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Mar
28
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When was the last time you used Wikipedia? With more than 7 billion views a year on over 155,000 health topic pages, Wikipedia may be the most popular online health information resource. Acknowledging that Wikipedia is a highly trafficked source for health related topics, it is then vital that we strive to improve the content… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Mar
21
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In just a few weeks, Darlene and I will be traveling to Kentucky to share information at the Kentucky Medical Library Association (KMLA) annual meeting and visit with NNLM members in the area. The itinerary includes meeting with Kornhauser Library director, Neal Nixon, and clinical librarian, Jessica Petrey at the University of Louisville, as… Read More »
Posted in: Conferences and Meetings, General, Site Visits
Mar
21
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The GMR is delighted to lead a partnership between the National Network of Libraries of Medicine and the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA). We have developed a new course, Wellness in the Library Workplace as part of ALA President Loida Garcia-Febo’s presidential theme on Wellness. CE and CHIS The new course provides 4 continuing education… Read More »
Posted in: Training
Mar
20
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As the flooding continues in the Midwest, we wondered if you were responding to requests for assistance from any libraries in your regions. Below are some resources which focus on flooding. Please let us know if there is any way we can assist. Aimed at the Professional Workforce: Floods: Health Information Guide (Syndicated page allows you to embed… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, General, NLM Resources, Public Health, Public Libraries
Mar
19
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The Greater Midwest Region (GMR) of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) has released nearly $500,000 in funding opportunities! Our office has released Calls for Applications for the following: Research Data Award: Up to $20,000 (Applications due April 1st) Emerging Initiatives Award: Up to $10,000 (Applications due April 1st) Health Information Outreach Award: Two funding… Read More »