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16
0 comments Tags: National Library of Medicine, NLM, open science, PubChem
Most partners who know us are familiar with NLM resources like PubMed and MedlinePlus. Some are familiar with other resources like ClinicalTrails. But do you know about PubChem? What is PubChem? From the website: “PubChem is the world’s largest collection of freely accessible chemical information. Search chemicals by name, molecular formula, structure, and other identifiers…. Read More »
Posted in: Blog, NLM Resources
Oct
06
0 comments Tags: contest, Health Literacy, hospital librarians
Hey Region 7! In honor of National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month, NNLM is hosting a book spine poetry contest. All participants will be entered into a lottery to receive a free copy of books selected from the NNLM Reading Club – a total of 10 books to add to your collection… Read More »
Posted in: Announcements
Oct
04
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October is Health Literacy Month – a time when health organizations, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies and other groups can work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy – to build a world where our collective efforts will lead to health equity, where all people can… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Sep
26
0 comments Tags: Member Spotlight, public libraries
The following article was contributed by the C.H. Booth Library in Newtown, Connecticut. The C.H. Booth Library’s dedication to health literacy was advanced significantly thanks to funding from a 2021 NNLM Region 7 Technology Improvement Award. In 2021, the library began an initiative to bring greater awareness and understanding of medical resources to the… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Funded Project, NLM Resources, Technology
Sep
16
0 comments Tags: climate change, Emergency Preparedness (EPP)
September is National Preparedness Month. The 2022 theme is “A Lasting Legacy”. From ready.gov “The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family.” September may be more than half over, but preparedness is a year-round project. Use the resources below to brush up on… Read More »
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