Staff Bio
Margie Sheppard, BSN, MLS
Community Engagement Coordinator - NNLM Region 3, Region 3
Margie Sheppard is the Community Engagement Coordinator for NNLM Region 3. She is based out of the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. Prior to joining NNLM she was a technology consultant for a public library system in rural Kansas. She has an undergraduate degree in Nursing and a Master's in Library Science. She teaches a variety of classes for NNLM and has a passion for connecting people with reliable health information resources.
Classes I Teach
| Event Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Exploring Complementary and Integrative Health: Information, Resources, and Evaluation | This class will explore the definitions of Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH), encompassing both Eastern and Western medicine perspectives. We will delve into various approaches to CIH, discussing their associated risks and benefits. We will also equip you with strategies to help your users discern trustworthy CIH information and avoid fraudulent claims. |
| NNLM Book Discussion: "You Just Need to Lose Weight" And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon, August 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024 | Join us August 1 – October 31, 2024, to discuss the book "You Just Need to Lose Weight" And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon. |
| Piecing Together Systematic Reviews. Phase 4: Paper | This session will cover the fourth phase of the PIECCESS review cycle, the Paper phase, during which the report is written. This will cover updating searches, selecting the journal, writing search reports, and other potential support. |
| Piecing Together Systematic Reviews. Phases 5-8: Preservation, Promotion, Impact and Update | This last session will cover phases 5-8 of the PIECCESS review cycle, the Paper phase, during which the report is written. |
Contact Information
913-588-7319
last updated: 09/15/25 11:59