Class Recordings

Introduction to Mindfulness: Nourishing Ourselves in These Times

In light of the COVID crisis, this Zoom presentation blends learning, participant sharing and brief practices: straw breathing, gentle stretching, guided meditation, silent sit and gratitude. Emphasis is on strengthening our collective immune system and our responsibility (response+ability) to sharpen self-regulation skills in service to the Greater Good. Facilitator: Madeleine Charney is a Research Services Librarian at UMass Amherst. She is co-editor of Recipes for Mindfulness in Your Library: Supporting Resilience and Community Engagement (ALA, 2019)(link is external) and works…
Date: May 27, 2020

How PubMed® Works: Introduction

Virtual Programs for Preschoolers: How to encourage wellness, movement & creativity

Are you interested in virtual storytimes, dance parties, and other wellness activities for ages 0-6? This webinar will offer tips & tricks for presenting digitally, partnering with community organizations, and igniting kid's imagination with wellness-themed programs. Presenter Katie currently serves as the Early Literacy Services Manager at Gail Borden Public Library. Katie's past positions include Children's Services at both Midlothian Public Library and Oak Park Public Library. She completed her MLIS from Dominican University. She currently serves on the Bluestem Award Nominating…
Date: May 14, 2020

I am ... Safe Zones: Sticks and Stones LGBTQA 101

What better way to learn about sexual identities than to list out social norms, stereotypes, media images, rumors, jokes, and slang! This is a safe space for any and all kinds of interactive discussions regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Heterosexual identities.

Preprints in PubMed Central - May 8, 2020

Exploring data literacy needs at your institution

Building Resilient Communities Online and In Person

From childhood trauma to dementia, and from social emotional challenges to mental wellness knowledge, libraries and their partners can train staff and community to build resiliency. The invisible bonds that bind our communities together are more evident than ever. In this time of crisis, take an hour to pause, breathe, listen, participate and reflect along with staff at the Gail Borden Public Library District in Elgin, Illinois, an IMLS National Medal recipient. Examine your library partnerships and community assets and learn how to empower your staff, your patrons and your community,…
Date: May 1, 2020

What do Libraries Have to do with the Precision Medicine Revolution?

Dementia Awareness for Public Libraries

This interactive presentation will introduce library staff to the National Library of Medicine resources, enhance understanding of the public library's role in supporting families living with dementia, and present an opportunity to contribute to our understanding of the disease by participating in the All of Us Research Program. Presented by gerontologist and adult educator Christine Damon, who has trained nationally on dementia care, participants will also learn strategies to help libraries and their staff become more supportive of people with dementia and their care partners.

PNR Rendezvous: What's All This Talk About Citizen Science?

Darlene Cavalier, author of “The Field Guide to Citizen Science...” and Principal Investigator (PI) of multiple programs catalyzing citizen science in libraries and around the globe, will guide you as you discover what citizen science is, who is and isn’t engaged, how libraries can be community hubs for citizen science, and where the field may go in the future.