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Jul
08
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The following information is pulled from the Request for Information (RFI): Evolving the Network of the National Library of Medicine. Comments are due no later than August 30, 2024. This Request for Information (RFI) offers health sciences and public libraries, health professionals, researchers, public health workers, community organizations, the public, or any other interested party… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, News from NNLM
Jul
03
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, training
As information professionals, we recognize that accurate health information not only increases health literacy but also enhances the quality of life. Medical Library Association offers an opportunity that recognizes the accomplishment of acquiring new consumer health information skills through its Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS). The Network of the National Library of Medicine offers training… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Health Literacy, Library staff, News from NNLM, Public Libraries, Training & Education
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
Jan
18
0 comments Tags: environmental health, libraries, online education, public health, social determinants of health
One of the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s initiatives is Environmental Determinants of Health. Environmental factors can have a big impact on human health and especially for populations that have been historically and currently underserved. Staff from across the NNLM have planned a series of webinars focusing on environmental health, specifically the social… Read More »
Posted in: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, News from NNLM Region 5, Public Health, Training & Education
Dec
29
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Are you curious about partnering with the NNLM to bring your health outreach idea to life but don’t know where to begin? Join us January 24-26, 2024 for a free virtual symposium that will highlight successful past funded NNLM projects, feature grant writing advice, and offer ideas on how to partner with NNLM to turn… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, News from NNLM, Public Libraries