Fake library statistics

 Need a good library-related laugh?  Check out this interview with the anonymous librarian behind Fake Library Statistics.

Webinars for WHSLA Members

Online deals don't get much better than FREE webinars for WHSLA members!  

Act now!  Supplies are limited and going fast!

Thanks to WHSLA Professional Development Coordinator Dora Davis for this cheeky flyer and reminder to contact her at Dora dot Davis at phci dot org for your code!  

 

Everday Mysteries from the Library of Congress: Sweet potatoes vs. Yams

I recently stumbled across a page called Everyday Mysteries from the Library of Congress. These "fun science facts" from LOC are crowd-sourced and answered by librarians at LOC's Science Reference Services. 

An especially appropriate post is now out: it answers the time-honored Thanksgiving question... what is the difference between sweet potatoes and yams?

https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/images/photos/nov00/k9231-1/

Winner winner chicken dinner! WHSLA Bingo winners

A big thank you to Dora Davis, WHSLA Professional Development Coordinator and Bingo Caller for running the WHSLA Bingo game at last week's Annual Business Meeting. I think we can safely say this was the most fun Business Meeting ever! 

Congratulations to the WHSLA Bingo winners: Trisha Adamus, Brenda Fay, and Ashley Zeidler. 

https://pixabay.com/vectors/bingo-gambling-games-148903/

NNLM Webinar: Ransomware Attacks - What Medical Librarians Need to Know

Considering recent events and the fact that our IT Departments are locking down networks (I know they need to be cautious) to the point where I've been unable to receive a few Docline articles as pdfs, this looks like a timely and important session!   

Watch the NNLM's webinar on

 Ransomware Attacks: What Medical Librarians Need to Know

December 9, 2021
60 Minutes
1 MLA CE
Qualifies for DIS Level 1*

On January 11, 2018, Hancock Health in Greenfield, Indiana experienced a ransomware attack on the hospital's information systems. The hackers used compromised account credentials to target a server located in the emergency IT backup facility. This caused havoc with critical information systems. The University of Vermont Health Network in Burlington, Vermont was attacked on October 8, 2020, with malware infecting hospital information systems.

In this webinar, Steve Long, CEO of Hancock Health, will talk about his experiences with mobilizing disaster response procedures. Alice Stokes, Research and Education Librarian at the University of Vermont, will address ways that library services are impacted by ransomware attacks.
Steve Long, CEO of Hancock Health, will talk about his experiences with mobilizing disaster response procedures.

*This webinar is part of the NNLM Information Access Webinar Series and qualifies for the Disaster Information Specialization, Level 1.

Get those bingo cards ready! WHSLA Bingo is one week from today

We’re bringing the Bingo hall to your computer at this year’s annual WHSLA business meeting! Instead of numbers on your cards you will see fun facts about our current WHSLA members.  Three gift cards will be awarded as prizes, so click on the link below to enter your fun facts and then come to the business meeting to play and win! The form will be open until Monday 11/15 at noon, so act quickly! We’ve had great turnout so far but we can’t wait to learn more about YOU!

•  WHSLA Bingo Entry Form

 Here’s the fine print:

WHSLA Bingo is open to all current WHSLA members who attend the annual business meeting.  Winners must have submitted fun facts and must be present to win.  Three winners will be awarded an Amazon gift card.  Not a current WHSLA member? No problem, for just $20 you can join now and enjoy all of the benefits of being a member. 

Memes help us cope

 If you spend any time online, especially looking at social media, you're familiar with memes.  These humorous/cute images make reference to popular culture, and they seem to be everywhere.  Unlike many things we encounter online, recent research published in Psychology of Popular Media suggests that memes may help support efforts to cope with stressful events (in this case, the ongoing pandemic).

Thanks to WHSLA member Kathy Koch for sharing this NPR article that discusses the study in terms non-researchers can more easily understand.