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Mar
24
0 comments Tags: academic libraries, CHES, Community College Libraries, community-based organizations, conference, continuing education, Medical Library Association, membership, MLA, National Library of Medicine, nlm, NNLM Membership, Public Libraries, University Libraries
One of our goals for this grant cycle was to add 100 new members to Region 5. Thanks to the outreach efforts of our Region 5 team, we surpassed this goal by adding 115 new members (as of March 2026). Over the last five years, the benefits of NNLM membership have included: Opportunities to apply for… Read More »
Posted in: News from NNLM Region 5
Mar
23
0 comments Tags: cancer, consumer health, health information, librarian roles, medical librarian
Rachel Raymond, Clinical Trials Information Specialist III at Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL), NCI’s Cancer Information Service, provided us with the guest post about her role at the National Cancer Institute. Rachel also acquired her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) by attending NNLM classes. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the leading federal agency… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Guest Post
Mar
18
0 comments Tags: cancer, consumer health, health information, libraries
Many people in your community have been affected by cancer. They may have or had a friend or family member diagnosed or been diagnosed themselves. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC. We are all at risk of developing cancer though the risk increases as we… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Mar
12
0 comments Tags: disaster information, disaster preparedness
Did you know that tropical cyclones are called either a “typhoon” or “hurricane” based on their location? In the Central and Eastern North Pacific Ocean, the word hurricane is used to describe a tropical cyclone, while in the Northwestern North Pacific, the word typhoon is used. These storms produce wind speeds between 74 and 157… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness
Mar
09
0 comments Tags: community, community outreach, Funding, grant funding, health information, mental health
One of the main pillars of the Network of the National Library of Medicine is distributing funding to member organizations for projects that support health literacy, advance health equity, improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, or promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities. Since… Read More »
Posted in: Funding