Nov
13
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
10
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
05
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
Nov
03
Winter is a season of change, an invitation to slow down, reflect, and reconnect. Through the NNLM Reading Club, we celebrate this time of year by exploring books that inspire warmth, resilience, and togetherness. Whether through stories of personal growth, reflections on nature, or insights into mental health, each selection encourages us to care for… Read More »
Posted in: All Members, Opportunity to Participate
Oct
28
This is a guest post written by funding awardees, Ruby Nugent and Maggie Shawcross. They used NNLM Region 4 professional development funds to present at the NDLA/SDLA/MPLA Tri-Conference in Grand Forks, North Dakota earlier this month. We feel very lucky to be part of the health science librarianship community. We feel that people in this… Read More »
Posted in: Funding