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Jul
07
0 comments Tags: consumer health, Funding, health literacy, libraries
The Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 under cooperative agreement with the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), announces the availability of funding through Collection Equity Outreach Awards to fund collection development that amplifies diverse voices writing on health/medical topics or that include a health or medical issue as an integral narrative… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from NNLM Region 5
Oct
15
0 comments Tags: consumer health, fitness, health and wellness, health literacy, libraries, nutrition, outreach
Learn how the Belgrade Community Library combined a fundraiser with a seasonal fitness program. We thank Sarah Creech, Adult Services and Cataloging Librarian at Belgrade Community Library in Belgrade, MT, for providing this guest post. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been three years since the Belgrade Community Library Foundation hosted a raffle for… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, News from Network Members, Public Libraries
Oct
13
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy, libraries, NLM Traveling Exhibits
The application process for hosting two new National Library of Medicine (NLM) traveling exhibitions, Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health and This Lead is Killing Us: A History of Citizens Fighting Lead Poisoning in their Communities is now open. All submissions must be received by November 6, 2020, 11:59pm, E.S.T. An announcement of… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, Public Health, Public Libraries
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
Feb
20
0 comments Tags: april 2020, citizen science, libraries, nnlm pnr
Do you run programs at your library? Interested in receiving a free Citizen Science Program Kit? Read on! The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), a program of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), has expanded its partnership with SciStarter to support Citizen Science Month (April 2020). In 2019, the two organizations worked collaboratively… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health, Public Libraries, Training & Education