Class Recordings

The NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy for non-data librarians

The NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy went into effect early last year. That means that the policy that so many medical data librarians have been talking about is finally in place and affecting researchers. Any organization that receives research grant funds from the National Institutes of Health will need to add a new “Data Management and Sharing Plan” to grant proposals, and then follow that plan. Libraries are being mentioned by many organizations as the place to find expertise and support for this new data policy.

But can librarians that don’t usually do data still…
Date: May 29, 2024

Know Your Flow: A Menstrual Health Collaboration

Why do we expect to find toilet paper and paper towels but not period products in a public bathroom? 

Know Your Flow is a partnership between the NNLM Region 6 Ohio State Advisory Group and Aunt Flow to help everyone access quality health information and free period products. Together we can reduce stigma and promote menstrual equity. Learn how you can help. Join the campaign!

NNLM National Update

Join NNLM Project Director, Martha Meacham, to hear about the work and accomplishments of the NNLM over the past year. Find out what is in store for the future of the NNLM. There will also be time for questions.

The online event is free and available to all.
 

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

Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection - April 25, 2024

How are health communication and health literacy connected? How can you be more effective in providing health information to consumers, patients, clients, library patrons and your community? This 1 hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication, outlines components of clear health communication, and identifies online resources from NLM, government agencies and other recognized resources for health literacy and health communication. This presentation addresses improving health literacy, by including information about the NLM/NIH resource MedlinePlus.gov…
Date: April 25, 2024

From Wallflowers to Power Players: Mastering the Art of Networking

Networking is a crucial skill for career advancement. In this presentation, Dr. Shannon Jones will share insights and strategies to help you own any room and build relationships that foster professional growth and success. Discussion topics will include identifying networking opportunities, initiating conversations, working a room, following up after an interaction, and building genuine connections. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, a seasoned professional, or a new graduate, this presentation will equip you with the necessary tools to make the most out of networking…
Date: April 25, 2024

Life After 2 Losses: Support Advocacy and Health Literacy for a Healthy Pregnancy

The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with maternal mortality rates at record levels and New Jersey has one of the widest racial disparities for both maternal and infant mortality. (Nurture New Jersey Initiative).

Life After 2 Losses is a non-profit organization with the mission to prevent reproductive & health injustices through the support and empowerment of women & families in the community. The organization received a grant from the Region 1 Medical Library to continue their mission of 1) changing the narrative surrounding pregnancy loss 2) education and raising…
Date: April 17, 2024

Environmental Chemicals and Breast Cancer: What Do We Know? What Can We Do?, a Region 6 Spotlight Speaker Webinar

Two thirds of Americans think that cancers – including breast cancers -- are mostly due to inherited genes. The truth is that less than a third of breast cancer risk is due to inherited genes, according to research estimates. Misconceptions stand in the way of actions to prevent the disease. This webinar will: 

(1) review the science on how everyday chemical exposures can influence breast cancer risk.

(2) identify resources to help people reduce their exposures by taking simple actions as individuals and community members.

(3) show how misleading information,…
Date: April 17, 2024

Unveiling the Power of Community Partnerships: Transforming Black Maternal Health Outreach

How does a public library reach its community with Black Maternal Health information? In this webinar, Sarah A. Montrichard-Ramón Cabrera from the Brooklyn Public Library will provide information about successful past and upcoming public programs on Black Maternal Health. She will be joined by Nuratu Otulana, who will share their experience collaborating with the library. This webinar will share best practices for community partnerships around health topics and provide examples of how attendees can implement similar partnerships in their community.  

This webinar will…
Date: April 11, 2024

From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health

Curious about evidence-based public health (EBPH) but not sure where to start? This class will explain the basics of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and highlight essentials of the EBPH process such as identifying the problem, forming a question, searching the literature, and evaluating the intervention.  The purpose of this class is to provide an introduction to the world of evidence based public health and to give those already familiar with EBPH useful information that can be applied in their practices.

This presentation meets the NLM/NIH strategic plan goal of…
Date: April 10, 2024

How Community Health Workers fit in Team Base Care

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are non-medical public health workers who connect communities to health care and social service providers.  A CHW also builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, and advocacy. Bryan Carcamo and Treva Smith will explain how CHWs are essential in helping communities have better health outcomes.  This webinar will also explore how to best utilize CHWs in your organization to improve team-based…
Date: April 10, 2024