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Jan
22
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Are you attending he ALA Midwinter Meeting in Seattle this week? The NNLM Pacific Northwest Region will be there. We’ll be in the exhibit hall as the National Library of Medicine, booth #605 Stop by and learn more about the National Library of Medicine resources as well as the outreach services of the National Network… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NNLM, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Jan
17
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A new year and a new blog series. As Consumer Health Coordinator for the NNLM PNR, I help to provide information regarding library services and programming for those who serve the general public. Many of you juggle several job duties as well as a variety of information needs and so may welcome some tips and… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Libraries
Dec
17
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Every year around this time, I think about my health. Yes, it’s the holidays and everything is festive and bright, but it’s also the season when I typically schedule my annual health visits. And, to be honest, the news from these visits hasn’t always been something to celebrate. I’ve learned that health – and conversely… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Public Libraries
Nov
07
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Has your library, institution, or organization considered hosting a National Library of Medicine (NLM) exhibit but were unsure as to what was involved? Perhaps you noticed the lengthy wait list for several of the exhibits? The next PNR Rendezvous webinar session is hosting staff from the NLM Exhibition Program who will be providing some information… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Nov
01
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Book Clubs or reading groups are a staple of library outreach and literacy efforts. People gather to discuss Oprah’s picks or the New York Times’ Best Sellers to socially engage with literature and current events. To help grow health literacy, the NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network announces the launch of the NNLM Reading Club…. Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Health Literacy, Health Observances, Public Libraries