(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The Greater Midwest Region (GMR) of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) has released Calls for Applications with performance period for the funding, May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021. Awards include: * Research Data Award: Up to $20,000 * Health…
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Beginning in May 1st, 2021, the name changed to NNLM Region 6.
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Reminder: National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region Accepting Funding Applications
(via the Illinois Library Association) The NNLM Greater Midwest Region is now accepting funding applications for their fiscal year (May 1, 2019-April 30, 2020). All types of libraries are encouraged to apply. Funding opportunities and deadlines vary. For additional information, visit the NNLM website.
Call for Applicants: Funding Opportunities From the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Members can apply now for funding opportunities (https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding) to support health information outreach, research data services, and expert speakers. The Greater Midwest Region office of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) offers funding to support the NNLM mission: To advance the progress…
Registration Open for NNLM Webinar “The Elephant in the Room: Helping Your Community Navigate the Financial Aspects of Healthcare” (2:00-3:00 PM CST on Feb. 21)
(via Bobbi Newman, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Class Details Financial health literacy occurs at the intersection of managing personal finances and health literacy. In this hour-long webinar we’ll explore the four components of financial health literacy and how librarians can support education and awareness to empower health consumers as…
Call for Students and Mentors: “Beyond Research Data Management for Biomedical and Health Sciences Librarians” Online Course (2/20/19 – 4/12/19)
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Biomedical and health sciences librarians are invited to participate as students or mentors in a rigorous online training course going beyond the basics of research data management. This course will expand on concepts covered in RDM 101: Biomedical and Health Research Data Management…
NN/LM – GMR Professional Development Award Supports CE Sessions at HSLI Annual Conference
On behalf of our members, the HSLI Conference Planning Committee extends a thank you to the NN/LM – GMR for the Professional Development Award that funded three valuable continuing education sessions at HSLI’s 2018 conference. A story and photos about the education funded by the award are at the GMR website.
National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region Offering CE Courses (Oct. 6) at MLA Midwest Chapter Annual Conference
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, is just around the corner. On Saturday October 6th, the GMR will be providing two separate continuing education courses during the event. Each will provide 4 MLA contact hours of…
NNLM – Greater Midwest Region Seeking Feedback From Member Community Colleges for Needs Assessment
(via Samuel Watson, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The GMR is currently in the process of conducting a training needs assessment to help us better understand the needs of the community colleges within our 10-state region. If you are a community college librarian or community college faculty member – or if you know and…
Health Science Librarians of Illinois Receives GMR Professional Development Award
(via Miles Dietz-Castel, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois has been awarded the Professional Development Award through the GMR office. The award goes towards supporting three separate classes at their annual conference: * Building Partnerships with Faculty, Clinicians, and Other Stakeholders * Data Management in…
Reminder: NNLM – Greater Midwest Region Seeking Feedback From Member Hospital Libraries on NLM Strategic Plan (Virtual Meeting at 10:00 AM July 2)
(via Elizabeth Kiscaden, Associate Director for the National Network of Libraries – Greater Midwest Region) The GMR invites our hospital librarians to share their feedback about NLM’s new strategic plan. In response to our first call for feedback, several hospital librarians submitted responses, which generated discussion at the annual MLA meeting. National Library of Medicine…