Sep
08
0 comments Tags: Funding, learning, NNLM Region 5, outreach, professional development, suggestion box, training, weekly digest
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 »
Posted in: Blog
Sep
04
0 comments Tags: disaster preparedness, mental health, National Health Observances, volcanoes
September is National Preparedness Month and for the next few months, Region 5 staff will be posting about emergency preparedness. Each month we will focus on a specific emergency that will include: An overview of the emergency Before, during, and after resources Local and national resources We won’t be able to cover everything, but we… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Health Observances
Sep
02
0 comments Tags: classes, collection management, consumer health
Is your library or organization seeking guidance to start a consumer health collection or wanting to build on an already existing collection? You may find that what would seem straightforward about a consumer health collection is not always so straightforward. Like any health information, there’s a lot out there but discerning what is good research-based… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Library staff, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Aug
19
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Seattle, WA, August 19, 2025 The University of Washington Health Sciences Library is announcing the court-ordered reinstatement of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 grant, effective through April 30, 2026. The order for grant reinstatement is in response to the original grant cancellation which was initiated by the National Institutes… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Mar
19
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The Public Health Digital Library (PHDL) provides health departments throughout the U.S. with access to evidence-based literature. Access to the PHDL collection is by subscription, limited to public health departments, and is managed by the NNLM’s National Public Health Coordination Office (NPHCO). In addition to access to the PHDL, members receive support and instruction from… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health