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Jul
15
0 comments Tags: book discussion, NNLMreads
Join us for the NNLM Book Discussion from August 1 – October 31, 2024. We will explore “You Just Need to Lose Weight” And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon. About the Book: In “You Just Need to Lose Weight,” Aubrey Gordon dismantles the pervasive myths about fatness with compelling facts and figures…. Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jul
10
0 comments Tags: Request for Information, RFI
Issued by National Library of Medicine (NLM) Purpose The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks new ideas to help improve access to health information made available via the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). The NNLM is managed by the User Services and Collection Division (USCD) at NLM, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This… Read More »
Posted in: General
Jul
02
0 comments Tags: CHIS CE, CHIS level 2
We are excited to announce the addition of three new Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) Level 2 classes! As health information professionals, we understand our crucial role in providing reliable, accessible health information to our communities. CHIS Level 2 certification is designed to enhance your expertise and skills further, empowering you to make a more… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Consumer Health
Jun
19
0 comments Tags: black health, health disparities, Juneteenth
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history – the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This day, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, celebrates resilience, liberation, and the enduring… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
May
20
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Congratulations to the 2024 Movers and Shakers from Library Journal from Region 6. Each year, the Library Journal selects a group of nominees on a variety of topics. This year’s Movers and Shakers are advocates, innovators, community builders, educators, change agents, and ban battlers. Jenay Dougherty Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of Iowa Libraries Zachary Stier… Read More »
Posted in: Blog