Are you familiar with the NNLM Reading Club? Have you used our resources for your own book discussion or shared our resources with others? If so, then you are probably aware that each month we share book titles on a health topic along with curated health information, discussion guides, and marketing materials. If you would... Read More »

On April 30, 2024, the Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 5 wrapped up the third year of our 5-year program. Over the last year, Region 5 staff nurtured relationships built in the pervious two years, leading to innovative collaborations with member organizations; a successful awards & funding program; and continued programs and... Read More »

May 12 – 19 is National Women’s Health Week!  National Women’s Health Week is a reminder to focus on women’s health. Despite significant advancements in research, women still face disparities in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of various health conditions. The term “women’s health” encompasses a broad range of physical, mental, and social aspects of... Read More »

The Joseph Leiter NLM/MLA Lectureship was established in 1983 to stimulate intellectual liaison between MLA and the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Lectures are chosen for their ability to discuss subjects related to biomedical communications. The lecture is presented every other year at NLM and in alternating years at the association’s annual conference. The 2024 NLM/MLA... Read More »

NNLM Region 4 is highlighting Melissa Rice, a library and information sciences student and graduate assistant at the University of South Florida, for her accomplishment of receiving her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) certification. Below, Melissa shares a bit about herself and her experience in obtaining her CHIS certification through the Consumer Health for Library... Read More »

The NNLM National Center for Data Services is proud to announce the second cohort in the Data Internship program! The goal of the program is to provide graduate students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups with practical experiences and skills for obtaining data librarian positions. These paid internships offer opportunities to work with real life... Read More »

The following message is being shared on behalf of the NNLM Reading Club.  We are seeking members for our newly formed NNLM Reading Club Advisory Group. Are you familiar with the NNLM Reading Club? Have you used our resources for your own book discussion or shared our resources with others? If so, then you are... Read More »

You are invited to Region 7’s Hospital Libraries Advisory Group meeting. We are meeting at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The meeting is designed for hospital librarians who work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. We will share what we are learning from hospital libraries in Region 7,... Read More »

Embarrassment, a lack of public awareness, and miscommunication can mean that for many women, menopause is endured in silence, perhaps feeling hopeless, confused, or “crazy” and not seeking the support and resources available to them. Stigma surrounding menopause can not only impact a woman’s wellbeing and quality of life, but potentially it can put her... Read More »

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, National Library of Medicine (NLM). NLM is one of 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at NIH, with a mission to assist the advancement of medical and related sciences and to aid the dissemination and exchange of scientific information and data... Read More »

It’s May and time for The Medical Library Association’s annual conference being held in Portland, OR this year. Linda Walton and Erica Lake from Region 6 will be at the conference and hope to attend your sessions and view your posters. We always look forward to seeing the impact Region 6 members have on the profession.... Read More »

Hello!  My name is Kathryn Vela, and I am honored to serve as the Executive Director of the Regional Medical Library (RML) at the University of Washington. In this role, I am dedicated to supporting the NNLM network members in Region 5, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, U.S. Territories, and Freely Associated... Read More »

Exciting news: we’ve expanded our offerings to include seven classes eligible for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credit, all free of charge. Here’s a list of the classes eligible for CNE: PubMed Essentials On-Demand Assessing Health Education Materials: clearing the way to easy-to-read health materials  (On-Demand) LGBTQIA+ Health Information & Resources (Moodle) Health Literacy on Demand... Read More »

We’re excited to share this wonderful guest post contributed by Dawn Hackman, Adriana Poo, and Estella Inda, librarians at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, San José State University. Their library participated in our Region 5 program where we offered organizational members the opportunity to host the film “Laboring with Hope” to raise awareness about... Read More »

Yoga offers a powerful tool for enhancing mental health and supporting recovery from substance use disorders. Its holistic approach addresses the root causes of addiction while promoting self-awareness, stress reduction, and physical well-being. Before joining the NNLM Region 7, I completed my 500 hour yoga teacher training with Kripalu Institute of Yoga and Health in... Read More »

Now even more classes from NNLM offer CNE credit! NNLM is excited to announce that we have expanded our offerings to include seven classes eligible for Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credits, all free of charge: PubMed Essentials On-Demand Assessing Health Education Materials: Clearing the Way to Easy-to-Read Health Materials Beyond the Binary Health Literacy on... Read More »

The 2024 National Medal winners will be announced the last week of May, and a national ceremony and celebration will be held in Washington, DC, in July. To learn more about the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, visit the IMLS website. Source: https://imls.gov/news/imls-names-finalists-2024-national-medal-museum-and-library-service

Are you and your colleagues looking for free professional development opportunities to sharpen your skills? NNLM has webinars and online classes covering a wide variety of topics, including: Drive Thru Data: Using NLM APIs to Access Information Fast on May 14, 2024: This webinar is aimed at librarians and other information professionals who are familiar... Read More »

Mental health is important at every stage of life and having a mental health condition can affect physical health. You, your library, and your organization can help by providing access to resources and information, and by raising awareness to help support family members, friends, and colleagues. Below are just a few resources to consider: SAMHSA... Read More »

National Women’s Health Week is celebrated each year, beginning on Mother’s Day, to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority. To help empower women with information, the NNLM Reading Club brings awareness to menopause in support of women’s health. Three different book genres – something for all readers – will help get the... Read More »