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Jul
14
0 comments Tags: consumer health, librarian roles, online education, professional development, training
We, here at the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), have created a series of consumer health classes for anyone interested in consumer health information and outreach. CHIS On Demand is comprised of 5 separate classes which cover the critical, need-to-know content related to the 5 Level 1 CHIS competencies: Know the Community… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Education, Health Literacy, Library staff, News from NNLM, Public Health, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Jul
04
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, librarian roles, libraries, reproductive health, sexual health
Providing health information regarding both sexual and reproductive health is important to provide and make accessible to your patrons whether they request it or not. Stigma, along with shame or embarrassment make it difficult for people to ask for needed information regarding such topics as: sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) birth control menstruation unwanted pregnancy transitioning… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, Public Health, Public Libraries
Jun
22
0 comments Tags: online classes, online education, professional development, training
A few months ago, I posted about how to create an NNLM individual user account. Creating this free account allows you to register for our free classes and webinars more easily. It also keeps track of the classes you’ve registered for which can be helpful when you apply for the Medical Library Association specializations or… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, News from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education
May
04
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, librarian roles, professional development, public library
As some of you may know, the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) works closely with the Medical Library Association (MLA). Many NNLM staff are members of MLA and participate and even lead in the association’s work. Though you may not consider yourself a medical librarian but still offer consumer health services, you… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute
Mar
05
0 comments Tags: education resources, environmental health, k-12 education
Climate change affects not only the planet but also our health. It’s in the news, social media, on TV and film, in books and might be a topic that kids want to know more about. Your library may have kids seeking or asking for environmental health information for a school project or just for their… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Education, K-12