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Scheduled Classes
| Event Title | Date(s) | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Getting Started with the PHDL | October 5, 2023 | Need access to trusted journals, e-books, and databases to support your work? Join us to learn how to effectively use the Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) to search and access full-text journal articles and other helpful resources to support evidence-based public health practice. Platform/Location: Zoom |
| Making the link between structural inequities and health disparities: Implications for community based helping professionals | October 11, 2023 | The capacity of underserved populations to effectively engage in health care and gain empowerment in their health (health activation) can significantly reduce health disparities yet may be hindered by continued experiences with discrimination and mistrust. For communities, health, and human service providers to begin effectively addressing health disparities, it is critical to understand the complex systems, current and historical structural inequities, and sociocultural factors that influence residents’ access and engagement with care.
Platform/Location: Zoom |
| From Words to Wellness: Exploring the Impact of Expressive Writing | October 12, 2023 | Expressive writing has been shown to have many benefits for those facing chronic and serious illness. The speaker 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.
Platform/Location: Zoom |
| Get to Know the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers | October 12, 2023 | 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 on telehealth across the nation. Library workers of all kinds can benefit from learning how to access support from NCTRC.
Platform/Location: Webex |
| Beyond the Binary: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Health | October 16, 2023 - November 10, 2023 | The topic of gender and LGBTQIA+ issues may be sensitive for some. Social stigma, fear, or rejection is real for many people. It is essential to bring awareness to these issues and create practices around addressing them. This class connects with NNLM initiatives addressing Environmental Determinants of Health and Confronting Health Misinformation.
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Region 5 Library Carpentry Workshop: October 2023 Session | October 17, 2023 - October 19, 2023 | Region 5 is excited to announce we will be hosting a free online session of Library Carpentry in October 2023. This session has 25 spots available.
Platform/Location: Zoom |
Regional Events
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On-Demand Classes
| Event Title | Date(s) | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping On-Demand | On-demand through April 30, 2026 | Learn about PubMed's automatic term mapping feature that kicks in automatically when you enter untagged terms into PubMed's search box. How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping On-Demand is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE. This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7. Platform/Location: Moodle |
| How PubMed Works: Introduction On-Demand | On-demand through April 30, 2026 | How PubMed Works: Introduction On-Demand is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE. This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7. Platform/Location: Moodle |
| How PubMed Works: MeSH On-Demand | On-demand through April 30, 2026 | How PubMed Works: MeSH On-Demand is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE. This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7. Platform/Location: Moodle |
| How PubMed Works: Selection On-Demand | On-demand through April 30, 2026 | How PubMed Works: Selection On-Demand is eligible for 1.5 MLA CE. This is a self-paced course offered via Moodle. The class is available 24/7. Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Introduction to Health Reference: Ethics and Best Practices (2022) | On-demand through April 30, 2026 | Learn how to conduct a health reference interview using ethical and effective communication strategies in this 4 credit-hour on-demand class. Content includes narrated and interactive self-paced tutorials.
Platform/Location: Moodle |
| Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) Changes and PubMed Searching On-Demand | On-demand through February 14, 2024 | Learn how to accommodate for vocabulary changes over time in your comprehensive searches of PubMed. This on-demand course, offered through the NNLM Moodle platform, provides answers and allows participants to engage with exercises to practice what you learn. Platform/Location: Moodle |
| MedlinePlus Tutorial for Librarians and Health Educators | On-demand through April 30, 2026 | This interactive, narrated tutorial provides a tour of the MedlinePlus website and takes about 1 hour to complete.
Platform/Location: Moodle |