Class Recordings

Health Insurance Literacy in Libraries

​​​​​​Many people have difficulty knowing how to find a physician, fill a prescription, use and pay for medications, and use health information to make informed decisions about their health. Libraries are prominent places in communities, making libraries and librarians excellent resources for advancing health information literacy. For example, librarians can address the unmet information needs that leave many unable to make appropriate health insurance choices. For those with lower levels of health insurance literacy, the ability to procure appropriate levels of health…
Date: November 8, 2023

Creating Data Management Plans with the DMPTool

The DMPTool is a free tool that walks users through creating comprehensive data management plans. This webinar will guide attendees through data management plan basics, creating a DMPTool profile, and exploring available templates and planning resources.

The DMPTool is a great resource for building data management plans for grant applications, especially considering that starting in January 2023 the NIH requires funded researchers to submit a plan outlining how scientific data from their research will be managed and shared.

Harm Reduction in Action: Language as Harm Reduction

October is Health Literacy Month! In celebration of health literacy month, please join us in bringing awareness to health literacy. 

Harm Reduction in Action: Language as Harm Reduction views language as the first step to a positive interaction. Focusing on the importance of person-centered language as a gateway into harm reduction practices and technique to build trust with people who use drugs.

Join our guest speaker Miera Corey. Miera is a Maryland Harm Reduction Training Institute (MaHRTI) Coordinator.

Ms. Corey is a Morgan State University…
Date: October 31, 2023

Navigating Food Insecurity: Understanding the Complexities of the Food Environment

This presentation delves into the complexities of food environments and their impact on food security. We will explore the factors that influence individuals' ability to access, prepare, and consume food, shedding light on often-overlooked aspects of the food environment.

The presentation introduces Dr. Basey’s study about hunger and food insecurity in Georgia. The study examines how household characteristics, personal factors, and socioeconomic status in any region of the United States can shape food insecurity and its effects on health. It underscores the…
Date: October 24, 2023

Region 1 Update & Townhall

NNLM Region 1 invites members from DE, KY, MD, NJ, NC, PA, VA, WV, and DC to join us for an update and town hall. The purpose of the town hall is to deepen connections with network members within the region. We will introduce or refresh knowledge of NNLM services available and allow participants to provide feedback, ask questions, and suggest new ways of engagement.

During the session there will be time for attendees to ask questions, offer feedback or suggestions, and brainstorm on improving outreach, engagement, training, and funding. 

By registering for…
Date: October 24, 2023

Get to Know the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers

Join NNLM for the first installment of Bridging the Digital Divide: Telehealth and Libraries webinar series.

Libraries are well-known for having reliable digital infrastructure and responding to consumer health information needs. As telehealth services become an increasingly prominent part of the healthcare landscape, library workers may wonder if or how they can support sustainable telehealth access in their communities. The National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NCTRC) provides timely and accurate information…
Date: October 12, 2023

From Words to Wellness: Exploring the Impact of Expressive Writing

Description: Expressive writing has been shown to have many benefits for those facing chronic and serious illness. April Stearns, editor of Wildfire Magazine, will discuss the how expressive writing can be helpful in healing and share her experience translating the science about expressive writing into a writing program for young people with breast cancer. Participants will learn about the history of expressive writing in healing, expressive writing's role in physical healing, and how expressive writing interventions lead to improved outcomes. 

Guest…
Date: October 12, 2023

Informal Weather Education Outreach

This one hour webinar explores best practices in informal weather education outreach and share successful examples from the Extreme Events Institute (EEI) and International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC) at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida (http://eei.fiu.edu/).  Attendees will learn about the NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Program and ways to make your community Ready, Responsive and Resilient. This includes weather science, safety, mitigation, and preparedness and engages public-private-corporate partnerships,…
Date: September 28, 2023

Building Resilience in Harm Reduction

September is Nation Recovery Month! In celebration of recovery month we want to celebrate and support recovery and bring awareness to substance use and harm reduction.  

Building Resilience in Harm Reduction is a facilitated discussion focusing on navigating the effects of harm reduction workplace stressors and other trying situations. We will acknowledge the ups and downs of the work, then identify ways to cultivate and utilize existing resilience techniques, both individuals and organizations.

Join our guest speaker Miera Corey. Miera is a Maryland Harm…
Date: September 26, 2023

Why Comics Work for Risk Communication

When a disaster strikes—whether that’s a hurricane or a coronavirus outbreak—people need to quickly understand the actual risk and what they can do to keep themselves safe. However, helping people to comprehend that information is difficult when the situation is complex and your audience is under stress. The comics medium, with its unique visual and narrative characteristics, can be an effective tool for risk communication. Comics can make the unfamiliar more concrete, adding clarity to information in uncertain situations. Comics also have the potential to humanize…
Date: September 20, 2023