Oct
02
Navigating the health care system can be overwhelming. From choosing the right health insurance to finding a compatible provider or understanding complex medical terminology, making informed decisions about your health isn’t always easy. Since 1999, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month, highlighting the importance of making health information clear, accessible, and actionable. This month’s… Read More »
Posted in: All Members, Opportunity to Participate
Oct
01
October is National Medical Librarians Month (NMLM), which is a time to recognize the invaluable contributions of medical librarians and health information professionals across the globe. In an era where information is more abundant and more complex than ever, medical librarians are essential in guiding clinicians, researchers, students, and patients to accurate, timely, and evidence-based… Read More »
Posted in: All Members
Sep
24
As the demand for data literacy and data-driven decision-making continues to grow, libraries are uniquely positioned to support their communities by offering innovative data services. Whether serving students, researchers, local governments, or the public, libraries can play a critical role in helping individuals access, interpret, and apply data effectively. To support libraries in this evolving… Read More »
Posted in: #CC/Academic List, Data Science, Public Libraries, Webinars and Courses
Sep
22
The National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) recently updated MedlinePlus Tutorial for Librarians and Health Educators is a helpful resource designed to equip professionals like you with tools to guide your patrons and clients toward reliable health information. You’ll learn how to navigate health topics, medications, genetics, medical tests, and more. Each section is written in… Read More »
Posted in: Webinars and Courses
Sep
16
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly shifting how information and evidence is discovered, accessed, and utilized in academic health education teaching and instruction environments by both educators and learners. This shift extends to both the curriculum and clinical levels within evidence-based health education programs and represents opportunities and risks that librarians and health information professionals… Read More »
Posted in: Webinars and Courses