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Event Title Start Date End Date Summary Type ROC
NNLM Book Discussion, August 1 - October 31, 2025. Transcendent Kingdom August 7, 2025 October 31, 2025 You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From August 1 through October 31, we will read Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi.
Platform/Location: Moodle
 Upcoming Region 7
Librarian's Guide to Consumer Health October 27, 2025 November 21, 2025 This 4-week, 4 credit-hour self-paced online class covers the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public.
Platform/Location: Moodle
 Upcoming National
The Role of Qualitative Research in Evidence-Based Practice October 28, 2025 October 28, 2025 This session introduces practical strategies for getting started with evidence-based practice, covering how to formulate clinical research questions and identify the librarian's role in supporting evidence-based practice.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming Region 2
NNLM Book Discussion: November 3 - January 31, 2026. Rebel Health November 3, 2025 January 31, 2026 NNLM Book Discussion. Starting November 3 until January 31, 2026. We will read Rebel Health by Susannah Fox.
Platform/Location: Moodle
 Upcoming
Addressing Rural Cancer Care Through a Network Model November 4, 2025 November 4, 2025 Rural communities face significant challenges in cancer care, including limited access to specialists, fragmented care coordination, and a lack of infrastructure to support evidence-based treatment and quality monitoring. Guest speaker Aaron Seaman will offer insights into how the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (I-CAN) addresses these gaps through a collaborative and scalable model that strengthens rural hospitals’ capacity to deliver evidence-based, high-quality care. Part one of a three-part webinar series.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming Region 6
How PubMed Works: Introduction November 5, 2025 November 5, 2025 This 90-minute introduction session provides overviews about:

What PubMed is and what's in it.
Finding the original research that is the basis for a news article.
Finding articles by a specific author.
Searching for articles on a specific subject.
Narrowing search results to a more specific subset
Exploring the Advanced Search Builder and Search History.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
Creating Data Management Plans with DMP Tool November 6, 2025 November 6, 2025 The DMP Tool is a free tool that walks users through creating comprehensive data management plans. This webinar will guide attendees through data management plan basics, creating a DMPTool profile, and exploring available templates and planning resources.
Platform/Location: Webex
 Upcoming NCDS
The Science of Low Human Milk Supply -Going beyond Supply and Demand November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025 Human milk supply challenges can significantly impact infant feeding outcomes and maternal well-being. This webinar is designed for librarians and healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of the factors influencing lactation.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming Region 3
How PubMed Works: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025 The How PubMed Works: MeSH session addresses increasing health information access and use by highlighting information about the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed bibliographic database.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
R4 Connections: Disabled in the Wild: A Beginner's Guide to Chronic Illness & Disabilities in the Outdoors November 12, 2025 November 12, 2025 This one-hour session will share practical ways individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities can enjoy the outdoors.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
From Problem to Prevention: Evidence-Based Public Health November 14, 2025 November 14, 2025 Learn the basics of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and essential steps of the EBPH process through the lens of NLM and other resources in this one- hour webinar.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
Developing long-term partnerships: Programming for K-12 and college students November 17, 2025 November 17, 2025 In this one-hour presentation, learn about NNLM funded projects with the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Connecticut Chapter.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming Region 7
The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start and Where Does Your Library Fit In? November 18, 2025 November 18, 2025 Are you curious about what this whole data thing entails? Are you interested in starting new research data services at your institution? Have you considered a career in data services? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, this webinar is for you. We'll discuss how to start and where your library fits in.
Platform/Location: Webex
 Upcoming NCDS
How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping (ATM) November 19, 2025 November 19, 2025 The How PubMed Works: Automatic Term Mapping session addresses increasing health information access and use by highlighting information about the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed bibliographic database.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
Rural Health Resources November 20, 2025 November 20, 2025 This webinar will describe hallmarks of rural America, identify access challenges of living in rural communities, and equip participants with tools to service the health information needs of those living in rural communities.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection December 10, 2025 December 10, 2025 This 1-hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication. Learn how to be more effective in providing health information to consumers, patients, clients, library patrons or your community.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
Connecting Older Adults to Health Information December 11, 2025 December 11, 2025 This 90-minute webinar covers websites and data sources to help you respond to requests for health information from and about older adults at your library, as well as covering programming ideas.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
Region 7: Artificial Intelligence COI for Hospital Librarians December 12, 2025 December 12, 2025 Hospital librarians in CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, and VT are invited to an informational meeting about a new Community of Interest (COI) launching in early 2026. The COI will be limited to 30 hospital librarians from Region 7 and will focus on practical uses of AI, including tools for literature searches, clinical queries, and patient education.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming Region 7
Telehealth 101: What libraries need to know January 5, 2026 January 30, 2026 This class introduces telehealth, why it’s important, and how it enables people to have greater access to quality healthcare. Explore how libraries around the country provide patrons in their communities with access to telehealth services.
Platform/Location: Moodle
 Upcoming National
Implementing Scalable Exercise Interventions to Address Supportive Care Disparities in Rural Cancer Survivors January 6, 2026 January 6, 2026 Cancer survivors in rural areas face unique challenges in accessing supportive care, including structured exercise programs that are proven to improve physical function, mental health, and quality of life. Dr. Jess Gorzelitz leads research focused on implementing and evaluating a distance-based, strength-focused exercise intervention tailored for older, rural cancer survivors. In this webinar she will discuss existing disparities in access to exercise oncology resources and the use of remote exercise programs to inform long-term behavior change. Learn how scalable, evidence-based exercise interventions can be integrated into survivorship care.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming Region 6
Health Programming at your Library January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026 Join us for ideas on how to create health programs for libraries and community/faith-based organizations in this 90-minute webinar.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians January 15, 2026 January 15, 2026 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, and health sciences librarians who wish to consult the entire body of evidence on any particular topic.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
Health Statistics on the Web January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026 This 90-minute webinar focuses on the location, selection, and effective use of statistics relevant to health on the local, state, and national levels.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming National
Region 7 Presents: Hospital Librarians Going Virtual January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026 Join us for an interactive panel exploring the realities of virtual library services in a hospital environment.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming Region 7
A Provider’s Perspective on Building High Quality Cancer Care Programs in Rural Areas March 3, 2026 March 3, 2026 Part 3 of the Improving Cancer Care for Rural Communities series features Dr. Daniel Kollmorgen, Surgical Oncologist and Medical Director of Oncology Services at Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Dr. Kollmorgen will speak about building high quality care in rural areas, including strategies for achieving CoC accreditation and fostering a culture of quality improvement. This webinar will offer insights for professionals seeking to enhance the quality and coordination of cancer care in rural communities.
Platform/Location: Zoom
 Upcoming Region 6
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