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Jul
18
0 comments Tags: nlm, nnlm pnr, NNLM Region 5, outreach
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the Region 5 Executive Director Meet and Greet session this month! It was great to see some new and familiar faces as I shared my background and vision for Region 5. I hugely enjoyed the Q&A portion of the session – the attendees asked… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5
Jun
18
0 comments Tags: #NNLMDiscoveryPodcast, health science librarians, Health Sciences Library, medical librarian, medical librarians, NLM Associate Fellowship
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 supports library school students and new library professionals in many ways, including advising on University of Washington iSchool student capstone projects like the Resources Supporting DEIA guide, instructing library school classes, hosting an internship for San Jose State University’s BIPOC Become Librarians program, hosting… Read More »
Posted in: New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5
Jun
13
0 comments Tags: event, NNLM Region 5, outreach
It has been almost ten weeks since I started as Executive Director for Region 5, and at the risk of sounding cliche, the time has been flying by! I have immersed myself in learning about the NNLM, Region 5, and the University of Washington as I work with the Region 5 team to chart a… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, New from NNLM Region 5, News from NNLM Region 5
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
Dec
11
0 comments Tags: community health workers, consumer health, health information, MedlinePlus
It can be challenging to find health information you can trust. If you are a community health worker, your clients may also find it a struggle. MedlinePlus is a great resource for health information. It provides information on a wide range of health topics for the public. But maybe you are unsure how to use… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Literacy, New from NNLM Region 5, Training & Education