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Oct

06

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Supporting Change: A Social Work Librarian’s Perspective

Posted by on October 6th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , ,

October is National Medical Librarians Month and to celebrate, NNLM Region 5 has invited guest blog posts from the medical librarians in our region. We thank Leah DeSantis, Social Work and Research Impact Librarian at the University of Washington Health Sciences Library, for sharing her journey in the medical library profession. I’m Leah DeSantis (she/her)… Read More »

Posted in: Guest Post, Medical Librarians, News from Network Members, News from NNLM Region 5

Oct

02

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Drought: Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

Posted by on October 2nd, 2025 0 comments Tags: , ,

One of the most challenging natural hazards facing communities across the United States. Often described as a “creeping” disaster, droughts develop slowly, making its onset difficult to detect and its impacts far-reaching. Injuries and information professionals play a vital role in raising awareness and equipping people with the knowledge to reduce the risk associated with… Read More »

Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances

Sep

23

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NNLM Region 5 Membership: Hospitals and Hospital Libraries

Posted by on September 23rd, 2025 0 comments Tags:

This is first post in a 4-part series highlighting membership in NNLM Region 5. What is Membership? Membership in the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is an opportunity to connect with regional NNLM staff and other member organizations who share in the goal of improving access to health information. Membership is open… Read More »

Posted in: Medical Librarians

Sep

15

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Funding Available for Professional Development

Posted by on September 15th, 2025 0 comments Tags:

  Are you looking for opportunities to expand your professional skills and knowledge in health information and research? The Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 is funding 5 professional development awards of up to $2,000 each (pending budget availability). Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis, while funds are available. Funding… Read More »

Posted in: Funding, New from NNLM Region 5

Sep

08

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Director’s Insights: Reconnecting, Rebuilding, and Reaching Forward

Posted by on September 8th, 2025 0 comments Tags: , , , , , , ,

It’s a wonderful feeling to be writing another Director’s Insights entry for Region 5! The past few months have brought their share of challenges for both our team and the Network, but we’re energized and ready to continue this important work alongside our members and partners across the region. As we reinstate our program, here’s… Read More »

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