Weekly Postings

See something of interest? Please share our postings with colleagues in your institutions! Spotlight Blast off! The National Network of Libraries of Medicine is getting into Summer Reading! A Universe of Stories is coming to public libraries this summer in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Explore DNA and family history, make stardust, discover astronaut food, and more with our science programs for kids, teens, and adults. Check out the NNLM Summer Reading Manual for program guides created in partnership with the Collaborative Summer Library Program. National Safe Toys and Giving Month: December is prime time for gift shopping for loved ones. In particular, all are encouraged to pay close attention to the toys that are purchased and gifted to children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children’s toys may be exposed to lead. Toys that have been made in other countries and then imported into the United States or antique toys and collectibles passed down through generations increase risk the risk for children to lead exposure. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues year-round recalls of toys that could potentially expose children to lead. For more information on the most recent toy recalls, visit the United States Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) website. National Network of Libraries of Medicine News The NNLM MAR Offices will be closed December 24-January 1 for the University of Pittsburgh wint...
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