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Sep
11
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National Suicide Prevention Week is September 10-16. Suicide is a tragedy that touches the lives of many families. Each year 44,193 Americans die by suicide. See the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention‘s website for ideas on what you can do: Find a walk near you, advocate for suicide prevention, share on social media, take care… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Health Observances
Sep
08
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NLM’s Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) has provided the following information as a way for all of us to be better prepared when disasters strike. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have us asking ourselves—are we ready to respond to a disaster in our community? You are probably asking yourself the same question. To prepare, you… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM
Sep
07
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Twitter has been growing in popularity (although not as a money-making venture), and is one of the most used social media tools. While many still use it to connect with friends, follow the antics of celebrities, and keep up with family members, the use of Twitter as an educational tool has also been emerging for… Read More »
Posted in: Training & Education
Sep
07
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The National Library of Medicine is currently accepting submissions for rockstar medical librarians. This is your opportunity to be featured by NLM during National Medical Librarians month in October. Deadline to submit your application is September 15. Here’s the announcement from the NLM In Focus blog: Ready to take the stage? NLM will be featuring… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM
Aug
14
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Everyone is gearing up for the big solar eclipse happening August 21. Many libraries have been gathering information as well as planning activities and programs for their communities. Why the hoopla?! Well, last time the United States experienced a total solar eclipse was in 1991 in Hawaii. And it was in 1979 that the contiguous… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy