May
08
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It’s May and time for The Medical Library Association’s annual conference being held in Portland, OR this year. Linda Walton and Erica Lake from Region 6 will be at the conference and hope to attend your sessions and view your posters. We always look forward to seeing the impact Region 6 members have on the profession…. Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Conferences and Meetings, News from the Region, Outreach
May
06
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Exciting news: we’ve expanded our offerings to include seven classes eligible for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credit, all free of charge. Here’s a list of the classes eligible for CNE: PubMed Essentials On-Demand Assessing Health Education Materials: clearing the way to easy-to-read health materials (On-Demand) LGBTQIA+ Health Information & Resources (Moodle) Health Literacy on Demand… Read More »
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May
01
0 comments Tags: aunt flow, know your flow, menstruation information, menstruation resources, period poverty
The societal taboo surrounding menstruation, often referred to as period stigma, is a widespread issue transcending cultural, economic, and geographical divides. This natural biological process, experienced by half of the world’s population, has historically been obscured by secrecy and cultural taboos. Various factors, such as cultural norms, religious beliefs, and societal expectations, have perpetuated myths… Read More »
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Apr
22
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Registration is now open for the NNLM National Update at MLA 2024. In the past, NNLM Day at MLA featured presentations from various regions, offices, and centers. This year, we’re streamlining to a single national update. Join NNLM Project Director, Martha Meacham, as she shares NNLM’s achievements over the past year and outlines future plans. This online… Read More »
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Apr
18
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During my master’s program at the University of Missouri, I discovered health sciences librarianship through a professional development award given by NNLM Region 3. After that experience, I knew that I wanted to learn more, but I had already exhausted my program’s courses in health and medical librarianship. As a resident of Minnesota, I reached… Read More »
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