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Dec
04
Do you or someone you know teach a health information library course? In partnership with MLA, NNLM offers a unique opportunity for LIS and iSchool programs to get their health information-related course(s) approved to offer a Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS). By aligning a course with CHIS core competencies, instructors provide students with concrete capabilities,… Read More »
Posted in: #CC/Academic List, Request for Applications
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
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
May
27
Congratulations to Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan), for having two health-focused courses certified to offer the Medical Library Association’s Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS). Dr. Deborah Charbonneau, a Professor in the School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University, successfully prepared an application through the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s (NNLM) Consumer Health… Read More »
Posted in: #CC/Academic List, Opportunity to Participate
May
12
May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the contributions of older adults and ensure they have access to the resources they need to thrive. Public libraries and other community organizations are stepping up to meet this need, especially when it comes to health information. A recent article from Public Libraries Online by NNLM… Read More »
Posted in: #CC/Academic List, #Public/K-12 List, Public Libraries