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Oct
10
0 comments Tags: Data, data_science, eScience, science librarians
This is the ninth blog post in a series authored by twelve individuals who received scholarships to attend the 2018 Science Boot Camp held at Brandeis University on June 13-15, 2018. In this installment, describes science boot camp as a networking event. Please watch for more posts about resources from this event and views from… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Oct
10
0 comments Tags: Genetics Home Reference, Health Literacy, public libraries
Earlier this month, Catherine Martin and I drove up to Newry, MA to present at the Maine Library Association Annual Meeting. Our session, From Genealogy to Genetics: Library Programming to Explore Your Roots, was scheduled for Monday, Oct 1st. The Annual Meeting opened with a panel discussion on journalism, fake news and libraries. Afterwards, Catherine attended… Read More »
Posted in: NLM Resources
Oct
01
0 comments Tags: 99th Ingersol Lecture on Immortality & Convocation, Atul Gawande, Being Mortal, chronic illness
“I think I’m very uncomfortable with imperfection and in being fallible and how you live with your own imperfection,” says Atul Gawande. A little ironic, as he shared these words as part of his talk for the 99th Ingersoll Lecture on Immortality and Convocation at Harvard Divinity School held on September 6, at Sander’s Theatre… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, NLM Resources, Patient Engagement, Public Health
Oct
01
0 comments Tags: Data, data_science, eScience, science librarians
This is the eighth blog post in a series authored by twelve individuals who received scholarships to attend the 2018 Science Boot Camp held at Brandeis University on June 13-15, 2018. In this installment, describes science boot camp as a networking event. Please watch for more posts about resources from this event and views from… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Oct
01
0 comments Tags: ALA, All of Us, awards, professional development, Travel
As part of a partnership with the All of Us Research Program, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region (NNLM NER) is pleased to offer up to 20 Professional Development Awards for library staff to attend ALA Midwinter. Library Awardees can apply for up to $3,000 for registration and travel costs. Eligibility – Any library in CT, MA,… Read More »
Posted in: All of Us, Funded Project, Trainings