Aug
20
0 comments Tags: community engagement, data_science, Health Literacy, Instructional Design, Teaching, youth
One of the questions always asked on the first day back from summer break is: “What did you do this summer?” For many kids summer camp may be involved, either as a camper or as a camp counselor. Summer camp experiences can have a multitude of positive influences, such as building character, teaching independence and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Aug
20
0 comments Tags: bootcamp, data_science, science librarians
This is the seventh 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
Aug
17
0 comments Tags: Data, hospital librarians, integrative health
Here at the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), we are responsible for raising awareness of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). With that in mind, I sent a survey to New England hospital librarians in May 2018. I offered a list of NLM databases and services. I asked librarians to identify the topics… Read More »
Posted in: NLM Resources, Webinars
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: Emergency Preparedness (EPP), graphic medicine
September is National Preparedness Month. But why mention that in mid-August? Because I’m happy to announce a brand-new Graphic Medicine Book Club Kit focused on Emergency Preparedness and Recovery just in time to include as part of National Preparedness Month activities. Using Don Brown’s Drowned City: Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans, this kit provides a… Read More »
Posted in: Graphic Medicine
Aug
13
0 comments Tags: Data, data_science, eScience, science librarians
This is the sixth 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, a view on how science boot camp helps a former science teacher who is now a new science librarian. Please watch… Read More »
Posted in: Blog