Category Archives: Outreach

Zika Virus Resources

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has put together the following resources about the Zika Virus:

MedlinePlus now includes a health topic page on Zika Virus in English and Spanish.

The Specialized Information Services group of NLM has also created a Zika Virus Health Information Resources web site that includes content syndication.

If you need Zika Virus information in languages other than English and Spanish you may visit HealthReach from NLM and locate Zika Virus material in different languages.

Please spread the word about these important resources to your staff & members of your community.

Referring Patrons to Reliable Immigration Services and Information

The NN/LM New England Region has extended an invitation to their upcoming webinar: Referring Patrons to Reliable Immigration Services and Information

When: Friday March 4th, 2016 @ 10:30 -11:30 am

Description: US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the US Government branch of the Department of Homeland Security responsible for providing immigration services and benefits. A USCIS community relations officer will offer suggestions about how to refer library patrons who may need immigration information or services to qualified immigration service providers. He will also cover avoiding the pervasive immigration scams that regularly victimize immigrants.

Guest Speaker: William Albers, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Registration: http://nnlm.gov/ntc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=1001

Summer Reading 2016 Playground: Resources for Children and Teens

Summer Reading 2016 Playground: Resources for Children and Teens / March 8, 2016 / Noon – 1pm ET Are you in charge of planning and organizing the summer reading program for children and/or teens at your library? Do you want ideas on how to use National Library of Medicine and other reliable resources to enhance your library’s offerings? If so, then join us for this informative webinar which will provide you with an introduction to fun and interactive health resources for children and teens on nutrition, sports, and healthy living. The 2016 summer reading theme from CSLP is “Wellness, Fitness, and Sports” and for iREAD it is “Read-for the Win!” Come and learn about freely available curriculum and online health tools that can be incorporated into your summer reading program for youth. Let NN/LM MAR help you prepare for a summer of reading, sports and wellness fun for youth in your community.