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Sent out on behalf of Deborah Littrell -- The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region (NN/LM SCR) announces new funding opportunities for health information projects in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Please see the NN/LM SCR website for more information on each award: <http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/> http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/. The deadline for submitting applications is February 1, 2008. Express Outreach Award, <http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/exp_outreach.html> http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/exp_outreach.html, up to $5,000 per project The purpose of this award is to support a wide range of outreach projects aimed at improving access to and use of National Library of Medicineb s websites and databases (such as MedlinePlus, PubMed, Household Products Database, etc). Projects may target groups such as: the general public, minority or underserved communities, community-based organizations or faith-based organizations (this is not an all-inclusive list). Mobile Health Education Project Award (MHEP), <http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/mhep.html> http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/mhep.html, up to $6,000 per project The intent of the MHEP Award is to provide health information outreach services using mobile technologies, such as training in remote areas and underserved locations. Projects may target groups such as: the general public, minority or underserved communities, community-based organizations or faith-based organizations (this is not an all-inclusive list). Funds may be requested for a variety of items including: laptop, broadband card, projector, printer, software, internet service provider fees, etc. Course Development Award, <http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/cda.html> http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/cda.html, up to $3,000 per award The purpose of this award is to develop classes that meet the needs of the members of the NN/LM SCR and to enable Network members with expertise to share knowledge and skills with colleagues and enhance the NN/LM SCR education program. All NN/LM SCR members are eligible to apply for the awards listed above. Membership in the NN/LM SCR is free to any organization interested in providing health information, including public libraries (for more information about the NN/LM SCR <http://nnlm.gov/scr/about/> http://nnlm.gov/scr/about/). To apply for membership in the NN/LM SCR, go to: <http://nnlm.gov/scr/services/mbrapp.pdf> http://nnlm.gov/scr/services/mbrapp.pdf. Please feel free to contact Karen Vargas, Consumer Health Outreach Coordinator, at 800-338-7657 (AR, LA, NM, OK, and TX only), 713-799-7198 or email at [EMAIL PROTECTED], with any questions about these funding opportunities. Karen Vargas Kam McEvoy Electronic Resources Specialist Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st St., Suite 100 Austin, TX 78756 512-583-0704 x19 800-262-4431 x19 fax: 512-583-0709
