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Apr
01
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Consumer Health Information Specialization, health literacy, libraries, online education, outreach, training
Last month’s Consumer Health Minute focused on health reference. Providing any type of health information services can feel a little intimidating but that doesn’t have to be the case. Learning more about various health resources and services can help prepare you and your staff to feel more knowledgeable and confident. The National Network of Libraries… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Training & Education
Apr
01
0 comments Tags: All of Us, citizen science, consumer health, health literacy, NNLM Reading Club, public library
Citizen science is collaborative research done by everyday people, anytime, anywhere, to help answer questions scientists can’t answer alone. In order to turn curiosity into impact, Citizen Science Month is recognized annually in April to promote all things citizen science. Libraries can serve as a hub for citizen science in their communities by mobilizing patrons… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Blog, Citizen Science, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Mar
19
0 comments Tags: All of Us, citizen science, consumer health, health literacy, public library
Are you planning an in-person Citizen Science Month event in April? Looking to host a virtual event, or transition your previously in-person event to a virtual format? Then this is the virtual training for you! Join us on March 25th at 11:00 am Pacific, Noon MT, 1:00pm CT and 2pm ET. Register here for the… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Citizen Science, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR, Public Libraries
Mar
19
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health reference, online education
Unless you are a consumer health librarian you may not be as familiar with addressing health reference questions. It’s OK if you don’t feel comfortable and a little uncertain how to answer questions regarding medication, a health condition, or a specific diet. You don’t have to know the answers. Like many of the topics your… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Libraries, Training & Education
Mar
16
0 comments Tags: All of Us, citizen science, consumer health, health literacy, public library
NNLM’s partner, SciStarter, has asked us to share this brief survey with you! With support from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Arizona State University and SciStarter have spent the past 2+ years developing and field testing resources for libraries,to introduce citizen science and field-testing kits to their communities. Within the STEM realm, citizen science… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Citizen Science, Health Literacy, News From NNLM PNR