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Aug
27
0 comments Tags: book review, critical thinking, data, scientific thinking
Stephen Few is no amateur when it comes to data analysis and data visualization; as the author of more than half a dozen books on data analysis and data visualization, this Pacific Northwest resident has become a trusted expert on the topic. In Few’s newest book which was released this past May 2019 entitled “The… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Data Science, Health Literacy, Training & Education
Aug
22
0 comments Tags: collection development, collection management, consumer health, health literacy
Back in the day, before the Internet, the majority of our resources were in print. Our patrons would enter the library to peruse our collections for information they needed or approached the reference desk to ask the librarian for assistance who would then often direct the patron to a reference tome or an item on… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Aug
19
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, Funding, health literacy, public library
Do you have a great idea to advance health literacy and advance health equity in your community? Bring your great idea to life by applying for one of the NNLM PNR All of Us Community Engagement Awards! We’re delighted to offer 3 Community Engagement Awards, each up to $100,000. Please note: award applications for… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Funding, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Aug
15
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Today’s guest post is from one of the NNLM PNR Mini Outreach awardees. Pam Thompson, Branch Manager of the Calispel Valley Library, in Cusick, Washington, reports about their project where Kindles were purchased and loaded with books and information on relevant health topics to their community. Our Mini Outreach award was entitled; Health Topics on… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Health Literacy, News from Network Members, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Aug
05
0 comments Tags: All of Us, consumer health, health literacy, National Health Observances, public library
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a National Health Observance which provides a key opportunity to highlight the importance of getting recommended vaccines at all ages. The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention reminds us that every year children and adults become seriously ill and are hospitalized because of diseases that vaccines can help prevent,… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries