MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Midcontinental Region News' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:10:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667109&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F02%2Feducation-breezing-along-with-the-rml-wed-february-15-2012-1000-mountain-time-1100-central-time%2F Updates from : 1) Marty Magee on “Education Topics” and 2) Barb Jones will be hosting Catherine Craven, MLS, who has worked at Johns Hopkins in the clinical librarianship program. URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided a few minutes before the hour. Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667109 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:46:09 +0100 5667109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667110&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F02%2Fspotlightfeb2012-2%2F Ipads and tablets are the rage!   What can you do with them?  And other mobile resources?  John Bramble will have some answers as he will be presenting the Spotlight! session on Feb 8 (not our usual end of month time but we didn’t want to conflict with the E-Science events at the University of Utah!)   Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up onc... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667110 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:37:22 +0100 5667110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667111&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F02%2Ffebruary-nih-news-in-health-now-available%2F The February 2012 issue of NIH News in Health is now available online. This month learn steps you can take to reduce heart risks and find out the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Visit the NIH News in Health Facebook page to suggest topics or start a discussion about the newsletter. da (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667111 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:35:07 +0100 5667111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659666&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F02%2Fdiscussion-following-the-2012-priscilla-m-mayden-lecture-escience-and-the-evolution-of-library-services%2F Join us on Wednesday, February 29 at 10 MT/11 CT, for a follow-up discussion of Bart Ragon’s keynote address, eScience and the Evolution of Library Services, and the expert panel discussion. The 2012 Priscilla Mayden lecture on February 22 is sponsored by the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah. The Mayden lecture will be broadcast February 22, beginning at 1:00-2:00 pm MT/2:00-3:00 pm CT, followed by a broadcast of the panel discussion from 2:30 – 4 MT/3:30 – 5 CT. On February 29, 10 MT/11 CT, all who attended either online or in person will have an opportunity to share thoughts and reactions to Bart’s and the panelists’ messages using Adobe Connect. We’ll meet in https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr. Mark your calendar now – listen to the Mayden lecture... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659666 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:25:05 +0100 5659666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647791&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fmcr-social-media-changes%2F The NN/LM MCR is changing how it uses social media. The biggest changes are in the use of Twitter and Facebook. Follow us on Twitter and you will find Tweets, 2-3 per day, intended for not only health sciences librarians but also for the health practitioners interested in health information access news. MCR Tweets will tend to be breaking news related, will have a short shelf-live, and we hope you will reTweet them on to your constituents. NN/LM MCR Facebook Wall Post will be more for the health sciences librarian. Wall posts, 1-2 per day, will also be health information access related but will solicit discussion via your comments or likes. Read more about the NN/LM MCR Communication Plan in our new Plains to Peaks Post Newsletter… (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647791 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:09:37 +0100 5647791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5647792&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fspotlightfeb2012%2F Ipads and tablets are the rage!   What can you do with them?  And other mobile resources?  John Bramble will have some answers as he will be presenting the Spotlight! session on Feb 8 (not our usual end of month time but we didn’t want to conflict with the E-Science events at the University of Utah!)   Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up onc... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5647792 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:06:47 +0100 5647792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5638420&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Farchivedsessionsjan2012%2F The January 25, Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Digital Resources, was presented by Marty Magee. It included such resources as Turning the Pages, and History of Medicine Resources, tutorials and much more!  See it at:  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html And the January 18, Breezing session included: 1) Jean Shipman, Director of the MidContinental Region and NLM Training Center, discussed potential futures for health sciences librarians and thus libraries and 2) Claire Hamasu, Associate Director, described current funding opportunities and discussed the MCR Communication Plan. View the archived recording at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/index.html (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5638420 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:09:04 +0100 5638420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628561&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fpatient-safety-and-librarians%2F New article by Holly Burt outlines ways that health sciences librarians can become involved with patient safety. Burt, Holly. “Patient Safety Answers Require Outreach, In-reach, and Partnerships” Journal of Hospital Librarianship, 11:366-378, 2011.   (bbj) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628561 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:51:42 +0100 5628561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628562&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fvalue-change%2F What is the value of your library – journals, books and databases?  Do you know?  Has it changed?  With the start of the new year, it’s a great time to look back to 2011 and determine the value of your library.  Easy to use calculators are available at http://nnlm.gov/mcr/evaluation/calculator.html. It’s also a great time to take the extra step and submit your data.  You can contribute your values to the collected valuation data and increase the knowledge of what values libraries bring to their institutions. If you have questions or need help, please contact Barb Jones (jonesbarb@health.missouri.edu) or Betsy Kelly                                  (betsy.kelly@wustl.edu).  (bbj) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628562 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:14:29 +0100 5628562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628563&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fjanuary-2012-issue-of-the-plains-to-peaks-post%2F The first issue of the newly re-designed Plains to Peaks Post is now available at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/p2pp/category/january-2012/ In This Issue: Whooo Says: Funding Opportunities! Finding Out How to Communicate Better within the MCR MCR Communication Plan Consider hosting a traveling exhibit from NLM! MedPrint Hospital Evaluation Scan What’s New with… – the NN/LM National Library Medicine of Training Center (NTC) Consumer Health Literacy in the Public Library Book Review: Internal Bleeding Faith Community Nursing We hope you like the new format and welcome your feedback. (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628563 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:01:09 +0100 5628563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620071&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fprofdevawardjan2012%2F Professional Development Awards -looking  especially for hospital librarians -how about you?   Is there something you want to attend – before April 31, 2012 – a conference where you might gain information you’d like to share with other MidContinental Region members?   Funding is available up to $1500 for travel costs/conference registration.   Learn more and apply at:  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/  (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620071 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:34:32 +0100 5620071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5628564&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fe-booksjan2012%2F With EBSCO’s recent purchase of NetLibrary, the NN/LM MidContinental Region e-book collection has taken on a new look!  More than 100 e-books are still there – ready for you to read online.   Check our E-book brochure for a listing of books located at:   http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/pdf/TrifoldNetLibrary0610.pdf. As always, if you access the collection through the NN/LM MCR webpage, it’s FREE, and you can also print out a handy brochure. See: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/ (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5628564 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:31:31 +0100 5628564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620072&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fe-booksjan2012%2F With EBSCO’s recent purchase of NetLibrary, the NN/LM MidContinental Region e-book collection has taken on a new look!  More than 100 e-books are still there – ready for you to read online.   Check our E-book brochure for a listing of books located at:   http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/pdf/TrifoldNetLibrary0610.pdf. As always, if you access the collection through the NN/LM MCR webpage, it’s FREE, and you can also print out a handy brochure. See: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/ (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620072 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:31:31 +0100 5620072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620073&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fdid-you-miss-it-breezing-along-with-the-rml%2F Now available on the NN/LM MidContinental Region website: January 18, 2012 1) Jean Shipman, Director of the MidContinental Region and NLM Training Center, discussed potential futures for health sciences librarians and thus libraries. 2) Claire Hamasu, Associate Director, described current funding opportunities and discussed the MCR Communication Plan. View the archived recording at: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p43279624 (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620073 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:24:35 +0100 5620073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620074&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Feducation-spotlight-on-nlm-resources-wed-jan-25-2012-100-mountain-time-200-central-time-nlm-digital-resources-2%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Digital Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee. It will include such resources as Turning the Pages, and History of Medicine Resources, tutorials and much more!  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620074 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:21:34 +0100 5620074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620075&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Falcts-webinar-the-black-white-and-gray-areas-of-licensing-a-review-and-update-for-librarians-and-publishers%2F Date: February 29, 2012 All webinars are one hour in length and begin at 11am Pacific, noon Mountain, 1pm Central, and 2pm Eastern time. Description: Building on a preconference offered at ALA Annual 2010 entitled “Taming the Licensing Tiger,” the presenters will carry on the conversation around library licensing issues and answer questions submitted in advance by attendees. Using an interactive approach employing chat, audience polling and pre-submitted questions, the presenters will cover hot topics and current challenges facing libraries in licensing digital content. The presenters represent the viewpoints of a publisher (Robert Boissy), an academic library (Becky Albitz) and a consortium (Tracy Thompson-Przylucki). Participants will be asked to submit questions upon registration. L... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620075 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:43:38 +0100 5620075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608767&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fhealth-information-literacy-in-your-hospital%2F Are you involved in health information literacy in your hospital?  Share your story!  We would love to hear what you are doing and what impact you are having with your users.  Contact your state coordinator and tell them about your program.  If you are not involved with health information literacy, but would like to be – also, contact your state coordinator. (bbj) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608767 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:45:29 +0100 5608767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5608768&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fprofdevaward-2%2F Is there something you want to attend – before April 31, 2012 – a conference where you might gain information you’d like to share with other MidContinental Region members?   Funding is available up to $1500 for travel costs/conference registration.   Learn more and apply at:  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/  (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5608768 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:04:42 +0100 5608768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597426&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fprofdevaward-2%2F Is there something you want to attend – before April 31, 2012 – a conference where you might gain information you’d like to share with other MidContinental Region members?   Funding is available up to $1500 for travel costs/conference registration.   Learn more and apply at:  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/  (mm)     (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597426 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:04:42 +0100 5597426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597427&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fspotlightjan2012%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Digital Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee. It will include such resources as Turning the Pages, and History of Medicine Resources, tutorials and much more!  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597427 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:58:31 +0100 5597427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5597428&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fbreezingjan2012%2F Our first monthly update in 2012  from the MidContinental Region… 1) Join Jean Shipman, Director of the MidContinental Region and NLM Training Center, NNLM, as she guides an exploration and discussion into potential futures for health sciences librarians and thus libraries.  Just what will we be doing in 2022 and how will we get there?  What changes are on the horizon and how can we continue to adapt to or shape our future?  Curious minds want to know!   AND    2) The economy may be in a downturn, but your RML is still offering financial opportunities to improve your service and show your value. Claire Hamasu, Associate Director, will describe these opportunities and answer your questions. You have 4 months left to apply! URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connec... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5597428 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:54:13 +0100 5597428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560134&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Fitest-ipad%2F The NN/LM MidContinental Region is making available approximately 100 iPads for experimentation in the workplace by Full Network members. Applications must be in by Monday, January 23, 2011. For complete information and to apply visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/iTestiPad /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560134 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:51:29 +0100 5560134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560135&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Ffunding-act-on-a-new-years-resolution-apply-today%2F The NN/LM MidContinental Region is now offering two funding opportunities. The awards will be made until the funds are exhausted, or until the end of the contract year (April 30, 2012) whichever comes first. Professional Development Award is to support health sciences librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice. (Each award will be for up to $1,500) Training Health Professionals Stipend is to support health science, public, or special librarians who wish to exhibit and present at a medical or health-related meeting or conference in the MidContinental Region. Three awards will be made with each for up to $1,000. Each award has specfic requirements, so you’ll need to read them carefully before applying.  Applicants’ institutions nee... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560135 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:25:53 +0100 5560135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560136&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Feducation-spotlight-on-nlm-resources-wed-jan-25-2012-100-mountain-time-200-central-time-nlm-digital-resources%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Digital Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee. It will include such resources as Turning the Pages, and History of Medicine Resources and much more!  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560136 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:08:42 +0100 5560136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5560137&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2012%2F01%2Feducation-breezing-along-with-the-rml-wed-january-18-2012-1000-mountain-time-1100-central-time%2F Mark the date – our first of the year update from the MidContinental Region.   Hear from Jean Shipman, Director, and Claire Hamasu, Associate Director. URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided a few minutes before the hour. Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5560137 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:00:46 +0100 5560137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5552280&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fpersonnel-changes-for-the-mcr%2F Be reassured no one is leaving! This time the MCR is announcing a change in responsibilities. Jim Honour is taking over the responsibilities for Member Services. He is now the Wyoming/Member Services Coordinator and will lead our efforts to provide services to you, our members, as you share resources and support your use of DOCLINE, EFTS, and LinkOut. Our popular series of DOCLINE webinars will continue with Camille Salmond and Jim. Jim also leads our continuity of service efforts in emergency preparedness. Our thanks to John Bramble, Technology Coordinator, for doing double duty until we could transition Member Services responsibilities to Jim. Suzanne Sawyer, our Project Coordinator, is temporarily taking on additional responsibilities to see us through this contract year. She will provi... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5552280 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:13:56 +0100 5552280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524586&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fsave-the-date-workshop-for-escience%2F Wednesday – February 22, 2012 @ the University of Utah IN-PERSON WORKSHOP: Developing Data Services to Support eScience/eResearch LOCATION: Spencer F. & Cleone P. Eccles Health Sciences Education Building (Room TBD), University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah DATE/TIME: Wednesday – February 22, 2012, 9:00-11:30am MT INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jian Qin, Associate Professor and Director CAS eScience Program, Syracuse University ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Learn what eScience means, and why it matters to research librarians Understand the practices of data management and curation in support of eScience Know how to move forward in your institution with an eScience initiative This workshop is presented at no cost to you. SPACE IS LIMITED, please register @ http://tinyurl.com/maydenlectureworkshopregister ... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524586 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:08:38 +0100 5524586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524587&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fholiday-closures-5%2F NLM will be closed on Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas and Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year’s. The NN/LM MCR will be closed Friday, December 23 – Monday, December 26  and Friday, December 30 – Monday, January 2. Best wishes for wonderful holidays and a happy and healthy new year! (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524587 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:38:52 +0100 5524587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524588&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fhidden-treasure-the-national-library-of-medicine%2F -a spectacular illustrated book that showcases rare, beautiful, idiosyncratic, and surprising works in the collection of the world’s largest medical library – will be published in April 2012 by Blast Books of New York, in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine. It is available for pre-order through all major online booksellers. (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524588 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:11 +0100 5524588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504820&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Ffind-the-latest-reviews-of-clinical-effectiveness-research-pubmed-health%2F PubMed Health specializes in reviews of clinical effectiveness research, with easy-to-read summaries for consumers as well as full technical reports. Clinical effectiveness research finds answers to the question “What works?” in medical and health care. The site now boasts over 18,000 systematic reviews and health technology assessments. PubMed Health provides summaries and full texts of selected systematic reviews in one place. The reviews were generally published or updated from 2003. There is also information for consumers and clinicians based on those reviews. For more information, see the current NLM Technical Update [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504820 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:36:54 +0100 5504820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504821&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fbreezingspotlight2012%2F Start marking your 2012 Calendar – Upcoming Breezing and Spotlight! sessions: Breezing Sessions 10:00 MT, 11:00 CT: January 18, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 30 Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources 1:00 MT, 2:00 CT:  January 25, February 8, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27 For more information and archived recordings of past sessions see: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/online.html  Questions to Marty Magee – mmagee@unmc.edu (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504821 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:13:33 +0100 5504821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5494895&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Flearn-about-toxic-chemicals-used-in-hydraulic-fracturing%2F The National Library of Medicine’s TOXMAP now provides information on the toxic chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Companies involved in hydraulic fracturing are not currently required to report to the US EPA Toxics Release Inventory Program and so are not represented in TOXMAP. However, TOXMAP provides information on many of the most toxic chemicals used. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5494895 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:50:26 +0100 5494895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486753&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fwish-you-well-foundation-grant%2F The Wish You Well Foundation funds  programs that support family literacy in the United States by fostering and promoting the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs. Their funding is on-going with reviews 4x a year. Funding ranges from $200 to $10,000. Details are available at http://wishyouwellfoundation.org/apply/ /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486753 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:51:47 +0100 5486753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486754&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fnational-leadership-grants%2F The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting proposals for National Leadership Grants to support projects that have the potential to advance museum, library, and archival practice. They encourage proposals that promote the skills necessary to develop 21st century communities, citizens, and workers. Proposals should address key needs and challenges that face libraries, museums, and archives. A webinar offering general Information about the NLG program, grant categories, funding types, and tips on applying will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 12:00 MT, 1:00 CT Amount available is $50,000-$500,000 Deadline for proposals is 2/1/201 Details on the grant is available at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/detail.aspx?GrantId=14 /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486754 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:32:55 +0100 5486754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486755&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fcall-for-nominations-outstanding-librarian-in-rural-or-underserved-communities%2F Friends of the National Library of Medicine (FNLM) presents the Michael E. DeBakey Library Services Outreach Award annually to a practicing health sciences librarian for outstanding outreach in a rural or underserved communities. To find out more and nominate a medical librarian for this award, visit www.fnlm.org. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486755 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:46:10 +0100 5486755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486756&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Faidsinfo-and-infosida-redesigned%2F To mark World AIDS Day 2011 (December 1), a redesigned AIDSinfo Web site has been released, along with the Spanish-language infoSIDA. These sister sites offer federally approved information on HIV treatment and research to health care providers, researchers, people affected by HIV/AIDS, and the public. Resources include medical practice guidelines, treatment and prevention research studies, educational materials for consumers, and information on approved and investigational HIV/AIDS-related drugs. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486756 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:17:31 +0100 5486756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486757&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fmeaningful-use-webinar%2F Join in Tuesday December 13, 2011, @ noon MT for a free webinar - “Tips for Overcoming the Gray Areas of Meaningful Use Stage 1 for Safety Net Providers.” This webinar provides tips and guidance of how safety net providers, such as health centers, critical access hospitals, and rural health clinics can overcome common gray areas of meeting Meaningful Use Stage 1 objectives. Gray areas are objectives within the final rule that are still not clear to providers. Presenters include staff from both the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Regional Extension Centers. Questions to presenters are welcome ahead of the event and may be emailed to healthit@hrsa.gov. To register:  http://webcast.streamlogics.com/audience/index.asp?eventid=84138124. [da]     (Source: Midc... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486757 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:16:55 +0100 5486757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504822&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fwhats-new-for-mesh-in-the-new-year%2F There are lots of new additions planned for MeSH in 2012. 454 Descriptors 42 Descriptors updated 15 Descriptors deleted Find out more in the December issue of the NLM Technical Bulletin. Stay current with the latest searching information by subscribing to updates. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504822 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:30:52 +0100 5504822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476536&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fwhats-new-for-mesh-in-the-new-year%2F There are lots of new additions planned for MeSH in 2012. 454 Descriptors 42 Descriptors updated 15 Descriptors deleted Find out more in the December issue of the NLM Technical Bulletin. Stay current with the latest searching information by subscribing to updates. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476536 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:30:52 +0100 5476536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476537&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fplain-language-health-education-resources%2F Health Information Translations provides education resources in multiple languages for health care professionals and others to use in their communities. Resources are easy to read and culturally appropriate. The site contains print and multimedia materials. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476537 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:47:37 +0100 5476537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476538&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fscience-education-resources%2F The National Institute of General Medical Sciences provides free publications for science education. Topics include cell biology, genetics, chemistry, structural biology, computational biology and pharmacology. Content is geared toward high school and early college students, with some publications appropriate for the middle school level. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476538 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:35:01 +0100 5476538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476539&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fthe-cell-an-image-library%2F Have you checked out The Cell: An Image Library? It is a freely accessible, easy-to-search, public repository of thousands of reviewed and annotated images, videos, and animations of cells from a variety of organisms, showcasing cell architecture, intracellular functionalities, and both normal and abnormal processes. Supported by an award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, and the American Society for Cell Biology. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476539 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:26:43 +0100 5476539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476540&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Ffunding-reminder-to-apply-for-awards%2F The NN/LM MidContinental Region is now offering two funding opportunities. The awards will be made until the funds are exhausted, or until the end of the contract year (April 30, 2012) whichever comes first. Professional Development Award is to support health sciences librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice. (Each award will be for up to $1,500) Training Health Professionals Stipend is to support health science, public, or special librarians who wish to exhibit and present at a medical or health-related meeting or conference in the MidContinental Region. Three awards will be made with each for up to $1,000. Each award has specfic requirements, so you’ll need to read them carefully before applying.  Applicants’ institutions nee... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476540 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:36:28 +0100 5476540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476541&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F12%2Fdecember-issue-of-nih-news-in-health-now-available%2F The December issue of NIH News in Health is now available online. This month learn about naughty and nice fats, keeping active over the life span, and easing lower back pain with yoga and stretching. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476541 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:27:30 +0100 5476541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5457611&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Ffunding-the-mcr-supports-conitnuing-education%2F The NN/LM MidContinental Region is now offering two funding opportunities. The awards will be made until the funds are exhausted, or until the end of the contract year (April 30, 2012) whichever comes first. Professional Development Award is to support health sciences librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice. (Each award will be for up to $1,500) Training Health Professionals Stipend is to support health science, public, or special librarians who wish to exhibit and present at a medical or health-related meeting or conference in the MidContinental Region. Three awards will be made with each for up to $1,000. Each award has specfic requirements, so you’ll need to read them carefully before applying.  Applicants’ institutions nee... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5457611 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:30:39 +0100 5457611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440907&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fnlm-gateway-changing%2F On December 1, 2011, the transition of the NLM® Gateway to the new LHNCBC pilot project will be complete. The new site will retain the Web address of the former NLM Gateway. It will have two databases: Meeting Abstracts and Health Services Research Projects in Progress (HSRProj). HSRProj also remains available via a separate search engine through the portal HSR Information Central. For more details, please visit the NLM Technical Bulletin. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440907 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:33:02 +0100 5440907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440908&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Frxnorm-standard-clinical-drug-vocabulary-enhanced%2F The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has enhanced the Drug Naming Standard for Electronic Health Records. The RxNorm standard clinical drug vocabulary produced by the NLM is now contains more accurate and complete connections between National Drug Codes (NDCs) and standard non-proprietary names of medications recommended for use in electronic health records (EHRs). The RxNorm now includes the complete set of NDCs from Thomson Reuters’ Red Book, a drug database widely used in the healthcare industry. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440908 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:28:48 +0100 5440908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440909&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Faffordable-care-act-an-update-from-the-national-advisory-committee-on-rural-health-and-human-services%2F Join the Rural Assistance Center for a free webinar: The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services has devoted its work this year to the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on rural areas. Committee Chair Ronnie Musgrove and others will provide an update. The committee has published 5 white papers on the ACA covering topics that include Rural Implications of Key Primary Care Provisions; the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visitation Program; and Rural Policy Implications for Health Insurance Exchanges. Friday, December 2, 2011 2:00pm Central (12:00pm Pacific, 1:00pm Mountain, 3:00pm Eastern) Register for the webinar:  http://www.raconline.org/contact/register.php [jh] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440909 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:00:25 +0100 5440909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5440910&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fthanksgiving-day-and-family-health-history-day%2F Thanksgiving Day is also Family Health History Day. Since 2004, the Surgeon General has  encouraged Americans to talk about, and to write down, the health problems that seem to run in their family. Learning about their family’s health history may help ensure a longer, healthier future together. See http://www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/ and the “Before You Start” tab for some specific tips for getting started (available in English and Spanish) [HHS.gov]. (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5440910 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:54:08 +0100 5440910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431664&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Ffunding-the-mcr-is-offering-two-opportunities-apply-now%2F The NN/LM MidContinental Region is now offering two funding opportunities. The awards will be made until the funds are exhausted, or until the end of the contract year (April 30, 2012) whichever comes first. Professional Development Award is to support health sciences librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice. (Each award will be for up to $1,500) Training Health Professionals Stipend is to support health science, public, or special librarians who wish to exhibit and present at a medical or health-related meeting or conference in the MidContinental Region. Three awards will be made with each for up to $1,000. Each award has specfic requirements, so you’ll need to read them carefully before applying. For more information -http://nnlm.go... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431664 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:37:36 +0100 5431664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5431665&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fthanksgiving-holiday-5%2F NLM will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and the NN/LM MCR offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 & 25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish you all an enjoyable time with family and friends! (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5431665 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:17:03 +0100 5431665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5422065&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Ftechnology-sandbox-session-wednesday-december-7-2011%2F On Wednesday, December 7, 2011, the NN/LM MCR will be having a Technology Sandbox Session* where we will be “playing” with Prezi, a presentation application.  Go to http://prezi.com to sign yourself up for a free account. I recommend that you pre-sign up for a public (the free one) account prior to the Sandbox session so we can jump right in. We have tested access to Prezi on some of the most restrictive hospital servers and there were no problems (thanks Kitty and Dick!). To get an idea of what you can do, check out a Prezi presentation I did on the Technology Project. http://prezi.com/fsxwkr8pxmgi/nnlm-mcr-technology-coordinator/ If you want to see Prezi in the hands of a 15 year old and one that puts mine to shame, check out a presentation my niece did on transcendentalism ... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5422065 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:37:40 +0100 5422065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5407974&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Ffunding-choose-an-activity-apply-for-mcr-funding%2F The NN/LM MidContinental Region is now offering two funding opportunities. The awards will be made until the funds are exhausted, or until the end of the contract year (April 30, 2012, ) whichever comes first. Professional Development Award is to support health sciences librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice. (Each award will be for up to $1,500) Training Health Professionals Stipend is to support health science, public, or special librarians who wish to exhibit and present at a medical or health-related meeting or conference in the MidContinental Region. Three awards will be made with each for up to $1,000. Each award has specfic requirements, so you’ll need to read them carefully before applying. For more information -http://nnlm.... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5407974 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:06:02 +0100 5407974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386487&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fbreezingnov2011-2%2F This year, libraries in Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas have either been closed or downsized. By our standards, the librarians were performing professionally appropriate services within their hospitals. We’re concerned. At the next Breezing Along with the RML, Barb Jones will review the findings of the Hospital Library Evaluation Scan, which was conducted earlier this year. This scan is designed to track the organizational positioning and status of the library within hospitals in the MCR. Following the scan Barb Jones and Claire Hamasu will facilitate a sharing session on hospital libraries on the following questions: 1. Who controls the existence of your library at your hospital? 2. How would this person(s) describe your services? 3. How would this person(s) describe the impact o... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386487 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:17:54 +0100 5386487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386488&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fnlm-launches-new-search-box-auto-complete-feature%2F The National Library of Medicine has launched a new search box auto-complete feature for MedlinePlus, MedlinePlus en español, and the NLM main Web site. The auto-complete feature suggests relevant terms and phrases as users begin typing, provides accurate spellings for search terms, and guides users to relevant Web site content. Auto-complete suggestions appear for search boxes in site-wide headers, as well as on search results pages. An NLM Technical Bulletin article describes the enhancement in more detail. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386488 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:26:52 +0100 5386488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386489&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fveterans-day-3%2F NLM will be closed on Friday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The NN/LM MCR offices will be open. (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386489 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:26:37 +0100 5386489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386490&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fnovember-issue-of-nih-news-in-health-now-available%2F The November 2011 issue of NIH News in Health is now available online. In this edition learn about how scientists are conducting research to help people with anxiety disorders, read about the complexities of diagnosing and caring for those with lupus, and discover how eye exams can help diabetics avoid vision loss. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386490 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:48:34 +0100 5386490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386491&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Ffunding-exciting-ce-and-exhibiting-prospects-offered-by-the-mcr%2F The NN/LM MidContinental Region is now offering  two funding opportunities.  The awards will be made until the funds are exhausted, or until the end of the contract year (April 30, 2012, ) whichever comes first. Professional Development Award is to support health sciences librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice. (Each award will be for up to $1,500) Training Health Professionals Stipend is to support health science, public, or special librarians who wish to exhibit and present at a medical or health-related meeting or conference in the MidContinental Region. Three awards will be made with each for up to $1,000. Each award has specfic  requirements,  so you’ll need to read them carefully before applying.   For more information... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386491 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:08:53 +0100 5386491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386492&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fbreezingnov2011%2F This year, libraries in Colorado, Wyoming and Kansas have either been closed or downsized.  By our standards the librarians were performing professionally appropriate services within their hospitals.  We are concerned.  We invite you to a round table sharing session on hospital libraries at the next Breezing Along with the RML. Questions for the discussion are: 1.  Who controls the existence of your library? 2.  How would this person(s) describe your services? 3.  What are you doing or have you done to influence their perception of your services? 4.  How would this person(s) describe the impact of your services? 5.  What examples do you have of outside influences solidifying the status of libraries? Also, Barb Jones will review the findings of the Hospital Library Evaluation Scan w... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386492 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:44:22 +0100 5386492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386493&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fspotlightnov2011-2%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Environmental Health Resources, will be presented by Jim Honour.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386493 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:39:45 +0100 5386493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386494&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F11%2Fnew-twitter-feed-from-medlineplus-en-espanol%2F The National Library of Medicine is excited to announce a new Twitter feed from MedlinePlus en español  @MedlinePlusEsp.  Follow @MedlinePlusEsp for trusted health information in Spanish.  Stay up to date on the latest health news, health observances, seasonal health issues, and healthy living tips, all in Spanish.  If you have any questions about @MedlinePlusEsp, contact the MedlinePlus team at NLM via the contact form linked from every page on MedlinePlus. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386494 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:12:45 +0100 5386494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360357&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fnlm-honors-winners-of-software-development-challenge%2F Show off Your Apps: Innovative Uses of National Library of Medicine (NLM) Information Five innovative software applications that help researchers, health professionals, and the general public in their quest for medical and scientific information are the winners of the NLM’s first software development challenge. Visit the NIH News for more information on the recipients and their apps. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360357 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:48:40 +0100 5360357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360358&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2F2011-disaster-health-information-outreach-and-collaboration-projects%2F The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is funding seven Disaster Health Information Outreach and Collaboration Projects in a new program which began September 2011. The program supports efforts of libraries and other organizations to work together to improve use of disaster medicine and public health information by agencies working in any phase of all-hazards management. [da] Congratulations to the 2011 Awardees: American Academy of Pediatrics [Elk Grove Village, IL] Health Sciences Library, College of Community Health Sciences, University of Alabama [Tuscaloosa, AL] Inova Fairfax Hospital [Falls Church, VA] Kanawha-Charleston Health Department [Charleston, WV] Marshall Co. Health Dept. [Benton, KY] Monroe Co. Dept of Public Health [Rochester, NY] University of New Mexico Health Sciences C... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360358 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:08:08 +0100 5360358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360359&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fspotlightnov2011%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Environmental Health Resources, will be presented by Jim Honour.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360359 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:32:16 +0100 5360359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347471&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fclinical-alert%2F A commonly used three-drug regimen for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been found harmful.  NIH has stopped one treatment arm of the trial; other two treatments are continuing. The complete text for the alert is available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/alerts/2011_nhlbi_ifp.html  /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347471 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:34:10 +0100 5347471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360360&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fhmdoct2011%2F A new traveling exhibition is available from the National Library of Medicine, regarding a remarkable family of doctors in 19th century Virgina.  The letters document the working lives of the Henkel physicians as they share medical cases, professional rivalries and the experience of the Civil War. (mm) See information about this exhibition at:  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/travelingexhibitions/henkel.html (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360360 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:31:04 +0100 5360360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347472&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fhmdoct2011%2F A new traveling exhibition is available from the National Library of Medicine, regarding a remarkable family of doctors in 19th century Virgina.  The The letters document the working lives of the Henkel physicians as they share medical cases, professional rivalries and the experience of the Civil War. (mm) See information about this exhibition at:  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/travelingexhibitions/henkel.html (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347472 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:31:04 +0100 5347472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347473&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fgood-medicine-bad-behavior-drug-diversion-in-america%2F The Office of Diversion Control has a new exhibit at the DEA Museum – Good Medicine, Bad Behavior: Drug Diversion in America.  If you can’t visit in person, their website has excellent information on the history of prescription drugs, the science of drugs, pain management, and more. October 29, 2011 is National Take Back Day – a day to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, and expired medications.Visit the collection site page for a site near you. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347473 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:14:53 +0100 5347473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360361&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fnetlibrary2011%2F With EBSCO’s recent purchase of NetLibrary, the NN/LM MidContinental Region e-book collection has taken on a new look!  More than 100 e-books are still there – ready for you to read online, but there is no current way to “browse” the collection in EBSCO Host. Check our E-book brochure for a listing of books located at:   http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/pdf/TrifoldNetLibrary0610.pdf. As always, if you access the collection through the NN/LM MCR webpage, it’s FREE, and you can also print out a handy brochure. See: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/netlibrary.html (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360361 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:06:12 +0100 5360361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347474&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fnetlibrary2011%2F With EBSCO’s recent purchase of NetLibrary, the NN/LM MidContinental Region e-book collection has taken on a new look!  More than 100 e-books are still there – ready for you to read online, but there is no current way to “browse” the collection in EBSCO Host.   Check our E-book brochure for a listing of books located at:   http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/pdf/TrifoldNetLibrary0610.pdf. As always, if you access the collection through the NN/LM MCR webpage, it’s FREE, and you can also print out a handy brochure. See: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/netlibrary.html (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347474 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:06:12 +0100 5347474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347475&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fspotlightoct2011-4%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Genetics Resources, will be presented by Dana Abbey.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347475 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:58:53 +0100 5347475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347476&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Ffall-2011-nih-medlineplus-the-magazine-now-online%2F The Fall 2011 issue of NIH MedlinePlus the Magazine is now available online. Learn about the challenges and rewards of medical research, preventing drug abuse and addiction, peripheral artery disease, high blood pressure, asthma, and seniors suffering with chronic pain. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347476 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:26:36 +0100 5347476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347477&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Ffunding-two-opportunities-offered-by-the-midcontiental-region%2F The NN/LM MidContinental Region is now offering  two funding opportunities.  The awards will be made until the funds are exhausted, or until the end of the contract year (April 30, 2012, ) whichever comes first. Professional Development Award is to support health sciences librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice. (Each award will be for up to $1,500) Training Health Professionals Stipend is to support health science, public, or special librarians who wish to exhibit and present at a medical or health-related meeting or conference in the MidContinental Region. Three awards will be made with each for up to $1,000. Each award has specfic  requirements,  so you’ll need to read them carefully before applying.   For more information... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347477 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:13:07 +0100 5347477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347478&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fnlm-innovative-apps-winners%2F The National Library of Medicine challenged people to create innovative software applications that use the Library’s vast collection of biomedical data. Congratulations to the winners and honorable mentions @ http://challenge.gov/NIH/132-nlm-show-off-your-apps-innovative-uses-of-nlm-information. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347478 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:09:40 +0100 5347478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347479&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fclinical-alert-commonly-used-three-drug-regimen-for-idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis-found-harmful%2F The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has stopped one arm of a three arm multi-center, clinical trial studying treatments for the lung-scarring disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) for safety concerns. For more information, please visit http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/alerts/2011_nhlbi_ifp.html.[da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347479 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:03:57 +0100 5347479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5335707&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fchange-in-nlm-customer-service%2F As of November 1st, NLM will no longer answer customer service questions in foreign languages, including Spanish.  A stock reply will go out via Siebel to customers who contact us in languages other than English, of course with reference to M+ and M+ en Espanol. (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5335707 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:29:47 +0100 5335707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304374&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fspotlightoct2011-3%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Genetics Resources, will be presented by Dana Abbey.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304374 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:46:25 +0100 5304374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304375&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fbreezingoct2011-3%2F Two updates from:  1) John Bramble, Technology Coordinator , who will introduce the eleven NN/LM Technology program activities and 2) Jim Honour, Wyoming Coordinator on funding opportunities provided by the RML in this contract year including the Professional Development Award, Training Health Professionals Award and scholarships for business practices for librarians class. URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided a few minutes before the hour. Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304375 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:44:52 +0100 5304375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304376&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Ftox-town-has-added-a-new-location-to-the-city-scene-in-both-english-and-spanish%2F Funeral Home Location Added to Tox Town City Scene Funeral home employees are exposed to a number of health and safety concerns. Visit the new location page to learn about possible employee exposure to various chemicals, including formaldehyde and solvents, and blood borne pathogens. Funeral Home     http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/locations.php?id=145 Funeraria       http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/espanol/locations.php?id=146 (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304376 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:18:42 +0100 5304376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304377&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fresource-guide-on-sleep-in-infants-children-adolescents-and-pregnant-women%2F The six national Pediatric Pulmonary Training Programs and the MCH Library, all of whom are funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), have released a new set of resource guides about sleep and sleep disorders in infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women. Sleep in Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women: Knowledge Path can be used by health professionals, researchers, and community advocates to learn more about sleep, to improve diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, for program development, and to locate training resources and information to answer specific questions. The knowledge path is available at http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_sleep.html. Sleep in Babies, Kids, Teens, and Pregnant Women: Resources for Families links to sleep centers... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304377 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:16:41 +0100 5304377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304378&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fspotlightoct2011-2%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Genetics Resources, will be presented by Dana Abbey.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304378 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:57:04 +0100 5304378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285600&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fmedprint%2F The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) are pleased to announce the launch of MedPrint,  a national cooperative medical serials print retention program, which will ensure the preservation of and continued access to selected biomedical journals in print.  The MedPrint program is open to all U.S. libraries in DOCLINE. Approximately 250 journals selected from Abridged Index Medicus® (AIM) and scanned PubMed Central® (PMC) titles will serve as the first set of materials to preserve in print.  MedPrint participants will volunteer to retain one or more titles included on the list for up to 25 years, ending in 2036.  The goal of the program is to get commitments for 12 copies of each title with widespread geographic distribution.  ... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285600 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 17:11:58 +0100 5285600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285601&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fspotlightoct2011%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Genetics Resources, will be presented by Dana Abbey.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285601 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:55:32 +0100 5285601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285602&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fbreezingoct2011%2F Two updates from:  1) John Bramble, Technology Coordinator and 2) Jim Honour, Wyoming Coordinator.   Mark your calendar. URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided a few minutes before the hour. Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285602 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:53:11 +0100 5285602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285603&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Fnational-medical-librarians-month-2011%2F October is National Medical Librarians Month! Congratulations to all the librarians featured on NLM’s National Medical Librarians Month web site, but especially to the 7 librarians from the MCR who were highlighted for their forward thinking projects: Will Olmstadt,  Judy Hansen, Bob Engeszer (Washington University School of Medicine, Becker Medical Library) for carrying out the Mobile School Health Information Initiative (MoSHI) Emily Eresuma and Dona Christensen (Primary Children’s Medical Center, UT) for developing the Department of Pediatrics Morning Report Blog Betsy Kelly and Lauren Yaeger (Washington University School of Medicine, Becker Medical Library and Saint Louis Children’s Hospital) for Integrating the Medical Library into Hospital Emergency Planning You ... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285603 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:59:34 +0100 5285603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285604&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F10%2Ftechnology-sandbox-session-pollingscheduling-tools%2F On October 10, 2011, the NN/LM MCR will be having a Technology Sandbox session where we will be “playing” with online polling and scheduling tools, specifically the free one from http://doodle.com The concept of MCR sandbox sessions are to offer an opportunity to schedule time to play and learn something new. Plus you’ll have someone who can answer your questions. Objectives: 1) learn something new and 2) project usages. Please come play in our sandbox! Time: 11:00am (Mountain Time) 12:00pm (Central Time) https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr_edtech Questions? Contact – john.bramble@utah.edu (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285604 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:09:31 +0100 5285604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5273765&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fmedprint%2F The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) are pleased to announce the launch of MedPrint,  a national cooperative medical serials print retention program, which will ensure the preservation of and continued access to selected biomedical journals in print.  The MedPrint program is open to all U.S. libraries in DOCLINE. Approximately 250 journals selected from Abridged Index Medicus® (AIM) and scanned PubMed Central® (PMC) titles will serve as the first set of materials to preserve in print.  MedPrint participants will volunteer to retain one or more titles included on the list for up to 25 years, ending in 2036.  The goal of the program is to get commitments for 12 copies of each title with widespread geographic distribution.  ... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5273765 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:11:58 +0100 5273765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260639&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Ftwo-positions-open-in-the-mcr%2F The Health Sciences Library at Creighton University and the Dykes Library at the University of  Kansas Medical Center are both recruiting for their coordinator positions with the NN/LM MCR. Creighton is looking for a Health Information Literacy Coordination. Dykes Library is looking for their Kansas/Technology Coordinator. Links to both postings and instructions on applying are available from the MCR front page under QuickLinks. http://nnlm.gov/mcr/ If you’d like to work with a dynamic, committed team, please apply. /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260639 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:48:27 +0100 5260639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260640&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fwebinar-challenges-of-copyright-compliance-in-healthcare-today%2F This webinar sponsored by AHA Solutions (affiliated with the AHA) and the Copyright Clearance Center is meant to  provide an overview of copyright law, how it works, and what is protected. It will also provide guidance on when to obtain copyright permission. The Library Manager from Carle Foundation Hospital and a representative of the Copyright Clearance Center are the presenters. Date: Tuesday, October 18. 11 am MT, 12 pm CT Registration and details at: http://www.aha-solutions.org/events/909000800?source=web?source=ptnr /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260640 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:37:39 +0100 5260640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260641&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fproviding-effective-medicine-for-children%2F The new National Library of Medicine (NLM) page Developing and Using Medicines for Children is now available. This page provides links to resources that can help researchers, medical professionals and parents provide and administer medications safely to children. The links include information about pediatric drug development, clinical trials and policy. Visit the NLM Technical Bulletin for more information on this resources, as well as other health topics. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260641 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:41:12 +0100 5260641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260642&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fpubmed-health-makes-systematic-reviews-more-accessible%2F PubMed Health is a new National Library of Medicine (NLM) resource for locating systematic reviews and summaries. Debuting with 200 entries, the site now boasts over 5,000 items dating back to 2003. PubMed Health has easy-to-read summaries for consumers as well as full technical reports on clinical effectiveness research for clinicians and policymakers. Visit the site, or the NLM Technical Bulletin for more information. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260642 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:32:41 +0100 5260642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260643&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Febookssept2011%2F With EBSCO’s recent purchase of NetLibrary, the NN/LM MidContinental Region e-book collection has taken on a new look!  All the books are still there – ready for you to read online, but there is no current way to “browse” the collection in EBSCO Host.   Check our NetLibrary brochure for a listing of books located at:   http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/pdf/TrifoldNetLibrary0610.pdf. As always, if you access the collection through the NN/LM MCR webpage, it’s FREE, and you can also print out a handy brochure. See: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/netlibrary.html (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260643 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:01:33 +0100 5260643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260644&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fmenhancemen%2F The National Library of Medicine enhanced access to herb and supplement information on MedlinePlus.  On the English and Spanish supplements index pages, links to external sources of herb and supplement information now appear along with the information that is licensed from the  National Medicines Comprehensive Database.  These links also appear on MedlinePlus search results pages in the Drugs & Supplements collection.  For example, MedlinePlus provides links to Acai information from both the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. If you have any questions, contact the MedlinePlus team by clicking the Contact Us link that appears at the top of every MedlinePlus page. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260644 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:26:12 +0100 5260644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260645&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fspotlightsept2011-2%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Diabetes Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260645 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:35:10 +0100 5260645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237334&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fdonald-a-b-lindberg-research-fellowship%2F Application deadline is November 15 The Donald A. B. Lindberg Research Fellowship funds research aimed at expanding the research knowledgebase, linking the information services provided by librarians to improved health care and advances in biomedical research. The endowment will provide a $10,000 grant, awarded by MLA through a competitive grant process, to a qualified health sciences librarian, informatician, health professional, researcher, educator, or health administrator. Research in alignment with the MLA research agenda’s top ranked research questions is preferred over other areas of research, and information about the research agenda is located at www.mlanet.org/research/agenda_2008.html. For questions, contact Brian P. Bunnett, AHIP, Lindberg Research Fellowship jury chair,... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237334 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:20:50 +0100 5237334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237335&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fmcmla-2011%2F The NN/LM MCR staff is attending the MCMLA 2011 annual meeting in St. Louis this week. We hope to see many of you there. (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237335 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:18:35 +0100 5237335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5225507&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fnew-plains-to-peaks-post-september-issue-available%2F The September issue of the Plains to Peaks Post, newsletter of the NN/LM MidContinental Region is now available at : http://archie.kumc.edu/bitstream/handle/2271/988/Vol10No1Sep2011.pdf?sequence=3 In This Issue: Health Sciences Library Awarded $13.2 million 2011-2012 Objectives 2011 Outstanding Public Library/Public Health Partnership Awards Better Prepared by Being Better Informed Want some excitement? Why not exhibit? Whooo Says… Integrating the Medical Library into Hospital Emergency Planning mHealth What is a QR Code? (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5225507 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:36:56 +0100 5225507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208687&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fpictures-of-congressional-staff-visits%2F Pictures from Congressional staff visits are on our Facebook page. There’s an easy link from http://nnlm.gov/mcr/ under News and Events. Staff members from our local congressional offices came to visit recently. We have one more scheduled for next week. Jean Shipman, Director, Claire Hamasu, Associate Director of the NN/LM MCR, and Sharon Dennis, Assistant Director of the National Library of Medicine Training Center, shared the importance of our programs and the importance of the National Library of Medicine. This proved to be an awareness building activity since none of the visitors were aware of our programs or of the National Library of Medicine! Our visitors were very appreciative of the time we spent with them and of the work that we do. Consider inviting your legislators or ot... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208687 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:34:50 +0100 5208687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208688&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fspotlightsept2011%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Diabetes Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208688 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:59:08 +0100 5208688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208689&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fbreezingsept2011-2%2F Two topics:  1)  “The art of communication is the language of leadership.”  This is a quote by James Humes a presidential speech writer. The RML strives to be a leader within the MidContinental Region and in April of this year completed a communication audit to improve the language of our leadership.  Join Claire Hamasu for a sharing session on what the NN/LM MCR learned and how we plan to improve our communication with you. We’d like your feedback on our plans. and 2)  Join Dana Abbey for an interview with Dr. Kurt Beam, a professor and researcher in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Beam will talk about his own data intensive research, thoughts on sharing data,  and provide a perspective on e-Sci... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208689 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:55:38 +0100 5208689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208690&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Flocate-public-health-data-and-statistics%2F The Health Data Tools and Statistics page on the PHPartners.org website has been reorganized to make public health data and statistics easier to find and use. [da] New Public Health Data Tools and Statistics Categories: •    County and Local Health Data •    State Health Data •    Individual State Data •    National Health Data •    Global Health Data •    Statistical Reports •    Demographic Data •    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) •    Training and Education •    Health Information Technology and Standards •    Tools for Data Collection and Planning (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208690 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:19:40 +0100 5208690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208691&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fseptember-issue-of-nih-news-in-health-now-available%2F The September 2011 issue of NIH News in Health is now available online. In this issue learn about teen development, postpartum depression, and frontotemporal disorders. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208691 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:14:32 +0100 5208691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208692&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fnational-medical-librarians-month-3%2F October is National Medical Librarians Month. Your excellent work deserves to be featured on the NLM page for the MidContinental Region in October! Send me a description of a health information library  project  that’s worthy of notice, that occurred during the past year and your library will be recognized! Logos and carefully cropped, clear photos can be also be submitted. The deadline is almost here for submissions. Send your submission by September 15, 2011 to Claire Hamasu: chamasu@RML4.utah.edu. National Medical Librarians Month projects for past years can be viewed at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles10/ . Each submission should provide:  Name of the project, Institution where the project is located, City and state, URL for the project, Paragraph description of the project,... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208692 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:41:44 +0100 5208692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5183983&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F09%2Fnational-medical-librarians-month-3%2F October is National Medical Librarians Month. Your excellent work deserves to be featured on the NLM page for the MidContinental Region in October! Send me a description of a health information library  project  that’s worthy of notice, that occurred during the past year and your library will be recognized! Logos and carefully cropped, clear photos can be also be submitted. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2011. Send submissions to Claire Hamasu: chamasu@RML4.utah.edu. National Medical Librarians Month projects for past years can be viewed at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles10/ . Each submission should provide:  Name of the project, Institution where the project is located, City and state, URL for the project, Paragraph description of the project, Name and title of proj... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5183983 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:41:44 +0100 5183983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5183984&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Flactmed-now-available-on-the-android-market%2F LactMed, a free database of drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed, and WISER, a mobile application designed to assist first responders in hazardous material incidents, are now available for the Android. Visit the Android Market to install LactMed and/or WISER. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5183984 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:57:10 +0100 5183984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5183985&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fnlmreferenceblog%2F New blog is targeted to increase awareness of NLM products and services available online and onsite.  See the NLM Technical Bulletin:  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/ja11/ja11_ref_blog.html.   (mm)   (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5183985 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:23:12 +0100 5183985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5183986&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fnih-launches-medical-research-scholars-program%2F The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a Medical Research Scholars Program for medical and dental students. The program will offer research experiences with intramural investigators from across NIH in basic science laboratories, and in clinical and translational research conducted at the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest hospital dedicated to patient-oriented research. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5183986 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 01:05:14 +0100 5183986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5183987&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fspotlightsept201%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Diabetes Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5183987 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:48:43 +0100 5183987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5183988&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fbreezingsept2011%2F Two topics:  1)  “The art of communication is the language of leadership.”  This is a quote by James Humes a presidential speech writer. The RML strives to be a leader within the MidContinental Region and in April of this year completed a communication audit to improve the language of our leadership.  Join Claire Hamasu for a sharing session on what the NN/LM MCR learned and how we plan to improve our communication with you. We’d like your feedback on our plans. and 2)  Dana Abbey will be presenting on Information Literacy. URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided a f... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5183988 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:43:43 +0100 5183988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5183989&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fhslnkc-article-published-in-journal-of-hospital-librarianship%2F The Health Science Library Network of Kansas City (HSLNKC) is featured in an article published in the latest issue of Journal of Hospital Librarianship.  Congratulations to authors Dick Kammer, Peggy Mullaly-Quijas and Joyce Sickel for a terrific article on the importance of the Kansas City library network and how the Kansas City librarians make it work.  Citation for the article is: Kammer RE, Mullally-Quijas P and Sickel J. The Local Library Network. Journal of Hospital Librarianship 11:209-227. 2011. (bbj) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5183989 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:33:05 +0100 5183989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143741&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fbreezingrecordingaug2011%2F There were two great topics:   1)  Barb Jones introduced Susan Meadows, MLS, librarian for the Family and Community Medicine Department, University of Missouri School of Medicine, who shared information about her clinical librarianship program within a teaching department, and 2) Betsy Kelly introduced Susan Fowler and Lauren Yaeger who shared their experience partnering with St Louis Children’s Hospital Medical IT and Emergency Unit to enable access to patient specific information through the SLCH electronic health record knowledge page. (mm) URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p16811532  or view any of our Breezing recordings on our web page at :  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143741 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:33:38 +0100 5143741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143742&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fspotlightaug2011-4%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Anatomy Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143742 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:27:45 +0100 5143742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143743&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Ftransition-to-ehrs%2F http://bit.ly/DBrlHB HealthITBuzz When the clock struck midnight on April 18, 2011, Jennifer Brull, MD, was ready. She had already registered for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. She had her certified EHR system firmly in place, and working with the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care Exit Disclaimer, the Regional Extension Center for Kansas, she had confirmation that her practice met meaningful use criteria. Dr. Brull was ready to complete her online submission to the Attestation System and qualify for Medicare/Medicaid EHR incentives. Dr. Brull was the first provider to attest in Kansas, and is a “MUVer”—a member of the Meaningful Use Vanguard, a group of  local leaders and advisors in the nation’s transition toward an electronically enabled health ... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143743 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:55:28 +0100 5143743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143744&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fnlm-healing-totem-journey%2F http://nlmtotem.wordpress.com/ The Healing Totem Journey is a blog produced by the National Library of Medicine to chronicle and celebrate the creation, journey and installation of a new work of art.  The Library has commissioned Master Carver Jewell Praying Wolf James, a member of the House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Indian Nation, located in Bellingham, Washington, to carve a healing totem to be erected in front of the Library in October 2011, in conjunction with the opening of a new exhibition, Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness. [scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143744 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:17:36 +0100 5143744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143745&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Flibrary-success-moshi%2F http://bit.ly/g4PZ2w The Mobile School Health Information Initiatve (MoSHI) was led by staff at the Becker Medical Library https://becker.wustl.edu/, Washington University School of Medicine. MoSHI was a train-the-trainer program to connect K-12 librarians in the St. Louis metropolitan area with credible health information.  [scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143745 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:13:42 +0100 5143745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5126401&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fspotlightaug2011-3%2F This Spotlight! session focusing on National Library of Medicine Anatomy Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5126401 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:50:26 +0100 5126401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5126402&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fbreezingaug2011-2%2F Two topics:  1)  Barb Jones will introduce Susan Meadows, MLS, librarian for the Family and Community Medicine Department, University of Missouri School of Medicine, who will share information about her clinical librarianship program within a teaching department, and 2) Betsy Kelly will introduce Susan Fowler and Lauren Yaeger who will share their experience partnering with St Louis Children’s Hospital Medical IT and Emergency Unit to enable access to patient specific information through the SLCH electronic health record knowledge page. URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided a few min... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5126402 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:47:25 +0100 5126402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119902&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fnetlibraryaug2011%2F Did you notice?  With EBSCO’s recent purchase of NetLibrary, the NN/LM MidContinental Region e-book collection has taken on a new look!  All the books are there – ready for you to read online! Our collection consists of more than 100 library management and technical e-books oriented toward use for librarians. If you access the collection through the NN/LM MCR webpage, it’s FREE, and you can also print out a handy brochure. See: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/netlibrary.html (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119902 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:07:50 +0100 5119902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119903&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fdisaster-information-outreach%2F The National Library of Medicine (NLM) announces a new funding opportunity for small pilot projects to improve access to disaster medicine and public health information for health care professionals, first responders and others that play a role in health-related disaster preparedness, response and recovery. NLM is soliciting proposals from partnerships that include at least one library and at least one non-library organization that has disaster-related responsibilities, such as a hospital, volunteer organization, public health department, public safety department, fire/rescue, or other local, regional or state agency. NLM encourages submission of innovative proposals that enhance mutually beneficial collaboration among libraries and disaster-related agencies. For example, projects may incr... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119903 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:09:52 +0100 5119903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5109424&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fbreezingaug2011%2F Two topics: 1)  Barb Jones will introduce Susan Meadows, MLS, librarian for the Family and Community Medicine Department, University of Missouri School of Medicine, who will share information about her clinical librarianship program within a teaching department, and 2) Betsy Kelly with an Assessment and Evaluation topic. URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided a few minutes before the hour. Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5109424 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:52:20 +0100 5109424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5109425&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fchange-to-medlineplus-twitter-feed%2F Today, the National Library of Medicine changed the name of the MedlinePlus Twitter feed from @medlineplus4you to @medlineplus.  Tweets will no longer be published to the @medlineplus4you feed, and, instead, will be published to the @medlineplus feed. Existing subscribers to @medlineplus4you or the RSS feed of the tweets do not need to modify their subscriptions in any way.  They will continue to receive the latest tweets from MedlinePlus. If you have any questions about this change, please use the Contact Us link that appears at the top of every MedlinePlus page to send the MedlinePlus team a message. (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5109425 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:51:43 +0100 5109425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5109426&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fspotlightaug2011-2%2F This Spotlight! session on Anatomy Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5109426 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:11:26 +0100 5109426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097841&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fkansas-mini-prevention-grants%2F http://bit.ly/oi78LG Kansas Department of Health and Environment is pleased to announce the opportunity for private or public non-profit community-based organizations, or units of local and state government to submit application for an Injury Prevention Mini-Grant. This is a competitive grant process and applications are due no later than Friday, August 26, 2011, by 5pm. The purpose of this grant is to develop or enhance unintentional injury prevention interventions in the community. Awards will not exceed $5,000.00 per community with all grants pending availability of funding. Please review the attached Request for Proposal and application. Questions can be directed to Daina Hodges, Outreach Coordinator, Injury Prevention & Disability Programs, at 785-296-0351 or dhodges@kdheks.gov. [... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097841 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:28:34 +0100 5097841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097842&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Faugust-issue-of-nih-news-in-health-now-available%2F The August 2011 issue of NIH News in Health in now available online. In this issue, read about chocolate and health, the toll of tinnitus, pinkeye, bowel control, and communicating with your healthcare team. The contents of NIH News in Health are reviewed by NIH medical experts, and are based on scientific research. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097842 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:31:36 +0100 5097842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088415&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fmyths-about-fair-use%2F http://bit.ly/oxNY5W Inside Higher Ed August 2, 2011 By Patricia Aufderheide Patricia Aufderheide reviews seven misconceptions held by many academics — to the detriment of their teaching scholarship.[scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088415 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:52:22 +0100 5088415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088416&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Frml-staff-changes%2F This is a good news/sad news message about the RML staff. Two of our coordinators are leaving the RML and taking new positions. We’re excited for them and the challenges they’ll encounter in their future jobs, but will really miss their expertise and the fun of working with them. Rebecca Brown, Kansas/Technology Coordinator started with the NN/LM MCR on January 31, 2007.  She’s introduced many of you to web 2.0 and other technologies through her RML News items and presentations on Breezing Along with the RML. And even more important she’s been instrumental in getting many of you to adopt new technologies through training sessions both online and in-person. Remember taking 13 Things or 6 Things parts 1 and 2? Out in Kansas, the NN/LM has a great partnership with the state library, ... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088416 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:31:55 +0100 5088416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088417&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Ftechnology-to-improve-public-health%2F NewPublicHealth, a community forum of NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials) has great examples of social media’s role during a health emergency at http://blog.rwjf.org/publichealth/category/technology/. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088417 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:54:45 +0100 5088417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088418&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Faugust-is-national-immunization-awareness-month%2F . It’s a great time of the year to make sure that your family and friends are up-to-date on their immunizations. The Centers for Disease Control has excellent information on immunizations and vaccinations. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088418 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:26:40 +0100 5088418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088419&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fcelebrate-world-breastfeeding-week-august-1%25e2%2580%25937-2011%2F Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7,2011) with resources from WomensHealth.gov. Learn about the importance of breastfeeding and challenges for new mothers. LactMed, from the National Library of Medicine, is a great free resource for breastfeeding mothers to understand the possible effects of medications on breastfed infants and on lactation. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088419 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:17:33 +0100 5088419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088420&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Foutreach-to-seniors%2F http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Senior_Outreach The Grillo Health Information Center http://www.grillocenter.org/outreach.html is a community organization located at the Tebo Family Medical Pavilion in Boulder, CO, It is committed to increasing health care knowledge and the decision making ability of health care consumers through free individualized research of credible sources and through public lectures. The Grillo Health Information Center Senior Center Outreach Project was supported with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services under contract with the University of Utah. The purpose of the project was to increase health information literacy, in partnership with the City of Boulder, by providing... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088420 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:04:14 +0100 5088420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088421&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fspotlightaug2011%2F This Spotlight! session on Anatomy Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee.  Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088421 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:47:40 +0100 5088421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088422&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fnext-for-joslin%2F Tornado Survivors Battle Deadly Fungus Outbreak http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2011/08/tornado/ By Molly Gayden CDC Public Health Matters Blog This blog entry provides details on how the fungus outbreak came to light, and the steps the CDC’s Mycotic Diseases Branch epidemiology team took to identify the specific fungus. [scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088422 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:45:11 +0100 5088422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088423&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fbreezingaugust2011%2F Two topics:  1)  Barb Jones will introduce Susan Roberts, MLS, librarian for the Family and Community Medicine Department, University of Missouri School of Medicine, who will share information about her clinical librarianship program within a teaching department, and 2) Betsy Kelly with an Assessment and Evaluation topic. URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided a few minutes before the hour. Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088423 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:43:47 +0100 5088423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088424&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F08%2Fspotlightjuly2011recording%2F Did you miss attending the Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources – Neurological Disorder Resources – on July 27? It’s now available from our web site at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html. The archived recording, the Power Point presentation and a pdf of the Power Point presentation are all available. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088424 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:29:39 +0100 5088424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5063766&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fpubmed-has-new-search-box-design%2F The PubMed, MeSH, and NLM Catalog now have search boxes to enhance the display for non-standard systems fonts. Content displayed will also be resized when viewed in a wide browser window. For more information, please visit the NLM Technical Bulletin. [da] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5063766 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:10:42 +0100 5063766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5058214&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Finternet-for-health-information%2F Report from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics: Use of the Internet for Health Information: United States, 2009 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db66.htm See the news story from Health Day News posted on MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_114547.html Education, job, income and insurance status also played role in Internet use for this purpose THURSDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) — A new U.S. survey finds that women are more likely than men to use the Internet for medical information, and whites are more likely to do so than minorities. According to the findings released Thursday by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, whites aged 18 to 64 were almost twice as likely as Hispanics to search for health information online. [scb] (Sou... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5058214 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:52:13 +0100 5058214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5058215&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fcrossing-religious-divide%2F http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Religious_divide This week’s entry from the Library Success Wiki highlights the partnership between Creighton University’s Health Sciences Library http://www.creighton.edu/health/library/ and the Faith-based organization Project Interfaith http://projectinterfaith.org/ They used a workshop format to conduct training on religious diversity and how it can affect the way caregivers provide care. Find out details in their entry! If you want to add your own entry to the Library Success Wiki, see the guide the NN/LM MCR has created http://nnlm.gov/mcr/advocacy/collaboration.html#A5, and ask any Coordinator for help![scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5058215 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 16:44:03 +0100 5058215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5052736&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fjulyrecordings1%2F Two archived recordings have been added to the our webpage. July 19, 2011 – Librarians and Nurses: Perfect Partners, panel hosted by Barb Jones . View the archived recording at: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p33249379/ July 20, 2011  -Health Information Literacy: On the Front Lines, panel hosted by Dana Abbey and Siobhan Champ-Blackwell. View the archived recording at: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p23808901 (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5052736 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:42:49 +0100 5052736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039556&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Feducation-spotlight-on-nlm-resources-wed-july-27-100-mountain-time-200-central-time-neurological-disorders%2F This Spotlight! session on Neurological Disorders, will be presented by Barb Jones. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated). URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039556 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:11:40 +0100 5039556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039557&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Flibrary-success-story%2F http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=39th_Street_Crew The  A.R. Dykes Library of the Health Sciences library’s doors are open to the general public, and the youth from the Kansas City community were the impetus for the development of the 39th Street CREW (Community for Rosedale Enrichment Workshop). The library is within easy walking distance from a neighborhood middle school, and the library often saw youth coming to the library to use the 4 computers designated for public use. Tensions sometimes arose between the kids and library staff; the kids had a tendency to be disruptive and sometimes disrespectful to staff and students, but there were no other places within walking distance for these, and other, at-risk youth to go -besides our library.  Read how the library took acti... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039557 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:22:40 +0100 5039557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039558&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Foversight-medical-apps%2F http://1.usa.gov/oG1CZ6 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is seeking input on its proposed oversight approach for certain mobile applications specific to medicine or health care called mobile medical applications (“apps”) that are designed for use on smartphones and other mobile computing devices. This approach encourages the development of new apps, focuses only on a select group of applications and will not regulate the sale or general consumer use of smartphones or tablets. Types of medical apps the FDA will regulate http://bit.ly/rmQiFQ FDA won’t regulate these apps, for now http://bit.ly/q7kVHp [scb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039558 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:18:29 +0100 5039558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039559&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fbrand-new-pubmed-central%2F Like PubMed® and Bookshelf, PubMed Central® (PMC) has undergone a facelift or more accurately, an “interface”-lift, to not only enhance its overall look and feel but also provide users with easier access to PMC resources and information. Read the Technical Bulletin article to learn about the changes: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/ja11/ja11_pmc.html [rb] (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039559 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:43:07 +0100 5039559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5030446&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Frecording-tornadoes-and-earthquakes-and-floods-oh-my%2F For anyone who missed the session “Tornadoes and Earthquakes and Floods, OH MY! Librarians and Disasters” the recording is now available. https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p97311121/ The panel of librarians did a great job covering the roles that librarians can assume in supporting disaster response, suggesting steps to move beyond awareness to action in disaster preparedness, and describing resources available from NN/LM, NLM, and other agencies. Members of the audience enhanced the session by contributing their own experiences. Presenters included Claire Hamasu, Siobhan Champ-Blackwell, John Bramble, Rhonda Altonen, Margaret Bandy, Sarah Kirby, and Gayle Willard. A link to the recording is also available from the MCR’s Online Education web page. We’ll let you know when the list of the U... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5030446 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:54:32 +0100 5030446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039560&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fpubmedseptstlouis%2F In conjunction with Continuing Education offerings aligned with the MCMLA annual conference in St. Louis, in Sept, 2011, the National Training Center is offering a one-day PubMed class.  The class will be held at Washington University on Tuesday, Sept. 20  Registration is now available through the MCMLA Registration web site at:  http://mcmla.org/meeting .  Click on Registration – then Register.   You’ll need to enter your e-mail and security code, but the class is free and one may attend without registering for the conference. Seating is limited, so register today before registration ends on Aug. 5!  (mm)   (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039560 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:40:20 +0100 5039560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020686&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fpubmedseptstlouis%2F In conjunction with Continuing Education offerings aligned with the MCMLA annual conference in St. Louis, in Sept, 2011, the National Training Center is offering a one-day PubMed class.  The class will be held at Washington University on Tuesday, Sept. 20  Registration is now available through the MCMLA Registration web site at:  http://mcmla.org/meeting .  Click on Registration – then Register.   You’ll need to enter your e-mail and security code, but the class is free and one may attend without registering for the conference. Seating is limited, so register today before registration ends on Aug. 1!  (mm)   (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020686 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:40:20 +0100 5020686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039561&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Finternetlibrarianconference%2F Have you thought about attending the Internet Librarian conference?   There’s an extra incentive this year!  The conference, Oct. 17-19, 2011 , will be held in Monterey California.   A group discount cost is available at $299 for the 3-day event, a savings of $200 off the regular registration price.  Each individual should submit his or her registration form, along with credit card information or check payable to Information Today, to Marty Magee (mmagee@unmc.edu) no later than Sept. 1, 2011.   This batch of registrations will then be forwarded as requested to obtain this discount.   For more information on the conference, see: www.infotoday.com/il2011 (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039561 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:40:31 +0100 5039561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020687&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Finternetlibrarianconference%2F Have you thought about attending the Internet Librarian conference?   There’s an extra incentive this year!  The conference, Oct. 17-19, 2011 , will be held in Monterey California.   A group discount cost is available at $299 for the 3-day event, a savings of $200 off the regular registration price.  Each individual should submit his or her registration form, along with credit card information or check payable to Information Today, to Marty Magee (mmagee@unmc.edu) no later than Sept. 1, 2011.   This batch of registrations will then be forwarded as requested to obtain this discount.   For more information on the conference, see: www.infotoday.com/il2011 (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News) Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020687 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:40:31 +0100 5020687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020688&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fnew-resource-chemical-hazards-emergency-medical-management-chemm%2F CHEMM Web-Based Resource Enhances Planning and Response to Chemical Emergencies July 11, 2011: Chemical emergencies are high risk events that require first responders to quickly make a series of complex decisions to minimize the risk of injury to their patients and themselves. The tools in Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management (CHEMM) provide a comprehensive resource to help responders make safer decisions and provide them with the right information when it is needed most. CHEMM enables first responders & other healthcare providers and planners to plan for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of mass-casualty incidents involving accidental or terrorist chemical releases. CHEMM is available online at http://chemm.nlm.nih.gov/. For more information see http://www.... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020688 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:17:15 +0100 5020688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020689&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fwebinar-libraries-in-disasters%2F Webinar: The Role of Libraries and Librarians in Disaster Risk Reduction and Response http://www.emforum.org/vforum/110713.htm July 13, 2011 — 12:00 Noon Eastern EMForum.org is pleased to host a one hour presentation and interactive discussion Wednesday, July 13, 2011, beginning at 12:00 Noon Eastern time (please convert to your local time). Our topic will focus on libraries as community resources in the context of disasters and emergencies. The American Library Association, the National Library of Medicine, and other organizations within the library community are supporting efforts to tap the potential of libraries, librarians, and information services to aid in the nation’s disaster management efforts. Guest speaker will be John C. Scott, founder of the Center for Public Ser... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020689 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:11:52 +0100 5020689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5020690&cid=s_34120_10_f&fid=34120&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fmcr%2Fnews_blog%2F2011%2F07%2Fnurses-and-librarians-perfect-partners%2F Join us for an interesting session on the partnership between nurses and librarians.  For those who are new to working with nurses, Valerie Meyer, librarian at Chamberlain School of Nursing will speak to the need for outreach to nurses. Nurses recognize that information is needed to improve practice and provide quality patient care. However, many nurses have not used library databases or understand thoroughly how to get the information they need. This is an untapped opportunity for collaboration and bridge building. Looking at more advanced partnerships, Louise Miller, PhD, RN & Rebecca Graves, MLS will talk about their collaboration on grants, teaching and presenting.  Their work together has taken them from classrooms (virtual and physical) teaching nursing students to the small t... Midcontinental Region News news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5020690 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:53:33 +0100 5020690