‘Impact for All’ Workshop: NEC Launches Impact Conversation Across the NNLM

1 month 3 weeks ago
When you think about impact, what word comes to mind? That was the question posed by National Evaluation Center (NEC) Director Kristi Holmes, PhD, at the start of January’s Network of the National Library of Medicine all-staff virtual summit. Change. Results. Influence. Transformation. Using a digital response tool to actively engage meeting attendees, NEC Executive... Read More »
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Funding for Citizen Science Activities – Apply By February 15

1 month 3 weeks ago
Region 4 is offering three awards up to $2,500 each for NNLM members located in Region 4 to support activities related to citizen science and its connection to health information access. Applicants are strongly encourage to read over our Getting Started guide prior to applying.   Period of Performance: June 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024 Amount: Up to $2,500... Read More »
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February 2024 Reading Club: Teeth and Oral Health

1 month 3 weeks ago
In support of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the NNLM Reading Club offers three titles to support the February 2024 theme, Teeth and Oral Health. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. It’s a great time to promote the benefits of good oral hygiene that will last a lifetime. The American Dental Association’s 2024 campaign... Read More »
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Love Data Week 2024

1 month 4 weeks ago
Join us as we celebrate Love Data Week with offerings from the Network of the National Library of Medicine, which provide opportunities to learn about data sharing, AI, and data reuse. Monday, February 12 – Fundamentals of Health Sciences Research Data Management NCDS course opens to accepted applicants only Tuesday, February 13 at 12:00 p.m.... Read More »
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Next NNLM Office Hours on February 28

1 month 4 weeks ago
Join us for the next National Library of Medicine (NLM) Office Hours on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time. This session is focused on PubMed, and will include a brief presentation by Alex Sticco from NLM’s Controlled Vocabulary Services Program, discussing recent developments and improvements to the automated MEDLINE indexing process for... Read More »
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Region 4 YouTube Playlist

2 months ago
Have you watched our Region 4 YouTube playlist recently? We have a variety of R4 Connections webinar recordings, including: Racial Microaggressions and Their Effects on Mental and Physical Health Environmental Justice: EPA Perspective and Priorities Finding Rural Health Information with RHIhub We encourage viewers to incorporate these video into their learning environments, assignments, and more!... Read More »
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Upcoming NNLM Book Discussion: A History of Medical Libraries and Medical Librarianship in the United States

2 months ago
You are invited to join us for the NNLM Book Discussion. From February 1, 2024 – April 30, 2024, we will discuss A History of Medical Libraries and Medical Librarianship in the United States: From John Shaw Billings to the Digital Era by Michael Kronenfeld and Jennie Jacobs Kronenfeld. After acquiring the book in your preferred format,... Read More »
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Enter the NNLM Data Visualization Challenge

2 months ago
The NNLM Data Visualization Challenge, hosted by the National Evaluation Center, will encourage participants to push the boundaries of their skills by testing out new tools, techniques, or approaches, and publicly demonstrating their best visualizations. Submissions will be accepted February 1 – March 31, 2024. The challenge allows you to: Showcase an open dataset. You... Read More »
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities

2 months 1 week ago
Are you or your colleagues looking for free professional development opportunities to sharpen your skills? NNLM has a wide variety of webinars and online classes coming up, including: Library Telehealth Partnerships: Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead – January 31 at 1:00 p.m. MT In Idaho, the Department of Health and Welfare is supporting libraries as they... Read More »
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Apply for Professional Development Funds

2 months 1 week ago
Looking for funding to gain or advance your skills through professional development, including classes, workshops, and conferences? Apply for Region 4’s Professional Development award! The purpose of the Professional Development Award is to strengthen the professional knowledge and experience of individual network members in health data related services or health information access/delivery, build professional capacity in... Read More »
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NSF’s Generative Artificial Intelligence Update

2 months 2 weeks ago
Please note: This article was originally posted on the U.S. National Science Foundation’s site. Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) systems have great potential to support the U.S. National Science Foundation’s mission to promote the progress of science. They could facilitate creativity and aid in the development of new scientific insights and streamline agency processes by enhancing... Read More »
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Public Health Digital Library

2 months 2 weeks ago
The Public Health Digital Library is a collection of evidence-based information resources developed specifically to enhance public health practice, research, and workforce development. The digital collection is made available to subscribing public health departments and related public health organizations throughout the country. How it Works The National Public Health Coordination Office manages access to the... Read More »
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Social Determinants of Environmental Health Webinar Series

2 months 2 weeks ago
Registration is now open for NNLM’s Social Determinants of Environmental Health Webinar Series, March 5-April 2, 2024! This series will feature experts in social determinants of environmental health, who will present on environmental health disparities and populations disproportionately burdened by environmental hazards, share informative resources, and discuss interventions to reduce environmental health disparities. The webinar... Read More »
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NNLM Showcase Symposium – January 24-26, 2024

2 months 3 weeks ago
Save the date for the 2024 NNLM Showcase Symposium! Are you curious about partnering with the NNLM to bring your health outreach idea to life but don’t know where to begin? Join us January 24-26 for a virtual showcase that will highlight successful past funded NNLM projects, feature grant writing advice, and offer ideas on... Read More »
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You Are Invited To Participate in a Pilot of Data Management and Sharing Plan Templates

2 months 3 weeks ago
Please note: This article was originally shared via NIH’s Extramural Nexus newsletter written by Mike Lauer.  The Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) is an association of federal agencies, research policy organizations and academic research institutions with the mission of streamlining the administration of federally sponsored research and create resources that are available to the research enterprise. We have... Read More »
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Youth Art Challenge: How Prevention Can Create Better Health for Everyone

2 months 3 weeks ago
The National Institutes of Health Office of Disease Prevention (ODP) wants teens and young adults to share their ideas—through art—about how prevention can help improve people’s health, no matter who they are or where they live. Their original artwork may be featured on ODP’s website and social media, and winning entries will be awarded $500–$3,500!... Read More »
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