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Jul
14
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After four years with the Region 6 Office, Erica Lake will depart the University of Iowa on July 31. She is returning to the Essentia Institute of Rural Health, where she worked before joining NNLM. Erica came to the University of Iowa in 2021 as the NNLM Region 6 Medical and Academic Librarian Coordinator building… Read More »
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Jul
01
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In an innovative initiative to combat period poverty and promote menstrual health education, 15 libraries across Ohio joined forces with NNLM Region 6 to launch a transformative program. With support from the State Library of Ohio and Aunt Flow, these libraries began offering free menstrual products and educational resources to their communities, creating safe, inclusive… Read More »
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Jun
23
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After over eight years with the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) at the University of Iowa, Bobbi Newman will depart the organization on August 4. Since joining in June 2016, Bobbi has been a driving force in connecting public libraries with trusted health information and championing community well-being through innovative national projects…. Read More »
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Apr
07
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National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. Celebrate each day with the themes below! Monday, April 7: Recognize Health Literacy on Right to Read Day Libraries play a critical role in providing free access to trusted health resources,… Read More »
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Apr
03
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We are pleased to continue offering professional development funding opportunities for our Region 6 member organizations. Topics must be health information related and align with the NNLM mission. A few examples of use of funds would be: Sponsorship of an Medical Library Association (MLA) Webinars. Hosts of the webinars can secure continuing education (CE) codes… Read More »
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