Mar
03
0 comments Tags: All of Us, citizen science, consumer health, health literacy, public library
In partnership with Cornerstones of Science and the NIH All of Us Research Program, the Network of the National Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is offering an exciting new citizen science resource to public libraries. The Test the Waters Family Exploration Kit is a fun, accessible, loanable kit which includes four family friendly activities, and all the instructions and materials needed (audio file guides… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Citizen Science, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Mar
03
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, NNLM Reading Club, nutrition, public library
The NNLM Reading Club in March examines the food we eat and all the factors that make it bad, good or better for us. T. Colin Campbell, whose previous books include best-seller The China Study, covers the nutrition industry and its impact on both our health and the practice of science with The Future of… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Mar
02
0 comments Tags: DSS, MLA, NN/LM
Last January, MLA announced the Data Services Specialization (DSS) certificate that librarians can earn to demonstrate their attainment of the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to provide data services. Best geared for health sciences librarians and information professionals and built upon the MLA Data Services Competency, the Basic Certification requires the completion of four 4-credit free… Read More »
Posted in: Data Science, Training & Education
Mar
02
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Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an * Professional Development: NNLM CE Opportunities: NNLM offers training on a variety of topics related to health information. A complete listing of NNLM educational opportunities is available. Please note you need to create an NNLM account prior to registration if you don’t already have one. This is… Read More »
Posted in: PNR Weekly Digest
Feb
18
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Consumer Health Information Specialization, health information, librarian roles, nnlm pnr, online education, professional development
Many of you may be familiar with our consumer health classes that we offer for free and are eligible towards obtaining the Medical Library Association’s (MLA) Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS). Many attendees have expressed concern about what resources to include in their library collections, especially print. Print health information resources are a conundrum as… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Public Libraries, Training & Education