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>>> Education Institute <[log in to unmask]> 9/26/2006 10:45 AM >>> Register Today.... "Information Libraries Need for the Next Pandemic" with Dr. Maurice Hennink ________________________ The world is concerned that the H5N1 avian influenza virus may be the trigger for the next pandemic. This could be devastating or a mild event. Let us review the information we have to date and be informed on the issues. The Deputy Medical Health Officer for the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region briefly reviews the virus details, historical perspectives on pandemic, global responses to date and a situation update of the H5N1 virus spread and impact. A brief overview of assumptions and some scenario perspectives of possible outcomes. When Thursday, October 5, 2006 3:00 PM ET 12:00 PM PT 1 hour - Audio Conference REGISTER AT www.THEPARTNERSHIP.CA and scroll down to the 'Education Institute' The Benefits * Understand the dynamics of the influenza virus and its human impact * Be informed of the global picture of the H5 N1 virus spread * Be able to use the knowledge gained in informing others Who Should Participate? Public librarians, health librarians, academic librarians, special librarians, anyone offering information on world health issues. Key Topics You Will Explore * Influenza virus structure and variability * Lessons from History on influenza pandemics * Global work in preparedness * Local preparedness * Our assumptions for planning * Scenarios of possible outcomes Method of Instruction Audio teleconference session supported by a handout Fees Member: $54.00 + GST Non-Member: $74.00 + GST REGISTER AT www.thepartnership.ca. Scroll to Education Institute and click on this course! About the presenter..... Dr. Maurice Hennink is a the Deputy Medical Health Officer for the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region. He has a particular interest in communicable disease control including influenza and Pandemic. He did his medical training in South Africa and has been in Canada for the past 5 years. Developed for the Education Institute by the Saskatchewan Library Association. ____________________________________________________________ The Education Institute, brought to you by The Partnerrship The learning programs of the LAA-APLA-BCLA-MLA-NLLA-NSLA-NWTLA-OLA-ABQLA-SLA Partnership http://www.thepartnership.ca If you have questions please contact the appropriate Association or Meredith Gilbert for the Partnership and the Education Institute at the Ontario Library Association at [log in to unmask] Professional development of librarians and information professionals _____________________________________________________________ Atlantic Baptist University Website: WWW.abu.nb.ca