In honor of National Library Week 2026, the DSHS Library and Information Science program will hold a series of four webinars, April 20-24, 2026. This year’s theme is “Where Information Research Begins”.

Monday, April 20, 2-3 p.m.
DSHS IRB: What It Is & How It Works
Precious Ohemeng, DSHS IRB Administrator
Description: Designed to provide core information about the Texas DSHS Institutional Review Board (IRB) and its processes, this webinar will describe the responsibility, purpose, and composition of the Texas DSHS IRB, examine the three functions of the Texas DSHS IRB, review each step in the Texas DSHS IRB process, and provide an overview of DSHS IRB policies.

Tues., Apr. 21 is a skeleton crew holiday - no webinar.

Wednesday, April 22, 10-11 a.m.
Grant Readiness: Moving Beyond Eligibility to Capacity
Betsy Cox, DSHS Grant Development Center Coordinator
Description: Are you constantly pursuing grant opportunities but not seeing results? Set your organization up for lasting success with a smart, funder-focused grants approach. This workshop welcomes government agencies and nonprofits who are new or looking to sharpen their grant skills.

Thursday, April 23, 10-11 a.m.
Achieve Your Potential: Career & Workforce Resources at the DSHS Library
Anne Tarpey, MSIS, Senior Medical & Research Librarian
Description: The DSHS Library & Information Science program offers many resources to assist HHS employees with career growth and workforce advancement. Anne Tarpey, Senior Medical & Research Librarian, will discuss the resources freely available to HHS employees to help them achieve their career goals.

Friday, April 24, 10-11 a.m.
Power Up Your Team Huddles: Micro Learns That Stick in 5 Minutes or Less
Katy Glazebrook, MS, CHES, CWP, CTCM, Workforce Development Training Specialist
Description: Team huddles are prime real estate for quick, high‑impact learning - if used well. In this practical session, learn how to design “micro‑learns” that take 5 minutes or less and still drive competence and consistency across your team. Unpack when microlearning works (and when it doesn’t), demo ready‑made formats (SOP spotlight, safety snapshot, case snippet, skills micro‑drill), and co‑build a 4‑week micro‑learn series that can be launched immediately. Leave with a plug‑and‑play template pack, guidance on measuring impact, and tips for adapting micro‑learns to on‑site, hybrid, or virtual huddles - without adding prep burden.

Register online for a chance to win one of two puzzles, donated by the Library manager. 
Registration closes Friday, April 24 at 5 p.m.

Audiovisual Library Services & Resources

The Audiovisual Library, part of the DSHS Library and Information Science Program, offers free statewide loan of video (DVD or streaming) and audio-CD on health and safety education topics to adult Texas residents. 

AV Library offers a variety of health and safety topics:

• Aging
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Breastfeeding
• Dementia
• Disabilities and Rehabilitation
• Food Safety
• Healthcare Safety
• Infant and Child Care
• Leadership
• Long Term Care
• Mental Health
• Prenatal and Postpartum Care
• Safety on the Job
• Substance Abuse
• Workforce Development

Streaming Video Services from DSHS AV Library

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For those involved with health education, safety on the job, safety and health training, or emergency services, our media can be beneficial to you. 

Audiovisuals can effectively convey difficult concepts, motivate, demonstrate, and reinforce good health and safety attitudes and habits.

The Early Childhood Intervention and Rehabilitation Services Collections have print and audiovisual materials on topics like child development, disabilities, intervention strategies, rehabilitation, assistive technology, and much more. 

Find more topics in the Library Catalog.