Past Funded Projects

A two-topic set of programs to promote healthy communities. The initial programs would be part of a planned on-going series aimed at addressing the issues of mental health and health impacts of climate change in our communities. Education and information would be provided from and promotion of the National Library of Medicine and the Research Program

The Cranston Public Library's mission is to bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and strengthen the community. Our community includes a growing number of immigrants and new citizens who are facing language and technology barriers when it comes to acquiring health information and resources. In order to lower that barrier, the library is proposing new technology enhancements in order to communicate health information to its users, with a particular emphasis on ESL learners, through interactive visuals.

Public libraries are known for being community centered institutions providing equitable access to information and resources. Seen as trusted members of the community and the go-to for information, public librarians play an important role in improving individuals access to health information and overall well-being. Through this project we will assess the information needs of pubic librarians within Memphis to better inform our efforts to meet NNLMs goal of improving access to information enabling community members to make more informed health decisions.

Involve local stakeholders in the Rotary effort to promote community-based education on preventing substance abuse/addiction at the local level in all New England states CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. Addiction prevention and treatment resources from the National Library of Medicine will be used in conjunction with the the Addiction Prevention Toolkits from Edventi.

In recognition of the issues of homelessness, mental health, and poverty-related health disparities that exist for many residents in the Mason Square neighborhood of Springfield and surrounding areas, The Mason Square Branch Library and its community health partners seek to compile and evaluate health data on these topics in order to develop the tools and training necessary to better serve 88 and 87 in our community.

Nahant, Massachusetts is a small, coastal community with an aging population. One or more chronic conditions are typical to this age group. Nahant Public Library would like to update its aging computers, laptops and e-readers and enhance them with shortcut links to trusted health information portals such as the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus and the National Institutes of Health's Research Program.

This project will update the collections and technology at the Campton Public Library to support a healthier and well informed community. Additionally, we would have informational packets that show patrons where they can find reliable health information including from the National Library of Medicine. Also, laminated copies of important information provided by medical specialists referring to common ailments, and the best ages to have preventative care and testing done.

The goal of the proposed "Essentials" workshop project is to guide older 88, as well as their families and caregivers, in the identification, evaluation, and use of essential online resources for informed consumer health decision-making. The Westchester Library System WLS will deliver a series of workshops to engage and educate older 88 in the use of online health information resources available from the National Library of MedicineNLM and other selected providers.

Through Health Team training, targeted use of specific online resources, and the efforts of a Health Outreach Specialist, Portland Public Library will improve the health of the Greater Portland community's teen, immigrant/refugee, and homeless populations. This improved access to health information will result in members of these groups reporting an increase in their levels of overall health literacy and their ability to be confident, informed patients as they navigate their healthcare options.

Mississippi Library Association Annual Conference October 16-19, 2018 There will be an information table displaying NLM resources with primary focus on Medline Plus, NIH Senior Health, and K-12 Science and Health Education Resources.

Effingham Public Library proposes to partner with the National Library of Medicine to provide Mobility for All a monthly chair yoga training that will provide strengthening exercises that anyone can do as well as free resources from the National Library of Medicine like Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging, Getting Fit for Life and Go 4 Life Tip Sheets.

Amanda Landayan from the Kansas City Public Library requested a professional development award up to $1,500 to attend the preconference titled Implicit Bias, Health Disparities, and Health Literacy which was offered at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference held in Seattle, WA in January 2019. The professional development award was available to library staff that work in public service or programming at public libraries.

The Festus Public Library is requesting a grant award in the amount of $1331.33 to provide information relating to the potential health effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD and to provide SAD light therapy equipment for in-library use and for library patron checkout. The Check Out SAD Light Therapy project will feature a kick-off event at the Festus Public Library where a counselor will present on what SAD is, the benefits of SAD light therapy equipment, and answer any questions that library patrons may have.

Advance efforts to lessen health disparities for Native Americans Specifically Duwamish in Seattle through a public relations campaign involving a website redesign and weekend retreats focusing on health and wellness.

Kathi Woodward from the Springfield-Greene County Library requested a professional development award up to $1,500 to attend the preconference titled Implicit Bias, Health Disparities, and Health Literacy which was offered at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference held in Seattle, WA in January 2019. The professional development award was available to library staff that work in public service or programming at public libraries.

Mackenzie Ahlberg Elliot from the Mid-Continent Public Library requested a professional development award up to $1,500 to attend the preconference titled Implicit Bias, Health Disparities, and Health Literacy which was offered at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference held in Seattle, WA in January 2019. The professional development award was available to library staff that work in public service or programming at public libraries.

Robin Newell from Emporia Public Library requested a professional development award up to $1,500 to attend the preconference titled Implicit Bias, Health Disparities, and Health Literacy which was offered at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference held in Seattle, WA in January 2019. The professional development award was available to library staff that work in public service or programming at public libraries.

Levi Dolan from the University of Missouri Health Sciences Library requested a professional development award up to $1,500 to attend the preconference titled Implicit Bias, Health Disparities, and Health Literacy which was offered at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference held in Seattle, WA in January 2019. The professional development award was available to library staff that work in public service or programming at public libraries.

Host a one-day Interprofessional Education IPE event in January 2019 for Pacific Northwest faculty, clinicians, librarians, nurses and others, helping foster cross-discipline and cross-community engagement and knowledge sharing

Host a one-day Interprofessional Education IPE event in January 2019 for Pacific Northwest faculty, clinicians, librarians, nurses and others, helping foster cross-discipline and cross-community engagement and knowledge sharing

The St. Louis Medical Librarians Association requested a grant award in the amount of $235 to provide a program on impostor syndrome for the librarian community in St. Louis, Missouri. This program will address Impostor Syndrome, how to recognize it, how to deal with it, and how to help sufferers move beyond it. The St. Louis Medical Librarians group worked with Cynthia W. Bassett, the Electronic Services Librarian at the University of Missouri Law School Library who has been doing research in the area of impostor syndrome. The program was held on February 26, 2019 from 3:30-5 PM CTat St.

McGoogan Library will offer the tablet-lending program through the Resource and Wellness Center at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Each tablet will be set up with links to trustworthy health websites, including MedlinePlus, American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Patients. There will also be a link to a form to submit a request to the library for research help. Resources to help decrease stress will include apps for meditation, music, games, and sports.

Goal: To provide cancer patients and caregivers with ready access to quality health information and leisure apps that will help improve health care and decrease stress. Objective: McGoogan Library will provide access to four tablets with cancer health information and apps for leisure and mindfulness. Outcome 1: Health information benefits patient care or patient-provider communication. Outcome 2: Mindfulness and leisure apps help reduce patient or caregiver anxiety.

The goals and objectives of the project are as follows: Speak to faculty about which topics/subjects to cover in our online interactive learning modules to improve students' research skills Test and become familiar with SoftChalk as our software for creating the modules Create three online interactive modules based on faculty feedback with collaboration and advise of TLT staff Attend training on instructional design and online education Such as SIDLIT Summer Institute on Distance Learning and Instructional Technology 2018 : August 2 - 3 in Overland Park, KS Learn skills that will help

We will be using the VR equipment we acquired as a result of the NNLM MCR Technology Improvement Award received in July of 2017. - DonRaphael Wynn, MD Neurologist, Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow at Moran Eye Center, University of Utah will serve as the primary content expert and Griffin Jardine, MD Ophthalmologist, University of Utah, will serve as advisor on educational aspects of the project. We will consult with other Moran Eye Center faculty as needed.

Support for Joann Flick of Montana State Library to attend ALA Midwinter 2019.

Support for Amelea Kim of Montana State Library to attend ALA Midwinter 2019.

Support for Karen Schaefer of Langlois Public Library to attend ALA Midwinter 2019.

This collaboration with Red Feather Lakes Elementary School provided after-school programming for 50 students and their family members on healthy eating and nutrition, integrating anatomical models e.g., digestive system, muscles, and joints. This programming supported the elementary schools curriculum involving applying knowledge and skills to engage in lifelong healthy eating. The school lacks science supplies and a functional kitchen, so this collaboration fills a big gap for the school.

In collaboration with Wood River Elementary School, Maltman Memorial Library will provide after-school programming for 100 students. The robust programming will focus on healthy eating understanding food labels, cooking classes and exercise activities. This programming will help supplement the nutrition and fitness curriculum areas of making healthy decisions; eating well-balanced meals; nutritional properties of foods; benefits of physical activity; and balancing strength, endurance, and flexibility.