Seeking NNLM Reading Club Advisors

Posted by Liz Morris on May 10th, 2024 Posted in: Blog

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The following message is being shared on behalf of the NNLM Reading Club. 

We are seeking members for our newly formed NNLM Reading Club Advisory Group.

Are you familiar with the NNLM Reading Club? Have you used our resources for your own book discussion or shared our resources with others?

If so, then you are probably aware that each month, we share book titles on a health topic, along with curated health information, discussion guides, and marketing materials. Would you like to contribute to this project by sharing your ideas? If so, please complete this form to share your interest by May 31, 2024.

The NNLM Reading Club serves as an online resource providing monthly priority topical book recommendations, corresponding NLM and NIH health resources, and materials needed to host an in-person or virtual book club discussion. Our goal is to support health literacy outreach and engagement with an emphasis on reaching diverse communities.

Role of the NNLM Reading Club Advisor

The NNLM Reading Club Advisor offers external guidance and support to the NNLM Reading Club including, but not limited to,

• Recommending books centered around health and wellness topics that support the NNLM mission and initiatives.
• Sourcing for or developing discussion guide questions.
• Promoting the NNLM Reading Club in their organization and to other organizations in their community to build capacity for access to quality health information.

Eligibility

Any person affiliated with an NNLM member organization is welcome to apply.

Composition

The NNLM Reading Club Advisor group will consist of up to 8 members representing various NNLM regions. We seek a minimum of one advisor from each of the seven NNLM regions. Member selection is aimed at library professionals from public, state, academic, hospital, medical, research, special or health sciences libraries and staff working with community-based organizations or public health who support health information access. In addition, group composition aims to reflect multiple roles and communities.

Expectations of NNLM Reading Club Advisor

Contribute up to 3 hours of service quarterly, which includes attending a regularly scheduled 1-hour virtual meeting.

Terms

Advisory group members are asked to serve a one-year appointment coinciding with the NNLM 2021-2026 annual performance period of May 1 – April 30.

Resignation and Termination

Time is voluntary. Any member may resign by notifying the NNLM Reading Club at any time.

Recognition

An NNLM Reading Club Advisor will receive a certificate from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) in recognition of their service.

Questions?

Contact Bennie Finch, Education and Outreach Coordinator (NNLM Region 7) with any questions about this opportunity: Bennie.Finch@umassmed.edu