Apr
05
0 comments Tags: National Library Week, National Library Workers Day
Did you know that April 5th marks National Library Workers Day. This is a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. We thought this would be a perfect time to get to know some of the staff in the NNLM Region 6 office!… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, From the GMR, General
Apr
04
0 comments Tags: book discussion
You are invited to join us for the first NNLM Book Discussion! From May 2 until July 31, we will read Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick! NNLM Book Discussion offers librarians and library staff interested in better understanding health issues their communities face… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Mar
30
0 comments Tags: DNA Day, NNLM Reading Club
April showers bring May flowers and also National DNA Day, which celebrates two important scientific achievements: the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. According to the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the Human Genome Project was “the international, collaborative research program whose goal… Read More »
Posted in: General, NNLM Reading Club, Public Libraries
Mar
14
0 comments Tags: Education/Training, PubMed
Please join NNLM for the upcoming, 4-part series in April 2022 called How PubMed Works. How PubMed works (HPW) is divided into 4 unique sessions. You can sign up for one, some or all. The dates and links for each session are below. All sessions are held in WebEx. April 6, 2022 Introduction April 8,… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Member Services, NLM Resources, Public Health, Training
Mar
09
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The tragic death of Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer at age 43 stunned the world. Boseman, a prominent actor who was most known for his role as the ‘Black Panther’, had been secretly battling cancer for four years. His death from colon cancer at such a young age put a spotlight on the fact that… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, General, NNLM Reading Club