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
Oct
22
Librarians looking to deepen their outreach to students will find valuable insights in the upcoming NNLM webinar, Developing Long-Term Partnerships: Programming for K–12 and College Students, on November 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. MT. This one-hour session highlights how meaningful collaborations can support sustained, multi-level programming that benefits both younger learners and college students. Led… Read More »
Posted in: #CC/Academic List, #Public/K-12 List, Webinars and Courses
Oct
20
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) invites you to participate in our next Book Discussion, open to library staff, health professionals, and public health workers. This is a chance to connect with colleagues through literature, discuss how to improve health information services, and earn Continuing Education (CE) credit. This quarter, we’ll be… Read More »
Posted in: Opportunity to Participate, Webinars and Courses