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Innovations in Health Information from the National Library of Medicine
At what point can one say, “I am a librarian”? No, I'm not asking about myself. Instead, after reading Michelle Obama's autobiography, Becoming, I've been thinking about how our lives, including our careers, unfold, and whether or not we ever truly become what we aspire to be. So, at what point can one say, “I … Continue reading On Becoming
You've heard the statistics: One out of every four deaths in the United States is due to heart disease. Heart disease remains the number one killer across most ethnic groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, and whites. (Heart disease is second only to cancer as cause of death for American Indians or Alaska Natives and Asians … Continue reading Working—and Walking—Together for Healthier Hearts
The National Library of Medicine is proud once again to partner with the NIH Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to celebrate Black History Month. This year, we're marking the occasion by hosting a photographic display celebrating African American scientists at NIH. The exhibition will be on display through the end of February. I was … Continue reading Celebrating the Contributions of African American Scientists at NIH
NLM is and always has been committed to providing access to trustworthy information. We pride ourselves on being an authoritative source of reliable biomedical and health information for scientists, clinicians, the public, and policy makers—a role that begins by building a collection of quality materials, carefully selected. Our collection development policy, coupled with long-standing library … Continue reading Promoting Trust in Trustable Information