Evidence for Global and Disaster Health special interest group & Health and Biosciences Libraries section are hosting two events during WLIC 2025. You are warmly welcome to join us. Please register in advance for the workshop (details below).

Building Future Resilience: Leveraging Library Resources for Global and Disaster Health

Wednesday, August 20, 10:45 – 12:00 ¦ Session ID: 141 ¦ Room: Yesil, Congress Center
This session will explore the essential role of libraries in disaster preparedness and response, focusing on how they can improve health outcomes in the context of access, climate change, digital divides, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our keynotes will discuss the importance of librarians from all sectors in disaster response. A panel of experts will then share their experiences, followed by small group discussion amongst attendees.

Workshop on Climate Change and Public Health: Library Partnerships Supporting Resilient Communities

Thursday, August 21, 09:00 – 10:15 ¦ Session ID: 158 ¦ Room: Meeting Room 5&6, Hilton
Librarians play a critical role in disseminating accurate health and environmental information. Our training will emphasize collaboration, resource-sharing, and the power of librarians as trusted community partners.
This workshop will prepare community-serving libraries, including but not limited to public libraries, to engage with their communities about one locally/regionally important public health topic that is related to climate change and that they define.
To manage the limited space in the training room, please pre-register for the workshop here: https://tinyurl.com/3mj5ed2h