Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5

Attend this free NNLM Webinar on Wednesday, March 26th: Empowering Teens Through Media and Health Literacy Adolescents are turning to social media more than ever for health information—but the spread of misinformation, especially around topics like body image and supplements, can be harmful. Join us for a 60-minute session where we’ll dive into the role of health sciences librarians in teaching teens how to navigate and critically evaluate digital health content. ?? Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gxWR2tEm

If you work with students, researchers, or history enthusiasts, be sure to point them to NLM's Historical Collections! https://lnkd.in/gmktgt7i We're particularly fond of the Prints & Photographs collection, which contains images dating from the 15th to the 21st century available to download. It also contains Featured Collections on specific topics, such as Visual Culture and Public Health Posters, Medical Stock Images, and more. https://lnkd.in/gyjDfgv4

?? Funding Opportunities from NNLM Region 5 ?? Pending budget availability, upcoming awards for the May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 funding period include:? ??Technology Improvement Award, to increase access to technology. 2 awards, $5,000 each? https://lnkd.in/gnyYJxaR ?? Collection Improvement Award, to support library collection development of health materials. Applications from public libraries, community-based organizations, and organizations with limited collections budgets will be prioritized. 4 awards, $1,500 each? https://lnkd.in/grW6hT4a Updated Timeline for Technology and Collection Improvement Awards:? ?? March 11, 2025: Letters of Intent due ?? April 17, 2025: Applications due ?? June 2, 2025: Funded projects begin ?? April 30, 2026: Final reports due for funded projects Coming soon:?? Professional Development Award, to provide continued learning opportunities on health information and research. Applications for this award will be accepted on an ongoing basis beginning May 1, 2025, until funding is expended. We will post more about this opportunity in Spring 2025. ?? We want you to get funding! Region 5 staff are available to answer questions and give you tips for your applications. Contact Emily Hamstra, Assistant Director ([email protected]).

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a spectrum disorder which can be mild, moderate, or severe and encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, or the colloquial term alcoholism. The NNLM Reading Club selected 3 books and some resources and discussion guides to help get the conversation started. ??Impossible People by Julia Wertz ??Stash: My Life in Hiding by Laura Cathcart Robbins ??The Urge: Our History of Addiction by Carl Erik Fisher Books and health information resources are available on our Reading Club website: https://lnkd.in/gbjwT4eh #NNLMReadingClub #AlcoholUseDisorder #BookGroups #NetworkOfTheNationalLibraryOfMedicine

The Region 5 team extends our heartfelt support to everyone affected by the devasting wildfires in California. These communities are facing terrible losses, and we are ready to offer support any way we can. We have compiled some links to trusted resources that provide up-to-date information on tools and services for people affected by these wildfires. https://lnkd.in/gvJ8Cjtp

Check out the latest issue of NIH News in Health: https://lnkd.in/g2P_BGv9 This issue contains articles on how the head and face develop, how exercise may improve our brain health, PFAs, and more!

?? Open Funding Opportunities from NNLM Region 5 ?? Pending budget availability, Region 5 is offering three types of awards for the May 2025 - April 2026 funding period: ?? Technology Improvement Awards – 2 awards for $5,000 each https://lnkd.in/gnyYJxaR ?? Collection Improvement Awards – 4 awards for $1,500 each https://lnkd.in/grW6hT4a ?? Professional Development Awards – RFA will be posted in Spring 2025 On February 6, attend our Funding Opportunities webinar to learn more! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaVPAipi You can also learn more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gN52Z8FW

What have we been up to and what are we doing next?! Read the latest posting from NNLM Region 5’s Executive Director which briefly highlights the team’s 2024 achievements along with our 2025 plans. We couldn’t have done it without our network of libraries and organizations who help us expand our health information outreach in Region 5. Hoping you all celebrated your own work and personal accomplishments in 2024 and we hope you’re inspired and rejuvenated for 2025! Director’s Insights link https://www.nnlm.gov/Krf3R #NNLMRegion5 #HappyNewYear #YearInReview #2025Plans

The Region 5 team wishes for you all to have a restorative, relaxing, and cozy holiday season! Stay warm, enjoy some treats, and we'll look forward to continuing our work in the New Year! ?? We couldn't do it without you!

?? Join Washington’s Network of Health Information Ambassadors ?? Members of the Region 5 team, Liz Morris and Emily Hamstra, recently published this article in Alki: The Washington Library Association Journal: https://lnkd.in/g5NCWsgY Read it to learn about NNLM Region 5 and our network of collaborators’ impact in Washington—including: ?over 98K in funding to Washington organizations for projects to advance health equity, ?how to become an NNLM member and make the most of membership, ?how individuals can tap into NNLM offerings even if you are not part of a member org, and ?how we can work together to make reliable health information accessible to all!