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May
10
0 comments Tags: data course, ncds, summer course
The National Center for Data Services (NCDS) is offering a new data course entitled the Fundamentals of Health Sciences Research Data Management from June 13, 2022 – August 8, 2022. This class is designed to provide information professionals working in health sciences with an introduction to research data management. This 8-week course will have participants… Read More »
Posted in: Bio-Medical Professionals, Data Science, Education, Library staff, Training & Education
May
04
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, librarian roles, professional development, public library
As some of you may know, the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) works closely with the Medical Library Association (MLA). Many NNLM staff are members of MLA and participate and even lead in the association’s work. Though you may not consider yourself a medical librarian but still offer consumer health services, you… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health
May
02
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, mental health, National Health Observances
In every community across the U.S. , people have been impacted by mental health. They have either worked or lived with or cared for someone who has or has experienced a mental health condition or are experiencing it themselves. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused additional challenges for those who need or are seeking help. Take… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances, Mental Health
Apr
25
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, Maternal Health, toolkit
The University of Washington Master’s in Library Science program culminates in a capstone project. Students find an information need and a sponsor to work for, in order to solve the need using all the skills they honed during their program. Two students, Lauren Califano and Shanti Rahim, are excited to work with NNLM Region 5… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Libraries
Apr
22
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, mental health, public library
“Libraries are increasingly playing an essential role in our communities as a hub for access to information, support, and opportunity. Because of this, Safe Space Radio has made libraries the cornerstone of an ongoing public health initiative. Developed in response to an escalating mental health crisis impacting individuals of all ages and in all sectors… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, Mental Health, Public Health, Public Libraries