[Libs-Or] 2 opportunities for public libraries regarding health and wellness

[Carolyn M Martin]

Hi everyone,
The Public Library Association and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine have teamed up to promote health information literacy by equipping library staff with effective skills and high-quality resources to meet the needs of consumers.

A couple of opportunities are available:

Medical Library Association (MLA) Symposium: Health Information for Public Librarians
The Medical Library Association (MLA) has joined forces with the Public Library Association (PLA) and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) to provide a health information symposium for public librarians that runs concurrent with the last day and a half of MLA '18. U.S.-based public librarians with interest or responsibility in providing health information to their communities qualify for a free registration for the 1-1/2- day symposium. In addition to the $500 stipend, more funding support to defray travel costs is also available from the NNLM Pacific Northwest Region. Don't miss this opportunity! Space is limited to a maximum of 150 public librarians. Learn more and apply...deadlines are soon<https://news.nnlm.gov/pnr/mla-symposium-health-information-for-public-librarians/>


Online Cohort of Stand Up for Health, March 5- April 1, 2018
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is recruiting public library staff to participate in the online training, "Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community<https://nnlm.gov/classes/stand-health-health-and-wellness-services-your-community>." This is a 4-week, online, asynchronous (all self-paced) course where participants will earn 12 continuing education (CE) credits and a certificate. The course is designed to provide public library staff with core competencies of providing health information services and the essential skills and knowledge that library staff need to build those competencies.

The course will begin March 5, 2018, with new content released each Monday. Plan to spend about 3 hours on coursework each week between March 5 and April 1. One additional week will be provided to catch up on assignments if needed. However, because each week involves online discussion with your peers, it is important to keep up with the weekly topics and not attempt to catch up at the end.

This opportunity is part of a project to improve the course content and format to meet the unique needs of public library staff. Participants will be asked to take a short pre- and post-course surveys.
In addition to receiving a certificate for 12 CE hours from the Medical Library Association (MLA), the NNLM will also sponsor the application fee for a Consumer Health Information Specialization<http://www.mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=329> certificate from MLA. You will receive a certificate in the mail as well as a digital badge to use online.

If you are interested please complete this online form<https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yajHQzAgl3JNjv>.

You will be contacted on February 26, 2018, to let you know if you have been selected for the program.
If you have any questions please contact:
Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA
Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist
National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM)
Greater Midwest Region (GMR)
bobbi-newman at uiowa.edu<mailto:bobbi-newman at uiowa.edu>


We hope you can attend one or both ! Deadlines are fast approaching!


Carolyn Martin, MLS, AHIP / Consumer Health Coordinator
NNLM Pacific Northwest Region
University of Washington Health Sciences Library
Box 357155
Seattle, WA 98195-7155
206-221-3449
martinc4 at uw.edu<mailto:martinc4 at uw.edu>
https://nnlm.gov/pnr

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