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Scheduled Classes
| Event Title | Date(s) | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| NNLM Book Discussion, Aug 14 - Oct 31: The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke | August 14, 2023 - October 31, 2023 | Join us August 14 - October 31 to discussion "The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness" by Meghan O'Rourke
Platform/Location: Zoom, Moodle |
| Fundamentals of Health Data Science | September 5, 2023 - November 3, 2023 | Each module will contain readings (e.g., articles, book chapters, videos, website content), a discussion board for learners to answer questions about the materials, and an assignment. Learners will also meet a handful of times with community experts, experienced data science librarians, to discuss the field and class assignments.
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Building Successful Collaborations with Communities | September 15, 2023 - October 12, 2023 | This 4-week, 12 credit-hour intensive online class integrates the theory of community engagement with its application to libraries. Participants will learn about the community in which their library is located and develop skills to build constructive relationships and bridge cultural differences.
Platform/Location: Zoom, Moodle |
| Health Stories in the Media | September 18, 2023 - October 13, 2023 | This class is designed to evaluate health stories in the media. This course will address how health information is reported in news outlets and popular media and teach you how to analyze these health claims critically. Analysis of news stories involves critical thinking; you will be introduced to a rating instrument and practice exercises to develop this skill. Just as no study is perfect, no health story in the news is perfect – but developing this skill will aid you in identifying common reporting issues and teach you how and where to seek more information. Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Wikipedia + Libraries: NNLM (October 2023) | October 2, 2023 - October 27, 2023 | Gain insight into the value of Wikipedia as a viable reference and build the skills and knowledge needed to evaluate articles, with a specific focus on health and medical topics in a self-paced, online class over four weeks. Expect to spend about 2 hours a week exploring through discussion forums, readings, tutorials, and learn about the #CiteNLM Wikipedia edit-a-thon and the free resources, programming and training that NNLM offers to libraries.
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| NLM Office Hours: ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System | October 3, 2023 | This NLM Office Hours covers an overview of the modernization of the ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS), including a mini-tutorial on how to register a trial using the modernized interface, PRS Beta. Following the demonstration, NLM product staff will be available to answer your questions.
Platform/Location: Zoom |
| Approaches to Centering Equity in Health Communication Research and Practice | October 4, 2023 | This webinar will provide an overview of an equity-centered health communication framework with a focus on research, design, and strategy. The speakers will share real-world case studies of incorporating the principles of the framework into the development of inclusive health materials, digital products, and campaigns, including case studies specific to the work and mission of NNLM. We'll discuss practical strategies and tips for how webinar participants can apply an equity-centered health communication approach to their everyday work.
Platform/Location: Webex |
Regional Events
| Event Title | Date(s) | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started with the Public Health Digital Library at NNPHI | October 3, 2023 | This session is dedicated for the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI). Platform/Location: |
On-Demand Classes
| Event Title | Date(s) | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| A Bird's Eye View of Health Data Standards - On Demand | On-demand through January 1, 2025 | Understand the big picture of health data standards and how they are used, including relevant National Library of Medicine (NLM) products and services, in this 1 hour, on-demand, online class. Expect to spend 1 hour learning through videos and exercises.
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| AHEM: clearing the way to easy-to-read health materials | On-demand through April 25, 2025 | Get an overview on assessing health education materials, and learn how the National Library of Medicine uses a health education materials assessment tool to figure out if health education materials are easy-to-read in this 2 hour on-demand, online class.
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| CHIS On Demand | On-demand through April 30, 2026 | 5 independent 1-hour learning modules cover the basics of providing consumer health information in libraries and organizations. Earn up to 5 hours credit towards a Consumer Health Information Specialization.
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Common Data Elements: Standardizing Data Collection | On-demand through June 17, 2025 | This online, self-paced course describes how librarians and other information professionals can facilitate data standardization and research data sharing using common data elements (CDEs).
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Consumer Health Collection Management - On Demand | On-demand through October 31, 2023 | This 4 credit-hour, on-demand class reviews collection management principles and resources for health-related collections in public libraries.
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Disaster Planning Recorded Webinars | On-demand through November 1, 2023 | This Moodle class supports the provision of information to institutions and communities during disaster situations. We've gathered several of our past webinars in one place. Each webinar features one or more guest speakers. Each recording is worth 1 MLA CE credit. Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Drug and Chemical Information 1. Using, Providing and Prescribing Medications | On-demand through May 1, 2025 | Learn how to find drug and chemical safety information, side effects, and interactions in MedlinePlus and locate prescription and over-the-counter FDA drug labeling in DailyMed in this 2 hour on-demand class.
Platform/Location: Moodle |