The document discusses the role of librarians in bridging the digital divide and improving access to health information for global and disaster situations. It advocates for enhanced training and mentoring of librarians to gain new skills in knowledge management, evidence assessment, and responding to information needs in disasters and global health emergencies. Librarians can play key roles as knowledge brokers, researchers, and information specialists. Partnerships between libraries, organizations, and networks are important to share expertise and resources to ensure all people have access to reliable health information.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Disaster Management Systems: Building Capacity for Developing Countries and ...Connie White
Some societies are more disaster prone than others due to their geographic location and the benefits provided by it. Man has co-existed in this sort of high risk/high return relationship with mother nature throughout history. Poorer societies tend to pay a higher price both in lives taken and damage – left with many secondary and equally devastating disasters that are sure to come. We know that for every $1 USD put into preventative measures, we save ~$7 that would have gone into post-disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts. There are many international agencies working to support a variety of needs in these grief stricken areas to help them build capacity and to help these societies better prepare for and respond to the disasters they will face. These efforts are guided by the Millennium Project Goals outlined in 2000. A lot has changed since then with respect to technology, mobile devices and humanitarianism. The objective of this paper is exploit how current efforts are creating capacity on the individual, organizational and 'enabling environment' levels. This paper explores the notion that a more concerted effort can be made at building Information and Communication Disaster Management Capacity in developing countries who are most susceptible due to proximity and to a lack of funds. A 'proof of concept' is provided
Stakeholder Engagement: Meeting Human and Environmental Needs Cultural Vistas
Presented by Pg Mas Dino Pg Radin Hanafi (Brunei) and Matthew Cosby (United States) during the YSEALI Generation Earth Workshop in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The session leaders will help participants understand that at the interface of human communities and natural resources, we must teach and engage each other in how to live with, support, and be supported by the natural communities and resources that support us. They will use case studies in watershed awareness and health and disaster risk reduction planning in Japan, and will implement a simulation to demonstrate the role of governments, communities, the private sector, academia and NGOs.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Disaster Management Systems: Building Capacity for Developing Countries and ...Connie White
Some societies are more disaster prone than others due to their geographic location and the benefits provided by it. Man has co-existed in this sort of high risk/high return relationship with mother nature throughout history. Poorer societies tend to pay a higher price both in lives taken and damage – left with many secondary and equally devastating disasters that are sure to come. We know that for every $1 USD put into preventative measures, we save ~$7 that would have gone into post-disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts. There are many international agencies working to support a variety of needs in these grief stricken areas to help them build capacity and to help these societies better prepare for and respond to the disasters they will face. These efforts are guided by the Millennium Project Goals outlined in 2000. A lot has changed since then with respect to technology, mobile devices and humanitarianism. The objective of this paper is exploit how current efforts are creating capacity on the individual, organizational and 'enabling environment' levels. This paper explores the notion that a more concerted effort can be made at building Information and Communication Disaster Management Capacity in developing countries who are most susceptible due to proximity and to a lack of funds. A 'proof of concept' is provided
Stakeholder Engagement: Meeting Human and Environmental Needs Cultural Vistas
Presented by Pg Mas Dino Pg Radin Hanafi (Brunei) and Matthew Cosby (United States) during the YSEALI Generation Earth Workshop in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The session leaders will help participants understand that at the interface of human communities and natural resources, we must teach and engage each other in how to live with, support, and be supported by the natural communities and resources that support us. They will use case studies in watershed awareness and health and disaster risk reduction planning in Japan, and will implement a simulation to demonstrate the role of governments, communities, the private sector, academia and NGOs.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Diseases do not respect boundaries Once diseases spread beyond a localized region, their expansion becomes exponential and difficult to contain. Early detection and containment by effective disease surveillance networks are critical to arresting pandemics in their early stages. Cross-country disease surveillance networks are a mechanism that encompass human resources deployment, rapid communication, and transparent collaboration for early detection and response to emerging diseases and pandemics.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Making DiDRR a Reality A Three Step Approach to Empowering People with Disabi...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
An extensive outreach program consisting of seminars, personal meetings and youth forums, paired with successful media coverage has been key to build on and maximize the impact of the project around the world.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Workshop given at the Medical Library Association Conference in Seattle WA, May 24th, 2012. This course is part of the Medical Library Association's Disaster Information Specialization Program.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
A presentation I gave as part of a Disaster Leadership course at Tulane University in New Orleans. This presention is about the importance of good information management and how technology, especially social media can play a role.
Presentation by Kelvin Berryman at 5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Managemen...OECD Governance
Presentation by Kelvin Berryman,General Manager Strategic Relationships, Natural Hazards Division, GNS Science, New Zealand, at 5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Management - OECD. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/5th-workshop-strategic-crisis-management.htm
Information dissemination and lacking of communicationProfessor5G
Role of Information Dissemination in Effective Disaster Management
Information plays an important role in empowering the personnel involved in disaster management at various levels. The personnel who need information on disaster management range from-
Health sector managers,
Epidemiologists,
Primary health care physicians,
Nurses,
Sanitary engineers,
Academicians,
Researchers,
Disaster mitigation personnel,
Social service organizations etc.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Diseases do not respect boundaries Once diseases spread beyond a localized region, their expansion becomes exponential and difficult to contain. Early detection and containment by effective disease surveillance networks are critical to arresting pandemics in their early stages. Cross-country disease surveillance networks are a mechanism that encompass human resources deployment, rapid communication, and transparent collaboration for early detection and response to emerging diseases and pandemics.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Making DiDRR a Reality A Three Step Approach to Empowering People with Disabi...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
6th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2016 Integrative Risk Management - Towards Resilient Cities. 28 August - 01 September 2016 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
An extensive outreach program consisting of seminars, personal meetings and youth forums, paired with successful media coverage has been key to build on and maximize the impact of the project around the world.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Workshop given at the Medical Library Association Conference in Seattle WA, May 24th, 2012. This course is part of the Medical Library Association's Disaster Information Specialization Program.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
A presentation I gave as part of a Disaster Leadership course at Tulane University in New Orleans. This presention is about the importance of good information management and how technology, especially social media can play a role.
Presentation by Kelvin Berryman at 5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Managemen...OECD Governance
Presentation by Kelvin Berryman,General Manager Strategic Relationships, Natural Hazards Division, GNS Science, New Zealand, at 5th Workshop on Strategic Crisis Management - OECD. For more information see www.oecd.org/gov/risk/5th-workshop-strategic-crisis-management.htm
Information dissemination and lacking of communicationProfessor5G
Role of Information Dissemination in Effective Disaster Management
Information plays an important role in empowering the personnel involved in disaster management at various levels. The personnel who need information on disaster management range from-
Health sector managers,
Epidemiologists,
Primary health care physicians,
Nurses,
Sanitary engineers,
Academicians,
Researchers,
Disaster mitigation personnel,
Social service organizations etc.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Call for Papers (Extended Abstracts): 5th International Conference of the UNE...Graciela Mariani
The Second call for Papers (Extended Abstracts) for the 5th International Conference of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development has been officially launched.
Tech4Dev 2018, gives you an opportunity to:
Ø Present your research at a unique multidisciplinary Conference focused on innovative technology for social impact in the Global South.
Ø Network across disciplines and fields of technology, to promote the development, deployment, adaptation, and scaling of new solutions for the Global South.
Ø Identify opportunities for collaboration with diverse stakeholders – academics, students, engineers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, practitioners, and social scientists- interested in technological innovation in the Global South.
Ø Participate in the fabulous social event of the conference that will take place in the Lavaux Vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ø Build capacity among students and young professionals to engage in multidisciplinary problem solving for social impact.
Tech4Dev 2018 invites researchers, students, practitioners, industry or anyone interested in critical issues in Technologies for Development to submit proposals for Papers (Extended Abstracts). Submissions should emphasize the value of technological innovation while also acknowledging the limits of technology in generating inclusive social and economic development.
Further information, templates and material can be found on the conference website https://cooperation.epfl.ch/Tech4Dev2018.
Virginia Murray - Evidence informed policy making - 26 June 2017OECD Governance
Presentation by Virginia Murray, Consultant in Global Disaster Risk Reduction, Public Health England, at the event on Governing better through evidence-informed policy making, 26-27 June 2017. The event was organised by the OECD Directorate for Public Governance in cooperation with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), the Campbell Collaboration and the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA). For further information please see http://www.oecd.org/gov/evidence-informed-policy-making.htm
Social Mobilization & Risk Communication in Emergency Response: A Discuss of ...Abraham Idokoko
A seminar presentation to public health experts in the Department of Community Health & Primary Care, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idiaraba, Nigeria on Thursday, 21st May, 2015.
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2014 Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice 24-28 August 2014 in Davos, Switzerland
Spotlight Series:
Specialized Libraries and Information Center
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Spotlight Series:
Specialized Libraries and Information Center
Mr. Ibrahim Issa, Library Director, Consultative Center for Studies and Documentation (CCSD)
Ms. Joyce Aways, MLIS, Research & Instruction Services Librarian, University Libraries @ American University of Beirut
AUB Libraries' presence on social media has grown remarkably in the last decade and has become key in communicating with library users. Ms. Aways shares some insights on the strategy and successful approaches applied by the AUB libraries.
Mr. Nidal Mawas, Digital Media Director and Instructor @ American University of Beirut
The presentation highlights the basics of social media, as well as delves into the social media techniques and strategies for a winning recipe on social media.
Speaker: Dr. Patricia Rahme, Libraries Coordinator at Assabil, Beirut Municipal Public Libraries
Summary: Presentation on the work and the development, activities, challenges, and progress of Beirut Municipal Public Libraries.
Speaker:Carla Chalhoub, Head of Access Services, American University of Beirut
Summary: Presented the subject: REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) Project
An NGO dedicated to the protection of heritage from conflicts and disasters, "committed to the protection of the world’s cultural property, and is concerned with the protection of cultural and natural heritage, tangible and intangible, in the event of armed conflict, natural- or human-made disaster" (Article 2.1, 2016 Statutes).
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Dr. Fawz Abdallah, President, Lebanese Library Association
Session 4: Part 1: Workshop: Professional development for public librarians (August - September 2021)
Ms. Randa Al Chidiac, Vice- President, Lebanese Library Association
Session 1: Past 2 Workshop: Professional development for public librarians (August - September 2021)
Dr. Fawz Abdallah, President, Lebanese Library Association
Ms. Randa Al Chidiac, Vice- President, Lebanese Library Association
Session 1: Workshop: Professional development for public librarians (August - September 2021)
Dr. Fawz Abdallah, President, Lebanese Library Association
Ms. Randa Al Chidiac, Vice- President, Lebanese Library Association
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
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This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
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Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Bridging the Digital Divide: The Role of Librarians in Global and Disaster Health
1. Bridging the digital divide: the role of
librarians in global and disaster health
Dr Anne Brice
Head of Knowledge Management
Public Health England
Convenor, IFLA E4GDH Special Interest Group
2. Bridging the digital divide: the
role of librarians in global and
disaster health
3. “We live in a world where disease and disaster know no borders. An
interconnected world, where every nation's health and security is dependent on
that of other countries worldwide. Work to protect and improve the public’s
health, and to reduce inequalities, must be global too.”
Duncan Selbie, CE, Public Health England
“When disaster occurs, there is often an appeal for money and money is often
needed but what is always needed is knowledge”.
Professor Sir Muir Gray
4. Calls to action …
“leadership will be essential for building knowledge and library service provision
and knowledge management to support global health, and disaster and emergency
preparedness. ..
…. Without this vital expertise and associated resources we would not be able to
adequately collaborate and implement the three 2015 UN Landmark
Agreements on disaster risk reduction, Sustainable Development Goals and the
Climate Change Agreement”
Professor Virginia Murray
Consultant in Global Disaster Risk Reduction, PHE
Member: Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) scientific committee
Co-Chair: IRDR Disaster Data Loss Project (DATA) project
Member: UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network DATA
Member: WHO Collaborating Centre on Mass Gatherings and Global Health Security
Visiting Professor UNU-International Institute of Global Health
IFLA Special Meeting 21/08/17 Call to action
5. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-
2030
In 2015 the United Nations adopted three
landmark agreements:
• Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk
Reduction 2015–2030
• The Sustainable Development Goals of
Agenda 2030
• The Paris Agreement on Climate Change
TheSendaiFrameworkwill“strengthen technical
and scientific capacity to capitalize on and
consolidate existing knowledge and to develop
and apply methodologies and models to
assess disaster risks, vulnerabilities and
exposure to all hazards; (paragraph 24 j)
S
6. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-
2030
“strengthen the evidence base in
support of … implementation”
“to promote and support the
availability and application of science
and technology to decision-making; to
use post-disaster reviews as
opportunities to enhance learning and
public policy; and to disseminate
studies”
“the scientific and technical work on
disaster risk reduction and its
mobilization through the coordination
of existing networks and scientific
research institutions at all levels and in
all regions”
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22. Bridging the digital divide: the
role of librarians in global and
disaster health
23. Advocacy: Global action to build the potential for librarians to play an enhanced,
pivotal role in the production, organisation, assessment and deployment of
information for global and disaster health, including disaster preparedness and risk
reduction.
Training and Mentoring: Using face-to-face meetings & virtual learning interventions
to help librarians gain the skills, capabilities, and confidence to respond to new and
emerging roles in DRR and global health, and make sure that opportunities are
targeted at areas of most need
Activity mapping and resource production. Producing high-quality
resources and aligning with existing initiatives to promote evidence-based
practice, provide better value, and reduce duplication.
24. Community based, but globally connected.
Focus on principles and values aimed at inclusion and diversity – belief in the right to
reliable healthcare information for all
Evidence-based and measuring value and impact– work in every sector and sphere
Ethical profession values based on IFLA Global Vision, and robust standards and
processes
User focused, working with key partners including library and non-library
stakeholders, organisations and networks to share knowledge and
expertise
25. Evidence Briefing
• Digital divide with regards to access to content, and infrastructure
• Access to timely, accurate, and quality health information and data
for disaster teams is essential.
• New roles include Knowledge Brokers, Global Health Informationist
or Disaster Information Specialists.
• Libraries, in particular public libraries, can be used as a charging
station, Internet connection point, warming centre, meeting point,
communication channel, pre-departure training providers
• Knowledge management tools are available to support global
health but not often to all
• Social media can be used effectively but has dangers in
misinformation
• Awareness of local context is vital
26. Healthcare Information for All: discussion
• Digital divide is not just during times of crisis
• Terminology and language is a potential barrier
• All countries need to cascade readiness plans and processes to
rural, lay, media and professional stakeholders, well before
epidemics strike
• Huge gap between what is needed and what is available - no one
player has the capacity to deliver to their full potential
• We should increase our people-to people mutual exchange and
understanding, even if we have completely different systems
• The power of prevention
• Knowledge is the enemy of disease
27. Roles and Skills?
Roles
• Expert searchers
• Systemic reviewers
• Knowledge managers
• Knowledge brokers
• Research needs and gaps
• Marketers and publicists
• Health and digital literacy
• Policy and strategy leads
Skills
• Information science
• Scholarly publication, OS and OA
• Evidence based practice
• Research Methods/Ethics
• Communication and writing skills
• Teaching and learning
• Negotiation skills
All of the above!
28. What do our users say?
o Librarians provide wise advice of how to collate resources to build evidence for DRR
o Librarians identify relevant information sources to answer focused DRR questions
o Librarians are aware of how to manage and appraise the evidence retrieved, so that
it can be applied in practice.
o Make the work I do safer by ensuring that as much as possible is evidence informed
o Librarians are key to ensure quality and confidence in completeness
o Librarians help ensure that the searching for systematic reviews is comprehensive
o Librarians ensure complete searches and facilitate the building of evidence to inform
practice for DRR
o Librarians suggest ways of looking for relevant material that I would not have
thought of
o Librarians help me understand why bibliographic databases such as PubMed do
things that confuse or surprise me
29. Bridging the digital divide: the
role of librarians in global and
disaster health
30. E4GDH and the Knowledge Cycle
Questions
Production
Organising
Mobilising
Translating and using
Evaluation and
monitoring Knowledge from
research
Knowledge from
data
Knowledge from
experience
IFLA Special Meeting 21/08/17 Call to action C
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37. What do we need to do?
• Understand the concepts of AI and machine learning
• Develop better evaluation methodologies that take account of needs
• Sponsor, develop and share community-based assets
• Effective evidence-base for our own work, all three types
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration and co-operation
• Capacity and capability, so training and skills
• Promote sustainability and equity – librarians are trusted assets
• Advocate
38. “To be an information professional or a librarian is to
be someone who believes they can change the world
for the better through knowledge.”
Professor R.D.Lankes, CILIP Conference keynote, 2015