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Library services and healthcare knowledge in the UK
Published by Facet Publishing and available through the 91´«Ã½ Store, “Introduction to Healthcare Knowledge and Library Services” explores the range of roles in this important area of practice, from "traditional" librarian roles to those that break new ground, from clinical, embedded, and outreach librarians to knowledge management workers. Edited by Geoff Walton, Frances Johnson, David Stewart, Gil Young, and Holly Case-Wyatt, this collection provides a comprehensive, practitioner-focused introduction to all aspects of knowledge and library work in the UK health sector. Starting with an overview of NHS England and how knowledge and library work sits within it, the book addresses such critical areas as services supporting evidence-based practice, the developing area of health information literacy, collaborative working, demonstrating impact, and value and research discovery.
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to seventeen libraries at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) across the United States that have experienced economic hardship due the consequences...
The future of digital literacy in Africa
CHICAGO — Sustainable development can only be achieved when no one is left behind. An enduring lesson from the COVID-19 crisis is how important the availability of digital infrastructure and skills for individuals and communities is for teaching, learning...
Campaign provides expert-verified outreach tools for libraries Washington, D.C. -- The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ We Can Do This campaign to share trusted information about COVID...
Core 91´«Ã½ Preconference: Crisis Communication/Message Dissemination for Libraries
CHICAGO—Public libraries are faced with unique challenges in a 24-hour news cycle world. While the corporate sector has extensive business continuity plans in place, far fewer libraries have up-to-date crisis communication strategies and plans developed...
91´«Ã½ announces $1.55M second round of emergency fund for libraries impacted by COVID-19
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announced today it will make available $1.55M in emergency relief grants to more than 75 libraries that have experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 91´«Ã½ COVID Library...
Washington, DC, and Arlington, VA—A coalition of national museum and library associations today announced the recipients of the second round of funding for Communities for Immunity. Supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the...
Disaster planning and preparedness for libraries
CHICAGO — The library is a vital information hub and resource provider every single day, and that’s doubly true when calamity strikes. In fact, libraries’ designation as “essential community functions” during disasters is now encoded in U.S. law. Engaging...
CHICAGO – As the nation celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month this September, a new report from the Public Library Association (PLA) details how libraries are further extending their technology services and resources in the face of pandemic limitations...
PLA launches Public Libraries: Partners in Workforce Development webinar series
CHICAGO — As the nation begins recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are seeking opportunities to build skills, find and improve job prospects, and prepare for in-demand careers. Public libraries are stepping up to meet these needs with...
91´«Ã½ partners with NonProfit Vote for National Voter Registration Day
91´«Ã½ urges libraries to register as partners The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce that it has again joined with NonProfit Vote as a premier partner for National Voter Registration Day 2021. 91´«Ã½ encourages libraries to sign up to...
91´«Ã½ partners with Communities for Immunity to boost vaccine confidence
Washington, D.C. -- The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is partnering with Communities for Immunity, an unprecedented collaboration among libraries and museums to boost COVID-19 information and vaccine confidence in communities across the United States...
91´«Ã½ distributes $1.25 million in COVID emergency relief to 34 U.S. libraries
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announced the distribution of $1.25 million to 34 recipients of emergency relief grants to libraries that have experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Through the 91´«Ã½...
Library service through a post-COVID lens at 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference & Exhibition (Virtual)
CHICAGO – During the pandemic, libraries met the challenge of adapting services even when their physical doors were closed. Now that libraries across the country are reopening, they face new challenges and see fresh opportunities to serve their...
IMLS announces $15 million in Library/Museum American Rescue Plan Act grants
Treasury announces distribution of $19.5 billion in local, tribal government aid WASHINGTON - The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the availability of $15 million in new funding opportunities for libraries and museums through the...
