Class Recordings

Piecing Together Systematic Reviews. Phase 4: Paper

This session will cover the fourth phase of the PIECCESS review cycle, the Paper phase, during which the report is written. This will cover updating searches, selecting the journal, writing search reports, and other potential support.

Speaker Information

Margaret Foster, MS, MPH, is the Evidence Synthesis and Scholarly Communication Librarian and the Head of the Center for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses at the Medical Sciences Library, Texas A&M University. She is the co-author of the first book written on systematic reviews for librarians…
Date: September 25, 2024

Climate Resilience Resources from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (September 25, 2024)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a multitude of resources available to assist communities in planning for and responding to extreme heat events. In this webinar, staff from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will cover federal data tools that library workers can use to predict and prepare for heat waves. Additionally, attendees will be informed of federal programs and other resources they can share to help mitigate the negative health impacts of extreme weather events. At the end of this webinar, participants will have the knowledge and tools to…
Date: September 25, 2024

How to Apply for NNLM Funding

Designed for beginning grant proposal writers interested in NNLM funding, this class presents a general overview of grant and funding processes, as well as the level of detail required for a successful proposal.

Each component of the NNLM grant writing process will be addressed, including:

• Documenting the need
• Identifying the target population
• Writing measurable objectives
• Developing a work plan
• An evaluation plan
• A dissemination plan.

Cybersecurity in the Rural Health Landscape (September 18, 2024)

Rural health is not simply a small version of urban, but rather a unique health care delivery environment. In this session, guest speaker Alan Morgan, MPA, Chief Executive Officer for the National Rural Health Association, examines the current state of rural health in America, with a focus on cybersecurity. Through current and relevant national policy research and data, we will explore the current cybersecurity challenges, opportunities and tools for rural health providers.

This webinar occurs Wednesday, September 18 from 2-3pm Eastern Time Zone.

Speaker: 

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Date: September 18, 2024

Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness: Bridging the Gaps Between Mosquito and Vector Control Programs, Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Professionals, Politicians, and the Public

It is well known that mosquitoes are the deadliest creatures on Earth due to their ability to spread disease. They may also decrease people’s quality of life due to their persistently annoying biting activity. Many places around the country have mosquito and vector control programs. There are typically no legal requirements for these programs, nor is there a standard for where they are housed, how they are set up, who is involved in the activities, or the services they provide. Little standardization among programs contributes to a lack of understanding of their purpose and awareness…
Date: September 11, 2024

Piecing Together Systematic Reviews. Phase 3: Production

This session will cover the third phase of the PIECCESS review cycle, the Production phase of conducting a systematic review, during which the searches are completed. This will cover evaluating searches, translating between databases, deduplication, and grey literature.

The five-part series will introduce the review cycle framework, PIECCESS, as described in the book by Foster and Jewell (2022) Piecing Together Systematic Reviews and Other Evidence Syntheses. Throughout the phases, the potential roles for librarians, health care professionals and others…
Date: August 28, 2024

DOCLINE Library Groups and FREESHARE

DOCLINE® is the National Library of Medicine's interlibrary loan (ILL) request routing system. The purpose of the system is to provide efficient document delivery service among DOCLINE member libraries. This webinar will explain the concepts of reciprocal Library Groups in DOCLINE. We will review the guidelines for participating in FREESHARE, the largest no-cost Library Group in DOCLINE. We will review Routing Table tips for Library Group placement.

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the …
Date: August 22, 2024

ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians

ClinicalTrials.gov is the openly available federal registry and results database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare providers, patients and their families, and health sciences librarians who wish to consult the entire body of evidence on any particular topic. Learn how health sciences librarians can advocate to clinical researchers the importance of complying with the results submission requirements mandated by federal law.

This presentation…
Date: August 20, 2024

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. 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…
Date: August 14, 2024

Challenges for Agricultural Producers and Workers - How to Assist Those on the Front Line

People who work in agriculture are directly responsible for feeding the world, no matter if they go and work in the fields or with the animals on a small scale or a big scale. They commit their time and efforts to provide good to the world. Unfortunately, on a day-to-day basis, they are exposed to multiple stress sources related and non-related to their work that may lead often into chronic stress. Will the chronic stress ever go away? How do agricultural producers and workers perceive their levels of stress? What are their main sources of stress? What are possible mitigation techniques…
Date: August 7, 2024