Library Week

Health misinformation spreads rapidly, leading to confusion and potentially harmful decisions, which can pose a significant risk to public health. This interactive online workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills to identify medical misinformation and apply evidence-based strategies to combat misinformation and prevent its spread. Participants will engage in discussions and activities to…

Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” In the ever-changing, fast-paced world of medicine, it may seem easy to forget the past. However, records kept in archives teach us how preserving medicine’s past helps inform our present and future decision about healthcare.    At the end of…

Potential changes to government-funded resources have raised concerns about accessibility, usability, and reliability in academic research. This workshop will explore alternative resources that faculty can use to support research and teaching, ensuring continued access to high-quality medical and scientific literature.  In this session attendees will: Identify alternative research databases by comparing their scope, reliability, and…

Graphic medicine is an emerging field that uses comics to explore different facets of the healthcare experience. Come learn more about how different institutions (including WesternU) are bringing literal art into the art of medicine. Participants are encouraged to bring a pen and paper to this session.  After attending this session, participants will be able…