[NNLM-Region5] NNLM Region 5 Weekly Digest - December 13, 2022

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Region 5 Weekly Digest - December 13, 2022
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/>.

NNLM Book Discussion, Nov 1 - Jan 31: Beautiful Country<https://nnlm.gov/training/class/nnlm-book-discussion-nov-1-jan-31-beautiful-country>, There's still time to participate in this self-paced Moodle class which runs from November 1 - January 31, read Beautiful Country, join one of the discussion options, and check out the related resources
Campus Connections: A Solo Librarian's Journey Launching a Satellite Health Science Library<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/campus-connections-solo-librarians-journey-launching-satellite-health-science>, December 14 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 7:00 a.m. AKST, 8:00 a.m. PST, December 15 at 2:00 a.m. ChST
NLM Webinar: 2023 MeSH Highlights<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/nlm-webinar-2023-mesh-highlights>, January 10 at 7:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. PST, January 11 at 4:00 a.m. ChST
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
Creativity, Ideation, and Engagement: How a grant idea is formed<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/creativity-ideation-and-engagement-how-grant-idea-formed>, January 11 at 5:00 a.m. SST, 6:00 a.m. HST, 7:00 a.m. AKST, 8:00 a.m. PST, January 12 at 2:00 a.m. ChST
Making Sense of Numbers<https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/making-sense-numbers-0>, 90 minute session, January 19 starting at 6:00 a.m. SST, 7:00 a.m. HST, 8:00 a.m. AKST, 9:00 a.m. PST, January 20 at 3:00 a.m. ChST, eligible for CHIS specialization<https://www.nnlm.gov/guides/consumer-health-information-specialization>
Additional learning opportunities
Is Age Diversity Included in Your Organization's DEI Training?<https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/3308?gref=calendar>, register for this Training Magazine Network webinar scheduled for December 14 at 9:00 a.m. SST, 10:00 a.m. HST, 11:00 a.m. AKST, 12:00 p.m. PST, December 15 at 6:00 a.m. ChST

News from the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)
Employment Opportunity: Outreach and Data Coordinator with NNLM Region 5<https://apply.interfolio.com/117648>, priority review deadline is January 9, 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: Anticipating a Future We Never Anticipated<https://nlmdirector.nlm.nih.gov/2022/12/07/anticipating-a-future-we-never-anticipated/>

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.
A Quick Reference to NLM's Drug and Chemical Resources<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/nd22/nd22_drug_and_chemical_resources.html>
MEDLINE and MeSH Data Changes - 2023<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/nd22/nd22_medline_mesh_data_changes_2023.html>
MEDLINE Milestone: 30 Millionth Journal Citation<https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/nd22/brief/nd22_medline_milestone.html>
NLM's History of Medicine: Dream Anatomy<https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2022/12/08/dream-anatomy/>
The December issues of NIH News in Health<https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2022/12> includes articles about dieting and exercise for weight control and information about whooping cough
Unified in Diversity: Special Interest Group Works to Meet Unique Needs of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities<https://covid19community.nih.gov/news/unified-in-diversity>
Holiday Hints for Alzheimer's Caregivers<https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/holiday-hints-alzheimers-caregivers>
NIH's All of Us Research Program returns genetic health-related results to participants<https://allofus.nih.gov/news-events/announcements/nihs-all-us-research-program-returns-genetic-health-related-results-participants>

Resource Spotlight
Holiday Safety Tips
With the holidays right around the corner, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds consumers to keep safety at the top of your mind this holiday season<https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Holiday-Safety>. Many injuries and deaths associated with celebrating the holidays can be prevented, so consumers are urged to put safety in practice while purchasing toys for children, cooking that holiday feast or decorating your home.

Screening for Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing
Screen4Success<https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/screen4success>, a new, user-friendly tool from SAMHSA's "Talk. They Hear You."(r) campaign designed to help parents and caregivers better understand the health, wellness, and wellbeing of their children and find resources to address their needs.

Learn How to Use Healthy People 2030 Evidence-Based Resources in Your Work
Healthy People 2030 sets measurable objectives to improve the health and well-being of people across the United States - and provides tools and materials to help individuals and organizations achieve them. These tools include evidence-based resources (EBRs). Learn more on the Health.gov blog<https://health.gov/news/202212/learn-how-use-healthy-people-2030-evidence-based-resources-your-work>


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