This page includes awards made during the previous NNLM award period (May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2021).
Title | Summary | Project Period |
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87 Reaching 87: SHAREing Information about NLM Resources | The aim of this project is to recruit a cohort of high schoolers to complete the Project SHARE Student Health Advocates Redefining Empowerment curriculum created by the University of Maryland and as key collaborators the 87 will help plan and implement a community outreach event targeting other 87, specifically with the goal of improving awareness and access to NLM resources for this population. The curriculum will be supplemented by local guest speakers and field trips. |
May 15, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
87 Reaching 87: SHAREing Information about NLM | The aim of this project is to recruit a cohort of high schoolers to complete the Project SHARE Student Health Advocates Redefining Empowerment curriculum created by the University of Maryland and as key collaborators the 87 will help plan and implement a community outreach event targeting other 87, specifically with the goal of improving awareness and access to NLM resources for this population. The curriculum will be supplemented by local guest speakers and field trips. |
May 15, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
50th Annual National Association of School Nurses Conference: The Power of the Past-The Force of the Future | Funding is requested to support travel to the National Association of School Nurses to support the dissemination of evidence-based information. |
May 15, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
3 Steps Detect - Massachusetts Vocational/Technical High Schools | 15-40 Connection is teaching audiences in high schools, universities, hospitals and corporations how to use personal health awareness to detect cancer earlier and improve cancer survival rates for everyone. Our partnership with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine has allowed for the incorporation of NNLM/MedLine Plus resources into our 3 Steps Detect education, providing reliable and up-to-date information to further empower patients with guidance regarding doctor/patient relationships, symptoms, confidentiality and patient's rights. |
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
2019 APHA Annual Meeting Conference | This presentation will highlight four public health preparedness collaboration projects completed by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia between 2014 and 2019. Project initiatives included the recruitment of Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers, training of Free Library staff and the 125 in emergency preparedness, development of library emergency response roles, development and dissemination of public health bookmarks, and incorporation of National Library of Medicine online resources. |
November 2, 2019 - November 6, 2019 |
18th 94 Conference on Grey Literature - Leveraging Diversity in Grey Literature, November 28-29, 2016 | Scientific information, much of which is published as grey literature, can play a pivotal role in the search for solutions to global problems. Diversity invigorates problem solving and science benefits from a community that approaches problems in a variety of creative ways. Despite their diversity, the hundreds of authors and 133s across the globe involved in grey literature can be seen as part of the same community contributing to the scientific enterprise in valuable ways. |
November 28, 2016 - November 29, 2016 |
15-40 Connection 3 Steps Detect - Massachusetts Vocational/Technical High Schools: Saving lives through early cancer detection 2018-2019 | 15-40 Connection is teaching audiences in high schools, universities, hospitals and corporations how to use personal health awareness to detect cancer earlier and improve cancer survival rates for everyone. Our partnership with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine has allowed for the incorporation of NNLM/MedLine Plus resources into our 3 Steps Detect education, providing reliable and up-to-date information to further empower patients with guidance regarding doctor/patient relationships, symptoms, confidentiality and patient's rights. |
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
101 Community Outreach: Pilot Project | The proposed pilot project aims to promote awareness and demonstrate the use of National Library of Medicine 101 health information resources and MedlinePlus. At Charles R. Drew University CDU, 101 is one of five major areas of research, and this project will provide an avenue to disseminate reliable health information to many people who are impacted by 101 in South Los Angeles. The Library Director will partner with two CDU 101 faculty members who have a long history working in the local community. |
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
#BlackLivesMatter: Community Health All-Night | Queens Borough Public Library also known as Queens Public Library or QPL, in collaboration with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association BCALA, will conduct a 24-hour virtual event that will provide health information that is accessible, necessary, and interesting to the African American community in Queens and nationwide. Medical experts will share information on health topics that are relevant to members of the Black community in every stage of life. |
November 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021 |
'Evolve' MLA & DLA Joint Library Conference | Funding is requested for Alison Wessel and Bethany Geleskie to attend the Maryland and Delaware Library Association's annual conference. |
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; UTRGV SOM Libraries Individualized Health Information Program Partner | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - School of Medicine Libraries will partner with the public libraries in the Rio Grande Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; UTMB Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | The University of Texas Medical Branch- Moody Medical Library will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; UNTHSC Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | The University of North Texas Health Science Center will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; UAMS Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Library will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; Tulane University Individualized Health Information Program Expert on Call | Elaine Hicks, MS, MPH, MCHES - Ms. Hicks will serve as an Expert on Call to exclusively collaborate with the Health 12 at NOLA Public to support the program, extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the program, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and offer health information education to the New Orleans Public Library community in collaboration with the Health 12. The Expert on Call will be physically located at the Tulane University and receive program assignments from the NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator. |
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; TTUHSC Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center- Preston Smith Library of the Health Sciences Library will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 19, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; OU Tulsa Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | The University of Oklahoma Tulsa- Schusterman Library will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; OU HSC Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Robert M. Bird Health Sciences Library will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; OSU HSC Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Medical Library will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; NOLA Public Library Individualized Health Information Program | 1. Making authoritative health information and health education accessible to the public. 2. Providing education in locating, understanding and accessing quality health information. 3. Increasing understanding and engagement in the Research Program. 4. Providing education on personal health information which will enable individuals to make informed decisions concerning their healthcare. 5. Offering in-service education to library staff to increase knowledge and skills in providing health information to the community. |
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; LSUHSC Shreveport Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- Shreveport Libraries will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; LSUHSC NO Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Library- New Orleans will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
October 24, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; GHAHEC Individualized Health Information Program Partner | The Greater Houston Area Health Education Center, Inc. will offer classes/trainings at public library facilities and library multi-service centers in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for health professionals, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. Services offered will include developing and offering health information and education outreach sessions. |
November 5, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
; ABQ Public Library Individualized Health Information Program | Goals and Objectives: 1. Making authoritative health information and health education accessible to the public. 2. Providing education in locating, understanding and accessing quality health information. 3. Increasing understanding and engagement in the Research Program. 4. Providing education on personal health information which will enable individuals to make informed decisions concerning their healthcare. 5. Offering in-service education to library staff to increase knowledge and skills in providing health information to the community. |
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
UTRGV SOM Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner 2019-2020 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - School of Medicine Libraries will partner with the public libraries in the Rio Grande Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 |
UTRGV SOM Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner 2018-2019 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - School of Medicine Libraries will partner with the public libraries in the Rio Grande Valley counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
November 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
UTMB Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner 2019-2020 | The University of Texas Medical Branch- Moody Medical Library will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 |
UTMB Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner 2018-2019 | The University of Texas Medical Branch- Moody Medical Library will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
November 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |
UNTHSC Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner 2019-2020 | The University of North Texas Health Science Center will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020 |
UNTHSC Library Individualized Health Information Program Partner 2018-2019 | The University of North Texas Health Science Center will partner with the public libraries in their designated counties to extend the educational offerings of the program, promote the National Library of Medicine resources, provide health information in-service training for library staff, and raise awareness of the program. NNLM SCR Community Engagement Coordinator will provide program support and coordination. |
November 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019 |