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Jul
23
0 comments Tags: consumer health, History of Medicine, NLM History of Medicine
You may already be familiar with some of essential resources of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) such as PubMed and MedlinePlus. NLM’s History of Medicine is another important resource. It is home to an amazing collection, both physical and digital, focusing on health and disease. The NLM History of Medicine has a growing collection… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, News from NLM
Jul
22
0 comments Tags: communication, community outreach, consumer health, education resources, Funding, health information, health literacy, libraries, library programming, NNLM Membership, NNLM Region 5, outreach, Public Libraries, public library, training
Nevada’s libraries and community partners have played a visible role in strengthening health information outreach over the past five years. Through NNLM Region 5, local members have connected patrons with reliable health resources, expanded wellness programming, and built partnerships that bring trusted information closer to the people who need it most. That work matters everywhere,… Read More »
Posted in: Impact
Jul
15
0 comments Tags: consumer health, professional development, training
Did you know that NNLM has several on-demand classes? These classes were developed to accommodate people’s busy schedules and different time zones. We heard from many of you that it is hard to find dedicated time for attending live or scheduled classes. On top of that, we have five time zones just in Region 5… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Education, Library staff, Training & Education
Jun
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, libraries, library programming, outdoors, outreach
“Might I,” quavered Mary, “might I have a bit of earth?” Many of you may remember this line from The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a popular children’s book written over a hundred years ago. Books can have a way of encouraging readers to explore and try something new. For many, gardening or just even… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Public Libraries
May
07
0 comments Tags: conference, consumer health, Funding, libraries, training
NNLM is excited to announce the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference Professional Development Award! Funding will cover registration and travel expenses up to $1500 per awardee. The conference will take place September 16-19, 2026 in Montgomery, AL. Participants will attend a pre-conference training focused on consumer health information, called “Healthy Roots, Strong… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Funding, News from NNLM, Training & Education