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Oct
05
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy month, libraries, Public Libraries
We’ve recently updated our popular NNLM guide, Resources for Public Libraries. The information here isn’t just for public libraries but for anyone who is providing the public with health information. You’ll find information and links to: health information resources, programming, health insurance, mental and behavioral health resources, and more! Consider ways to incorporate these resources… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Health Observances, Public Libraries
Sep
10
0 comments Tags: k-12 education, teacher resources
How to enhance and supplement your education resources for K-12 students? The resources featured in this post relate to health, an important educational component for students but also for school staff to use in curriculum and to enhance their own knowledge. Parents and guardians will appreciate freely available resources to support their children or children… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, K-12
Aug
05
0 comments Tags: school health, student health
Keeping students healthy is vital to academic success. Knowing a little about health and various health conditions that may be affecting students’ health can help teachers, administrators, and staff and parents understand how health can affect learning. Perhaps a child has been diagnosed with a chronic or fatal condition. Perhaps a child doesn’t have access… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute
Jul
15
0 comments Tags: consumer health, professional development, training
Did you know that NNLM has several on-demand classes? These classes were developed to accommodate people’s busy schedules and different time zones. We heard from many of you that it is hard to find dedicated time for attending live or scheduled classes. On top of that, we have five time zones just in Region 5… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Education, Library staff, Training & Education
Jun
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, libraries, library programming, outdoors, outreach
“Might I,” quavered Mary, “might I have a bit of earth?” Many of you may remember this line from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a popular children’s book written over a hundred years ago. Books can have a way of encouraging readers to explore and try something new. For many, gardening or just even… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Public Libraries