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 »

The societal taboo surrounding menstruation, often referred to as period stigma, is a widespread issue transcending cultural, economic, and geographical divides. This natural biological process, experienced by half of the world’s population, has historically been obscured by secrecy and cultural taboos. Various factors, such as cultural norms, religious beliefs, and societal expectations, have perpetuated myths... Read More »

The Medical Library Association’s annual conference is being held in Portland, OR this year. Many of you are presenting or attending the conference since it is a little closer to home. Region 5 coordinators, Carolann and Carolyn,  are attending and hoping to view as many of your posters and attend your sessions in the short time... Read More »

El 23 de abril de cada año se celebra el “Día del Idioma Español en las Naciones Unidas”. La elección de la fecha específica se encuentra relacionada con el fallecimiento de Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, autor del libro “El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha” una de las figuras más conocidas de la literatura... Read More »

This is the time of year when NNLM Region 7 team reflects on the projects we have worked on, relationships that we have built, and successes of our partners across the Region. This year is no exception! The annual report is available and it is my pleasure to share some of the accomplishments that stand... Read More »

Do you teach high school-, community college-, or undergraduate-level science courses? NCBI is excited to host their first BioEd Summit on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD, from August 5-9, 2024. Leave the event with a lesson you can use in your classrooms/courses to prepare your students for real-world scientific research. You... Read More »

Looking to supplement your outreach or training initiatives? NNLM offers comprehensive resource guides aimed at empowering librarians, educators, healthcare professionals, or anyone simply curious about a particular topic. These guides cover a wide range of health-related subjects from health literacy and consumer health information to data management and cultural competency. Users are encouraged to explore... Read More »

Are you interested in the community impacts of climate change? Compelled by stories of resilience and adaptation in the face of massive environmental shifts? If so, consider joining us for our next NNLM Book Discussion beginning May 1, where you can participate live or asynchronously. We will read At Home on an Unruly Planet: Finding Refuge on a... Read More »

Region 2 has a limited number of free MLA CE Passports for Region 2 members. An MLA CE Passport gives you full access to MLA webinars and self-paced online courses through December 31st, 2024. Learn more here: https://www.mlanet.org/page/ce-passport. To be considered for a free MLA CE Passport e-mail your name, institution, and state to region2@nnlm.gov.

Registration is now open for the NNLM National Update at MLA 2024. In the past, NNLM Day at MLA featured presentations from various regions, offices, and centers. This year, we’re streamlining to a single national update. Join NNLM Project Director, Martha Meacham, as she shares NNLM’s achievements over the past year and outlines future plans. This online... Read More »

Dr. Tanika Eaves and Dr. Jennifer Dealy have combined their passions around Maternal Health and Mental Health, Respectful Maternity Care, and Attachment in some of their recent research interviewing perinatal care providers about their work with families. The researchers noted disparities in maternal health outcomes and that these are experienced at a much higher rate... Read More »