Event Description

This practical, skills-focused webinar is designed to help you create and deliver impactful presentations, whether you’re sharing research findings, presenting them to library stakeholders, or preparing professional talks for colleagues and conference audiences. Participants will learn both the art of creating compelling slides and the techniques for delivering engaging presentations, with a focus on strategies for both in-person and virtual settings.

During this session, you will gain practical skills to design clear, visually engaging slides, use data to tell a compelling story, and organize your presentation for maximum impact. You’ll also learn delivery techniques to build confidence, connect with diverse audiences, and handle unexpected challenges. These skills are essential for building professional credibility, advancing your career, and effectively communicating your expertise.

This session is ideal for new health sciences librarians, career changers, and information professionals looking to confidently share their work with professional audiences.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Apply design principles to create clear, impactful slides that enhance understanding and engage audiences.

Organize content for logical flow, including strong openings, clear main points, and memorable conclusions.

Build confidence and presence when presenting, both in-person and virtually.

Presenter

Karen Gutzman, MSLS, MA, is the Head of Research Assessment and Communications at the Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University. She has extensive experience designing and delivering educational sessions on scholarly communication, research impact, and data visualization, including workshops on creating compelling slides and delivering engaging talks.

With a background in research assessment and data analysis, Karen has a deep understanding of the principles of visual communication, having worked with faculty, students, and administrators to enhance the impact and visibility of their research.

Karen’s expertise extends to coding for data visualization, including using tools like Tableau, VOSviewer, and Python, allowing her to translate complex data into clear, impactful presentations. She is an advocate for using visual storytelling to convey complex ideas, making her a valuable resource for those looking to improve their professional presentation skills.

Note: This registration is for the Livestream only and does not offer MLA contact hours. MLA contact hours are not applicable to the MLA Consumer Health Information Specialization.

If you are a LILRC Hospital Member Librarian and are interested in watching this webinar for credit, please contact Sally Stieglitz at sstieglitz@lilrc.org to request a code.

Code of Conduct

For questions, please email Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org.

Contact Hours: THERE ARE NO CEUS AWARDED FOR THIS PROGRAM. THIS IS FOR VIEWING ONLY. 

Program Recording:  THIS IS A MLA WEBINAR, THERE IS NO RECORDING AVAILABLE. 

Non-member Ticket Price (log into your account for Member pricing): Free for All 

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1. If you do not receive a confirmation email after registering, please contact Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org to check your registration.

2.  If you have any questions regarding this program or registration and program access, please contact Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org

3. Please be advised, all invoices for events, programs, or conferences must be paid no later than 60 days from the event date to avoid account suspension.