May: Health Happens in Libraries: Technology Planning for eHealth (Webjunction)

May 28, 2014
Start time: 2:00 Eastern / 11:00 Pacific

As the intersection of digital technology and individual health management grows, patrons will turn to libraries to access digital resources and learn how to put technology to work for their health. A recent IMLS study showed that an estimated 37 percent of library computer users (28 million people) explore health and wellness issues, including learning about medical conditions, finding health care providers, and assessing health insurance options. Join the Health Happens in Libraries team to learn how public libraries can leverage their technology infrastructure to better serve the health information needs of patrons. Participants will learn best practices and resources for eHealth technology planning for libraries of all sizes. Participants will also be introduced to strategies for communicating with community partners about their technology resources, and identifying ways to build eHealth services through collaboration.

http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/technology-planning-for-ehealth.html

Apr: Quick Hits: National Library of Medicine Resources for Wyoming Libraries - Part 2 (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

April 24 (2-2:30 pm Mountain)

Jim Honour, Wyoming/Member Services Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine presents this flash session of online resources from the National Library of Medicine's Specialize Information Services (SIS). The SIS is home the Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) and a directory of programs and resources for K-12 science education and for specialized populations.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.wyominglibraries.org/calendar.html

Apr: Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

April 23 (1-2 pm)

FREE monthly webinar sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region. (NN/LM MCR) Coordinators offer tips and tricks on National Library of Medicine (NLM) and related resources. This month : The presentation will focus on and update of the National Library of Medicine's Specialiazed Information Services (SIS.) The SIS houses toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, HIV/AIDS, disaster health, and topics relevant to specific populations - Public and health sciences librarians will find this to be a useful and in-depth presentation.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.wyominglibraries.org/calendar.html

Apr: Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library - Part 2 of 2 (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

April 22 (1-2 pm Mountain)

This two-part Webinar series will teach you the basics of providing consumer health information at your library. Cheryl Rowan (Consumer Health Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region) will provide an overview of the evolution of consumer health and then focus in on health literacy and the e-patient. Participants will be equipped with knowledge of top consumer health sites, e-patient resources, collection development core lists, and consumer health ethics. As this is such an essential topic for libraries, staff are encouraged to view these webinars in groups. A hands-on exercise will be provided during part one and participants will be encouraged to complete it (along with fellow library staff, if applicable) prior to attending part two, when the answers to the exercise will be discussed.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html