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Jun
27
0 comments Tags: data, Data science, data services, DSS
Are you interested in pursuing MLA’s Data Services Specialization (DSS) but don’t have the funds to support the application fees? Don’t fret, NNLM Region 5 will sponsor these fees for members. What is DSS? The Data Services Specialization (DSS), is a certificate program provided by the Medical Library Association (MLA). DSS indicates that you have… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data Science, News from NNLM Region 5
Jun
26
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In July of 2022, I joined NNLM Region 5 to help create the Diverse Voices in Health & Medicine Collection Development Toolkit. Michele Spatz and I finished the Toolkit shortly before her retirement at the end of September and I stayed on to help with promotion, Collection Equity Award reporting, and the NNLM Reading Club…. Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jun
20
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Guest post submitted by Carlette D. Dennis, NLM Associate Fellow 2022-23 The home of Grunge, Starbucks, and Region 5 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), these are just some reasons why I was so excited to visit Seattle for my Spring Practicum as a ’22-’23 National Library of Medicine (NLM) Associate… Read More »
Posted in: Education, Library staff
Jun
14
0 comments Tags: domestic violence, library programming, NLM History of Medicine, NLM Traveling Exhibits, violence against women
Several libraries and organizations have been selected to host NLM Traveling Exhibits, including the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Library. We’re delighted to have a guest post by Nora Franco, Clinical Research Librarian, about the library’s experience in hosting one of those important exhibits. The Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Library recently hosted the National Library… Read More »
Posted in: News from Network Members, News from NNLM Region 5
Jun
05
0 comments Tags: conference, consumer health, health information, library programming, mental health, telehealth
We’ll be in Chicago at this year’s American Library Association annual conference. Two sessions are about providing outreach while two others are about addressing stress. Consider adding us to your schedule! Health Programming at Your Library: Project Ideas, Resources, and Opportunities Learn about how your library can provide health information outreach in your communities. Featured,… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Equity, Mental Health, News from NNLM, Public Libraries