The National Network Library of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region, offers these learning opportunities:
1. Space is limited! Register now! “Teaching & Learning in New Library Spaces: The Changing Landscape of Health Sciences Libraries” – Are you wondering what academic health sciences libraries will look like in the future? Have you been puzzling about how to fit new programs or neighbors into your existing library space? Are you contemplating a renovation project? Are you looking for ideas about how to spruce up some tired library areas? If you answer yes to any of these questions, join us in Philadelphia on April 18, 2016! Travel stipends available for MAR members. Check out the full schedule, register, submit a lightning talk and get all the details here: http://guides.nnlm.gov/mar_space2016
- NCBI Webinar: Resources for Cancer Research / March 2, 2016 1pm ET More information and registration: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf16/brief/jf16_ncbi_cancer_webinar.html
- Discovering TOXNET (self-paced course from the National Training Center) / March 7 to April 6, 2016 Learn about TOXNET® and other NLM environmental health databases through videos, guided tutorials, and discovery exercises. The class is taught online in thirteen independent modules. Register: http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=809
- Referring Patrons to Reliable Immigration Services and Information (Webinar from the NN/LM New England Region) / March 4 10:30-11:30 am ET Register: http://nnlm.gov/ntc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=1001
- Summer Reading 2016 Playground: Resources for Children and Teens / March 8, 2016 / Noon – 1pm ET Are you in charge of planning and organizing the summer reading program for children and/or teens at your library? Do you want ideas on how to use National Library of Medicine and other reliable resources to enhance your library’s offerings? If so, then join us for this informative webinar which will provide you with an introduction to fun and interactive health resources for children and teens on nutrition, sports, and healthy living. The 2016 summer reading theme from CSLP is “Wellness, Fitness, and Sports” and for iREAD it is “Read-for the Win!” Come and learn about freely available curriculum and online health tools that can be incorporated into your summer reading program for youth. Let NN/LM MAR help you prepare for a summer of reading, sports and wellness fun for youth in your community. No registration required. https://webmeeting.nih.gov/boost2/
- Introduction to NN/LM MAR – New Member Webinar (Consumer Health Members) / March 15, 2016 12:00-1:00 pm ET (online). This webinar will provide new members of NN/LM MAR from public libraries, K-12 schools, community and faith-based organizations to learn more about the resources from the National Library of Medicine and services available from NN/LM MAR. New members in the categories listed above are encouraged to attend and ask questions of their liaison Lydia Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator to learn how NN/LM MAR may support their consumer health outreach efforts. Registration is required: http://nnlm.gov/mar/training/register.html%20?schedule_id=3817
- Introduction to NN/LM MAR – New Member Webinar (Health Professional Members) / March 16, 2016 1:00-2:00 pm ET (online). This webinar will provide new members of NN/LM MAR from public health, clinical and other health organizations to learn more about the resources from the National Library of Medicine and services available from NN/LM MAR. New members in the categories listed above are encouraged to attend and ask questions to learn how NN/LM MAR may support their health information needs. Registration is required: http://nnlm.gov/ntc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=921