This page includes awards made during the previous NNLM award period (May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2021).
| Title | Summary | Project Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Conversation: Saving lives through early cancer detection | 15-40 Connection and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine both work to provide access to vital health information to improve quality of life and the healthcare experience. To close the gap in delayed diagnosis of cancer and provide the lifesaving advantage of early cancer detection, individuals need to be empowered through an integrated approach to health education that drives behavior change. |
November 1, 2016 - April 28, 2017 |
| Professional Dev: Open Data Symposium 2017 | The Kathleen A. Zar Symposium is a biennial event held at the John Crerar Library of the University of Chicago. The 2017 Zar Symposium, 'Open Data: Science, Health, Community,' is intended for all who are involved or interested in open data, such as librarians and 133s. This award will be used to support the travel of Symposium speakers, who are traveling from both coasts and the southwest. |
April 28, 2017 - April 28, 2017 |
| Health Literacy Hero Award | As a recipient of our Professional Development Award recipient is attending Health Literacy Summit, 'Health Literacy: A Critical Link in Patient Engagement.' April 3-5, 2017, Madison, WI. The conference is sponsored by Wisconsin Health Literacy and brings together many well know speakers on various aspects of the topic. This conference will add to the understanding of the health literacy issue and tools that can used in the current hospital environment. |
April 3, 2017 - April 5, 2017 |
| Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District exhibitor award | Funding will support two school nurses to exhibit NLM resources during the NJ State School Nurses Spring 2017 conference and the NJ Public Health symposium. |
March 24, 2017 - April 4, 2017 |
| Professional Dev- Johnson | Attend ACRL conference |
March 20, 2017 - April 1, 2017 |
| Professional Dev- Henderson | Attend ACRL conference |
March 20, 2017 - April 1, 2017 |
| Professional Dev- Caton | Attend the OCLC Resource Sharing Conference |
March 12, 2017 - April 1, 2017 |
| Professional Dev- Farabough | Attend ACRL conference |
March 20, 2017 - April 1, 2017 |
| Professional Dev- Schweikhard | Attend ACRL conference |
March 20, 2017 - April 1, 2017 |
| Professional Dev- Amen | Attend the ACRL conference |
March 20, 2017 - March 27, 2017 |
| Exhibit Award- OSUCHS 2 | Exhibit at 2017 Winter CME Seminar |
December 9, 2016 - February 28, 2017 |
| Disaster Recovery for Delaware: Exploring Potential Partnerships Among Emergency Planners, First Responders, Librarians and Others | Funding will support the librarian to attend the symposium, Disaster Recovery for Delaware: Exploring Potential Partnerships among Emergency Planners, First Responders, Librarians and Others.' She plans to identify specific opportunities to build bridges within and outside of my institution, and work toward establishing a comprehensive disaster plan. She also plans to work with other librarians at PA College, and regionally, to create and promote learning opportunities for our nursing and allied health students, faculty, staff, and community partners. |
February 27, 2017 - February 28, 2017 |
| Professional Dev- Lee | Attend the ALA Midwinter conference |
January 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017 |
| Exhibitor Award 61 | Exhibit at 'Tomora Lights,' sponsored by Twin Lakes Community Center; December 17, 2016 in Ward, SC |
December 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 |