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Staff Profile

Nancy Patterson, MLS

Nancy B. Patterson, MLS

Administrative and Grants Specialist
npatters@hshsl.umaryland.edu
410 706 2858

Current Role at UMB

The Health Sciences & Human Services Library serves as the Regional Medical Library for Region 1 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), serving Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

As the Administrative and Grants Specialist, Nancy works with current and prospective network members throughout Region 1 toward decreasing health disparities by increasing health literacy. This is accomplished via oversight of Region 1 network membership data, maintenance of the NNLM Members Directory which facilitates partnerships, Region 1 grant and proposal guidance, and oversight of funded health information outreach projects in DC, DE, KY, MD, NC, NJ, PA, VA and WV. 

Nancy is dedicated to celebrating diversity and promoting equity, inclusion and information access for everyone. 

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Education and Certifications

MLS, University of Maryland

BA, University of Maryland

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Professional Interests

Grant & Proposal Writing

Grant Administration 

Strategic Planning (including writing of mission statements, goals/objectives, values)

Health Disparities

Health Literacy

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