[NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - October 11, 2022

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Region 5 Weekly Digest – October 11, 2022
Your weekly roundup of news and announcements from the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5.
Region 5 includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific

Professional Development

NNLM Classes

  *   Visit the NNLM website for a complete listing of scheduled NNLM educational opportunities<https://nnlm.gov/training/schedule>.
  *   Missed a class? Many are recorded<https://nnlm.gov/training/recordings>.
  *   Registration requires creating a free individual user account, learn how<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/consumer-health-minute-creating-an-nnlm-user-account/>.
NNLM Book Discussion, Nov 1 - Jan 31: Beautiful Country<https://nnlm.gov/training/class/nnlm-book-discussion-nov-1-jan-31-beautiful-country>, self-paced Moodle class runs from November 1 – January 31, read Beautiful Country, join one of the discussion options, and check out the resources, eligible for CHIS<https://nnlm.gov/guides/consumer-health-information-specialization>
How PubMed Works<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class-catalog/how-pubmed-works>, a series of four 90-minute classes, all begin at 11:00 a.m. PT, register for any or all:

  *   How PubMed Works: Introduction, November 2
  *   How PubMed Works: Selection, November 9
  *   How PubMed Works: MeSH (Medical Subject Headings), November 16
  *   How PubMed Works: ATM (Automatic Term Mapping), December 7
Social Workers: Building a Connection Between the Library, Service Agencies and Patrons<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/social-workers-building-connection-between-library-service-agencies-and-patrons>, November 9 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 7:00 a.m. AKST, 8:00 a.m. PST, 2:00 a.m. ChST
Wellness in the Library Workplace<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/wellness-library-workplace-november-2022>, this self-paced Moodle class runs from November 7 – 21, eligible for CHIS<https://nnlm.gov/guides/consumer-health-information-specialization>
Additional learning opportunities
Suicide Prevention for Veterans, Service Members, Families and Communities<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/mental-health-suicide-prevention-veterans.html>, register for this WebJunction webinar scheduled for November 15 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, November 16 at 5:00 a.m. ChST
Navigating the Civil Legal Issues of Natural Disasters<https://learn.webjunction.org/course/index.php?categoryid=62&_ga=2.74360532.792427685.1665419899-1468917292.1657296675>, a Self-Paced Course Series from WebJunction, the 3 classes are:

  *   Disaster Response Network
  *   Trauma Response and Disaster Assistance
  *   Ongoing Issues and Mitigation

News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)
Contribute to the Health Misinformation Symposium<https://news.nnlm.gov/nphco/contribute-to-the-health-misinformation-symposium/>, submit your by October 31 for this April 4-7, 2023 symposium.
Consumer Health Minute: NNLM Public Libraries Guide<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/consumer-health-minute-nnlm-public-libraries-guide/>, The information in this guide to provide public library staff with resources helpful to their patrons related to health information.
Celebrate National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month!<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/book-spine-poetry-contest/> Throughout the month of October, enter our Spine Poetry Contest in observance of both these national health observances for a chance to win free books.
News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
From the NLM Director’s blog: What’s New in NLM’s Extramural Programs?<https://nlmdirector.nlm.nih.gov/2022/10/05/whats-new-in-nlms-extramural-programs/>
Updated PubMed E-utilities Launching on November 15, 2022<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/so22/so22_updated_pubmed_e_utilities.html>
New Archival Collection Discovery Platform Coming Soon<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/so22/so22_archivesspace_oct_platform.html>
New MeSH Supplementary Concept Records Related to Monkeypox<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/so22/so22_mesh_monkeypox.html>
NLM Classification 2022 Summer Edition Now Available<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/so22/so22_nlm_classification.html>
New! NIH Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) API<https://ncbiinsights.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2022/10/06/gtr-api/>
NLM’s History of Medicine: Shutting the Digital Backdoor<https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2022/10/03/shutting-the-digital-back-door/>
The Power of Storytelling for Public Health Outreach and Research<https://covid19community.nih.gov/Storytelling-for-Public-Health-Outreach-and-Research>

Resource Spotlight
Physical Activity Campaign: Active People, Healthy NationSM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Active People, Healthy NationSM Initiative<https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/activepeoplehealthynation/index.html> encourages adults and young people to incorporate moderate-intensity activity into their daily routine and meet minimum aerobic physical activity guidelines. The initiative provides evidence-based strategies<https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/index.htm> and tools<https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/activepeoplehealthynation/everyone-can-be-involved/index.html> to help state, community, and national partners promote physical activity and ensure that all Americans have access to safe and accessible places for physical activity.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)
Many more people experiencing domestic violence do not feel safe asking, or do not know who to contact, for help. Help is available from the National Domestic Violence Hotline<https://www.thehotline.org/> and 1.800.799.7233.  During DVAM, advocates, allied professionals, and individuals connect to continue to create positive change - learn more about HRSA’s intimate partner violence work<https://www.hrsa.gov/office-womens-health/addressing-intimate-partner-violence> and efforts to address violence at the community level<https://www.hrsa.gov/office-womens-health/addressing-intimate-partner-violence/community-level>.
Little Stories on a Medical Librarian’s Impact
The Krafty Librarian blog recently posted stories from medical librarians<https://kraftylibrarian.com/little-stories-on-a-medical-librarians-impact/> about the impact of their work.
PNC-MLA Annual Conference
Still time to register<https://pncmla.org/Oct.2022-Annual-Conference> for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association (PNC-MLA). The conference is virtual and free on October 20 – 21. Consider joining PNC-MLA<https://pncmla.org/Join> at the cost of just $25 for an individual membership. This year’s conference includes:

  *   Keynote: Health Data Privacy, Patient's Rights, and Social Justice by Alison Macrina, Director of Library Freedom Project
  *   CE: How to Deliver Winning Webinars with Jessi Van Der Volgen, Associate Director of the NNLM Training Office
  *   Lightning talks, papers, and more


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