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Browse recordings of past NNLM webinars from Jan 1, 2020 - current. To see curated playlists by topic, audience, or region, visit the NNLM YouTube channel.

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Searching LactMed and LiverTox for Drug Effects

For health sciences librarians looking for resources on the effects of drugs, the National Library of Medicine maintains two relevant databases: LactMed and LiverTox. Both of these databases are located in the NLM Bookshelf and are searchable through PubMed. This webinar will give a brief introduction to Bookshelf, LactMed and LiverTox. Using sample search requests from practicing health sciences librarians, we will explore these databases for information on: • Substance Use Disorder and the effects of harm reduction medications on lactation and the nursing infant. • Risk of acetaminophen…
Date: June 23, 2020

How PubMed® Works: MeSH


Date: June 18, 2020

PNR Rendezvous: Still Searching for One Health: Information Services that Support Prevention of Emerging Zoonotic Disease

We have long known that 75% of emerging diseases begin at the human-animal interface. RNA viruses including HIV, SARS, novel influenza strains and COVID-19 all trace their origins to animal reservoirs and environmental factors. It has been over half a century since Charles Schwab first coined the term "One Medicine," and over a decade since the CDC established a One Health Office. Yet One Health initiatives that seek to prevent and control pathogen spillover at the animal/human/ecosystem interface often struggle for long-term international and cross-sector support. What are some of those…
Date: June 17, 2020

Providing Library Senior Services in a COVID-19 World

How to provide library service to seniors, the most vulnerable population affected during COVID-19, has been the question raised by outreach librarians across the United States. According to the Central for Disease Control (CDC), 8 out of 10 deaths related to COVID-19 are individuals aged 65 years and older. While we might not be able to visit our seniors or facilities in-person for the foreseeable future, libraries can reach this population while we shelter in place. During this webinar, please find tips and tricks that David J. Kelsey of the St. Charles (IL) Public Library District (…
Date: June 17, 2020

Library responses to COVID-19: Impacts on ongoing low-morale experiences

As the COVID-19 Pandemic develops and libraries create immediate, short-term, and long-term responses, Kendrick has been tracking these responses’ impact on already established low-morale experiences. Kendrick will summarize the markers and impacts of low-morale experiences, share the latest results of her survey, and answer attendees’ questions about the survey and/or low morale experiences. Countermeasures to workplace abuse and neglect will also be discussed. Presenter Kaetrena Davis Kendrick earned her MSLS from the historic Clark Atlanta University School of Library and Information…
Date: June 11, 2020

How PubMed® Works: Selection


Date: June 11, 2020

Library responses to COVID-19: Impacts on ongoing low-morale experiences

As the COVID-19 Pandemic develops and libraries create immediate, short-term, and long-term responses, Kendrick has been tracking these responses’ impact on already established low-morale experiences. Kendrick will summarize the markers and impacts of low-morale experiences, share the latest results of her survey, and answer attendees’ questions about the survey and/or low morale experiences. Countermeasures to workplace abuse and neglect will also be discussed.


Date: June 11, 2020

Boost Box: Consumer Health Data Literacy

Data Literacy includes the ability to read, work with, analyze, and argue with data as a part of a larger questioning process - a critical skill in today’s world. Join experts from the Western Pennsylvania Regional Data Center (www.wprdc.org(link is external)) to explore data literacy concepts, the role of libraries and data literacy, examples of reliable health data resources, and resources for facilitating your own data literacy program. This training is introductory and all skill levels are welcome.


Date: June 11, 2020

From Beyond our Borders: Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information (one hour version)


Date: June 2, 2020

Braving the Elements: PubChem Resources to Weather any Situation

PubChem is the world's largest collection of freely accessible chemical information. You can use PubChem to search chemicals by name, molecular formula, structure, and other identifiers. And, you can use PubChem to find chemical and physical properties, biological activities, safety and toxicity information, patents, literature citations and more. In this session, Rana Morris, PhD, NCBI Customer Experience team member and Team Lead for Educational Programs, will provide an overview of PubChem's key features. Since 2002, Rana has provided user support and training, as well as working with…
Date: May 27, 2020

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