(via Sarah Leeman, National Louis University) Library UX Chicago is calling for presenter submissions for a Best of LibGuides event, held on November 11th, 2016 at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Share what makes your guides unique or effective, and bring ideas back to your own library! Submissions are open to all LibGuides users, especially…
Category: Continuing Education
MLA Webinar on Emerging Technology November 29
(via the Medical Library Association) Staying ahead of the latest technology trends is important for librarians. New technologies continue to shape how learners access and use information. As educators, librarians must stay ahead of the curve and be ready to incorporate new technology into library services and instructional sessions. This webinar will provide participants with…
Deadline to Register for MLA Webinar Being Shown at Northwestern is August 8
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University) On Wednesday, August 10, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CST, Northwestern University’s Galter Health Sciences Library will host the Medical Library Association’s webinar “Are All Systematic Reviews Created Equal?”. The webinar will be shown in the Administrative Conference Room on Level 2 of the Library, which is…
June 8 Webinar on The Affordable Care Act
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The MLA-sponosred webinar “What’s New with the Affordable Care Act and What You Need to Know About It” takes place on Wednesday, June 8, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM CST. Join Emily Vardell as she highlights the most relevant aspects of the ACA and the…
Consumer Health Libraries Webinar at UIC on Tuesday, April 26
(via Holly Ann Burt, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region REMINDER: The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences (LHS) in partnership with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (NN/LM GMR) will host the Medical Library Association’s webinar “The Consumer Health Library: A…
Consumer Health Library Webinar at UIC LHS on April 26
(via Holly Ann Burt, Outreach and Exhibits Coordinator for the NN/LM – Greater Midwest Region) The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences (LHS), in partnership with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region (NN/LM – GMR), will host the Medical Library Association’s webinar “The Consumer Health Library:…
NExT Project Offering New Resources
(via Carmen Howard, UIC Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria) The Nursing Experts: Translating the Evidence (NExT) project has been providing in-person workshops to public health professionals since 2014 through Target Outreach Awards from the Greater Midwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (GMR/NNLM). We are now happy to announce the availability of…
Free “Discovering TOXNET” Online CE Class Begins March 7
(via Miranda Shake, HSLI President-Elect) The National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) is offering an online, free, asynchronous CE class called Discovering TOXNET from March 7th, 2016 – April 6th, 2016. Learn about TOXNET(r) and other NLM environmental health databases through videos, guided tutorials, and discovery exercises. The class is taught online in thirteen…
Reminder–GMR Tech Talk on Friday, January 29
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) “Emerging Technology in Libraries” (January 29, 2016, 1:00 PM CT) Technology is disruptive and constantly changing. Yet in the myriad of changes and new technology peeking over the horizon, how can you keep up with what is useful for you and your…
MLA Course on Providing Mental-Health Information
Do you need to know the most up-to-date resources for providing information on mental health? Are you interested in learning the most-effective strategies for interacting with patrons who may have a mental condition? Be sure not to miss the free “Caring for Your Mind: Providing Mental Health Information at Your Library” online course. The class,…