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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
Jul
13
0 comments Tags: Funding, Medical Library Association, MLA, NNLM Region 5, professional development, region 5, training, webinar
NNLM Region 5 is sponsoring free access to selected Medical Library Association (MLA) on-demand webinars for individuals who apply during designated application windows. July Course Options Applicants may choose one course from the following options: ChatGPT and Beyond: Strategies for Effective AI Communication Digging Deep into Data: Critically Appraising Data and Data Collection Methods Finding Your Competitive… Read More »
Posted in: Funding
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
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
Dec
09
0 comments Tags: consumer health, health information, NNLM Region 5, online education, public health, training
On December 4, 2025, NNLM Region 5 hosted the webinar “Empathy Lens: Humanizing Images & Education for Reducing Stigma Against People Who Use Drugs.” During the webinar, speakers Meg Brunner and Erinn McGraw from the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute at the University of Washington introduced Empathy Lens, free photographs related to drug and alcohol… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Training & Education