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06
0 comments Tags: Lyme disease, public libraries
This post is part of a series on NNLM NER’s funded projects. In FY2016-2017, NNLM NER funded Nahant Public Library (MA)’s project STOP LYME! Information for Tick-Borne Disease Identification, Prevention and Patient Care. The goal of the project was twofold: (1) to disseminate authoritative information about Lyme and other tick-borne diseases using a wide variety… Read More »
Posted in: Funded Project
Aug
31
0 comments Tags: graphic medicine, public libraries
This week, I headed to the Wilbraham Public Library (MA) to lead a book discussion based upon the NNLM NER Graphic Medicine Book Club Kits initiative. We were discussing Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant? (Chast). I arrived a bit early. I wanted to check in with librarian Mary Bell and director Karen Demers. I’ve lead… Read More »
Posted in: Patient Engagement
Aug
29
0 comments Tags: Boot Camp, Data, eScience, science
This is the second blog post in a series authored by individuals who received scholarships to attend the 2017 Science Boot Camp held at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst on June 14-16, 2017. Please watch for more posts about this event and from scholarship recipients in the upcoming weeks. Read the first post here…. Read More »
Posted in: Commentary
Aug
23
0 comments Tags: hospital librarians, interlibrary loan, search skills
We still have a few hot and sticky days ahead in New England, yet the stores are full of back-to-school items and some children are climbing onto school buses next week. Here at NNLM NER, we are putting together a list of opportunities for hospital librarians who are looking for continuing education. Advanced MeSH Techniques… Read More »
Posted in: Announcements, Trainings
Sep
05
Science Boot Camp 2017 – Scholarship Recipient Blog Post 3
Posted by Martha Meacham on September 5th, 2017 0 comments Tags: bootcamp, Data, eScience, science
This is the third blog post in a series authored by individuals who received scholarships to attend the 2017 Science Boot Camp held at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst on June 14-16, 2017. Please watch for more posts about this event and from scholarship recipients in the upcoming weeks. Read the first post here… Read More »
Posted in: Commentary