Data For Everyone: An Introduction To Spreadsheets
Date: November 2, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
This class will be an introduction to learning about data. If you have any interest in learning about data but do not know where to start, this class is a great entry point to and foundation for classes currently offered in data management, data science, data services, and statistics.
Introducing the Center for Clinical Observational Investigations (CCOI): Resources for Clinical Data Reuse (part of the “R4 Connections” series)
Date: November 3, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
This one-hour session will demonstrate how datasets from the Center for Clinical Observational Investigations (CCOI) can help support clinical research.
Rural Health, Libraries, and Alaska: Perspectives from the Far North
Date: November 4, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
This presentation will detail the lessons learned from managing a statewide outreach program with a small staff. Attendees will gain insights into effective strategies for relationship-building with tribal health organizations, navigating the logistics of rural travel, and utilizing asynchronous tools to reach high- pressure clinical environments. By sharing these “Last Frontier” experiences, we aim to provide a roadmap for libraries serving geographically isolated and information-underserved populations.
Mapping Hope: Understanding Diseases of Despair and Strengthening Recovery Ecosystems in Appalachia
Date: November 10, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
This webinar will describe research on the impact of diseases of despair on mortality within the Appalachian Region, focusing on mortality from three main causes: alcohol, prescription drug, and illegal drug overdose; suicide; and alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis of the liver and the effect of systems put in place to address these issues.
Pathways to Wellbeing: How Libraries are Addressing Rural Health Needs in their Communities
Date: November 17, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Join NNLM for a panel discussion featuring library professionals who will share how their libraries are responding to rural health needs. Panelists will highlight practical approaches, partnerships, and resources they are using to improve access to health information and support the well-being of rural communities.
Small Towns, Big Gaps: The State of Rural Oral Health
Date: November 18, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Rural communities face significant barriers to dental care. Join Dr. Erica Caffrey (NNLM Region 1) for a look at the state of oral health in rural America, followed by Dr. Jessica Meeske’s real-world story of expanding pediatric dental access through team optimization and state partnerships in rural Nebraska.
Discovering the History of Medicine at NLM
Date: November 18, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST
This presentation offers a guided tour of the National Library of Medicine’s history of medicine resources, highlighting the rich collections, research tools, digital content, and exhibitions available through the History of Medicine website.
Date: November 19, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
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.