Class Recordings

How PubMed Works: Introduction

This 90 minute introduction class provides overviews about finding articles by a specific author and articles on a specific subject. The class also explores the Advanced Search Builder and Search History.

Region One Insights. Climate Change, Health and Equity Among Minority and Vulnerable Populations

The environment plays a major role in our health and well-being. Health disparities exist when communities are exposed to the effects of climate change and environmental hazards and experience socioeconomic inequities. These factors increase the risk of illness and disease. Historically marginalized communities are impacted by these disparities at far greater rates than other communities. Therefore, public health approaches to address climate, health, and equity are warranted.

Join NNLM's Region One when they host two guest speakers:

LaDawna Walker Dean, ABD, MSW…
Date: June 26, 2023

Is Seeing Really Believing?: Visual Health Misinformation

Discussions of health literacy and health misinformation frequently focus on the analysis and fact-checking of written materials. However, research has shown that visuals can be even more convincing than text-based information and can shape how text-based information is perceived. Identifying misleading visualizations and imagery is therefore a vital skill for navigating the current health information landscape.

This interactive session will illustrate the pervasive nature of this issue and introduce attendees to a wide…
Date: June 20, 2023

From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health

Curious about evidence-based public health (EBPH) but not sure where to start? This class will explain the basics of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and highlight essentials of the EBPH process such as identifying the problem, forming a question, searching the literature, and evaluating the intervention.  The purpose of this class is to provide an introduction to the world of evidence based public health and to give those already familiar with EBPH useful information that can be applied in their practices.

Conducting a Systematic Review: An Overview of the Process

A high-quality systematic review is the most reliable source of evidence to help clinical decision making. This presentation will briefly discuss the steps, best practices, and strategies for conducting a systematic review in a smaller library setting or for a solo librarian with multiple job roles in an academic medical center. The most important elements such as librarian’s role and collaboration strategies, research question development, searching and data management, helpful standards and tools, and getting the work published etc.  will be discussed.…
Date: June 14, 2023

Beyond the Binary: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Health

The "A" in LGBTQIA+ was referred to in the video as standing for "ally" but it more appropriately stands for aromantic or asexual. This change has been incorporated in subsequent iterations of the webinar and in the moodle class.

The class aims to provide culturally appropriate health information and resources for LGBTQIA+ populations and the librarians and health care practitioners who support them. We have done our best to use…
Date: June 13, 2023

Rescheduled. From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health

Due to illness, this class has been rescheduled to June 14, 2023. 

Curious about evidence-based public health (EBPH) but not sure where to start? This class will explain the basics of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and highlight essentials of the EBPH process such as identifying the problem, forming a question, searching the literature, and evaluating the intervention.  The purpose of this class is to provide an introduction to the world of evidence based public health and to give those already familiar with EBPH useful information that can be…
Date: May 25, 2023

Using Technology to Combat Fake News: The Impact of Misinformation on Chronic Condition Self-Management Behaviors

In this presentation, the speakers will offer insight into making appropriate health information more accessible to patients, and therefore lessening the likelihood of misinformation related to the self-management of diabetes.  The speakers will describe the implementation of interventions design to reinforce self-care practices and daily decision making among patients managing a chronic disease.   

Dr. Koren Goodman is an Equity in Action Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow at Kean University, New Jersey.  As an educator, Dr. Goodman is committed to a…
Date: May 24, 2023

Lack of Access 101: How public libraries combat disparities and bridge the digital divide

What is the digital divide? What is meant by lack of access? How are public libraries addressing this issue? 

This 1-hour webinar is designed for new library workers and librarians who will utilize the skill of the reference interview to learn how to provide access to online health and medical information to members of their community that are deemed medically underserved due to lack of Wi-Fi, decreased internet connectivity, and video chat or webcam technology. 

This live 1-hour presentation will include time for Q&A. 

Join our guest…
Date: May 12, 2023

Region 1: NNLM Day at MLA 2023

Meet the NNLM Region 1 during NNLM Day at MLA 2023! 

At this session, we will highlight our activities from the previous year in Region 1. Additionally, we will share upcoming activities and programs NNLM members can look forward to in the coming year. Come share your ideas of relevant programming that interests you, and the other members of the region. 

The online event is free and available to all.