NN/LM Distance Learning: Caring for the Mind: Providing Reference Services for Mental Health Information
Responding to mental health reference questions is challenging for even the most experienced librarian. In "Caring for the Mind," participants will learn how to effectively provide reference services for mental health information for the public. Participants will learn the best Websites, databases, and collection development materials to respond to mental-health-related questions. Best approaches to handling challenging reference interviews will be explored. This class will increase your knowledge of consumer level mental health resources.
Please note that class size is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Class is approved for 3 Medical Library Association contact hours. Contact hours for this class may be applied towards the MLA Consumer Health Information Specialization.
This online class will be offered in February and April 2007. To indicate interest, please email Michelle Eberle.
