By Ginny A. Roth ~ Comics, whether created to entertain or inform, have a place in the classroom.
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Hospital Postcards from the American Hospital Association
By Ginny A. Roth ~ This National Postcard Week, celebrated May 1-7 2022, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce its recent
Hospital Postcards: A Visual Chronicle by Collector W. Bruce Fye
Recently, a collection of more than 2,200 illustrated and real-photo postcards was generously donated to the National Library of Medicine by Dr. W. Bruce Fye,
September 11: Remembering, Collecting
Recent additions to the NLM collection expand the variety of formats and diversity of perspectives and document the continuing impact of the event.
The Artist Book: Cover to Cover with Maria G. Pisano Part II
This is part II of our interview with book artist Maria G. Pisano. The National Library of Medicine recently acquired 3 of her artist books,
The Artist Book: Cover to Cover with Maria G. Pisano Part I
The National Library of Medicine recently acquired three artist books. Read an interview with the artist about her art form and inspirations.
More Pictures of the Pandemic
By Ginny A. Roth ~ Three months ago Circulating Now published a post presenting new acquisitions related to COVID-19. As vaccination rates rise in our
Pictures of the Pandemic
By Ginny A. Roth ~ July 23rd, 2020, was a typical hot, humid day in Washington, D.C., but unlike other summer days in the Nation’s
Behind the Camera: World Health Organization Photographers
By Ginny A. Roth ~ The National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) collection of approximately 600 The World Health Organization (WHO) photographs is an emotional, visual
Prevention Posters Push the Message
By Ginny A. Roth ~ Before the age of social media, posters were a primary form of visual communication meant to catch the public’s eye