Collection Development and Reference Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health Information
Class Experience Level
Beginner, Intermediate

Looking to provide evidence-based sexual and reproductive health information in your library? This webinar is for you. Sexual and reproductive health information is a crucial aspect of comprehensive health information. Libraries have an opportunity to develop collections and reference strategies that allow patrons to learn about sexual and reproductive health information. 

Presenter:

Barbara Alvarez is the author of The Library’s Guide to Sexual and Reproductive Health Information with ALA Editions. She is a 2022 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. Barbara has a PhD in Information Science from the University of Wisconsin–-Madison.

This presentation meets the NLM/NIH strategic plan goal reach more people in more ways through enhanced dissemination and engagement by addressing increasing health equity through information and increasing health information access and use.

This class is for educational and informational purposes in alignment with NNLM goals and does not offer medical advice.

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct

Objectives:

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • Practical collection development tips, including online resources that can complement physical materials in the collection
  • Reference strategies that are supportive of health information
  • Guidance on how to create a health-focused library environment that is inclusive and non-judgmental to all communities

Class Details

Date(s): August 14, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Platform: Zoom
CE Credits: 1.00
CE Categories: CHIS Level 1
Class Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
This class is sponsored by Region 3.
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Class Contacts

Host/Instructor: Margie Sheppard
Technical Assistance: Bailey Sterling

Can't join us live?

Register anyway and you'll receive the recording after the event.