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Mar
02
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This focus group is part of our ongoing partnership with the Public Library Association. We are looking for public library workers to participate in virtual focus groups this spring. We’re looking for both paraprofessional and professional library workers. Would you or anyone on your staff be interested in participating? The purpose of the research is… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries
Feb
08
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As part of our ongoing partnership with the Public Library Association(PLA) and supplemental funding from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), our office has developed a new course on health information for public library staff. In developing this course, we partnered with OCLC WebJunction and the College of Education at the University of Iowa to incorporate… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries
Jan
30
0 comments Tags: Gail Borden Public Library District, Tales & Travel Memories
Name: Glenna Godinsky Title: Life Enrichment Liaison, Gail Borden Public Library District, Elgin, IL Education: B.A., University of Iowa, Certified Dementia Practitioner, National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness? Like many, I was a caregiver as each of my parents faced different health struggles. My… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Public Libraries Spotlight
Jan
12
0 comments Tags: Brown County Library
Name: Sue Simenz Title: Reference Librarian, Brown County Library, Green Bay, WI Education: BA in Communication Arts (Radio-TV-Film), University of Wisconsin-Madison, MLS, University of Wisconsin-Madison How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness? I’ve been in this job (reference and collection development) for a long time, so I’ve always been cognizant of… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries, Public Libraries Spotlight
Jan
03
0 comments Tags: Akron-Summit County Public Library, Success Stories
I’m pleased to announce that the Akron-Summit County Public Library (Ohio) Science & Technology Division lead by Monique Mason has been awarded funding for a great community physical fitness project! Background: Twenty-nine percent of Summit County residents are obese, slightly lower than the state-wide average of 30% 1. The obesity rate in the City of Akron… Read More »
Posted in: Funding, Public Libraries