Understanding End-of-Life Matters
It’s difficult to talk about, even scary. Important things usually are.
And deciding what to do about that transition between life and death – how to make it more comfortable, what to do afterwards – is so very important, to our loved ones and ourselves. It involves issues not only of health, but of spirituality, compassion and trust.
Whether your focus of concern is on a family member or yourself, this April the NNLM Reading Club suggests three books that may help with your understanding of end-of-life matters and those conversations you probably have been putting off.
The Unwinding of the Miracle by Julie Yip-Willi...
Source: Dragonfly - April 1, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michele Spatz Tags: All of Us Blog Health Literacy/Consumer Health News from NNLM Public Libraries NNLM reading Club public library Source Type: news
PNR Weekly Digest: March 30, 2021
Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an *
In the Dragonfly:
*NNLM Covid-19 Symposium. Keynote Speakers Announced. Registration is Open
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is excited to announce a new, free virtual symposium focused on addressing the COVID-19 infodemic in our communities. The NNLM Virtual Symposium: Responding to the COVID-19 Infodemic is an opportunity to address misinformation and mistrust, raise awareness about the pandemic, and efforts to combat it. Symposium attendees can expect to come away from the 2-day experience with a better understanding of COVID-19 and shar...
Source: Dragonfly - March 30, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: PNR Weekly Digest Source Type: news
PNR Weekly Digest: March 30, 2021
Items regarding COVID-19 information are indicated with an *
In the Dragonfly:
*NNLM Covid-19 Symposium. Keynote Speakers Announced. Registration is Open
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is excited to announce a new, free virtual symposium focused on addressing the COVID-19 infodemic in our communities. The NNLM Virtual Symposium: Responding to the COVID-19 Infodemic is an opportunity to address misinformation and mistrust, raise awareness about the pandemic, and efforts to combat it. Symposium attendees can expect to come away from the 2-day experience with a better understanding of COVID-19 and shar...
Source: Dragonfly - March 30, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: PNR Weekly Digest Source Type: news
NNLM Covid-19 Symposium. Keynote Speakers Announced. Registration is Open.
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is excited to announce a new, free virtual symposium focused on addressing the COVID-19 infodemic in our communities.
The NNLM Virtual Symposium: Responding to the COVID-19 Infodemic is an opportunity to address misinformation and mistrust, raise awareness about the pandemic, and efforts to combat it. Symposium attendees can expect to come away from the 2-day experience with a better understanding of COVID-19 and share strategies and programs to engage with your community.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Free registration is now open on the symposium website: https://nnlm.vfairs.co...
Source: Dragonfly - March 26, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cathy Burroughs Tags: News from NNLM PNR Weekly Digest Public Health Source Type: news
NNLM Covid-19 Symposium. Keynote Speakers Announced. Registration is Open.
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is excited to announce a new, free virtual symposium focused on addressing the COVID-19 infodemic in our communities.
The NNLM Virtual Symposium: Responding to the COVID-19 Infodemic is an opportunity to address misinformation and mistrust, raise awareness about the pandemic, and efforts to combat it. Symposium attendees can expect to come away from the 2-day experience with a better understanding of COVID-19 and share strategies and programs to engage with your community.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Free registration is now open on the symposium website: https://nnlm.vfairs.co...
Source: Dragonfly - March 26, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cathy Burroughs Tags: News from NNLM PNR Weekly Digest Public Health Source Type: news
Coming Soon: New Regional Medical Libraries Designations 2021-2026
Last June, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) published the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the 2021-2026 Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs), the central component of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). Health sciences libraries submitted proposal applications in September. An official announcement from the NLM regarding the new RMLs is forthcoming. The start date for the new Cooperative Agreement is May 1, 2021.
The RMLs carry out regional and national programs in support of the mission to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the publ...
Source: Dragonfly - March 25, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Maddie Romansic Tags: News from NLM News from NNLM Source Type: news
Coming Soon: New Regional Medical Libraries Designations 2021-2026
Last June, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) published the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the 2021-2026 Regional Medical Libraries (RMLs), the central component of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). Health sciences libraries submitted proposal applications in September. An official announcement from the NLM regarding the new RMLs is forthcoming. The start date for the new Cooperative Agreement is May 1, 2021.
The RMLs carry out regional and national programs in support of the mission to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the publ...
Source: Dragonfly - March 25, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Maddie Romansic Tags: News from NLM News from NNLM Source Type: news
Upcoming PNR Rendezvous and Midday at the Oasis webinar
We are excited to be collaborating with our sister region, Pacific Southwest Region, to combine our monthly webinars this month to provide a wonderful session we believe you will find informative and useful.
Session title: What to do After You Take a Data Course
Presenter: Margaret Henderson, Librarian at San Diego State University. Margaret has presented and written on many library topics over the years, and wrote the book, Data Management: A Practical Guide for Librarians (2016, Rowman & Littlefield).
Summary: There are many online and in-person courses available for librarians to learn about research data managemen...
Source: Dragonfly - January 9, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Data Science Training & Education Source Type: news
Have a Healthy New Year
Every new year we begin with the resolution to exercise, to diet, to have piece of mind- to be healthier. In books stores and public libraries, exercise and diet books and other media fly off the shelf. Gyms and health studios become crowded with new members. An array of exercise equipment is purchased or brought out from storage. And the kitchen pantry and refrigerator is suddenly cleared of junk food and filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s an annual tradition.
Want some cheaper tools and tips? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other government and organizations provide a variety of freely availa...
Source: Dragonfly - January 3, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Literacy/Consumer Health exercise fitness nutrition Source Type: news
Data Flash: Some Reading About Library Responses To Research Mandates
Self-promotion–we all are called upon to do it at some time or another. And my time has arrived! This post is to let you know that if you’re interested in reading about research mandates, from funders, institutions and publishers, there’s a new book chapter that’s just been come out, by me and Virginia Commonwealth University’s Research Data Librarian Nina Exner. The title is “Responding to Change: Reinventing Librarian Identities in the Age of Research Mandates” and it appears in the volume Challenging the “Jacks of All Trades but Masters of None” Librarian Syndrome (Ad...
Source: Dragonfly - December 21, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ann Glusker Tags: Data Science News From NNLM PNR change management funders institutions librarian roles publishers research data research mandates Source Type: news
Happy Holidays!
The NNLM Pacific Northwest Region staff…
Wish you all a safe and healthy holiday season!
Tania, Cathy, Ann, Carolyn, Maddie, Malakai, Michele (Source: Dragonfly)
Source: Dragonfly - December 20, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: News From NNLM PNR Source Type: news
Thoughts on Health and the All of Us Research Program
Every year around this time, I think about my health. Yes, it’s the holidays and everything is festive and bright, but it’s also the season when I typically schedule my annual health visits. And, to be honest, the news from these visits hasn’t always been something to celebrate. I’ve learned that health – and conversely ill-health – are deeply personal attributes, uniquely different for each and every one of us. I’ve found, too, that my family health history can influence everything from the health screenings my doctor orders to the diseases or conditions I’m susceptible to, as well as the preventive he...
Source: Dragonfly - December 17, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michele Spatz Tags: All of Us Blog Health Literacy/Consumer Health Public Libraries Source Type: news
PNR Funding Opportunities
The NN/LM PNR is pleased to invite applications for a new funding opportunity to support health science library partnership projects. Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis until January 11, 2019. Check this out if you want funding support to partner on research and data projects or events within a performance period ending September 30, 2019.
Also, funding from Year 3 of our grant is still available to support assessment and planning; or mini-outreach awards. Applications will be considered anytime until March 1, 2019, and your award can be approved for a no-cost extension until September 3...
Source: Dragonfly - December 12, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cathy Burroughs Tags: Blog Funding News From NNLM PNR Source Type: news
Holiday Meals and Food Allergies/Special Diets
Are you planning your holiday menus for when your friends and families are gathering during the holiday season? It can be fun to plan what foods and beverages to serve until Cousin Bill states he is no longer eating gluten, your best friend is lactose intolerant, your boss is vegan, Grandma is diabetic, and your nephew announces he is bringing his roommate who has specific religious dietary restrictions. Suddenly menu planning becomes a challenge that seem insurmountable.
Providing a fun festive gathering includes being a hospitable one as well. Letting your guests know they are welcome and that you are considerate of t...
Source: Dragonfly - December 6, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Literacy/Consumer Health dietary restrictions diets food allergies Source Type: news
Tis the Season to … Spit?!
Guess what one of the most popular gifts purchased was during the 2017 holiday season? Direct-to-consumer genetic tests. Yes, apparently a lot of spitting happened around that time or at least required it for discovering something about one’s health and ancestry. These kits have been featured on celebrity shows, the news, and one particular brand was even on Oprah’s list of Favorite Things. Most likely it will continue to be a popular item this holiday season particularly with discounted prices and appealing (and rather aggressive) advertising directed at those wanting to know more about themselves. Many o...
Source: Dragonfly - December 3, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Carolyn Martin Tags: Health Literacy/Consumer Health genetics genomics Source Type: news
