(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…
Category: Continuing Education
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,…
ABCs of DNA: Online Consumer-Oriented Class Starts Today
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers January 11 – February 12, 2016 Registration open through Friday, January 15th. Consumers need access to information and resources about genetic information in a manner that is understandable. Librarians working with the…
Webinar Series on Mapping an Outreach Project
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Some of you may have wanted to take this class last year when it was offered by the NN/LM Outreach Planning and Evaluation Center to the GMR. In case you did not get the chance to do so, here’s another opportunity to…
Online Course Covering Advanced Search Strategies
Do you want to become more familiar with the advanced features of search engines, or with online searching more generally? Do you want to be able to find the information you need more quickly? Consider taking the “Super Searcher: Enhancing Your Online Search Super Powers” course, sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine….
Workshop on Mental-Health Awareness in Libraries
Mental health in libraries is an issue that has perhaps not received its fair share of attention, but that is increasingly relevant in today’s world. Learn the latest strategies for addressing this problem in the “Mental Health Awareness Training for Library Staff” workshop. This event will take place at the Charleston (IL) Carnegie Public Library…
Consumer Health Libraries Webinar December 17
(via Jacqueline Leskovec, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Join us for our next GMR monthly Lake Effects webinar TOMORROW, Thursday, December 17th, at 1:00 pm Central Time. Title: Spotlight on Consumer Health Libraries in the GMR Presenters: Mindy Egeland, MA, Director at Patients’ Library, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and…
December 15 Webinar on Data Visualization
The idea of “big data” has been in the news recently, but what does the concept really mean when it comes to libraries? Find out in the “Data Visualization for the Rest of Us: A Beginner’s Guide” webinar. This free presentation, sponsored by OCLC WebJunction, will last from 2:00 to 3:00 PM CST on Tuesday,…
January 21 Webinar on Mobile Technologies in Libraries
Interested in learning the best strategies for using mobile technology in a library setting? Tune in to the “Mobile Technologies in Libraries-Changing the Way We Work” webinar, which will take place on Thursday, January 21, at 12:30 PM CST. This free webinar, which does not require pre-registration, will explore the ways in which librarians can…
NN/LM-GMR Webinars on Hospital Libraries (12/8) and PubMed (12/17)
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine – MidContinental Region is sponsoring two webinars this month that may be of interest to librarians who work in a hospital setting or who focus on medicine or the biosciences. Both webinars are free, and no pre-registration is required. Each webinar is worth 1 hour of continuing education-credit…