Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5

Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5 Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific

Supporting health information collaboration among regional libraries, information centers and community-based organizations in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S.

We’re excited to offer 2 upcoming webinar sessions of the “Health Speaker Series with PNC and Region 5”October 29 at 11:...
09/03/2026

We’re excited to offer 2 upcoming webinar sessions of the “Health Speaker Series with PNC and Region 5”

October 29 at 11:00 a.m. PT
“The Importance of Stories for Health Communicators”
This talk summarizes the relationship between science and storytelling, focusing on health and medical information.

November 18 at 11:00 a.m. PT
“Discovering the History of Medicine at NLM”
This presentation offers a guided tour of the National Library of Medicine’s history of medicine resources.

Register now! These webinars are free and they will be recorded and available both on the individual registration pages and the NNLM YouTube channel.

Registration link: https://ow.ly/WsGk50ZFRCF

There’s still time to register for the first NNLM webinar highlighting National Preparedness Month. September 3 at 11:00...
09/01/2026

There’s still time to register for the first NNLM webinar highlighting National Preparedness Month.
September 3 at 11:00 a.m. PT
"Informal Weather Education Outreach"

The other upcoming sessions in this series during the month of September include:
September 18, Severe Weather Engagement: A New Resource from The Healing Library
September 22, Heat, Health, and Disasters: The Role of Libraries
September 24, What the Thermometer Misses: Heat Risk Perception and Trusted Intermediaries

Register for all four sessions. They’re free, come with CE, and will be recorded.
Link: https://www.nnlm.gov/training

September is National Preparedness Month and is a time to highlight how important it is to take the time to prepare befo...
08/26/2026

September is National Preparedness Month and is a time to highlight how important it is to take the time to prepare before, during and after disasters strike.

NNLM has scheduled 4 webinars during the month of September. All free and online for you to attend. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for you to review later.

>September 3, Informal Weather Education Outreach
>September 18, Severe Weather Engagement: A New Resource from The Healing Library
>September 22, Heat, Health, and Disasters: The Role of Libraries
>September 24, What the Thermometer Misses: Heat Risk Perception and Trusted Intermediaries

Visit the NNLM Training webpage to find these listings on the September calendar to register. https://ow.ly/WEuH50ZCuXN

Want to strengthen health information outreach in your library or organization? NNLM offers free online training, webina...
08/24/2026

Want to strengthen health information outreach in your library or organization? NNLM offers free online training, webinars, and courses to help you build skills and confidence in supporting your community. If you work in a public library, academic library, or community-based organization involved in health information outreach, this is a great place to start.

Explore training: https://www.nnlm.gov/training

“What exactly is baby led weaning and is it safe? It doesn’t sound safe to me and I’m scared my grandchild will choke.”“...
08/20/2026

“What exactly is baby led weaning and is it safe? It doesn’t sound safe to me and I’m scared my grandchild will choke.”

“Are there really any benefits to cold plunges?”

“I’ve heard plyometrics is good for your bones. Do you offer classes here?”

Unsure how to answer questions like these? We have the class for you.

Register for “A Librarian's Guide to Consumer Health” and in 4 weeks you can learn the basics so you can provide a quality health information service and plan health related programs at your library.

Self-paced and 5 Medical Library Association CE credits eligible for the Consumer Health Information Specialization (CHIS).

https://ow.ly/JonC50Zqgni

The DMP Tool. What is it? What can you do with it? How do you use it?Register for the upcoming class, “Creating Data Man...
08/19/2026

The DMP Tool. What is it? What can you do with it? How do you use it?

Register for the upcoming class, “Creating Data Management Plans With DMP Tool” on September 28 where you will be guided through data management plan basics, creating a DMP Tool profile, and exploring available templates and planning resources.

https://ow.ly/WpWb50ZqgoR

Looking for ways to grow your library’s health information outreach? NNLM Region 5 supports libraries and community orga...
08/18/2026

Looking for ways to grow your library’s health information outreach? NNLM Region 5 supports libraries and community organizations through training, partnerships, and funding opportunities that help turn local ideas into action. Check out our partnerships in Nevada to see how outreach can lead to real community impact.

Explore the blog: https://ow.ly/RYw850ZkVBZ

How accessible is your library or workspace? Is the office or public photocopier placed on an easily adjustable table? H...
08/17/2026

How accessible is your library or workspace? Is the office or public photocopier placed on an easily adjustable table? How easy is it to reach office supplies? Can a wheelchair or walker easily navigate the bathroom?

The recording of our most recent Health Speaker Series with PNC and Region 5 webinar, “Doing an Accessibility Audit of Your Library” is now available. In it, JJ Pionke helps us understand the need to create physical environments accessible not just for our patrons but for our co-workers and for ourselves.

Link to the recording in https://ow.ly/1g4c50Zztbv

We’re proud to share the impact NNLM Region 5 has made in Hawaii! In the last five years, 25 libraries and organizations...
08/13/2026

We’re proud to share the impact NNLM Region 5 has made in Hawaii! In the last five years, 25 libraries and organizations joined our network, 4 members received $54,500 in awards, and 9 libraries hosted the Native Voices exhibit. This is what happens when libraries and community partners come together to expand access to trusted health information and support healthier communities.

Read more about our work: https://ow.ly/Bwor50ZkVA9

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Region 5 Members!Are you ready to grow your skills and connect with fellow health information...
08/12/2026

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Region 5 Members!

Are you ready to grow your skills and connect with fellow health information professionals? Apply now to become one of 10 Passport Cohort members! Selected participants will receive a FREE MLA CE Passport, join a dynamic monthly learning cohort, and share their insights on the Region 5 blog.

🗓️ Applications open Wednesday, August 12th and close Friday, August 21st. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique experience!

Apply today: https://forms.gle/NpMpJ25UsadhPxaX6

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