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Empowering Informed Decisions: The Library's Role in Health Information

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual

Patrons frequently turn to libraries for help navigating health information. Join the authors of The Public Librarian's Guide to Answering Health Questions, alongside a public health expert and the director (a nurse) of an aging center, for a practical conversation about helping patrons find, evaluate, and use trustworthy health information. Through the combined perspectives of librarianship, public health, and aging services, participants will explore strategies, resources, and communication...

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Supporting Library Services for Incarcerated People through Research and Praxis

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Virtual

Nearly two million people are incarcerated in the United States, the majority of whom have little or no access to library services and the information they need. The denial or lack of these resources has compounding effects on individuals, their friends and families, and our shared communities.

Researchers and practitioners across the United States are responding to this information need by building foundational resources to support the creation or expansion of library services for people who are...

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