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May
05
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Welcome to the new format of the PNR Weekly Digest. The Weekly Digest is a compilation of news and information from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, professional development opportunities, and other items of interest for the Pacific Northwest Region. We hope you find… Read More »
Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest
Apr
28
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The NNLM PNR, in coordination with Washington School Research Associates (WSRA), is conducting a regional needs assessment via SurveyGizmo. Please consider taking our survey when you receive the survey link via email. The insights you provide will help to shape the nature of our partnerships and focus of our work going forward. The survey will… Read More »
Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest
Apr
07
0 comments Tags: genetics, genomics, online education, reading, science education
PBS has a new documentary airing tonight, April 7 and April 14. The Gene: An Intimate History is a two-episode series based on the best selling book by Siddhartha Mukherjee who also authored The Emperor of All Maladies which was also made into a PBS documentary in 2015. Mukherjee wrote about a topic that might… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, K-12
Apr
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Consumer Health Information Specialization, health literacy, libraries, online education, outreach, training
Last month’s Consumer Health Minute focused on health reference. Providing any type of health information services can feel a little intimidating but that doesn’t have to be the case. Learning more about various health resources and services can help prepare you and your staff to feel more knowledgeable and confident. The National Network of Libraries… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Training & Education
Mar
19
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Unless you are a consumer health librarian you may not be as familiar with addressing health reference questions. It’s OK if you don’t feel comfortable and a little uncertain how to answer questions regarding medication, a health condition, or a specific diet. You don’t have to know the answers. Like many of the topics your… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Libraries, Training & Education