Registration Open for Second Free NNLM Book Discussion, on The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman (Mon., Aug. 1 – Mon., Oct. 31)–Live Discussions on Wed., Sept. 14, and Thurs., Oct. 20

(via Bobbi Newman, Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 6)

You are invited to join us for the second free NNLM Book Discussion. From Monday, August 1, until Monday, October 31, we will read The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, by Anne Fadiman.

After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between August 1 until October 31 to participate.

NNLM Book Discussion offers librarians and library staff interested in better understanding health issues faced by people in the communities that they serve an opportunity to explore topics with other professionals and earn Continuing Education Credit.

Participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule. A new book is selected each quarter. Participants can acquire the book in their performed format and have three months to complete the requirements.

Requirements to earn CE.

1. Complete the book in your preferred format
2. Log into the Moodle
3. Explore the related resources
4. Do ONE of the following
   1. Answer the required discussion question in Moodle
   2. Attend one of the two live discussion sessions and participate (Wednesday, September 14, at 12:00 PM CDT, or Thursday, October 20, at 12:00 PM CDT)

It is not necessary to engage in Moodle discussions for all three months, although you are welcome to do so.

Objectives:

• To increase library staff awareness and understanding of health issues faced by individuals and communities
• Explore health resources from NLM, NIH, and other organizations related to the topic

Register here.