May
10
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The following message is being shared on behalf of the NNLM Reading Club. We are seeking members for our newly formed NNLM Reading Club Advisory Group. Are you familiar with the NNLM Reading Club? Have you used our resources for your own book discussion or shared our resources with others? If so, then you are… Read More »
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May
08
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Hello! My name is Kathryn Vela, and I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of the Regional Medical Library (RML) at the University of Washington. In this role, I am dedicated to supporting the NNLM network members in Region 5, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, U.S. Territories, and Freely Associated… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5
May
02
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Mental health is important at every stage of life and having a mental health condition can affect physical health. You, your library, and your organization can help by providing access to resources and information, and by raising awareness to help support family members, friends, and colleagues. Below are just a few resources to consider: SAMHSA… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances, Mental Health
May
01
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The Medical Library Association’s annual conference is being held in Portland, OR this year. Many of you are presenting or attending the conference since it is a little closer to home. Region 5 coordinators, Carolann and Carolyn, are attending and hoping to view as many of your posters and attend your sessions in the short time… Read More »
Posted in: News from NNLM Region 5
Apr
15
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Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Kathryn Vela in her role as Region 5’s new Executive Director. She joined the Region 5 team on Monday, April 8th, and we are so pleased to have her on our team! Kathryn comes to NNLM Region 5 from St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, ID, where… Read More »
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