Kick off National Medical Librarians Month with this webina r that's helpful for ALL library types! From autism and ADHD to nutrition\ , mental health\, chronic illness\, and wellness trends\, health informati on is more accessible than ever. Unfortunately\, so is health MISinformati on. Librarians are often called upon to help patrons navigate a confusing landscape of books\, websites\, social media content\, and popular health advice. So how can you build collections that are both evidence-based and responsive to community needs?
\nThis webinar explores practical str ategies for evaluating\, selecting\, and promoting trustworthy health and medical resources. Participants will learn why misinformation can be so co mpelling\, and how librarians across public\, school\, academic\, and spec ial libraries can support information literacy without alienating patrons. Special attention will be given to neurodiversity-related resources\, eme rging health topics\, and balancing scientific accuracy with diverse commu nity perspectives.
\nThis webinar will discuss:
\n&bull\; How health and medical misinformation spreads and why it resonates with audien ces
\n&bull\; Criteria for evaluating health information sources\, b ooks\, websites\, and media
\n&bull\; Strategies for developing patr on-friendly collections that prioritize accuracy and accessibility
\n&bull\; Ways librarians can support patrons' health information needs whi le maintaining trust and neutrality
\nPresenter: Carrie Rogers worke d a decade in public libraries and was named the 2013 Utah Librarian of th e Year. After leaving libraries\, she founded Digital Respons-Ability\, a mission-based company that works with educators\, parents\, and students t o teach digital citizenship\, the ethical and responsible use of technolog y. Her research for the forthcoming 2nd edition of \"Serving Teens and Adu lts on the Autism Spectrum: a Guide for Libraries&rdquo\; has built upon h er prior experience working with the neurodivergent community. Carrie is a n award-winning author of nine books so far. \;
\nLibrar y Works
\nFee: $25 Norweld/Other RLS Members \; I \; $35 Non Members
\n* This is a live webina r hosted by LibraryWorks. If paying by credit card\, the payment link will be sent in a separate email. The log in information will be sent to you 1 -2 days prior to the webinar. \; Please watch for this information.
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