(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region)<\/p>\n
This is a reminder that the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region will be holding a webinar at\u00a01:00 PM<\/strong>\u00a0today,\u00a0September 1<\/strong>, to provide background on applying for the awards that the GMR is currently offering. Bobbi Newman will lead the webinar. The link for registering is\u00a0here<\/a>. To access the webinar, go\u00a0here<\/a>, then choose “Enter as a Guest” and type in your name. The call-in information will appear on the next screen.<\/p>\n More information about each award, including the amount and the application deadline, follows. Note that the application deadline for all four awards is\u00a0Friday, September 12<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Emergency Preparedness Award<\/a> Express Outreach Award<\/a> Technology Improvement Award<\/a>
\nPurpose:<\/strong>\u00a0promote emergency preparedness through partnerships between state library organizations, public libraries, and local health departments and\/or first responders through training of National Library of Medicine (NLM) resources
\nAmount:\u00a0<\/strong>up to $10,000
\nNumber Offered:<\/strong>\u00a03
\nApplication Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0Friday, September 12<\/p>\n
\nPurpose:\u00a0<\/strong>develop and implement outreach and education programs focused on National Library of Medicine (NLM) resources that reach health professionals and consumers in the region
\nAmount:\u00a0<\/strong>up to $10,000
\nNumber Offered:<\/strong>\u00a05
\nApplication Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0Friday, September 12<\/p>\n
\nPurpose:\u00a0<\/strong>increase the number of network members able to actively and effectively participate in National Library of Medicine (NLM) programs and services within the GMR
\nAmount:<\/strong>\u00a0up to $5,000
\nNumber Offered:<\/strong>\u00a05
\nApplication Deadline:<\/strong>\u00a0Friday, September 12<\/p>\n