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Oct
21
0 comments Tags: NNLM Membership
This is the third post in a 4-part series on membership in NNLM Region 5. What is Membership? Membership in the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is an opportunity to connect with regional NNLM staff and other member organizations who share in the goal of improving access to health information. Membership is open to… Read More »
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Oct
14
0 comments Tags: academic libraries, community outreach, health information outreach, health literacy, health literacy month, Health Sciences Library, library outreach, Public Libraries
October is my favorite month. I love the sound of crunchy leaves, trips to the pumpkin patch, and cozy evenings with a warm cup of tea. On top of that, October is Health Literacy Month, a time to focus on making health information clear and easy to access. Librarians in public and academic settings play… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy
Oct
13
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Earlier this year, the University of Washington Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute completed their NNLM-supported project Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images & Education for Harm Reduction. We’re excited to share their project resources! Per their website, “EmpathyLens.org features free photographs related to drug and alcohol use, prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. The goal of this… Read More »
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Oct
13
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Congratulations to Liz Morris on her new knowledge management role with Casey Family Programs! Liz’s last day with NNLM Region 5 is Friday, October 24, 2025. Liz has been an essential part of the NNLM program at UW for almost three years, lending her keen insight and good humor to Region 5’s outreach and training activities. As the… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, News from NNLM Region 5
Oct
07
0 comments Tags: NNLM Membership
This is the second post in a 4-part series on membership in NNLM Region 5. What is Membership? Membership in the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is an opportunity to connect with regional NNLM staff and other member organizations who share in the goal of improving access to health information. Membership is open to… Read More »
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