Weill medical college of cornell university is partnering with mentoring in medicine to lay the foundation for a medical librarian career pathway program for high school students

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
RE254913OLS23
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$121,661

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.313 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Completion date
Place of performance
New York, NY 10065, USA

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Description

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They will work with two pilot schools in harlem and the bronx to introduce students to potential careers in medical librarianship. The project will develop, deliver, and evaluate a five-module information science curriculum covering aspects of library science such as how to search for and identify credible health information on the internet, how to become literate in health terminology, how to recognize misinformation, how to cite credible information sources, and how to ask questions of health professionals that can lead to informed health decisions and healthier lifestyles. The curriculum will be revised and delivered in year two of the project based on year one evaluation feedback. The revised curriculum will be made freely available as an open educational resource.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment Funds to be deobligated. -$755
Original award $122,416

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Who received award RE254913OLS23?

RE254913OLS23 was awarded to Weill Medical College Of Cornell University by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on August 1, 2023.

How much is award RE254913OLS23 worth?

$121,661 has been obligated on RE254913OLS23.

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