Apr
18
0 comments Tags: community engagement, funding, MedlinePlus, Member Spotlight, New York, public libraries, recovery, substance use disorder
In this article, learn about the beginnings of the Read to Recovery program at Saratoga Springs Public Library. NNLM supported the initial collection launch, and from there other community organizations, community members, and patrons have embraced and supported the collection leading to monetary and in-kind donations of over $18,000. One example is the Health… Read More »
Posted in: Blog, Member Spotlight, Newsletters, NLM Resources
Apr
11
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Today’s blog is a guest spot with Jennifer Romans, Youth Services Specialist at Smith Hill Library in Providence, RI. NNLM R7 met Jennifer through Focused Outreach to Providence in 2024. Tell us about your position and organization I am the Youth Services Specialist at Smith Hill Library, part of Community Libraries of Providence in Providence,… Read More »
Posted in: Member Spotlight
Apr
07
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As part of our 2021-2026 Cooperative Agreement with the National Library of Medicine, we are conducting outreach to rural counties. The goal is to introduce, or re-introduce, the Network of the National Library of Medicine as a source of training in NLM products and funding for health-related projects. Outreach allows us to learn about the… Read More »
Posted in: NLM Resources
Mar
31
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My name is Kimberly Carlo and I am excited to say that I am a Region 7 Consultant as of February 2025. One of my main job duties consist of refining, analyzing and visualizing membership and engagement data for Region 7. I also am participating in the Science Bootcamp for Librarians committee, supporting data and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Mar
24
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Every year around this time, I like to take some time to consider maternal health. World Health Day 2025: Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures on April 7, begins a year focused on mothers and babies. National Women’s Health Week is celebrated in May along with other health awareness weeks in April and May focusing on Women’s… Read More »
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