(via Bobbi Newman, NNLM Region 6)
You are invited to join us for the first NNLM (Network of the National Library of Medicine) Book Discussion! From May 1 until July 31, we will read Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick.
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.
After acquiring the book in your preferred format, you can join us any time between May and July 31 to participate. Participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule.
Requirements to Earn CE
- complete the book in your preferred format
- log into the Moodle
- explore the related resources
- do ONE of the following
- answer the required discussion question in Moodle
- attend one of the two live discussion sessions and participate (Wednesday, June 1, at 1:00 PM CDT, or Thursday, July 7, at 2:00 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
To register to participate in the book discussion, please go here. Registering requires having an NNLM account. To create one, please go here. If you have any questions, please direct them to Bobbi Newman, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for Region 6, at bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu.