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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
Mar
24
0 comments Tags: academic libraries, CHES, Community College Libraries, community-based organizations, conference, continuing education, Medical Library Association, membership, MLA, National Library of Medicine, nlm, NNLM Membership, Public Libraries, University Libraries
One of our goals for this grant cycle was to add 100 new members to Region 5. Thanks to the outreach efforts of our Region 5 team, we surpassed this goal by adding 115 new members (as of March 2026). Over the last five years, the benefits of NNLM membership have included: Opportunities to apply for… Read More »
Posted in: News from NNLM Region 5
Oct
14
0 comments Tags: academic libraries, community outreach, health information outreach, health literacy, health literacy month, Health Sciences Library, library outreach, Public Libraries
October is my favorite month. I love the sound of crunchy leaves, trips to the pumpkin patch, and cozy evenings with a warm cup of tea. On top of that, October is Health Literacy Month, a time to focus on making health information clear and easy to access. Librarians in public and academic settings play… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Health Literacy
Oct
05
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, health literacy, National Health Observances, Public Libraries
October is Health Literacy Month, a time to highlight the importance of providing equitable access to easy-to-understand health information which is part of the Network of the National Library of Medicine’s (NNLM) mission. The NNLM provides several guides on the website on topics related to health information. These are all freely accessible with links to… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Consumer Health Minute, Health Literacy, News from NNLM, Public Libraries