We here at Region 4, along with our fellow regions across the country, wrapped up Year 3 (May 2023-April 2024) at the end of last month and wanted to share our region’s good work! If you are curious to learn more, NNLM Project Director Martha Meecham shared a region-wide Y3 overview earlier this month. Region 4... Read More »

NNLM Region 4 is highlighting Sarah Villere, MLS Graduate Student at the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University, for her accomplishment of receiving her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) certification. Below, Sarah shares a bit about herself and her experience obtaining her CHIS certification through the Consumer Health for Library Students Program. ... Read More »

In this blog post, we will hear from Agnes Skowron, Librarian for the CT Clearinghouse, which provides information and resources related to health promotion, substance use prevention, recovery, harm reduction, mental health and more. Funded by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the key resources shared in this article are for those... Read More »

Why is that? To increase awareness and action towards a common goal: a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. A world where the taboos and stigma surrounding menstruation are history. Where everyone has access to quality menstrual products, period education and period-friendly toilets. But Menstrual Hygiene Day is more than an awareness day. Today, more and more of us are... Read More »

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce applications are open to its Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine. The NLM Michael E. DeBakey Fellowship in the History of Medicine provides individual awards of up to $10,000 to support research using the NLM collection. Spanning eleven centuries, the NLM collection encompasses... Read More »

We are excited to offer another round of our Building Successful Collaborations with Communities (BSCC) course led by the Director of the Texas Woman’s University School of Library and Information Studies, Dr. Ling Hwey Jeng. This course integrates the theory of community engagement with its application to libraries using the Preparation, Action, Reflection model. We... Read More »

May 16th was the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), where people in organizations all over the world hosted workshops, talks, and other activities to raise awareness and promote accessibility. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the University of Washington’s GAAD 2024 event, put on by the UW IT Accessibility... Read More »

NNLM Region 4 is highlighting Katherine Smith, Library Branch Manager of Manvel Public Library, for her accomplishment of receiving her Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS) certification. Below, Katherine shares a bit about herself and her experience in obtaining her CHIS certification through the Consumer Health for Library Students Program.  Can you give us an elevator speech... Read More »

Congratulations to the 2024 Movers and Shakers from Library Journal from Region 6. Each year, the Library Journal selects a group of nominees on a variety of topics.  This year’s Movers and Shakers are advocates, innovators, community builders, educators, change agents, and ban battlers. Jenay Dougherty Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of Iowa Libraries Zachary Stier... Read More »

It’s that time of year again where people are getting outside and enjoying the weather. Whether it’s gardening at home, taking a hike in the woods, or spending time on the water, here are resources that can help you stay healthy and safe throughout the summer. Fun in the Sun Remember: Shade Clothing Hat Sunglasses... Read More »

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 »