(via the Medical Library Association) Terry Ann Jankowski, AHIP, FMLA, one of the preeminent educators on expert searching, guides novice and intermediate searchers on how to conduct any search with ease. Participants will learn how to translate search requests into strategies, identify the right steps and tools for the request and themselves, and use their…
Category: Webinars
Next NN/LM – GMR Update on Tuesday, January 17
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The January GMR Update will be presented on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central. You can submit your questions ahead of time, and we’ll be sure to address them during the presentation. Visit the GMR website to register. Check out…
Six Sessions of “PubMed for Librarians” Course Offered in January and February
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Training Office (for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine) is now offering six sessions of the “PubMed for Librarians” webinar course in January and February. Details and registration links for each session are below. Note that all sessions take…
Recording and Links for December 19 GMR Update Now Available
(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) A recording of the December GMR Update (recorded Monday, December 19) is now available on YouTube. Below is an annotated list of the topics discussed with links to each talking point in the video. 2:30 — new NNLM director 3:29 — digital storytelling competition for Native…
“RUSA 101” Webinar on Tuesday, December 20
(via the Reference and User Services Association) The next “RUSA 101” webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 20, at 1:00 PM CST. RUSA 101 is intended for individuals who are new to the division or want to learn more about opportunities for involvement. Topics to be covered include RUSA and its six sections, which focus on business…
Special Webcast: ACRL Committee Volunteer Opportunities (Dec. 14)
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) Have you considered serving on an ACRL committee? Find out more next week with this free webinar: ‘Tis the season to volunteer! If you’re interested in opportunities to connect and network with others in the field or want to gain leadership experience by serving on an ACRL committee, now…
Registration Still Open for Dec. 7 Webinar “Scaling Up: Rebuilding An Instruction Program With Limited Resources”
(via Debbie Campbell, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) Think your library instruction program may need to change in response to changes at your institution? The CARLI Instruction Committee wants to help! Our theme for this year is “Evolving Library Instruction: Negotiating Change in Uncertain Times”. Because of current trends and challenges in…
Galter Health Sciences Library Showing Dec. 7 MLA Webinar on Systematic Reviews
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library at Northwestern University) Galter Library will be hosting a group viewing of the MLA webcast Beyond Systematic: The Librarian’s Role in Shaping Reviews next Wednesday, December 7 from 1:00-2:30pm. More information including a link to register can be found here: https://galter.northwestern.edu/News/beyond-systematic-the-librarian-s-role-in-shaping-reviews-mla-webcast. This should be a good be an interesting program whether…
Discussion on How Libraries Can Better Serve Refugees (Dec. 2 and 5)
(via Dr. Clara M. Chu, Director and Mortenson Distinguished Professor, Mortenson Center for International Library Programs – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Join us in a discussion on How can libraries better serve refugees and asylum seekers? Web-conference sessions: November 28, 2016, noon-1:00 pm CT December 2, 2016 10:30-11:30 am CT Participant link: http://tinyurl.com/pw-room Best used…
NN/LM Webinar on AIDS Resources at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 30
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) AIDSource and AIDSInfo Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 2:00 PM CST Register Presenters Andrew Plumer, National Library of Medicine, Specialized Information Services Division / Alison McDougal, PMP, AIDSinfo Project Manager Description More than 1.2 million people in the United States are living with HIV….