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Funding Recipient Spotlight: Designing Libraries XII Conference

Posted by on November 13th, 2025

This is a guest post written by David Hansen, Manager of Administrative Operations at the University of Mexico’s Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC). David received NNLM Region 4 professional development funds to attend the Designing Libraries XII conference at the University of Rochester’s River Campus Libraries.  Why We Went New Mexico is facing… Read More »

Posted in: Funding


Nov

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Employment Opportunity: Director, National Library of Medicine

Posted by on November 10th, 2025

The Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting for the position of Director, National Library of Medicine (NLM). This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to provide overall executive direction and scientific leadership to transform NLM into an epicenter for health-related data science and be a… Read More »

Posted in: Job Openings


Nov

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Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images and Education for Reducing Stigma Against People Who Use Drugs

Posted by on November 5th, 2025

Stigmatizing language and imagery around substance use reinforce systemic inequities, uphold punitive narratives, and perpetuate harmful stereotypes that further marginalize people who use drugs. Yet many mainstream stock photo collections rely on dehumanizing, criminalizing, or sensationalized visuals, making it difficult for advocates, educators, and service providers to find materials that promote health equity and affirm… Read More »

Posted in: Webinars and Courses


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