Webinars and Workshops
Dedicated to advancing knowledge and expertise in the fields of archives, libraries, and museums of the history of the health sciences, the LAMPHHS Education Committee offers exclusive education and professional development opportunities tailored to the diverse interests and needs of our members. Through a dynamic range of workshops, lectures, and events, we aim to enrich the skills and practices of professionals within our community. As a valued benefit of membership, our online workshops and lectures provide convenient access to high-quality learning experiences, empowering members to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
Annoucements
Join the LAMPHHS Education Committee for our first Insights Hour, a recurring event showcasing the knowledge and experience of LAMPHHS members. This spring, Insights Hour will explore approaches to identifying and improving access to underrepresented histories.
đź“… Date: April 9, 2025
🕛 Time: 12-1 PM EST
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Register here.
Past Events
All our workshops, lectures, and events are meticulously recorded and made available to members as invaluable resources for continuous learning. With on-demand access to past events, members can conveniently review content, deepen their understanding of topics, and stay informed about the latest developments in our fields. Explore examples of our programming below.
Members can contact the LAMPHHS Education Committee Chair for questions regarding access.
Conserving Human Remains
“An Act of Kindness: Conserving Human Remains” was an event on conserving human remains with Cat Irving. Human remains in museums have the unique status of being both an object embodying historic and scientific ideas, and actually being the physical vestiges of a person. Conservation work of human remains has to balance a tightrope of care and respect. This talk will look at the practical aspects of human remains care and conservation, and how these sit alongside the ethical considerations that go hand-in-hand with collections that preserve the remains of the dead.
Insights into Managing Restricted Health Information
Our panel discussion featured archival professionals sharing insights on managing collections with restricted health information for researcher accessibility. Here’s a brief overview of the presentations:
“Please Don’t Make Me Close that Collection: How We Processed and Made the Highland Hospital Records Accessible”
Rebecca Williams and Lucy Brooks Waldrop discussed processing the Highland Hospital Records, addressing institutional considerations, HIPAA compliance, and access outcomes.
“The Practice of Privacy”
Emily R. Novak Gustainis and Phoebe Evans Letocha discussed developing and implementing practices for accessing health collections, drawing from their experiences with processing initiatives.
“Restrictions here, restrictions there, restrictions everywhere”
Molly Seegers and Hanna Pennington discussed policies and procedures at The Arthur H. Aufses, Jr., MD Archives for managing health information restrictions while promoting accessibility, emphasizing ethical considerations.
These presentations offer valuable insights into navigating the complexities of managing sensitive health-related materials in archives.
Project Planning in Oral History
Discover the art of project planning in oral history with Todd Holmes from the UC Berkeley Oral History Center! From inception to execution, attendees delved into practical insights and interactive sessions, tailored to address specific queries related to ongoing and upcoming projects. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or embarking on your first endeavor, this workshop provided invaluable tools and techniques to enhance your oral history projects.