This program aims to introduce the future LIS workforce to the health sciences and trusted National Library of Medicine (NLM) resources and develop their professional skills. With coaching from a talented NNLM professional, each awardee will deliver a presentation on an NLM resource or NNLM priority during the 2024 MAC/SCMLA Joint Annual Meeting, Charleston, SC, from October 27-30, 2024.
Whether you’re interested in health sciences librarianship, informatics, data, or public librarianship, this program will give you a competitive edge in your job search and future career. You’ll get a chance to:
- Collaborate with an NNLM Region 2 Staff Member
- Deliver meaningful information in a presentation to information professionals from around the country
- Learn how to work a booth at a professional conference
- Interface with library leadership
- Engage with a professional development opportunity to bolster your skills in this field
Who are we? NNLM Region 2 is composed of diverse and talented professionals with backgrounds ranging from academic librarianship to public health. Together, we extend the services and programs of the NNLM and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) by partnering with health information agencies, health organizations, public health entities, community-based organizations, libraries and the general public to offer outreach, funding opportunities and educational programming throughout the region.