Free NNLM Webinar: Hospital Librarians Going Virtual

Pay No Attention to That Librarian Behind the Curtain!

by Dora Davis, WHSLA Professional Development Chair

 

While doing my usual crawl of regional offerings (just call me the Nancy Drew of Professional Development), I stumbled upon a gem: Region 7 is hosting a webinar on “Hospital Librarians Going Virtual.”

 

Most of us have already made the leap into virtual spaces—hello juggling all the things with only your keyboard and mouse—but aren’t you curious to see how others have navigated this transition? From creative outreach strategies to tech hacks that actually work, I’m curious to hear what’s worked (and what we wish we had never attempted).

 

When I first transitioned to virtual services, it felt a little like the Wizard of Oz moment—“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!” Suddenly, all the behind-the-scenes magic we used to do in person had to happen online. The curtain was pulled back, and our patrons could see the gears turning live via Teams (or Zoom or Webex or….): the tech troubleshooting, the resource wrangling, the creative pivots, that time someone banged on my door and my camera fell off so all anyone could see was the dirty ceiling in my office. My first virtual education session was nerve-wracking—I worried no one would show up, and then 42 people logged in!  Talk about deer-in-the-headlights dodging oncoming traffic. But that was my aha moment: Going virtual wasn’t just a workaround; it was an opportunity to reach more people than ever before.

 

The best part? This webinar is free. No budget approvals, no expense reports—just pure professional development goodness at the click of a button.

 

If you’ve ever wondered:

• How do other hospital librarians keep that personal touch online?
• What tools are making their lives easier?
• Who’s figured out the secret to making virtual orientations actually fun?
• How many of us are sporting “the best pair of socks you’ve ever worn” behind that curtain?

 

Then this webinar might be worth your time.  Go ahead and take a peek because although there’s no place like home, sometimes a visit to someone else's home gives you that idea you didn’t know you needed.

 

Register here: Hospital Librarians Going Virtual

 

In the meantime, watch out for flying monkeys!

 

Dora 

Generative AI in Health Sciences Libraries (webinar recording)

"Generative AI in Health Sciences Libraries: What to Do Now" is presented by Lauren Hays Ph.D. from the University of Central Missouri.

In this webinar, Lauren Hays shared about the current state of generative AI. Then, she led a discussion about how this technology is impacting health sciences libraries and how it may impact health sciences libraries in the future. The webinar ended with information on how to effectively incorporate generative AI and address challenges it creates. 

The session was interactive and practical. Attendees were encouraged to bring their ideas and questions. 

The Network of the National Library of Medicine is funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services. Learn more at https://nnlm.gov

NNLM January/February training opportunities including "Generative AI in Health Sciences Libraries"

Ready to learn something new in 2024? NNLM offers workshops, on-demand webinars, and other free educational opportunities throughout the year. 

To register just create a free NNLM account or log into your NNLM account to get started. Some sessions fill up, so register early for ones you are mist interested in. 

Happy learning!

• How to Apply for NNLM Funding - 12 pm CST, January 24
• 2023 LGBTQ+ Health Education and Advocacy Summit - 2:30 pm CST, January 24
• MeSH Changes and PubMed Searching 2024 - 12 pm CST, January 25
• NNLM Book Discussion, Feb 1, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024: The History of Medical Libraries and Medical Librarianship  - various times
• Generative AI in Health Sciences Libraries: What to Do Now - 10 am CST, February 7

June learning opportunities through NNLM

NNLM is hosting a wide variety of virtual classes and learning opportunities this June. Check the calendar and sign up here. 

• June 7: Create Effective Data Visualizations
• June 12-July 12: Telehealth 101: What libraries need to know
• June 13: Beyond the Binary: Understanding LGBTQIA+ Health
• June 20: Is Seeing Really Believing? Visual Health Misinformation

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Supporting End-of-Life Care: Death Doulas & Death Cafes

 Supporting End-of-Life Care: Death Doulas and Death Cafes with Carrie Forbes, MLS

Webinar from the NNLM Region 1.  Original air date April 18, 2023.

A relatively new option for the dying and their families, death doulas began seeing a rise in popularity over the past few years. A Death/End of Life Doula (EOLD) is a non-medical professional role that has experienced rapid growth & media attention in recent years. A Death/EOLD provides non-medical, holistic, physical, emotional, and spiritual support for the dying and their loved ones, before, during and after death. The role has been termed “the missing piece of the hospice mission… and a valuable supplement to end of life care.” This class will briefly review the history of Death/EOLDs, how they support the dying and their loved ones. The class will also explain and demonstrate how libraries can offer “Death Café" programs to help patrons have a safe place to learn about the death and dying experience, along with tools & resources to share with their loved ones. 

About the Speaker:

Carrie Forbes is a liaison librarian at Laupus Library, the health resources library of East Carolina University, she also received her MLS from ECU. In addition to her professional work as a liaison librarian, she volunteers with a local hospice as a certified Death/End of Life Doula. 

Objectives:

• To increase library staff awareness and understanding of the role of death/end-of-life doulas who can help patrons prepare for loss and the end of life of loved ones.
• To demonstrate how library staff can offer a “death café" to help patrons learn about easy & free end-of-life documents, how to find death doulas, and how death cafes can help to lessen the fears surrounding death and grief.

This presentation addresses health information and data related to the NNLM initiative of confronting health misinformation associated with end of life care. 

Carrie's LibGuide on Death Doula & Death Cafe Resources

A 3D printer in every VA Medical Center?

This NNLM recording unveils a new push at VA Medical Centers across the US. 

Tech Talk with R2: 3D Printing For Health Care Applications

Innovators across VHA have an ambitious goal: for every VA Medical Center to have access to 3D printing services. The 3D Printing Network is bringing VHA closer to this reality, with 75 sites across the enterprise and counting. Expanding access to 3DP capabilities can address several current state challenges to scale and allow Veterans to have equitable access to innovative, timely, and personalized care.

Earn Certified Health Education Specialist Credits with FREE upcoming webinars from The Network of the National Library of Medicine!

 

1 webinar on February 9 The Development of the National Community Health Worker Survey to Advance Professional Identity, Policy Leadership, and Organizational Capacity Wednesday February 9, 10-11pm CT This presentation will begin by an introduction of Community Health Workers (CHWs), the National Association of Community Health Workers (NACHW), and an introduction to the National CHW Leadership and Capacity Project. Hear about how NACHW engaged CHW leaders across the country to develop a comprehensive survey about CHW professional Identity, policy leadership, and organizational capacity.   This webinar qualifies for one CHES education credit. Learn more and register here   2 webinars on March 2 These 1 hour live webinars will be presented back to back from 12-2pm CT on Wednesday, March 2. Each webinar qualifies for one CHES education credit. Register for one or both!   Commercial Determinants of Health: Tobacco Use Wednesday, March 2, 12-1pm CT Amanda Kong, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and at the TSET Health Promotion Research Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Kong discusses findings from studies to demonstrate how place-based interventions and policies may help continue progress in reducing tobacco use equitably. This webinar qualifies for one CHES education credit. More information and register for Commercial Determinants of Health: Tobacco Use   Health Statistics on the Web Wednesday, March 2, 1-2pm CT  Learn the difference between data and statistics, key features and use of health statistics, steps to finding health statistics, and sources of health statistics at the local, state and national level from Erika Lake, MLS, AHIP, Medical and Academic Library Outreach Coordinator for NNLM Region 6, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa. This webinar qualifies for one CHES education credit. More information and register for Health Statistics on the Web   1 webinar on March 8 Transgender and Gender-Nonbinary Sexual and Reproductive Health Wednesday, March 8, 12-1pm CT Learn the principles of taking a transgender-inclusive sexual health history and review evidence-based counseling for gender-diverse people regarding fertility, contraception, and cervical cancer screening with Miles Harris, FNP-BC, (he/him). Miles is a trans and nonbinary-identified Family Nurse Practitioner and the Director of Gender-Affirming Care at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California Davis, and the Lead Provider for Transgender Health at One Community Health. This webinar qualifies for one CHES education credit. More information and register for Transgender and gender nonbinary sexual reproductive health   View more upcoming CHES webinars from the Network of the National Library of Medicine Reprinted/ Reposted from an NNLM Region 6 email. Brought to your attention by Dora Davis, WHSLA CE Coordinator.