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Sep
28
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The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 is pleased to announce the Diverse Voices in Health & Medicine Collection Development Toolkit to help you build collections that support health literacy and expand access to diverse voices in libraries of all types. The toolkit features materials illuminating common and unique health issues… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Sep
26
0 comments Tags: librarian, librarian roles, libraries, medical librarian
Michele Spatz, Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, is retiring on September 30, 2022. Michele has spent her career in libraries in a variety of roles, and in the past few years, has been a valued part of the NNLM. In the week leading up to her retirement, I interviewed Michele about her career in libraries. Emily:… Read More »
Posted in: News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5
Sep
20
0 comments Tags: consumer health, immigrants, librarian roles, libraries, NNLM Book Discussion, online education, undocumented status
Our wonderful library communities are made up of diverse groups and individuals. Though we value the diversity in our communities, there may be times we struggle when someone else’s history, culture, values, political and social and religious beliefs are different from our own, including beliefs about health and illness. We may feel awkward interacting with… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Equity Diversity Inclusion, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Literacy, Library staff, News from NNLM, Public Health, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Sep
12
0 comments Tags: All of Us, citizen science, NNLM Region 5
As a new outreach and partnership opportunity, NNLM invites you to engage with the All of Us Journey when it comes to your area: September 20 – 23, 2022: Cal Anderson Park 1635 11th Ave Seattle, WA September 27 – 28, 2022: Gas Works 2101 N Northlake Way Seattle, WA September 29 -30, 2022: Alki… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Citizen Science, Equity Diversity Inclusion, Health Equity, News from NNLM Region 5
Aug
31
0 comments Tags: Addiction & Recovery, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, NNLM Reading Club, public library, Substance Use Disorders
The non-profit Faces and Voices of Recovery celebrates Recovery Month each September. In concert with their effort and that of NNLM’s Substance Use Disorder Interest Group, this month’s NNLM Reading Club focuses on recovery from substance use. Recovery Month’s theme is “Every Person. Every Family. Every Community” because recovery is for everyone. The NNLM Reading… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Health Observances, News from NNLM, Public Libraries, Substance Misuse