MONDAY 2/8

8:15 - 9:45

Health in the Classroom: NNLM Health Resources for Guam School Librarians

Sharon Han & Amy Reyes

Network of the National Library of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region

How can school librarians help students and educators access quality, reliable health information? Join us for an introduction to free health information and educational resources for K-12 professionals provided by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other trusted organizations. This session will cover general health resources, drug information, multi-cultural and multi-language resources, career/professional resources, and youth health issues. Also learn how NLM’s Network (NNLM) supports school librarians with free trainings, program ideas, and funding opportunities. Bring your stories and questions to this engaging session!

Objectives: 

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify health resources from the National Library of Medicine

  • Find and apply NNLM resources for K-12 populations that can be used for lesson planning, homework help, research projects, and/or health and science programming

  • Collaborate with other librarians, teachers, and health staff on improving health information outreach in schools

Network of the National Library of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region: https://nnlm.gov/psr

Become an NNLM Member: https://nnlm.gov/psr/members

Presentation Slides: http://lor.nnlm.gov/op/op.Download_Share.php?documentid=2942

Handout: http://lor.nnlm.gov/op/op.Download_Share.php?documentid=2943

NNLM PSR: https://nnlm.gov/psr

9:45 - 10:00 BREAK

10:00 - 10:30

Technology

Neil Rochelle

Guam Department of Education

10:30 - 11:00

Social and Emotional Learning

Lulene San Agustin & Cabrini Rivera

11:00 - 11:30

Build a Virtual Library

Aileen Canos

Guam Department of Education

Learn how to showcase the books and resources in your library via Google Sites and Slides. Link your virtual library to your OPAC so that your students can easily access your eBooks from home.

11:30 - 12:00 LUNCH

12:30 - 1:30

Farm to School Resources

Mark Acosta

UOG Cooperative Extension & Outreach
Agriculture in the classroom has been increasing over the past few years on Guam. This presentation will explore past and current agricultural resources, highlight local school gardens, and provide examples of current agricultural programs.

1:30 - 2:30

Mindfulness : Mindful Connections

Marvin Lucas

Author, Therapist

2:30 - 3:00

Atriuum

Margaret Asuncion

Guam Department of Education