This presentation will discuss the partnership between the St. Louis University Medical Center Library, medical students, and the School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. It will focus on their collaborative efforts to collect materials for patient care of diverse populations, educate about social determinants of health, and foster awareness and a sense of belonging within the School of Medicine’s diverse community.
Guest Speakers
Angela Spencer MLS, Health Sciences Reference Librarian, Associate Professor, St. Louis University Medical Center Library
Katrina Wade MD, Professor of Surgery, Associate Professor Pediatrics, Graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine Dual Board Certifications in Emergency Medicine and General Pediatrics, Interim Associate Dean and Chief Diversity Officer, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Jorge Silva Hidalgo Medical Student, MS3 Clinical Lead, Medical Spanish Distinction St Louis University School of Medicine, Bachelor of Neuroscience UC Irvine
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct
- Identify a key strategy for how your library can promote health equity through its collections.
- Demonstrate how a low-risk but high-yield collaboration can enhance institutional support for mission-based inclusion efforts and cultural competency.
This webinar focuses on increasing health equity through information and aligns with NNLM’s area of interest to address the needs of minority and underserved populations.