Celebrate Pride with two NNLM webinars

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month. The National Network of the Libraries of Medicine is offering two webinars to help you develop inclusive programming and find resources. Pride at the Library: LGBTQ Programming For All Ages Hosted by the Middle Atlantic Region – Deena Caswell will discuss how to develop engaging LGBTQ programming for all ages, gain the support of your administration, locate community partners, promote your programs, deal with media attention, and manage complaints. June 5, 2018 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET Details and Registration LGBTQ Communities: Your Best Resource to Reduce Health Disparities Hosted by the Southeastern Atlantic Region – With special attention to health justice among communities of color and LGBTQ populations, Juan Carlos Vega will explore how the lack of information, data, and resources directly affects the health, social and economic parity for these communities. You will learn about the importance of understanding local LGBTQ community resources and other non-traditional sources can be the best tool to reduce health disparities. June 7, 2018 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET Details and Registration For additional information cultural competency, health information needs, and information resources for working with LGBT patrons, check out the slides, activities and resources from the NNLM class Improving the Health, Safety, and Well-being of LGBT Populations. Recordings of the March 2018 session are available...
Source: NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region Blog - Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Tags: Education Outreach Source Type: news