[Libs-Or] Webinars from NNLM: Town Hall, Rural Health in OR and CA, and Increasing Diversity in Library Professions

[Emily Hamstra]

The Network of the National Library of Medicine<https://www.nnlm.gov/> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.nnlm.gov/__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!hCPCZzfWakckRJUpZVNaC4DP554CidLxn-xkXj1_5C7P1rdukWJ16vpr1fLOIgALv0uzf5-zemt7bQ$> (NNLM) Region 5 is hosting some exciting webinars in November and December. I hope to see you there!



Region 5 Virtual Town Hall<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/town-hall-nnlm-region-5> (Nov. 13th)

Region 5 staff will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, November 13th from 3:00 – 4:00pm PT. You are invited to register to attend to hear updates, ask questions, and share ideas with Region 5 staff.



Rural Health Webinar Series<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/rural-health-webinar-series-november-2024> (month of November)

The Rural Health Webinar Series includes 8 webinars, exploring the community partnerships and health information resources that address the unique health needs of rural communities. Registration is free and open to all. Communities featured from Region 5 include Northern California, When Your Community is Your Hospital<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/when-your-community-your-hospital> (November 13) and Oregon, Promoting Walking for Health in Rural Communities<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/promoting-walking-health-rural-communities> <https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/promoting-walking-health-rural-communities> (November 14).



Demystifying LIS profession to BIPOC undergraduate students: BIPOC Become Librarians<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/demystifying-lis-profession-bipoc-undergraduate-students-bipoc-become-librarians> (Dec. 5)

Dr. Mantra Roy from San Jose State University will present about a project to increase diversity in the library profession.


Registration is free and open to all.



Best wishes,

Emily



Emily Hamstra, MSI (she/her) | Assistant Director

Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 5
University of Washington Health Sciences Library
(206) 543-8262


Learn more about NNLM Region 5<https://www.nnlm.gov/region5>.
Create an NNLM account<https://www.nnlm.gov/user/join> and sign up for free training opportunities<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule>.
Is your organization not a member of the NNLM? Join now; it’s free!<https://www.nnlm.gov/membership/join>


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