Presentation Type
Lightning Talk
Location
Montvale Event Center, Spokane, WA
Start Date
16-10-2018 11:30 AM
End Date
16-10-2018 12:30 PM
Description
Come learn how National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) collaborated with WebJunction and the Public Library Association (PLA) to design a comprehensive consumer health class to meet the unique needs of public library staff. The purpose of the class is to equip public library staff with the knowledge to increase their confidence in addressing their patron’s health information needs. The course also provides the CE necessary and covers the competencies required receive a Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) through the Medical Library Association. Three online sessions and a preconference “boot camp” session at the PLA 2018 conference were held specifically for public library staff, with over 400 attending these sessions. The NNLM continues to offer this training opportunity to public library staff both online and in person.
Come learn how National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) collaborated with WebJunction and the Public Library Association (PLA) to design a comprehensive consumer health class to meet the unique needs of public library staff. The purpose of the class is to equip public library staff with the knowledge to increase their confidence in addressing their patron’s health information needs. The course also provides the CE necessary and covers the competencies required receive a Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) through the Medical Library Association. Three online sessions and a preconference “boot camp” session at the PLA 2018 conference were held specifically for public library staff, with over 400 attending these sessions. The NNLM continues to offer this training opportunity to public library staff both online and in person.
Recommended Citation
Martin, Carolyn, "Stand Up for Health! Equipping Public Librarians to Promote Healthy Communities" (2018). Pacific Northwest Chapter of MLA Annual Meeting. 6.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/pncmla/2018/0tuesday/6
Stand Up for Health! Equipping Public Librarians to Promote Healthy Communities
Montvale Event Center, Spokane, WA
Come learn how National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) collaborated with WebJunction and the Public Library Association (PLA) to design a comprehensive consumer health class to meet the unique needs of public library staff. The purpose of the class is to equip public library staff with the knowledge to increase their confidence in addressing their patron’s health information needs. The course also provides the CE necessary and covers the competencies required receive a Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) through the Medical Library Association. Three online sessions and a preconference “boot camp” session at the PLA 2018 conference were held specifically for public library staff, with over 400 attending these sessions. The NNLM continues to offer this training opportunity to public library staff both online and in person.
Come learn how National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) collaborated with WebJunction and the Public Library Association (PLA) to design a comprehensive consumer health class to meet the unique needs of public library staff. The purpose of the class is to equip public library staff with the knowledge to increase their confidence in addressing their patron’s health information needs. The course also provides the CE necessary and covers the competencies required receive a Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) through the Medical Library Association. Three online sessions and a preconference “boot camp” session at the PLA 2018 conference were held specifically for public library staff, with over 400 attending these sessions. The NNLM continues to offer this training opportunity to public library staff both online and in person.
