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 |
|---|---|
| #CiteNLM Spring 2024 Wikipedia Edit-a-thon (April 24, 2024) | Join NNLM Staff on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 as we add citations to Wikipedia articles using trusted National Library of Medicine resources. This event addresses increasing health equity through information and the NNLM initiative of citizen science by engaging communities in editing Wikipedia health-related articles with well-sourced additions. |
| 2-1-1 Texas Overview | 211 Texas is a free information and resource line that is answered 24/7. With access to a language line they can help people in over 150 languages. This training will cover what 211 Texas is and explain its various features. |
| Collection Development and Reference Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health Information | Looking to provide evidence-based sexual and reproductive health information in your library? This webinar is for you. Learn practical collection development tips, reference strategies and how to create an inclusive, non-judgmental health-focused library environment. |
| Delivering Health Information Resources Across Languages and Cultures | This 4-hour CE class offered in Moodle is designed to assist librarians and others who work with diverse populations in locating health information. The resources presented are selected for their emphasis on providing culturally relevant information in the preferred language of the population. Background information on refugees and immigrants in the U.S. and their unique health issues will be presented. |
| Expanding Claire's Community Y2 Project: Creating a Partner Violence Prevention Education Program | Claire’s Community is comprehensive relationship violence prevention program created to teach safe and healthy relationship skills; engage and equip influential adults and peers; disrupt pathways to relationship violence; and create proactive, protective, and safe communities. This project was made possible from funding by NNLM Region 3 in Year 2. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Introduction to the Piecing Together Systematic Reviews Series | This special edition of Health Bytes with Region 3 will introduce the upcoming 5-part Piecing Together Systematic Reviews Series. The five-part series will cover each piece of conducting a systematic review. |
| 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. |
Contact Information
913-588-7319