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 6: NNLM Day at MLA 2023

Meet the NNLM Region 6 during NNLM Day at MLA 2023! 

At this session, we will highlight our activities from the previous year in Region 6. 

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.

Region 7: NNLM Day at MLA 2023

Meet the NNLM Region 7 during NNLM Day at MLA 2023! 

At this session, we will highlight our activities from the previous year in Region 7. 

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.

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. 

Region 5: NNLM Day at MLA 2023

Meet the NNLM Region 5 during NNLM Day at MLA 2023! 

At this session, we will highlight our activities from the previous year in Region 5. 

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…
Date: May 11, 2023

The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start And Where Does Your Library Fit In?

Join us for an introduction to Research Data Services!

Are you curious about what this whole data thing entails? Are you interested in starting new research data services at your institution? Have you considered a career in data services? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, this webinar is for you. Research data services (or RDS) covers a broad span of service types, service models, and approaches. It is crucial that those leading these efforts are aware of the needs of their institutions and the…
Date: May 9, 2023

5 Steps to an Accessible Document

NNLM offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.

Part of the commitment to access includes making materials accessible to those who use screen reader assistive technology. 

This 90-minute, hands-on class will cover how to make documents created in Word and PowerPoint accessible to those who use screen reader technology. During the class, we'll work on sample files together. …
Date: May 4, 2023

NNLM Region 3 ECLI Webinar: Goal Setting (And Success in Achieving Them!)

NNLM Region 3 and the SCC/MLA Early Career Librarian Initiative (ECLI) are hosting a webinar providing information on setting professional goals and how to achieve them.

Join us and our presenters, Brenda Linares and Lindsay Blake, as they talk about goal setting, networking, seeking professional development, and applying for grants and other
funding.

Speaker Bios

Brenda Linares, MLIS, MBA, AHIP (she, ella) is currently the Associate…
Date: April 27, 2023

Stigma, Trauma and People Who Use Drugs (Part 2)

This 2-part webinar (April 13 and April 20, 2023) explores the historical roots of stigma towards people who use drugs including the role of targeted criminalization and the media, and research science.  Stigma and trauma are defined, and we'll discuss why trauma matters, and what are effective strategies for addressing stigma towards individuals and organizations. 

This training is for individuals and organizations currently helping people who use drugs or interested in doing so in the future.

Session 2 Agenda:

Supporting End of Life Care: Death Doulas & Death Cafes

A relatively new option for the dying and their families, death doulas began seeing a rise in popularity over the past few years. A Death/End of Life Doula (EOLD) is a non-medical professional role that has experienced rapid growth & media attention in recent years. A Death/EOLD provides non-medical, holistic, physical, emotional, and spiritual support for the dying and their loved ones, before, during and after death. The role has been termed “the missing piece of the hospice mission… and a valuable supplement to end of life care.” This class will briefly…
Date: April 18, 2023