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NNLM and PLA partner for health with a pre-conference session at PLA 2018, stipend available

Posted by on October 30th, 2017 0 comments

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) and the Public Library Association (PLA) are partnering to bring health and wellness to the library. This new nationwide initiative will assess the health information needs of public libraries and provide opportunities for public library staff to increase their knowledge and confidence regarding consumer health services and… Read More »

Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Public Libraries, Training & Education

Oct

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How I came to be the Biosleuth

Posted by on October 30th, 2017 0 comments Tags:

To celebrate Medical Librarian’s Month we have invited medical librarians in our region to submit some information about who they are and the work that they do as medical librarians. Today we are concluding our series with a post from an independent medical librarian in Washington!  Who am I? Julia Parker, M.S., M.L.I.S Where do… Read More »

Posted in: News from Network Members

Oct

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Say “Yes!” Whenever Possible

Posted by on October 26th, 2017 0 comments Tags: ,

To celebrate Medical Librarian’s Month we have invited medical librarians in our region to submit some information about who they are and the work that they do as medical librarians. Today we hear from a hospital librarian in Oregon! Who am I? Judith Hayes, MLS Where do I work? Tuality Healthcare in Hillsboro, OR I… Read More »

Posted in: News from Network Members

Oct

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Health Literacy and American Indian/Alaska Natives

Posted by on October 23rd, 2017 0 comments Tags:

I would like to acknowledge the Urban Indian Health Institute’s enormous contribution to today’s blog! — Annie In past blog posts, we have explored health literacy issues from a variety of perspectives. Today we explore how it impacts American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). According to the Indian Health Service, “low health literacy is disproportionately burdensome… Read More »

Posted in: Health Literacy

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On the Road, with Health Sciences Librarians

Posted by on October 19th, 2017 0 comments Tags:

To celebrate Medical Librarian’s Month we have invited medical librarians in our region to submit some information about who they are and the work that they do as medical librarians. Today we hear from a  health sciences librarian in Montana! Who am I? Sheila Bonnand, Research & Instruction Librarian Where do I work? Montana State University Library,… Read More »

Posted in: News from Network Members

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