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Apr
13
0 comments Tags: citizen, flu near you, scistarter
The flu is a worrisome illness that kills thousands in the United States annually. Have you ever wondered how bad an influenza-like sickness, like the flu, is spreading in your respective community? Well, the citizen science project “Flu Near You” helps to answer that question while at the same time it is a preventative measure… Read More »
Posted in: Citizen Science, Data Science, Public Health, Training & Education
Apr
07
0 comments Tags: genetics, genomics, online education, reading, science education
PBS has a new documentary airing tonight, April 7 and April 14. The Gene: An Intimate History is a two-episode series based on the best selling book by Siddhartha Mukherjee who also authored The Emperor of All Maladies which was also made into a PBS documentary in 2015. Mukherjee wrote about a topic that might… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, K-12
Apr
06
0 comments Tags: All of Us, citizen science, disease outbreak, health literacy, public library
During Citizen Science Month, NNLM PNR is featuring simple, health-related citizen science projects that you can lead as either a virtual library program event; share through your library’s social media; or for you to do as a private citizen. NLM has partnered with SciStarter.org to bring you these important projects. This week, we feature a… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Citizen Science, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Apr
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Consumer Health Information Specialization, health literacy, libraries, online education, outreach, training
Last month’s Consumer Health Minute focused on health reference. Providing any type of health information services can feel a little intimidating but that doesn’t have to be the case. Learning more about various health resources and services can help prepare you and your staff to feel more knowledgeable and confident. The National Network of Libraries… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Training & Education
Apr
01
0 comments Tags: All of Us, citizen science, consumer health, health literacy, NNLM Reading Club, public library
Citizen science is collaborative research done by everyday people, anytime, anywhere, to help answer questions scientists can’t answer alone. In order to turn curiosity into impact, Citizen Science Month is recognized annually in April to promote all things citizen science. Libraries can serve as a hub for citizen science in their communities by mobilizing patrons… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Citizen Science, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries