Network of the National Library of Medicine Region 2

12/19/2025

Join NNLM Region 2 on January 29, 2026, from 1–5 p.m. ET for a dynamic Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Webinar led by the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). This session introduces core disaster recovery concepts, including risk assessment, preparedness, response procedures, and recovery actions. Participants will learn how disasters would physically impact collections and how they can serve as “first responders” for collections salvage.

Secure your spot now—space is limited.

Register today and ensure you don't miss this essential training:
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10/27/2025

📍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/etzd_upy

Together, we’ll create space to educate, empower, and encourage individuals to take control of their health. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an important conversation that promotes awareness and action. This webinar is open to everyone! Free!

Please share with your community. We can not wait to see you on screen. 😊

Become a member today: https://www.nnlm.gov/membership/join

10/07/2025

Join NNLM Region 2 and ERPAC (Emergency Response and Preparedness Advisory Committee) for a disaster preparedness panel!

The panelists are from across Region 2 and will delve into strategies for disaster and emergency preparedness, hazard mitigation, and community resilience. They will also discuss innovative approaches, collaborative partnerships, and resource management to strengthen the vital role that local organizations and institutions play in safeguarding community well-being.

This is the link for people to register and find more information about the panelists: https://musc.libcal.com/event/15505717

09/30/2025

🌟Congratulations to R2 Professional Development Awardees🌟

We are proud to recognize the dedication and commitment of this year’s recipients, who continue to advance healthcare education and outreach across our communities:

👏 Nicole Alexander
👏 Jennifer Crumpton
👏 Sharon Harmon
👏 Latwania Miller
👏 David Petersen
👏 Oreta Samples
👏 Jiaxuan Zhang

We commend each awardee for their dedication to advancing health education and community engagement. Their commitment to professional growth contributes to stronger partnerships and healthier communities throughout Region 2.
Learn more at: 🔗 nnlm.gov/region2

09/17/2025

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar 💗

Region 2 is starting our October dressed in PINK.

Together, we can empower one another with knowledge and continue the fight against breast cancer. 🌸



Register here: https://lnkd.in/eSgb-vaF

09/08/2025

The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 2 needs your help!

Our Emergency Response and Preparedness Advisory Committee (ERPAC) is collecting information and resources Region 2 members use to support their communities during extreme heat events. This collection will be made openly available on the NNLM.gov website for public use.

What we’re looking for:
Resources should primarily address extreme heat preparedness or response in your state.
It can be regional, county, or city-based resources.
Must be professional in scope and designed to be shared by libraries and other organizations. Resources must be credible and relevant to the current health crisis people face during extreme heat.
Examples include: Community efforts, library spaces, public spaces, cooling centers, and resiliency hubs.
What we don’t need: time-sensitive information, such as events
Documents must be in .pdf format
Include citation information about and/or links to the original source of the resource.
Provide information to us by October 30, 2025.
This project is part of ERPAC's commitment to addressing the extreme heat events that occur within Region 2 and the NNLM initiative: Environmental Determinants of Health.

To submit resources, please use the following form: NNLM R2 ERPAC Extreme Heat Repository Submissions

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

Thank you in advance!

ABOUT ERPAC

ERPAC’s primary goals are to identify duties and formulate strategies and recommendations to develop coordinated, integrative and informative emergency preparedness plans tailored to the needs of states and territories within NNLM Region 2.
NNLM Region 2 comprises Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

ERPAC Members are public health professionals, librarians, medical health professionals, emergency responders, educators, business owners, community-based organizations (CBOs), and individuals/groups interested in emergency preparedness.

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08/20/2025

September is National Preparedness Month! Join NNLM and partners for sessions throughout the month covering different aspects of preparedness, response and recover for libraries and community organizations.

For a full listing of sessions and more information: https://www.nnlm.gov/LRWtk

08/05/2025

Join us for our very first Coffee Break 😀

Come join us!
Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eFFVMMNJ

07/30/2025

Come join us!
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07/15/2025

On Friday, July 25, 2025, beginning at 9:00 p.m. EDT, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) will perform planned maintenance on its data center infrastructure. This upgrade is part of an ongoing effort to enhance the long-term reliability and stability of NLM-hosted services.

The maintenance window is expected to last 24 hours or longer. During this time, users may experience interrupted access or degraded performance across a range of NLM resources, including databases, APIs, search tools, submission systems, and programmatic services.

All systems are expected to be fully restored by Monday, July 28, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary disruption may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to improve our infrastructure.

07/15/2025

📚✨ Region 2 in the Spotlight at hashtag ! ✨📚

Our Region 2 members, including staff from the Medical University of South Carolina, attended and participated in the 2025 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference!

From connecting with national leaders to exploring innovative approaches to health information access, our Region 2 representatives demonstrated a strong commitment to education and community outreach. Their presence reflects the power of libraries in public health and the essential role health sciences libraries play in shaping healthier communities.

👏 Kudos to our incredible colleagues for representing Region 2 and MUSC with excellence!

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07/15/2025

We are thrilled to congratulate Heather N. Holmes, AHIP, on her appointment as the 2025–2026 President of the Medical Library Association (MLA)!

Heather currently serves as the Associate Director of Libraries at the Medical University of South Carolina MUSC and also plays a vital role as the Region 2 Program Advisor for the NNLM. Her leadership, expertise, and commitment to health information access have made a lasting impact on our region and the profession at large.

Heather’s election to this prestigious position is a reflection of her dedication to advancing medical librarianship and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and equity across our field. We are proud to see Region 2 represented at the national level and look forward to the inspiring vision she will bring to the MLA in the year ahead.

Congratulations, Heather Holmes! Your Region 2 colleagues are cheering you on!