Sep
19
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Name: Susan K. McClelland Title: Health & Wellness Librarian, Oak Park Public Library Education: BA, Art History, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL; MLIS, University of Illinois, GSLIS. How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness? For a number of years I was a library associate at the American Hospital Association headquarters library in Chicago,… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Public Libraries Spotlight
Sep
14
0 comments Tags: Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease, being mortal, his neighbor phil, public library funding, westchester public library
I am excited to announce that the Westchester Public Library in Indiana was been awarded funding for Community Conversations with Seniors! Background: the Westchester Public Library has a history of working successfully with the Alzheimer’s Association and other local health organizations to host health programs. Their Community Conversations series began when they showed the Being Mortal… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Public Libraries
Sep
13
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On Thursday, October 27, University of North Dakota medical librarian Erika (Fischer) Johnson gave a presentation at the Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) annual conference. (List of 2016 ARSL Presentations) The presentation was entitled “Take the ‘ick’ out of Med-ick-al Reference Questions.” This presentation was one of the outreach activities made possible by the partnership… Read More »
Posted in: Conferences and Meetings, Funding, News from the Region, Success Stories
Sep
12
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The Minnesota State Fair, often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” is one of the most popular late summer destinations in the region. The fair attracts nearly 2 million guests annually over the twelve days leading up to and through Labor Day. One fun aspect about the fair is how many foods can be… Read More »
Sep
06
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The GMR office is excited to announce that the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been granted a Technology Enhancement Award for its project, SIMobile for Augmented Reality Integrated Simulation Education! Background Nurse educators are using simulation to a greater degree than ever before to prepare students for… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Technology