(via Helen Spielbauer, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) According to the 2010 US Census, approximately 5.2 million people stated that they were American Indian or Alaskan Native. A recent study shows that American Indian use of the Internet to find health information is lower in comparison with the adult U.S….
Category: NN/LM Greater Midwest Region
Beginning in May 1st, 2021, the name changed to NNLM Region 6.
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Next NN/LM – Greater Midwest Region Update on Monday, Aug. 21 (2:00-3:00 PM CST)
(via Elizabeth Kiscaden, Associate Director for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) I’d like to invite you to join our quarterly broadcast from the GMR office, intended to update you on office activities, programs, and new opportunities coming your way. The next GMR Update will take place on Monday, August…
NNLM Public Health Digital Library Quick Starter Course on August 24
(via the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) This class will cover the topics in the Quick Starter course for the Public Health Digital Library subscribers. Please note the session will not have captioning on unless specifically requested. Please see this link for details on how to sign up for My…
Registration Open for Aug. 22 Kernel of Knowledge Webinar “Memory Cafes and Libraries: The Perfect Fit”
(via Bobbi Newman, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) A memory cafe is a safe and fun social opportunity for those living with memory loss, as well as their families and caregivers. Memory cafes have been offered in the Netherlands since 1997, but only in the US since 2013. Learn how…
Register Now for “PubMed for Librarians” Series
(via Elizabeth Kiscaden, Associate Director for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine is offering another round of our popular PubMed series, beginning in early September. As many of you know, these classes fill up quickly, so please register this week if you’re interested…
NN/LM – GMR Seeking Host Sites for MLA webinars
(via Derek Johnson, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Health information professionals are encouraged to take advantage Medical Library Association (MLA) webinars, which the GMR sponsors at institutions across the region. Participation in these webinars at sponsored sites is free! The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Greater Midwest Region…
Registration Open for NNLM “Food for Thought: Exploring Nutrition Information Resources” Course
(via Elizabeth Kiscaden, Associate Director for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Are you interested in learning about resources for nutrition information? Are you unfamiliar with PubAg, FoodSafety.gov, Nutrition.gov, and interested in learning to use these resources? Now’s your opportunity! “Food for Thought: Exploring Nutrition Information Resources” will be co-hosted…
Seeking Contributors for NNLM Training Office Webinar, “Teaching Topics: Successes, Flops, and Far-Out Ideas”
(via Bobbi Newman, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) Are you a librarian-instructor working with students, faculty and/or staff in the health sciences? How do you teach PubMed (or other NLM resources)? The NNLM (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Training Office seeks contributors to a webinar spotlighting instructional projects of…
Registration Open for June 29 GMR Webinar, “Health Services Research & Public Health Information”
(via Molly Roberts, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region is offering the class “Health Services Research & Public Health Information: An Introduction to NICHSR ONESearch”. The webinar will take place on Thursday, June 29, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CST. To register,…
NN/LM – GMR Releases Annual Report for 2016-17
(via Molly Roberts, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region) The National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region has released its annual report for 2016-2017. This is the first year of the University of Iowa’s five-year term hosting the Greater Midwest Region’s Office. The report details progress toward the…