation related to the self-management of diabetes.  The speakers will describe the implementation of interventions design to reinforce self-care practices and daily decision making among patients managing a chronic disease.   

Dr. Koren Goodman is an Equity in Action Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow at Kean University, New Jersey.  As an educator, Dr. Goodman is committed to a…
Date: May 24, 2023

Region 5: NNLM Day at MLA 2023

Meet the NNLM Region 5 during NNLM Day at MLA 2023! 

At this session, we will highlight our activities from the previous year in Region 5. 

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…
Date: May 11, 2023

Region 6: NNLM Day at MLA 2023

Meet the NNLM Region 6 during NNLM Day at MLA 2023! 

At this session, we will highlight our activities from the previous year in Region 6. 

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 1: NNLM Day at MLA 2023

Meet the NNLM Region 1 during NNLM Day at MLA 2023! 

At this session, we will highlight our activities from the previous year in Region 1. 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. 

The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start And Where Does Your Library Fit In?

Join us for an introduction to Research Data Services!

Are you curious about what this whole data thing entails? Are you interested in starting new research data services at your institution? Have you considered a career in data services? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, this webinar is for you. Research data services (or RDS) covers a broad span of service types, service models, and approaches. It is crucial that those leading these efforts are aware of the needs of their institutions and the…
Date: May 9, 2023

5 Steps to an Accessible Document

NNLM offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.

Part of the commitment to access includes making materials accessible to those who use screen reader assistive technology. 

This 90-minute, hands-on class will cover how to make documents created in Word and PowerPoint accessible to those who use screen reader technology. During the class, we'll work on sample files together. …
Date: May 4, 2023

NNLM Region 3 ECLI Webinar: Goal Setting (And Success in Achieving Them!)

NNLM Region 3 and the SCC/MLA Early Career Librarian Initiative (ECLI) are hosting a webinar providing information on setting professional goals and how to achieve them.

Join us and our presenters, Brenda Linares and Lindsay Blake, as they talk about goal setting, networking, seeking professional development, and applying for grants and other
funding.

Speaker Bios

Brenda Linares, MLIS, MBA, AHIP (she, ella) is currently the Associate…
Date: April 27, 2023

Stigma, Trauma and People Who Use Drugs (Part 2)

This 2-part webinar (April 13 and April 20, 2023) explores the historical roots of stigma towards people who use drugs including the role of targeted criminalization and the media, and research science.  Stigma and trauma are defined, and we'll discuss why trauma matters, and what are effective strategies for addressing stigma towards individuals and organizations. 

This training is for individuals and organizations currently helping people who use drugs or interested in doing so in the future.

Session 2 Agenda:

Preparing for the Next Infodemic: Fact-checking, Big Data Analysis, and Patient Conversations about COVID-19 Misinformation

This webinar will explore communication lessons learned about COVID-19 misinformation to help leaders prepare for the next infodemic and earn public trust in public health messages. Four panelists will present on their research projects. Saara Nasruddin will describe the World Health Organization “best practice” frameworks on responding to vocal vaccine deniers and how pharmacists and other health care professionals can serve on the front lines in battling health misinformation. Md Mahfuzul Haque will discuss how COVID-19 misinformation has used…
Date: April 13, 2023

Exploring the Maternal Experience Survey: Addressing Racism and Informing New Models of Maternal Care to Promote Health Equity

The maternal mortality rate in the US is higher than any other developed nation and Black women are 2.6 times more likely to die in than non-Hispanic white women. This presentation will explore these data and will address how understanding the maternal experience can contribute to improved outcomes.

Outcomes from the “Maternal Experience Survey for Women of Color”, an initiative of the Prematurity Prevention Initiative, NAACP Atlantic City Black Infant and Maternal Mortality Task Force, which collected first person birth experiences throughout New Jersey will be…
Date: April 13, 2023