#NicotineAddictionCheck: A Qualitative Analysis of TikTok and Youth E-Cigarette Use
September 16, 2:00 - 3:00pm
The potential dangers of e-cigarette use are well-publicized, but what do youth users really think about e-cigarettes, including the possible development of health risks and nicotine addiction? A student-led team from the University of Iowa recently examined the role that user-generated content on the social media platform TikTok plays in promoting e-cigarette culture. Learn more and register here!
2022 HSLI Annual Conference, CE-Health Statistics on the Web
The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) Conference will offer three continuing education sessions at the annual virtual conference being held Wednesday, September 7th – Friday, September 9th. Registration is still open! Deadline to register is, August 31st.
Health Statistics on the Web
presented by Erica Lake, MLS, AHIP
Wednesday, September 7, 1:00 - 3:00 PM
This two-hour class, developed by the Network of the National Library of Medicine, will explore how to locate and select health statistics online through free, high-quality resources. Through discussion, live demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn the importance and relevance of health statistics in various contexts, and learn how to use a four-step search process to locate relevant health statistics. Participants are encouraged to identify a topic they would like to examine prior to class.
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MLA Data Services Specialization
We are pleased to announce the launch of the revised Research Data Management On-Demand classes. These four classes form the core of the MLA Data Services Specialization and address key competencies for you to get started in Data Management. Each class has been revised based on feedback and to include the most current information. Work on them at your own pace and earn four CE credits for each.
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Upcoming Webinars and Events
September 1, 2022
NLM Lindberg-King Lecture and Scientific Symposium
September 7-9, 2022
HSLI Annual Conference
September 12, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Diving Deeper into the New NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy
September 14, 9:00 - 10:00am
Musicians' Hearing Health
September 14, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Health Statistics on the Web
September 16, 2:00 - 3:00pm
#NicotineAddictionCheck: A Qualitative Analysis of TikTok and Youth E-Cigarette Use
September 27, 1:00 - 2:15pm
Inclusive Disaster Planning: Considering the Needs of People with Disabilities
September 28, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Evaluating Health Information on Wikipedia
October 6, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information
October 22-24, 2022
Midwest Chapter/MLA
Career Opportunity NWSO - Senior Web Developer
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland Baltimore invites applicants for a full-time Senior Web Developer to join our HSHSL and NNLM teams. Learn more and apply.
Hypothesis - New Issue Published
The latest issue of Hypothesis: Research Journal for Health Information Professionals (the journal formerly known as Hypothesis: the Journal of the MLA Research Caucus) has been published. You can also access the journal here.
OSTP Issues Guidance to Make Federally Funded Research Freely Available Without Delay
OSTP Issues Guidance to Make Federally Funded Research Freely Available Without Delay. All agencies will fully implement updated policies, including ending the optional 12-month embargo, no later than December 31, 2025. Read more from the official White House press release.
NIH News in Health August Issue
Check out the August 2022 of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research.
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