This class covers the health information seeking behavior of consumers and the role of the librarian in the provision of health information for the public. Come learn about the evolution of consumer health, health literacy and the e-patient.
Participants will be equipped with knowledge of top consumer health sites, e-patient resources and collection development core lists. We will discuss creative ideas for health information outreach. The class will wrap up with an opportunity to explore effective marketing approaches and develop an elevator speech.
- Teacher: April Hobbs
- Teacher: Jamia Williams
Bioinformatics and Biology Essentials For Librarians: Databases, Tools, and Clinical Applications is an introductory, online bioinformatics course for librarians using the Moodle learning management system. It is a 14-week, self-paced course worth 30 hours of CE credit from the Medical Library Association. It is designed both for librarians who offer, or intend to offer, bioinformatics services; and also for librarians who use bioinformatics information on a periodic or irregular basis to serve their patrons. This course is generally offered twice a year, Jan - Apr and Aug - Dec.
This is the Spring 2025 cohort (BBEL 13).
Course dates are January 13 to April 18, 2025
View class information on NNLM.gov
Contact nto@utah.edu with questions.
- Teacher: Dana Abbey
- Teacher: Laurel Brown
- Teacher: Molly Knapp
- Teacher: Katherine Majewski
- Teacher: Wayne Matten
- Teacher: Michael Tahmasian
- Teacher: Majda Valjavec-Gratian
This 3 week, online class is designed for library staff who support, or want to support, nursing and allied health professionals. It provides an introduction to the professions of nursing and allied health and NLM databases used by health professionals. The class concludes with developing your own plan on how to use this information in your own work.
- Class Dates: March 24 - April 11, 2025.
- Registration limited to 100 participants.
- 4 MLA Credit hours.
Class information & register on NNLM.gov
Registered learners can enroll starting March 23, 2025.
- Teacher: Erica Lake
- Teacher: Margie Sheppard
Fundamentals of Health Data Science is a 9-week course designed to improve your knowledge and skills in research data management.
Course dates: January 6, 2025 to March 21, 2025.
- Teacher: Lena Bohman
- Teacher: Saranya Canchi
- Teacher: Justin de la Cruz
- Teacher: Paxton LaJoie
- Teacher: Fred LaPolla
- Teacher: Javier Martinez Rodriguez
- Teacher: Genevieve Milliken
- Teacher: Brett Porter
- Teacher: Erich Purpur
- Teacher: Simon Stone
- Teacher: Alisa Surkis
By invitation only.
Minitex and the Network of the National Library of Medicine are offering a Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) cohort for library staff in Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
This 12-month program, beginning February 2025 combines asynchronous workshops, live virtual workshops, and monthly virtual meet-ups. By the end of the program, participants will have earned Level 1 Consumer Health Information Specialization. This cohort provides a flexible learning experience, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of library staff in delivering consumer health information.
Cohort of library staff in the Minitex region to earn the Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) from the Medical Library Association (MLA), enhancing their ability to provide accurate and valuable health information to their communities.
Contact nto@nnlm.gov with questions.
Created Jan 6, 2025
- Teacher: Stacey Hendren
- Teacher: Rachael Lebo
- Teacher: Shelie Vacek
- Teacher: Jessi Van Der Volgen
Welcome to the online forums for NNLM Book Discussion, February 1 - April 30, 2025: What the Eyes Don't See by Mona Hanna-Attisha. This discussion is moderated by Carolyn Martin, NNLM Region 5 at the University of Washington and Nora Barnett, NNLM Region 6 at the University of Iowa.
NNLM Book Discussion offers library staff, health professionals, and public health workers interested in better understanding health issues faced by their communities and an opportunity to explore topics with other professionals and earn Continuing Education Credit.
Participants have 3 months to complete the book in their preferred format and complete the class requirements to earn 4 MLA CE on their schedule.
Requirements to earn CE
- Complete the book in your preferred format
- Log into the Moodle
- Explore the shared resources
- Do ONE of the following
- Answer the required discussion question in Moodle OR
- Attend one of the two live discussion sessions and participate
It is not necessary to engage in Moodle discussions for all three months, although you are welcome to do so.
Registered users can log in with enrollment key beginning February 1, 2025.
Visit nnlm.gov to register and for more information about NNLM Book Discussions.
- Teacher: Nora Barnett
- Teacher: Carolyn Martin
- Teacher: Bobbi Newman
Welcome to the online forums for NNLM Book Discussion, May 1 - July 31. This discussion is moderated by Bobbi Newman, NNLM Region 6 at the University of Iowa Libraries, and Margie Sheppard, NNLM Region 4, University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City
NNLM Book Discussion offers library staff, health professionals, and public health workers interested in better understanding health issues faced by their communities an opportunity to explore topics with other professionals and earn Continuing Education Credit.
Participants have 3 months to complete the book in their preferred format and complete the class requirements to earn 4 MLA CE on their schedule.
Requirements to earn CE
- Complete the book in your preferred format
- Log into the Moodle
- Explore the shared resources
- Do ONE of the following
- Answer the required discussion question in Moodle OR
- Attend one of the two live discussion sessions and participate
It is not necessary to engage in Moodle discussions for all three months, although you are welcome to do so.
Registered users can log in with their enrollment key beginning May 1, 2025.
Visit nnlm.gov to register and for more information about NNLM Book Discussions.
- Teacher: Bobbi Newman
- Teacher: Margie Sheppard
Region 6 Internship Y4Q4.
- Teacher: Justin de la Cruz
- Teacher: Darlene Kaskie
- Teacher: Erica Lake
Feb 28- April 11, 2025
AI literacy is increasingly recognized as essential, yet many library staff lack the time and support needed for comprehensive learning. This six-week course provides hands-on experience with generative AI, covering its technology, ethical use, and strategies for staying informed. You'll also explore how to align AI with the core values of the library profession.
Registration limited to NNLM Region 4 members.
- Teacher: Nicole Hennig