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NLM @ Conferences

NLM @ MLA'21: On Demand Presentations and Immersion Sessions

NLM participated in the following on demand presentations, exhibitor solution showcase and immersion sessions during the MLA'21 vConference. 


Accelerated Learning Plan for Consumer Health Information Specialization as Response to Pandemic
Presenter and Author: Molly Knapp, AHIP – NNLM, University of Utah Eccles Health Sciences Library, Houston Texas.


Characterizing Observational Database Research Using Python
Presenter and Author: Amanda Sawyer – National Library of Medicine
Author:
Vojtech Huser, PhD, MD – Staff Scientist, Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications


Community Building with Conversations about COVID-19
Presenter and Author: Nora Franco – Network of the National Library of Medicine Pacific Southwest Region / UCLA Biomedical Library
Authors:
  • Yamila M. El-Khayat
  • Lara Miller – University of Arizona Health Sciences Library



Cultural Humility in a Multi-Institutional Network of Libraries: A Move Towards Equity
Presenters and Authors:
  • Zoe Unno, PhD, MLIS - Network of the National Library of Medicine Pacific Southwest Region / UCLA Biomedical Library
  • Nora Franco, MLIS – Network of the National Library of Medicine Pacific Southwest Region / UCLA Biomedical Library
Authors:
  • Carolyn Martin, MLS, AHIP – Network of the National Library of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region
  • Tess Wilson, MLIS, MFA – Network of the National Library of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
  • Tony Nguyen, MLIS, AHIP – Network of the National Library of Medicine, Southeastern/Atlantic Region
  • April Wright – University of Maryland, Baltimore, NNLM/SEA Regional Medical Library



Librarian Involvement in Competency-based Medical Education: A Scoping Review
Presenter and Author: Laura Zeigen, MA, MLIS, MPH, AHIP – OHSU Library
Authors:
  • John W. Cyrus – Health Sciences Library / Research and Education
  • Molly Knapp, AHIP – NNLM, University of Utah Eccles Health Sciences Library
  • Brandon Patterson – Eccles Health Sciences Library
  • Amy Blevins, MALS – Ruth Lilly Medical Library



Surfing the Health Sciences LIS Student Pipeline
Presenters and Authors:
  • Zoe Unno – NNLM PSR
  • Nora Franco – Network of the National Library of Medicine Pacific Southwest Region / UCLA Biomedical Library

When My Preferred Term Isn't in MeSH: Automating Analysis of Proposed MeSH Terms with Python to Support Researchers
Presenters and Authors:
  • Levi Dolan – National Library of Medicine
  • Amanda Sawyer – National Library of Medicine
  • Dan-Sung Cho, n/a – NLM, MeSH
Book Clubs: Vehicles for Starting Health Conversations
Presenter and Author: Darlene Kaskie – Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)
Authors:
  • Michele Spatz, NNLM
  • George G. Strawley, NNLM

Diversity and Inclusion in the Network of The National Library of Medicine MidContinental Region: An Environmental Scan
Presenter and Author: David Brown – Network of the National Library of Medicine
Authors:
  • A James Bothmer, AHIP – University of Utah Eccles Health Science Library
  • Kiara Comfort – Creighton University
  • John C. Bramble – Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
  • Crystal L. Hastings – NNLM MCR Student Intern
  • Ellen Thieme – J. Otto Lottes Health Science Library, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region (NNLM MCR)


Enhancing Biomedical Research Using Common Data Elements: Roles for Librarians
Presenter and Author: Lisa Federer, AHIP – National Library of Medicine


Examining COVID-19 Resources on the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) Websites
Presenter and Author: E. Bailey Sterling – Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 3
Authors:
  • Ana D. Cleveland, AHIP, FMLA – University of North Texas
  • Jodi L. Philbrick, AHIP – University of North Texas


Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Course Development: Building Reference Skills for Nursing and Allied Health Research
Presenters and Authors:
  • Margot G. Malachowski, AHIP – Network of the National Library of Medicine, New England Region
  • Margie M. Sheppard – Network of the National Library of Medicine - Region 3
Authors:
  • Katherine B. Majewski – Office of Engagement and Training, U.S. National Library of Medicine
  • Emily Hamstra – Network of the National Library of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region
  • Elizabeth Waltman – Network of the National Library of Medicine, Southeastern Atlantic Region
  • Molly Knapp, AHIP – NNLM, University of Utah Eccles Health Sciences Library

NLM's Role in Trans-NIH COVID Initiatives
Presenters:
    • Dina Demner-Fushman – National Library of Medicine
    • Valerie Florance, Ph.D. – National Library of Medicine
    • Yanli Wang, M.D., Ph.D. – National Library of Medicine
    • Amanda J. Wilson, MSLS – National Library of Medicine
    • Robin Taylor – National Library of Medicine

Monday, May 24, 2:30 - 3:35 pm, EDT: Let's Talk - LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and Equity in Your Workplace
Primary Presenter/Session Organizer:Hannah Schilperoort – Norris Medical Library, University of Southern California
Presenters:
  • Presenter: April Wright – University of Maryland, Baltimore, NNLM/SEA Regional Medical Library
  • Brandi Tuttle, AHIP – Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives
  • Brenda M. Linares, AHIP – A.R. Dykes Library, University of Kansas Medical Center
  • Emily Vardell, AHIP – Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management
  • Jacqueline Leskovec – NNLM GMR
  • Jane Morgan-Daniel, AHIP – Health Science Center Libraries, University of Florida
  • Mary Catherine Lockmiller, AHIP – Cline Library / Phoenix Biomedical Campus
  • Meredith I. Solomon – Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
  • David G. Keddle – Woodland Hills Medical Center



Wednesday, May 26, 11 am - 12:15 pm, EDT: Health Informatics - A Beginner's Guide to Meeting Diverse Community Needs
Primary Presenter/Session Organizer:Alison P. Gehred – Nationwide Children's Hospital
Presenters:
  • Nancy Shin – NNLM PNR
  • HelenAnn B. Epstein, MLS MS AHIP FMLA – Virtua Health Sciences Library
  • Emily M. Johnson-Barlow, AHIP – UIC Library of the Health Sciences - Peoria



Thursday, May 27, 2:30 - 3:35 PM, EDT: Research 102
Primary Presenter/Session Organizer: Abby L. Adamczyk, AHIP – Scott Memorial Library
Presenters:
  • Tony Nguyen, MLIS, AHIP – Network of the National Library of Medicine, Southeastern/Atlantic Region
  • Nina Exner, Ph.D. – Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Helena VonVille – University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System
  • Kristine M. Alpi, AHIP – Oregon Health & Science University


Last Reviewed: May 10, 2021