Zika Virus Resources

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has put together the following resources about the Zika Virus:

MedlinePlus now includes a health topic page on Zika Virus in English and Spanish.

The Specialized Information Services group of NLM has also created a Zika Virus Health Information Resources web site that includes content syndication.

If you need Zika Virus information in languages other than English and Spanish you may visit HealthReach from NLM and locate Zika Virus material in different languages.

Please spread the word about these important resources to your staff & members of your community.

Referring Patrons to Reliable Immigration Services and Information

The NN/LM New England Region has extended an invitation to their upcoming webinar: Referring Patrons to Reliable Immigration Services and Information

When: Friday March 4th, 2016 @ 10:30 -11:30 am

Description: US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the US Government branch of the Department of Homeland Security responsible for providing immigration services and benefits. A USCIS community relations officer will offer suggestions about how to refer library patrons who may need immigration information or services to qualified immigration service providers. He will also cover avoiding the pervasive immigration scams that regularly victimize immigrants.

Guest Speaker: William Albers, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Registration: http://nnlm.gov/ntc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=1001

Small Library Gauntlet- NYLA Webinar

Small Library Gauntlet

Thursday, February 11
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

How do you lead a small library, strengthen local identity, collaborate with larger libraries, and improve workflow with a small staff that does it all? Learn how to effectively navigate this gauntlet.

Attendees will:

  1. Learn the essential characteristics of small libraries
  2. Recognize the various and distinct roles of a library director in small libraries
  3. Differentiate between the leadership and the management of an organization
  4. Identify resources and determine best practices

Register Now

Registration for each is $25 for NYLA members and $35 for non-members.  You must be logged in to receive membership pricing.

N.B.: Credit card is required for webinar registration.  Checks and purchase orders not accepted.

Group viewing registration is available if you plan to share the webinar with a group.  Hook up the LCD projector and share the program with a group of staff members!  The group viewing rate is $75 for NYLA members and $98 for non-members.