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Feb
24
0 comments Tags: Consumer Health Information Specialization, continuing education, mla chis, public libraries
We are excited to share that you can now access all CHIS eligible webinar recordings and continuing education (CE) links in one place! Using your login for the NNLM.gov website you can register for Recorded CHIS Webinars. Once you log into the class you will be able to see all the webinars that provide at… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Libraries
Jan
11
0 comments Tags: happy new year, new years resolutions
As we move into 2022 many of us (and our patrons) have made New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some tips and resources to help everyone stay on track. Watch out for False Promises and Scams The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads from the FTC Spot False Promises Fake Stories Online Other Fitness and Weight Loss… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Libraries
Dec
09
0 comments Tags: CHIS, Consumer Health, Consumer Health Information Specialization, public libraries
We have put together a new action plan to help you earn your CHIS in a timely fashion. We appreciate your patience as we ramped up our new five-year performance person. We have a plan in place coming in Year Two that will make acquiring your CHIS faster and easier. In the meantime, we have… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Libraries
Oct
06
0 comments Tags: public libraries town hall, public libraries town halls, public library town halls, town halls
Region Six of the Network of the National Library of Medicine invites public library staff from Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to join us for a town hall. The purpose of the townhalls is to establish and deepen connections with public library workers in Region 6. The sessions will introduce or refresh… Read More »
Posted in: Public Libraries
Aug
03
0 comments Tags: mental health, mental health resources
Many people are experiencing increased stress and anxiety as we continue to battle COVID-19. A blog post from the director of the National Institute of Mental Health states “The mental health impacts of COVID-19 continue. From all that we know, it is clear these impacts will outlive the pandemic itself.”[1] The American Psychological Association reports… Read More »
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