CE603 Evidence-based Public Health: Finding and Appraising Relevant Resources

Level: Beginning
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $315 (nonmember, $560)
Attendance Maximum: 24

Instructor(s): Nancy Allee, AHIP, Deputy Director, Health Sciences Libraries, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; Kristine Alpi, AHIP, Director, William Rand Kenan, Jr., Library of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University-Raleigh; and E. Hatheway Simpson, Public Health Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region, University of Massachusetts-Shrewsbury

Offered: Saturday, May 22, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

This course will provide an introduction to evidence-based public health for librarians and knowledge managers. An overview of knowledge domains and primary resources in public health will be covered. Case-studies based on real public health questions will provide participants an opportunity to build search skills in a variety of resources. Critical appraisal of public health literature will build participants' confidence with evaluating the results of their searches and applying information to public health decision making.