[NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - January 17, 2023

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Region 5 Weekly Digest - January 17, 2023
Your weekly roundup of news and announcements from the Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 5.
Region 5 includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States in the Pacific

Professional Development

NNLM Classes

  *   Visit the NNLM website for a complete listing of scheduled NNLM educational opportunities<https://nnlm.gov/training/schedule>.
  *   Missed a class? Many are recorded<https://nnlm.gov/training/recordings>.
  *   Registration requires creating a free individual user account, learn how<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/consumer-health-minute-creating-an-nnlm-user-account/>.

NLM Office Hours Special Listening Session: MeSH<https://www.nnlm.gov/civicrm-event/737>, January 18 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 19 at 5:00 a.m. ChST
MeSH Changes and PubMed Searching 2023<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/mesh-changes-and-pubmed-searching-2023> (90 minute session), January 27 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 28 at 4:00 a.m. ChST
Beyond an Apple a Day: Providing Consumer Health Information at Your Library<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/beyond-apple-day-providing-consumer-health-information-your-library-5>, runs February 1 - March 1 as a self-paced online class, eligible for CHIS<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/consumer-health-information-specializatio>
NNLM Book Discussion, Feb 1- April 30, 2023, Bad Advice<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/nnlm-book-discussion-feb-1-april-30-2023-bad-advice>, runs February 1 - April 30, Join your fellow librarians, health professionals, and public health workers for our fourth NNLM Book Discussion where participants can complete the book and earn CE credit on their schedule, eligible for CHIS<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/consumer-health-information-specializatio>
Additional learning opportunities
Dementia 101 for Public Library Staff<https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/csl-in-session-dementia-101-for-public-library-staff>, Attend this Colorado State Library interactive session to help public library staff understand dementia and develop effective communication strategies. It will also provide ideas about programs and services for this growing population of patrons. No registration is needed. January 19 at 8:00 a.m. SST, 9:00 a.m. HST, 10:00 a.m. AKST, 11:00 a.m. PST, January 20 at 5:00 a.m. ChST
Say Ah Symposium: Racism & Health Literacy<https://say-ah.org/services/racism-health-symposium>, register to attend this free online series to advance health equity, January 17th-19th, each session begins at 9:30 a.m. SST, 10:30 a.m. HST, 11:30 a.m. AKST, 12:30 p.m. PST, January 18-20 at 6:30 a.m. ChST

News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)
Program Opportunity: "Laboring with Hope" to Improve Awareness of Maternal Health Disparities<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/laboring-with-hope-program/>, The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5 is offering an opportunity for NNLM members in Region 5 to host a viewing of the 30-minute documentary, Laboring with Hope<https://www.laboringwithhope.com/> for their communities. This program is intended to improve awareness of maternal health disparities and create opportunities to share reliable health information.
The NNLM Data Visualization Challenge<https://www.nnlm.gov/nec/resources/datavizchallenge>, hosted by the NNLM National Evaluation Center, encourages participants to push the boundaries of their skills by testing out new tools, techniques, or approaches, and publicly demonstrating their best visualizations. Submissions will be accepted February 1 - March 31, 2023
Region 5 Current Funding Opportunities
Timeline:

  *   On or before January 24, 2023, 5:00 p.m. PT: send an email to the Region 5 office (nnlm at uw.edu<mailto:nnlm at uw.edu>)  stating your intent to apply
  *   February 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m. PT: application deadline
  *   May 2023: funded projects begin
Funding Awards:
Technology Equity Awards<https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/technology-equity-award-1> to support infrastructure that improves equitable access to biomedical and health information.

  *   6 awards available
  *   Up to $5,000 each

Collection Equity Awards<https://www.nnlm.gov/funding/rfa/collection-equity-award> to support collection development that amplifies diverse voices writing on health/medical topics.

  *   7 awards available
  *   Up to $1,500 each

More information about these funding awards is on our blog<https://news.nnlm.gov/region_5/new-funding-opportunities-for-technology-and-collection-development/>.
Review the NNLM Proposal Writing Toolkit<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/nnlm-proposal-writing-toolkit> for tips and resources to use while developing and submitting your application.
New to grant proposal writing or need a refresher? Take our free on-demand class, Grants & Proposal Writing<https://nnlm.gov/training/class/grants-and-proposal-writing-demand>.

News from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

>From the NLM Director's blog: Renovating and Rebuilding to Advance Our Future<https://nlmdirector.nlm.nih.gov/2023/01/11/renovating-and-rebuilding-to-advance-our-future/>

The NLM Associate Fellowship Program<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/applicinfo.html> is open to U.S. and Canadian library and information science professionals, as well as graduate students completing their degrees. Up to five qualified Associate Fellows may be selected. Deadline to apply is January 27, 2023 for the 2023-2024 year.
My MedlinePlus and Mi MedlinePlus Newsletters Discontinued<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf23/jf23_medlineplus_newsletters_discontinued.html>
Introducing a new and improved SciENcv experience!<https://ncbiinsights.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2023/01/12/new-sciencv-experience/>
NIH Comparative Genomics Resource Project and the Potential Impact of Emerging Model Organisms on Human Health<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf23/jf23_ncbi_cgr.html>
NLM's History of Medicine: Top 9 of 2022 from NLM Collections on Instagram<https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2023/01/12/top-9-of-2022-from-nlm-collections-on-instagram/>
#AskNIA Expert Office Hours on Twitter<https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/asknia-expert-office-hours-twitter>, Have questions about applying for your first NIA research award? Ask NIA's training and career development experts during this 30 minute NIA's virtual office hours January 25 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 26 at 4:00 a.m. ChST
Check out the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements newsletter<https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNIHODS/bulletins/33d5775> and subscribe
Register to attend (in person or virtually) Rare Disease Day at NIH<https://ncats.nih.gov/news/events/rdd> on February 28, panel discussions, hear personal stories, network with attendees, and explore exhibits and scientific posters
NIH study shows genotype-first approach uncovers new links to genetic conditions<https://www.genome.gov/news/news-release/genomic-variants-to-genetic-disorders>
New NIH CEAL (Community Engagement Allicance) Resources Address Long COVID<https://covid19community.nih.gov/long-COVID>

Resource Spotlight
Call for Lightning Talks! MLGSCA/NCNMLG 2023 Spring Virtual Symposium
The Planning Committee of the MLGSCA/NCNMLG chapters of the Medical Library Association invites proposals for Lightning Talks for our 2023 Spring Virtual Symposium. The Symposium theme is Shifting the Shelves: Collaborating Between Libraries and can encompass a variety of topics. More information about the symposium and lightning talk submission is on the conference webpage<https://mlgsca.wildapricot.org/event-5065159>. Deadline for submissions is Friday January 20.

2023 NIH Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health<https://www.training.nih.gov/programs/sip> (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working on-site, side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. This includes everything from behavioral and social sciences, through biology and chemistry, to physics, mathematical modeling, computational biology, and biostatistics. The program is for college, graduate school, and professional (e.g., medical, dental, pharmacy, etc.) school students. Deadline to apply is March 1.

HHS Test to Treat Initiative
HHS launched a nationwide Test to Treat initiative<https://aspr.hhs.gov/testtotreat/Pages/default.aspx> to help people quickly access lifesaving treatments for COVID-19 at little to no cost. The initiative is available at thousands of locations nationwide, including pharmacy-based clinics, federally-funded health centers, long-term care facilities, and community-based sites.

New Technical Assistance on Plain Language
The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC<https://www.selfadvocacyinfo.org/>) announced a new technical assistance opportunity for states on enhancing plain language or easy-to-read information. SARTAC is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Administration for Community Living. This is not a Notice of Funding Opportunity or a grant. The technical assistance includes two trainings: one for self-advocates and others to practice making information clearer and more useful, and a second for governments and nonprofits. Learn more about applying during a January 19 webinar<https://zoom.us/j/324815633?j=1842309&sfmc_sub=13596003&l=6707_HTML&u=41590194&mid=515008575&jb=0#success> at 10:00 a.m. PST. SARTAC application<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sabeSARTACTechnicalAssistancePlainLanguageApplication>



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