Class Recordings

NNLM Region 1 Funding Webinar Part 3: Go!

Thinking of applying for NNLM Region 1 funding for projects beginning May 1st, 2023? 

Join us to learn about telling your story; SMART Goals; Tying it all together; Q&A.

Applications open September 12th and close on November 4th, 2022. 

Join Tony Nguyen and Nancy Patterson for informational webinars to learn about Region 1 grants and application tips.

Tony and…
Date: October 4, 2022

Inclusive Disaster Planning: Considering the Needs of People with Disabilities

Disasters befall every community at one time or another.

Please join our three panelists as they discuss the importance of and offer guidance on disaster planning and management with the needs in mind of people with disabilities.

Beatriz Quiñones Vallejo, Ed.D, MPHE, MPR, CHES, APR
President - Health Communications Institute, Inc
Disability and Preparedness Specialist for Puerto Rico, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

Dan Wilson, MLS
Associate Director for Collections,…
Date: September 27, 2022

NNLM Region 1 Funding Webinar Part 2: Set?

Thinking of applying for NNLM Region 1 funding for projects beginning May 1st, 2023? 

Join us when we talk about detailed info on 2023-2024 grants from Region 1; Funding process and timeline; Examples of strong applications; Q&A

Applications open September 12th and close on November 4th, 2022. 

Join Tony Nguyen and Nancy Patterson for informational webinars to learn about Region 1 grants and application tips.

This webinar series will focus primarily on applying for project…
Date: September 27, 2022

NNLM Region 1 Funding Webinar Part 1: Ready?

Thinking of applying for NNLM Region 1 funding for projects beginning May 1st, 2023? 

Join us when we talk about Funding lingo; Basic info on 2023-2024 grants from Region 1; How to deconstruct a CFA/RFA/RFP; Q&A

Applications open September 12th and close on November 4th, 2022. 

Join Tony Nguyen and Nancy Patterson for informational webinars to learn about Region 1 grants and application tips.

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Date: September 20, 2022

#NicotineAddictionCheck: A Qualitative Analysis of TikTok and Youth E-Cigarette Use

The use of electronic cigarettes among youth is a serious public health problem. The risks of e-cigarettes are greatly shared with the general public, but what do youth users really think about e-cigarettes, including the possible development of health risks and nicotine addiction? A student-led team from the University of Iowa College of Public Health recently analyzed Puff Bar and e-cigarette-related content on TikTok, a popular social media platform where users create, share, and view short videos, and found prevalent themes of addiction apathy and…
Date: September 16, 2022

The Art of Science Communication

Science communication goes far beyond academic papers. The benefits of science communication are vast and include increased science literacy and better-informed science policy. In addition, exceptional science communication includes effective means of disseminating scientific content through lectures, publications, grants, outreach initiatives, and interactions with the mass media. Please join us to learn about resources and tips for adopting better science communication techniques throughout your career.…
Date: September 15, 2022

Health Statistics on the Web

The importance and relevance of health statistics in various contexts will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with the features and scope of several statistics Internet resources through the use of numerous exercises.

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

Musicians' Hearing Health

Noise-induced hearing loss is a preeminent concern among musicians, educators, and researchers worldwide. National health standards for tertiary institutions accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) mandate that faculty, students, and staff be educated on hearing health fundamentals.  Similar standards exist in Texas for junior high and high school educators. This presentation will introduce noise-induced hearing loss, current standards, prevention measures and ways to integrate prevention methods in the music classroom.…
Date: September 14, 2022

R4 Connections. Racial microaggressions: Their effects on mental and physical health

Part of the R4 Connections Webinar Series. In this session, guest speaker Jaena Alabi will present a brief history of racial microaggressions research, focusing on the negative mental and physical health outcomes associated with experiencing subtle racism.  Strategies for mitigating the negative effects of racial microaggressions, such as incorporating cultural competence into one’s practice of librarianship, will also be shared.

Storytelling as a Public Health Strategy to Address Inequities in Maternal Health Outcomes

The session will discuss how storytelling, through Laboring with Hope, is being used to create programs and services from an ecological perspective. The session will integrate personal experiences and professional public health practices to provide evidence to support storytelling as a public health strategy for Black maternal health.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Nakeitra L. Burse, is the Owner/CEO of Six Dimensions, a certified woman…
Date: August 24, 2022