Pacific Northwest Region

The University of Washington Health Sciences Library serves as the regional Network Office for network member organizations throughout the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NNLM PNR) including the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington

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NNLM Resource Picks

NNLM Resource Picks is a collaborative, bimonthly, webcast series featuring the National Library of Medicine resources to increase awareness of these resources as well as encourage their integration by libraries and other organizations to more fully serve their colleagues and communities. Next Pick: Environmental Health & Toxicology Resources for the Public and Professionals

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Pacific Northwest Region

Announcing New Funding Opportunities!

The NNLM PNR is pleased to request proposals for a new round of funding opportunities! NNLM PNR member organizations in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington are eligible to apply. If your organization is not currently a member, it’s easy to join!

Proposals submitted by August 15, 2018 will receive fullest consideration. If you plan to submit a proposal, we need a brief statement of intent no later than July 25. Please submit your statement of intent to apply to nnlm@uw.edu.

FYI—late breaking news: to encourage more proposals involving public library participation or partnerships, a second round of these same funding opportunities will be announced on August 16. The application deadline for the second round of awards will be October 1, 2018.

Also, PNR will host a special webinar on Thursday, July 12 at 1pm Pacific Time, featuring 3 speakers who have received NNLM PNR funding. Each will share insights and stories about their funded projects, and tips about proposal writing.

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Universal Design for Learning: Accessibility at the Library

More and more libraries and educational institutions provide online content whether databases, archival collections, videos, and documents. But how much of this information is accessible by those who are blind, have low vision, or are hard of hearing? Libraries and other institutions are legally required to provide accessible content. This series of 4 separate webinars will provide some basic steps librarians can take to make their content accessible to all. Attend one or all of the sessions to increase your library's online digital access.

July 11th: UDL to Promote Framework Principles Adoption, Student Engagement and Active Learning
July 18th: Promoting Accessible Document Creation
July 25th: Building Accessible Websites
August 1st: Accessibility in Procurement

HerbList App

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HerbList™ – NCCIH's app for research-based information about the safety and effectiveness of herbal products, gives you fast, free access to science-based summaries on more than 50 popular herbs, such as aloe, chamomile, ginger, and turmeric. Available at the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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Join us for PNR Rendezvous!

3rd Wednesday at 1 pm PT

PNR Rendezvous is a monthly webinar series presented by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest Region. Each session focuses on various topics such as health, research, resources, librarianship, and technology for attendees to incorporate into their work.

Our next Rendezvous is Aug 15th, "Genetic Testing in the Era of Genomic Sequencing" with presenter Laura Amendola, MS CGC, Licensed Genetic Counselor, Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Medical Genetics at the University of Washington.

Watch our last session, "Unlocking the Potential of De-identified Clinical Datasets," below. Archived recordings are available on YouTube.