The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) office for Region 6 is located at Hardin Library for the Health Sciences at the University of Iowa. By collaborating, training, and funding over 1,100 health centers, health departments, community organizations, as well as medical, public, and school libraries in a seven state region, the office supports the mission of NNLM: to provide U.S. researchers, health professionals, public health workforce, educators, and the public with equal access to biomedical and health information resources and data.
Region 6 serves the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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Health Sciences Librarians Listening Sessions
Calling all academic health sciences librarians! Region 6 wants to hear from you. Here's your chance to share your comments, kudos, concerns, and questions in one of two semi-structured listening sessions. These sessions are open to Region 6 members. Groups will be limited to 10-12 participants in order to facilitate discussion. Click here to register to join a session! We are especially interested in people joining the Tuesday, November 18th session.
Health Information Outreach Using an Interdisciplinary Model - SAG Report
In 2021, Region 6 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) proposed forming seven state advisory groups for the purpose of creating small, engaged interdisciplinary forums to assist with identifying community priority health needs and developing action plans to produce health information deliverables. This paper describes the implementation of the Region 6 State Advisory Group (SAG) model, its outcomes and deliverables, and the lessons learned.
Region 6 Priorities & Resources
- Sponsorships Learn about current funding opportunities and sponsorships offered in Region 6
- Partnerships Learn about ways to partner with Region 6 including our State Advisory Groups (SAG) and Partner Outreach Program (POP)
- Resources Resources created specifically for Region 6 and beyond to share with your patrons and communities
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Specializations
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS)
- Data Services Specialization (DSS)
Professional Development Opportunities
- Learn more about this sponsorship opportunity and submit your application here.
Partnerships
Resources
- Community Guide
- Health Information Translations
- Know Your Flow
- Canary in the Coalmine Podcast
- Period Poverty
- All National Resources
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Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
United States