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Mar
09
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Here at NN/LM PNR, we’re experimenting with social media as one of several ways we communicate with Network members and work to spread the word about health information resources, programs, and services. We invite you to follow us on Twitter, be our fan on Facebook, and let us know what kinds of information you would… Read More »
Posted in: Technology
Feb
24
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What’s the best way to spend a warm, sunny, February Saturday in western Washington? If you answered “by sitting indoors and watching presentations about data” you may be… correct! This past Saturday, about sixty scientists and librarians gathered on the Microsoft campus for Science Commons Symposium – Pacific Northwest. We had the privilege of hearing… Read More »
Posted in: Technology, Training & Education
Feb
09
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The hands of a deaf and blind woman who is learning to use a computer. (image by cobalt123) For people with disabilities, surfing the web can be a very frustrating experience. Many websites are developed without the special needs of people with visual impairments, hearing loss, and/or mobility challenges in mind. Here are a few… Read More »
Posted in: Technology
Jan
26
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Last fall, NN/LM PNR offered the online course Geeks Bearing Gifts: Unwrapping New Technology Trends. This course provided participants with an introduction to social media and the opportunity for some hands-on practice. The Pacific Northwest Region’s “Geeks Bearing Gifts” course pages are now open for your self-paced learning and amusement. Each unit in the course… Read More »
Posted in: News From NNLM PNR, Technology, Training & Education
Jan
22
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A new page of Haiti earthquake health information links is now available at http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/haitiearthquake.html The page lists NEW web pages about the Haiti earthquake situation from both government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). There is also a section on Haitian Creole and French-language materials. Links to background information on earthquakes and subsequent health issues, such… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, News from NLM