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Oct
05
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health literacy month, libraries, Public Libraries
We’ve recently updated our popular NNLM guide, Resources for Public Libraries. The information here isn’t just for public libraries but for anyone who is providing the public with health information. You’ll find information and links to: health information resources, programming, health insurance, mental and behavioral health resources, and more! Consider ways to incorporate these resources… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health Minute, Health Observances, Public Libraries
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
20
0 comments Tags: academic libraries, All of Us, big data, data, data analysis, dataset, genomics, libraries, National Institutes of Health, nih, Public Libraries, research, University Libraries
Librarians looking for a high-quality health research resource will find much to recommend in the All of Us Research Hub. Developed by the National Institutes of Health, the Hub provides researchers with access to a large, diverse dataset to support studies in precision medicine, public health, and health equity. The Hub offers several tools that… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us
Jul
08
0 comments Tags: community outreach, Funding, health information, health literacy, libraries, library programming, NLM Traveling Exhibits, outreach, professional development, Public Libraries, public library, training
Over the past five years, NNLM Region 5 has strengthened health information outreach across Hawaii by supporting libraries, community partners, and local leaders who help people find reliable health information when they need it most. From training and funding to exhibits and outreach tools, the work in Hawaii reflects what happens when trusted institutions invest… Read More »
Posted in: Impact
Jul
06
0 comments Tags: Consumer Health Information Specialization, Funding, professional development, Public Libraries
The Network of the National Library of Medicine’s (NNLM) Training Office and Region 1 are proud to announce the recipients of the Association for Rural & Small Libraries professional development award. Out of a highly competitive pool of applicants from across the United States, twenty outstanding library professionals were selected for their dedication to community… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, Funding, Library staff, News from NNLM, Public Libraries