2024 NNLM Showcase Symposium Program Schedule
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
How to Apply for NNLM Funding
Designed for beginning grant proposal writers interested in NNLM funding, this class presents a general overview of grant and funding processes, as well as the level of detail required for a successful proposal.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Apply for funding from NNLM.
- Describe the basic sections of a proposal.
- Identify types of documents necessary to include with a proposal.
- Recognize common mistakes of proposal writers.
Margot Malachowski, NNLM R7 Education and Outreach Coordinator
1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/24/2024 01:00 PM 01/24/2024 02:00 PM America/New_York How to Apply for NNLM Funding Margot Malachowski, NNLM R7 Education and Outreach Coordinator Designed for beginning grant proposal writers interested in NNLM funding, this class presents a general overview of grant and funding processes, as well as the level of detail required for a successful proposal. At the end of the session, participants will be able to: Apply for funding from NNLM. Describe the basic sections of a proposal. Identify types of documents necessary to include with a proposal. Recognize common mistakes of proposal writers. https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
Building Community Partnerships and Trust to Support Awareness and Screening for Breast and Cervical Cancer
The YWCA Central Massachusetts has been providing services for girls, women, and their families in the central Massachusetts area for more than 135 years. YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Learn the approach the YWCA Central Massachusetts took to reach individuals in the community to build awareness about breast and cervical cancer. Beginning with connecting and developing relationships with organizations in the community to building a foundation to provide the resources to individuals. You will learn the challenges the YWCA had to overcome, the method they took and how it was successful, and how the whole project was so rewarding.
Sofia Perno, Director of Wellness and Health EquityDirector of Wellness and Health Equity, YMCA Central Massachusetts
2:15 - 3:15 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/24/2024 02:15 PM 01/24/2024 03:15 PM America/New_York Building Community Partnerships and Trust to Support Awareness and Screening for Breast and Cervical Cancer Sofia Perno, Director of Wellness and Health EquityDirector of Wellness and Health Equity, YMCA Central Massachusetts The YWCA Central Massachusetts has been providing services for girls, women, and their families in the central Massachusetts area for more than 135 years. YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Learn the approach the YWCA Central Massachusetts took to reach individuals in the community to build awareness about breast and cervical cancer. Beginning with connecting and developing relationships with organizations in the community to building a foundation to provide the resources to individuals. You will learn the challenges the YWCA had to overcome, the method they took and how it was successful, and how the whole project was so rewarding. https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
2023 LGBTQ+ Health Education and Advocacy Summit
Chase Glenn, Executive Director, Alliance for Full Acceptance
3:30 - 4:30 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/24/2024 03:30 PM 01/24/2024 04:30 PM America/New_York 2023 LGBTQ+ Health Education and Advocacy Summit Chase Glenn, Executive Director, Alliance for Full Acceptance The LGBTQ+ Health Education and Advocacy Summit is an annual 2-day hybrid/virtual event. With both keynote speakers and breakout sessions, the Summit is open to anyone who wishes to expand their understanding of the unique experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) individuals and discuss issues affecting the health of this community. Learn how AFFA used a Region 2 Y2 Outreach Award to fund this data-driven, health-equity-centered event. Explore the planning process and how AFFA partnered with the NNLM R2 throughout the process. Explore wins and opportunities for growth that arose. Hear about outcomes and impact on the LGBTQIA+ community. Objectives Learn about the goals of the 2023 LGBTQ+ Health Education and Advocacy Summit and how it helped to provide equal access to biomedical information. Hear about success and learning opportunities that arose during planning and promotion. Discover the impact of this event on a large number and geographic region of LGBGQIA+ individuals and providers. https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
The LGBTQ+ Health Education and Advocacy Summit is an annual 2-day hybrid/virtual event. With both keynote speakers and breakout sessions, the Summit is open to anyone who wishes to expand their understanding of the unique experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) individuals and discuss issues affecting the health of this community.
Learn how AFFA used a Region 2 Y2 Outreach Award to fund this data-driven, health-equity-centered event. Explore the planning process and how AFFA partnered with the NNLM R2 throughout the process. Explore wins and opportunities for growth that arose. Hear about outcomes and impact on the LGBTQIA+ community.
Objectives
- Learn about the goals of the 2023 LGBTQ+ Health Education and Advocacy Summit and how it helped to provide equal access to biomedical information.
- Hear about success and learning opportunities that arose during planning and promotion.
- Discover the impact of this event on a large number and geographic region of LGBGQIA+ individuals and providers.
Lightning Talks: Health Connect of South Dakota, Moby Bookmobile at Arapaho Indian Health Services, Mullerian Anomalies
Fran Rice, Executive Director, Health Connect
Robin Levin, Community Librarian, Fort Washakie School
Alyssa Grimshaw, Clinical Research and Education Librarian, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, Yale University
Miranda Margetts, Assistant Research Professor, Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity, Montana State University
4:45 - 5:45 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/24/2024 04:45 PM 01/24/2024 05:45 PM America/New_York Lightning Talks: Health Connect of South Dakota, Moby Bookmobile at Arapaho Indian Health Services, Mullerian Anomalies Fran Rice, Executive Director, Health Connect Robin Levin, Community Librarian, Fort Washakie School Alyssa Grimshaw, Clinical Research and Education Librarian, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, Yale University Miranda Margetts, Assistant Research Professor, Center for American Indian and Rural Health Equity, Montana State University Region 4’s lighting presentations will feature speakers from a variety of organizations who have received NNLM grants to improve health education and literacy with an emphasis on serving minoritized populations. Attendees will: Have a better understanding of the types of projects funded by Region 4 grants Discover the approaches the speakers took to cultivate relationships within their communities Learn about the challenges and rewards of each funded project https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
Region 4’s lighting presentations will feature speakers from a variety of organizations who have received NNLM grants to improve health education and literacy with an emphasis on serving minoritized populations. Attendees will:
- Have a better understanding of the types of projects funded by Region 4 grants
- Discover the approaches the speakers took to cultivate relationships within their communities
- Learn about the challenges and rewards of each funded project
Day 2: Thursday, January 25, 2024
One Step at a Time: Designing Effective Evaluation Plans
Verónica Hoyo, NEC Executive Director
Keith Herzog, NEC Associate Director
01:00 - 02:00 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/25/2024 01:00 PM 01/25/2024 02:00 PM America/New_York One Step at a Time: Designing Effective Evaluation Plans Verónica Hoyo, NEC Executive Director Keith Herzog, NEC Associate Director All NNLM-funded projects require reporting of the awardees’ accomplishments and an evaluation of the value-add of the activities that they engaged in during the course of their award. This presentation is meant to provide a detailed description of the essential elements of an efficient, feasible, and actionable evaluation plan. Drawing on best practices and lessons learned from the field of evaluation, it provides step-by-step practical guidance for anyone —current and future NNLM subaward applicants and recipients — considering applying for grant funds. Presenters will share valuable and vetted resources that may be used as templates in your own evaluation planning efforts. At the end of the session, participants will be able to: Identify and explain each of the essential elements of a well-crafted evaluation plan. Understand the common hurdles or potential sources of error in designing effective evaluation plans. Rely on vetted resources and/or tools to aid them in the development of their own evaluation plans. https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
All NNLM-funded projects require reporting of the awardees’ accomplishments and an evaluation of the value-add of the activities that they engaged in during the course of their award.
This presentation is meant to provide a detailed description of the essential elements of an efficient, feasible, and actionable evaluation plan. Drawing on best practices and lessons learned from the field of evaluation, it provides step-by-step practical guidance for anyone —current and future NNLM subaward applicants and recipients — considering applying for grant funds. Presenters will share valuable and vetted resources that may be used as templates in your own evaluation planning efforts.
At the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Identify and explain each of the essential elements of a well-crafted evaluation plan
- Understand the common hurdles or potential sources of error in designing effective evaluation plans
- Rely on vetted resources and/or tools to aid them in the development of their own evaluation plans
Telehealth Services and Social Innovation through Public Libraries
Alta Porterfield, Statewide Social Innovator, Delaware Division of Libraries
2:15 - 3:15 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/25/2024 02:15 PM 01/25/2024 03:15 PM America/New_York Telehealth Services and Social Innovation through Public Libraries Alta Porterfield, Statewide Social Innovator, Delaware Division of Libraries Public libraries’ roles have expanded over the past several decades as community needs have exploded. Currently, libraries are responding to social inequities, health disparities, and the growing mental health crisis. Teleservices are also providing convenient access to attorneys, employers, immigration services, and more! Hear about Delaware Libraries telehealth journey and lessons learned thru the years as well as online resources that we use including forms and more! The presentation will give opportunities for questions and end with an online guide of useful resources forms and contacts for further support. Objectives: Hear the story of how one state (Delaware) layered needs, partners, and history to start a statewide telehealth/teleservice network in public libraries. Lessons Learned- Social Innovation team is open to constant improvement and change. Apply what you learn from this session to your own system to develop and expand teleservice opportunities. You will walk away with an online guide of resources including the forms we use and much more! https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
Public libraries’ roles have expanded over the past several decades as community needs have exploded. Currently, libraries are responding to social inequities, health disparities, and the growing mental health crisis. Teleservices are also providing convenient access to attorneys, employers, immigration services, and more! Hear about Delaware Libraries telehealth journey and lessons learned thru the years as well as online resources that we use including forms and more! The presentation will give opportunities for questions and end with an online guide of useful resources forms and contacts for further support.
Objectives:
- Hear the story of how one state (Delaware) layered needs, partners, and history to start a statewide telehealth/teleservice network in public libraries.
- Lessons Learned- Social Innovation team is open to constant improvement and change
- Apply what you learn from this session to your own system to develop and expand teleservice opportunities.
- You will walk away with an online guide of resources including the forms we use and much more!
One in a Million: Health Outreach and Programming with the All of Us Research Program & Public Libraries
Lori Stearns, Engagement Director, All of Us Pennsylvania
Michael Balkenhol, Engagement Coordinator, NNLM All of Us Program Center (NAPC)
Michelle Lesniak Library Director South Butler Community Library
3:30 - 4:30 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/25/2024 03:30 PM 01/25/2024 04:30 PM America/New_York One in a Million: Health Outreach and Programming with the All of Us Research Program & Public Libraries Lori Stearns, Engagement Director,All of Us Pennsylvania Michael Balkenhol, Engagement Coordinator, NNLM All of Us Program Center (NAPC) The All of Us Research Program (All of Us) is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history. Join us to learn about how libraries across the US have partnered with All of Us to engage their communities with health outreach and programming. The presentation will explore citizen and community science programming, serving communities underrepresented in biomedical research, community engagement strategies, examples of successful outreach, and opportunities for future collaboration and funding. https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
The All of Us Research Program (All of Us) is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history.
Join us to learn about how libraries across the US have partnered with All of Us to engage their communities with health outreach and programming.
The presentation will explore citizen and community science programming, serving communities underrepresented in biomedical research, community engagement strategies, examples of successful outreach, and opportunities for future collaboration and funding.
Collection Equity Awards in Public Libraries
Maryanne E. Hirning, Director of the Clatskanie Library District (OR)
Barbara Bruxvoort, San Bruno Public Library (CA)
Haley Lagasse, Director of Library Services, North Bend Public Library (OR)
4:45 - 5:45 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/25/2024 04:45 PM 01/25/2024 05:45 PM America/New_York Collection Equity Awards in Public Libraries Maryanne E. Hirning, Director of the Clatskanie Library District (OR) Barbara Bruxvoort, San Bruno Public Library (CA) TBA NNLM Region 5 began offering Collection Equity Awards in 2021 to support libraries and other member organizations in securing health information resources that reflect the diverse voices and unique needs of their communities. Several awards went to public libraries, whose collection development efforts addressed an array of community health topics across multiple formats (fiction, nonfiction, graphic medicine, etc.)Join our panel presentation with representatives from selected public libraries who received Collection Equity Awards to learn more about this exciting funding opportunity and its impact in communities. As a result of this session, attendees will: Understand Region 5’s funding priorities and future Collection Equity Award opportunities. Learn about health collection development strategies in unique library communities. Discover how to access the Diverse Voices in Health & Medicine collection development toolkit and other NNLM resources for use in your own collection development efforts https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
NNLM Region 5 began offering Collection Equity Awards in 2021 to support libraries and other member organizations in securing health information resources that reflect the diverse voices and unique needs of their communities. Several awards went to public libraries, whose collection development efforts addressed an array of community health topics across multiple formats (fiction, nonfiction, graphic medicine, etc.)
Join our panel presentation with representatives from selected public libraries who received Collection Equity Awards to learn more about this exciting funding opportunity and its impact in communities. As a result of this session, attendees will:
- Understand Region 5’s funding priorities and future Collection Equity Award opportunities
- Learn about health collection development strategies in unique library communities
- Discover how to access the Diverse Voices in Health & Medicine collection development toolkit and other NNLM resources for use in your own collection development efforts
Day 3: Friday, January 26, 2024
Digging in with Data: Experiences from a Paid Summer Internship for BIPOC LIS Students
Robert Rosas, MLIS - Access and Student Services Law Librarian, UC Irvine Law Library
Katya Mueller - Student Researcher, Syracuse University
Khiana Harris, MLIS -African-American Studies student, University of Kansas
Aundria Parkman, MLIS - Library Technician, Tulane Matas Library of the Health Sciences
Rachel Priesman Márquez - MSLS student, UNC Chapel Hill
01:00 - 02:00 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/26/2024 01:00 PM 01/26/2024 02:00 PM America/New_York Digging in with Data: Experiences from a Paid Summer Internship for BIPOC LIS Students Robert Rosas, MLIS - Access and Student Services Law Librarian, UC Irvine Law Library Katya Mueller - Student Researcher, Syracuse University Khiana Harris, MLIS -African-American Studies student, University of Kansas Aundria Parkman, MLIS - Library Technician, Tulane Matas Library of the Health Sciences Rachel Priesman Márquez - MSLS student, UNC Chapel Hill In this one-hour session, attendees can hear from former participants of the NCDS summer internship program for data librarianship. Learn about the application and selection process as well as the experience and impact of this program short term and one year after completion. Upon completion, attendees will be able to: Describe the internship program, including eligibility, application process, and focus. Get involved, either as an applicant, coach, mentor, site, etc. Share information about the internship with potential interested candidates. https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
In this one-hour session, attendees can hear from former participants of the NCDS summer internship program for data librarianship. Learn about the application and selection process as well as the experience and impact of this program short term and one year after completion.
Upon completion, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the internship program, including eligibility, application process, and focus.
- Get involved, either as an applicant, coach, mentor, site, etc.
- Share information about the internship with potential interested candidates.
NNLM Region 6 Projects - Multilingual Health Information Resources
Jeff Klinger, President & CEO of Central Ohio Hospital Council
Lillian McDonald, Senior Managing Director ot Twin Cities PBS
2:15 - 3:15 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/26/2024 02:15 PM 01/26/2024 03:15 PM America/New_York NNLM Region 6 Projects - Multilingual Health Information Resources Jeff Klinger, President & CEO of Central Ohio Hospital Council Lillian McDonald, Senior Managing Director ot Twin Cities PBS This webinar will feature two NNLM Region 6 awardees who used funding to create multicultural and multilingual health information resources for their communities. TPT Now will discuss their project of creating a series of voice-over infographics in 4 languages (English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali). The Ohio Hospital Council will detail their work translating health materials to help address health equity and patient-centered care. Also featured is the Health Information Translations website hosted by four Franklin County hospital systems. The website is free of charge and houses more than 3,500 educational resources in up to 19 different languages for healthcare professionals and others to use. https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
This webinar will feature two NNLM Region 6 awardees who used funding to create multicultural and multilingual health information resources for their communities. TPT Now will discuss their project of creating a series of voice-over infographics in 4 languages (English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali). The Ohio Hospital Council will detail their work translating health materials to help address health equity and patient-centered care. Also featured is the Health Information Translations website hosted by four Franklin County hospital systems. The website is free of charge and houses more than 3,500 educational resources in up to 19 different languages for healthcare professionals and others to use.
NNLM Region 3 - Developing a Patient Education Module for VA Patients to Promote the Whole Health Approach
Dorothy Sanders-Thompson, DNP, M.S.-HS, R.N., CCRN-K., Veteran Health Education Coordinator, VA North Texas Health Care System, Whole Health Network-Wide Education Faculty
John McKenzie, Executive Director, Division of Academic Innovation, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Katie Leath, Director, UAMS Center for Health Literacy
3:30 - 4:30 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/26/2024 03:30 PM 01/26/2024 04:30 PM America/New_York NNLM Region 3 - Developing a Patient Education Module for VA Patients to Promote the Whole Health Approach Dorothy Sanders-Thompson, DNP, M.S.-HS, R.N., CCRN-K., Veteran Health Education Coordinator, VA North Texas Health Care System, Whole Health Network-Wide Education Faculty
John McKenzie, Executive Director, Division of Academic Innovation, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Katie Leath, Director, UAMS Center for Health Literacy
Have you ever left a doctor’s visit feeling unsure about what you’re supposed to do next? Or has your doctor asked you questions that you couldn’t answer?” These questions are the crux of a funded partnership between the VA North Texas Health System, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and the University of North Texas Health Science System (UNTHSC) Division of Academic Innovation (DAI).
Objectives:
Describe the Whole Health Approach
Articulate the ingredients and lessons learned from this multi-institutional partnership
Raise awareness of information needs of VA patients /span> https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
Have you ever left a doctor’s visit feeling unsure about what you’re supposed to do next? Or has your doctor asked you questions that you couldn’t answer?” These questions are the crux of a funded partnership between the VA North Texas Health System, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and the University of North Texas Health Science System (UNTHSC) Division of Academic Innovation (DAI).
Objectives:
- Describe the Whole Health Approach
- Articulate the ingredients and lessons learned from this multi-institutional partnership
- Raise awareness of information needs of VA patients
Closing Announcements
Martha Meacham, NNLM Project Director, Office of Engagement and Training, National Library of Medicine
4:30 - 4:45 PM ET
Add to Calendar 01/26/2024 04:30 PM 01/26/2024 05:30 PM America/New_York Closing Announcements Martha Meacham, NNLM Project Director, Office of Engagement and Training, National Library of Medicine https://nnlm24.vfairs.com
