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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Know Your Flow: A Menstrual Health Collaboration
Know Your Flow is a partnership between the NNLM Region 6 Ohio State Advisory Group and Aunt Flow to help everyone access quality health information and free period products. Together we can reduce stigma and promote menstrual equity. Learn how you can help. Join the campaign! Date: May 22, 2024 |
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NNLM National UpdateJoin NNLM Project Director, Martha Meacham, to hear about the work and accomplishments of the NNLM over the past year. Find out what is in store for the future of the NNLM. There will also be time for questions. The online event is free and available to all. By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct Date: May 2, 2024 |
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From Wallflowers to Power Players: Mastering the Art of NetworkingNetworking is a crucial skill for career advancement. In this presentation, Dr. Shannon Jones will share insights and strategies to help you own any room and build relationships that foster professional growth and success. Discussion topics will include identifying networking opportunities, initiating conversations, working a room, following up after an interaction, and building genuine connections. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, a seasoned professional, or a new graduate, this presentation will equip you with the necessary tools to make the most out of networking… |
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Environmental Chemicals and Breast Cancer: What Do We Know? What Can We Do?Two thirds of Americans think that cancers – including breast cancers -- are mostly due to inherited genes. The truth is that less than a third of breast cancer risk is due to inherited genes, according to research estimates. Misconceptions stand in the way of actions to prevent the disease. This webinar will: (1) review the science on how everyday chemical exposures can influence breast cancer risk. (2) identify resources to help people reduce their exposures by taking simple actions as individuals and community members. (3) show how misleading information,… |
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Life After 2 Losses: Support Advocacy and Health Literacy for a Healthy PregnancyThe U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with maternal mortality rates at record levels and New Jersey has one of the widest racial disparities for both maternal and infant mortality. (Nurture New Jersey Initiative). Life After 2 Losses is a non-profit organization with the mission to prevent reproductive & health injustices through the support and empowerment of women & families in the community. The organization received a grant from the Region 1 Medical Library to continue their mission of 1) changing the narrative surrounding pregnancy loss 2) education and raising… |
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Unveiling the Power of Community Partnerships: Transforming Black Maternal Health OutreachHow does a public library reach its community with Black Maternal Health information? In this webinar, Sarah A. Montrichard-Ramón Cabrera from the Brooklyn Public Library will provide information about successful past and upcoming public programs on Black Maternal Health. She will be joined by Nuratu Otulana, who will share their experience collaborating with the library. This webinar will share best practices for community partnerships around health topics and provide examples of how attendees can implement similar partnerships in their community. This webinar will… |
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How Community Health Workers fit in Team Base CareCommunity Health Workers (CHWs) are non-medical public health workers who connect communities to health care and social service providers. A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Bryan Carcamo and Treva Smith will explain how CHWs are essential in helping communities have better health outcomes. This webinar will also explore how to best utilize CHWs in your organization to improve team-based… |
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Implementation of Telehealth Services in Rural Public LibrariesDescription A lack of access to healthcare professionals is a key contributing factor to poor health outcomes in the United States. Telehealth services have the potential to improve those outcomes by removing geographic barriers and providing timely care with healthcare providers and specialists. However, gaps in accessing telehealth exist in rural areas: citizens may lack internet access, a private space, or the digital literacy skills necessary to benefit from telehealth. Public libraries are increasingly recognizing the importance of facilitating… |
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Fostering Connection: Addressing Library Employee Loneliness, a Region 6 Spotlight Speaker WebinarRecent headlines have proclaimed that prolonged isolation is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. National and international studies have unveiled a startling truth: 50-80% of employees grapple with loneliness in the workplace. This phenomenon transcends borders, affecting employees worldwide. In libraries, this issue manifests as an acute sense of isolation, with staff feeling disconnected both from one another and from their professional purpose. Recognizing the urgency of this concern, this session aims to explore the causes and consequences of loneliness among library staff… |
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R4 Connections: Introduction to Generative AI ToolsDescription: |