Geneva Staggs (left), senior librarian at the Medical Center library, received Level II Designation in the Consumer Health Information Specialization Program from the Medical Library Association. Staggs received this designation by completing 24 hours of approved Consumer Health Information Specialization coursework.
Clista Clanton (center), assistant librarian at the Biomedical Library, received funding through an Outreach Award from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/Southeastern Atlantic Region. The funding will go toward equipment to set up wireless access for a health clinic at the Dumas Wesley Community Center.
Clanton will work with health care professions at the clinic, as well as work with patients on health literacy issues.
Justin Robertson (right), associate librarian at the Biomedical Library, received funding through a Community Day Award from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/Southeastern Atlantic Region. The funding will be used to host disaster preparedness events at Mobile and Baldwin County library facilities.
The events will include lectures, demonstrations and exhibits. Packets with emergency preparedness information, including a family emergency plan form, will be handed out during the event.
