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 'The Cornflower' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:10:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667113&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2012%2F02%2F07%2Fpubmed-for-trainers-in-chicago%2F Register for a FREE hands-on PubMed for Trainers class provided by the staff of the National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC)! Would you like to gain new skills, brush up on existing PubMed skills and collaborate with colleagues to help create an effective training strategy? Join us for three Adobe Connect distance education classes and a one-day in-person class at the University of Illinois at Chicago Library of Health Sciences in Chicago, IL. These hands-on classes will include 9 presentations created by the National Library of Medicine, interactive demonstrations, hands-on exercises and networking opportunities. Upon completion of all four sessions the course will be worth 15 hours of MLA CE credit. View the full announcement and register at: http://nnlm.gov/ntc/promos/PMT_Chi... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667113 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:31:06 +0100 5667113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5659676&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2012%2F02%2F02%2F2012-highered-edition-of-the-horizon-report-is-out%2F The 2012 HigherEd edition of  the Horizon Report has been released.  It can be found here: http://www.nmc.org/publications/horizon-report-2012-higher-ed-edition. Here is a summary compiled by my colleague at UIC, Ed Garay. Some key trends: 1) People expect to be able to work, learn, and study  whenever and wherever they want to 2) The technologies we use are increasingly cloud-based, and our notions of IT support are decentralized 3) The world of work is increasingly collaborative, driving changes in the way student projects are structured 4) The abundance of resources and relationships made easily accessible via the Internet is increasingly challenging us to revisit our roles as educators 5) Education paradigms are shifting to include online learning, hybrid learning and collaborative ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5659676 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:38:33 +0100 5659676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5581661&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2012%2F01%2F10%2Fconsumer-electronics-show-2012%2F The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) takes place this week in Las Vegas, NV.  (In fact, it starts in about 1 hour from the time this blog post is published). It is the preeminent tradeshow for the next shiny thing in consumer electronics and brings together the innovators on technology’s cutting edge.    Some of the speakers include Steve Ballmer from Microsoft and executives from pretty much every other big tech company out there.  It also features Hollywood stars (I use the term loosely) like Dennis Rodman, Jillian Michaels, Snooki, and even Justin Bieber. Here’s a sneak peak at some of the many gadgets that will be the star of the show, if even for it’s allotted 15 minutes.   Iogear’s Multi-Link Bluetooth Mini Keyboard ($63) – pe... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5581661 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:23:06 +0100 5581661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5524597&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F12%2F19%2Ftech-trends-for-2012%2F Here we go again! Time to look at potential tech trends for the next year. While it has barely even snowed yet in Chicago nor really gotten that cold, it is definitely December. This first set of tech trends comes from Jason Hiner at Tech Republic. He reported on the Gartner Group’s annual symposium where they revealed their list of the 10 most strategic tech trends of 2012. Drum roll, please: Media tablets and beyond – the era of Microsoft and PC domination coming to a close Mobile-centric applications and interfaces – building user interfaces for multiple screen sizes Contextual and social user experience – using information about an end user to improve the quality of the interaction with the device Internet of Things – objects acting as user of other syste... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5524597 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:21:12 +0100 5524597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504828&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F12%2F13%2Fholocaust-memorial-exhibit-at-taubman%2F By Kate Saylor Outreach Librarian University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library The Taubman Health Sciences Library at the University of Michigan will host the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s traveling exhibition, Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race. The exhibition illustrates how Nazi leadership enlisted people in professions traditionally charged with healing and the public good, to legitimize persecution, murder and, ultimately, genocide. Deadly Medicine, which is cosponsored by the University of Michigan’s Center for the History of Medicine, will premiere on February 3, 2012 on the 4th floor of the Taubman Health Sciences Library and runs through April 13, 2012. Accompanying the exhibition will be an opening reception and closing reflections panel discussi... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504828 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:24:34 +0100 5504828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5504829&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F12%2F13%2Fnlm-announces-the-expansion-of-pubmed-health%2F NLM announces the expansion of the information available from PubMed Health (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/), which provides integrated access to clinical effectiveness reviews. 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.  It is a service provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). NLM’s National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), in partnership with England’s National Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, the Cochrane Collaboration, the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Qualit... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5504829 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:02:26 +0100 5504829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5486768&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F12%2F09%2Fseasons-greetings-from-the-gmr-2%2F Inspired by Daniel Burnham’s Plan for Chicago, Municipal Pier No. 2, as Navy Pier was originally known, was built beginning in 1914 and opened to the public in 1916. It was designed to serve as a huge freight terminal to encourage lake shipping and as a gathering place for the people of Chicago, with an auditorium and an open-air promenade where citizens could attend carnivals or even free lectures given by the City’s Health Department. Lake shipping never took off as the city had hoped, and in 1927, to honor those who served in the U.S. Navy during World War I, Chicago changed the name of Municipal Pier No. 2 to Navy Pier. In 1941, just months before America entered the war, the U.S. Navy transformed the Pier into a Naval Training School where about 60,000 men were trained. Pi... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5486768 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:00:57 +0100 5486768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5476548&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F12%2F06%2Fempowering-innovation%2F By Stacey Knight-Davis Booth Library Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Earlier this year, Booth Library received a Technology Improvement Award from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region, under Contract No. N01-LM-6-3503 with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Booth Library provides services for programs in health physics, psychology, biology, health education, communication disorders, and nutrition. Booth also serves an online RN to BSN nursing program, and the library’s website is the only point of access to health information for these distance education nursing students. Along with programs directly related to heath and biomedical sciences, we serve the needs of our education students seeking information on school health and children with ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5476548 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:07:09 +0100 5476548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5422073&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F11%2F17%2Faligning-forces-for-quality%2F  (AF4Q) is the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) signature effort to lift the overall quality of health care in targeted communities, reduce racial and ethnic disparities and provide models for national reform. AF4Q asks the people who get care, give care and pay for care to work together toward common, fundamental objectives to lead to better care. The Foundation has made an unprecedented commitment to improve health care in 16 geographically, demographically, and economically diverse communities that together cover 12.5 percent of the U.S. population. The 16 Alliances in Aligning Forces for Quality serve demographically, economically, and geographically diverse communities. From the sparsely populated Humboldt County to the whole state of Maine, Alliances are multi-stakeholder c... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5422073 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:13:27 +0100 5422073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5400682&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F11%2F11%2Fadding-value-a-call-to-action%2F Join us for a very exciting Lake Effects on Thursday, December 15, 2011, from 1-2 pm CT. Hospital librarians Denise Rumschlag, Melinda Orebaugh, and Barbara Platts will be sharing how librarians can become advocates for change in their institutions. We will examine ways of reducing waste and the cost of care, addressing services lines, and increasing the visibility of the library. Learn about collaborating to create tools for advocacy and participating in business performance reviews and LEAN projects. Hear about successful activities revealing that library expertise can have a powerful impact on the larger organization. Discover how you can add value to your library and library services. This is one webinar you won’t want to miss. Register today as space is limited. (Source: The Cor... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5400682 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:47:53 +0100 5400682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386514&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F11%2F09%2Fgrand-forks-women%25e2%2580%2599s-show-exhibit%2F By Sandi L. Bates MLIS Harley E. French Library of the Health Sciences University of North Dakota The University of North Dakota’s Library of the Health Sciences exhibited at the Grand Forks Women’s Show Oct. 1, providing an opportunity to share NN/LM resources with more than 1,900 people. For the second year we shared the booth with Dr. Edward Sauter’s research team. Dr. Sauter is professor of surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and does extensive breast cancer research and education. The exhibit provided both an outlet to discuss health topics with consumers and a place for women to actively participate in the research. We will be able to continue to participate in the translational research platform being built by the University of Nort... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386514 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:19:49 +0100 5386514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386515&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F11%2F04%2Ffree-webcast-biomedical-publishing-101%2F The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Pacific Northwest Region (PNR) and Greater Midwest Region (GMR) invite you to join a free 90 minute webcast, Biomedical Publishing 101, to be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 beginning at 9:30 am Pacific/11:30 am Central/12:30 pm Eastern time. It was created by the Chicago Collaborative, a joint partnership of librarians, publishers and editors. This 90-minute webcast provides an opportunity to learn about the publishing cycle of biomedical journals, both in print and online. The complexities of publishing in a world of rapidly changing delivery formats and devices will be explored including the publishing challenges and opportunities posed by each. The presenter is John Tagler of the Association of American Publishers, Inc., with mod... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386515 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:41:07 +0100 5386515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5386516&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F11%2F02%2Fannouncing-gmr-sponsored-webinar-sites%2F Congratulations to the following sites who have received GMR funding for the Friday, November 18, 2011, MLA Webcast: Connecting E-science and Team Science: The Changing Nature of Research For information on the webcast and a list of additional sites, visit: http://www.mlanet.org/education/distance_ed/escience/escience_webinar.html Note:  there will be no DVD available for this webinar. ILLINOIS Chicago, IL: University of Chicago, John Crerar Library (contact: Deb Werner) Springfield, IL: Illinois State Library (Registration: http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=12631 ) INDIANA Indianapolis, IN: Indiana University School of Medicine, Ruth Lilly Medical Library (contact: Elizabeth Whipple) IOWA Des Moines, IA: Des Moines University Library (contact: Joyce Lindstrom) Iowa City, I... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5386516 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:37:15 +0100 5386516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5347483&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F10%2F23%2Fnlm-show-off-your-apps-contest-winners-announced%2F This year, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) had a contest that challenged people to create apps that could use NLM’s vast collection of biomedical data.  The winners have been announced!  Thank you to all of the Entrants that participated in NLM’s first software challengeHere are the winners and honorable mentions. 5 Winners Selected: GLAD4U iAnatomy (iPhone screenshot below) NLMPlus KNALIJ Quertle 5 Honorable Mentions: BioDigital Human Project DailyMedPlus Drug Diary Molecules Orkov Congratulations to the winners and the honorable mentions! (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5347483 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:03:49 +0100 5347483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5304380&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F10%2F11%2Fbecome-a-gmr-sponsored-site-for-the-mla-webinar-on-e-science%2F The GMR is offering to sponsor a number of sites for the upcoming MLA Webinar: Connecting E-science and Team Science: The Changing Nature of Research to be held on Friday, November 18, 2011, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., CST. Visit: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/mlawebcast/ for detailed information on how to become a sponsored site. The GMR will cover the registration costs for up to two (2) sites per state in the region for this webcast. Because of the limited number of sites we can sponsor, we encourage you to work with your state and local librarian groups to identify centralized locations. Sites will be selected based on geographical location, accessibility, and potential number of attendees. The deadline to email/fax your registration and email additional information to the GMR is NOON, W... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5304380 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:26:06 +0100 5304380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5360368&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F10%2F03%2Fnational-medical-librarians-month-gmr-projects-highlighted%2F Each year the National Library of Medicine highlights projects from across the country on their webpage.  The web pages of featured projects for National Medical Librarians Month 2011 are available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles11/. This year the GMR included five projects from among recent subcontracts and awards.  Congratulations to these selected programs: Munson Digital Archive Project, Touch Technology Multilingual Health Information, Assessing Mental Health Information Needs of Clergy of Portage, Health-E Public: Improving Access to Health Information Resources for Public Health Professionals in Southeastern Wisconsin County, and Building the Future with Community Health Information.  Read about them at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles11/gmr.html. For suggestions on Pro... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5360368 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:19:17 +0100 5360368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5285610&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F10%2F03%2Fnational-medical-librarians-month-gmr-projects-highlghted%2F Each year the National Library of Medicine highlights projects from across the country on their webpage.  The web pages of featured projects for National Medical Librarians Month 2011 are available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles11/. This year the GMR included five projects from among recent subcontracts and awards.  Congratulations to these selected programs: Munson Digital Archive Project, Touch Technology Multilingual Health Information, Assessing Mental Health Information Needs of Clergy of Portage, Health-E Public: Improving Access to Health Information Resources for Public Health Professionals in Southeastern Wisconsin County, and Building the Future with Community Health Information.  Read about them at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles11/gmr.html. For suggestions on Pro... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5285610 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:19:17 +0100 5285610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5260649&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F09%2F28%2Farchivists-to-host-medical-history-symposium%2F By Kevin O’Brien UIC Library of the Health Sciences Special Collections Department The Chicago Area Medical Archivists (CAMA) will host the Ninth Medical History Symposium on October 28, 2011, at the Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology, located in the headquarters of the American Society of Anesthesiologists in Park Ridge, IL.  As part of Archives Week in Chicago, please join CAMA for a day of presentations, discussion, and networking. Registration begins at 9:00 A.M.  The program begins at 9:30. Admission is free, but registration is required. To register, please e-mail Felicia Reilly, by October 21, 2011, at f.reilly@asahq.org.  For information, please call 847-825-5586, Ext. 121. Medical History Symposium Friday, October 28, 2011 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Wood Library-Muse... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5260649 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:59:20 +0100 5260649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5237339&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F09%2F21%2Fusa-gov-reform%2F USA.gov is hosting a National Dialogue on Improving Federal Websites from September 19-30. This two-week, online dialogue is your chance to submit, vote, and comment on ideas for improving various aspects of federal websites, such as: content, search, usability, accessibility, social media, multilingual content, and online services. Future changes based on these ideas could directly impact the work government agencies like the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health do every day. You can join the conversation at http://bit.ly/qCJxnQ. To learn more about the overall .gov reform effort, go to http://1.usa.gov/qzfHUd. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5237339 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:38:42 +0100 5237339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5225514&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F09%2F15%2Fifttt-if-this-then-that-new-way-to-visualize-data%2F One of my biggest issues with the Internet is how there are still a lot of silos.  What do I mean by silo? Programs or applications that work ‘alone’ and don’t share well with other applications.  I am still a big user of RSS despite rumors of it’s demise.  I tend to star items in Google Reader so that I can read them later.  What if I also wanted to read it later and send it to Twitter – or maybe send it to Instapaper? Especially with Instapaper, I would have to go through the trouble of copying the url and then opening up Instapaper and pasting it in there so I could read it later.  It would be nice to have this kind of thing automated.  I’m not a programmer so I end up waiting and relying on much smarter and clever people to create a tool that c... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5225514 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:44:41 +0100 5225514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208695&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F09%2F09%2Fawards-announced-to-enhance-the-public-health-infrastructure%2F “U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today over $40 million in grant funding, partly supported by the Affordable Care Act, to state, tribal, local and territorial health departments and several schools of public health to enhance the nation’s public health infrastructure and strengthen the public health workforce. Awarded in nearly every state, this funding will improve the delivery of necessary public health services in communities, cities and states across the country.” Read more about it here: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2011pres/08/20110831a.html. Some of the CDC/HRSA grantees are right here in our region: State Project Grantee Amount Illinois Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure for Improved Health Outcomes Gra... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208695 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:03:42 +0100 5208695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5208696&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F09%2F08%2Fhealth-data-tools-and-statistics-from-phpartners%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. 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 The Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce (PHPartners) is a collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health science libraries. The mission of PHPartners is to help the public health workforce find and use information effectively to i... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5208696 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:28:28 +0100 5208696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161724&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2F26%2F2011-zar-symposium-recordings-now-available%2F By Deb Werner Biomedical Reference Librarian The John Crerar Library The University of Chicago The videos for all recorded presentations from the 2011 Kathleen A. Zar Symposium, “We’re Teaching, But How Do We Know If They’re Learning?” Assessment of Library Instruction Activities, are now available. Links on the main symposium webpage http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/crerar/zar/ lead to YouTube, iTunes, and the UChicago News site. Slides and handouts from the Symposium are also available on the Program page. See the Program Schedule for links to slides. Feel free to pass this information on to colleagues who may have an interest in the topic of assessment of library instruction activities. You should also feel free to post this on any appropriate discussion lists. If ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161724 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 03:17:51 +0100 5161724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161725&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fgmr-ra-members-announced%2F The GMR is pleased to announce the 20 members of the 2011-2016 Regional Advisory Council (RAC). Members include the 10 representatives chosen by their state’s health sciences library group (indicated by state) and additional members selected for their varieties of expertise. Welcome new RAC members! Mary Blackwelder, Medical College of Wisconsin Todd Wehr Library, Milwaukee, WI Jane Blumenthal, University of Michigan Taubman Medical Library,Ann Arbor, MI Pam Bradigan, Ohio State University Prior Health Sciences Library, Columbus, OH Arlis Dittmer, Blessing Health System, Blessing Health Professions Library, Quincy, IL Liz Fine (MN), University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries, Minneapolis, MN Martha Hardy, Metropolitan State University Library Services, St. Paul, MN Heather Ho... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161725 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:35:53 +0100 5161725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161726&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2F16%2Foutreach-program-summary-online%2F The Greater Midwest Region’s Outreach Program Summary May 1, 2011-April 30, 2012 is now available online, linked from the GMR home page under News & Announcements or directly at the following URL: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/about/01outreachsum.html. You will find information about NLM targeted outreach populations and the following three new priorities the GMR has defined for the 2011-2016 contract: To place greater emphasis on engaging hospital librarians in the work of the Network, including assistance with professional development and capacity building; To develop programs that assist health professionals with integrating health information technologies into their clinical practice and research endeavors; To increase the health literacy of the public by developing programs for libra... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161726 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:02:08 +0100 5161726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119905&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fgmr-announces-new-subcontracts%2F The GMR is pleased to announce the availability of two types of subcontracts for Year 1 of the GMR contract (May, 2011 – April, 2012). A summary of all awards and subcontracts can be found on the Current Funding Opportunities page on our website: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, AS SOME PROCEDURES FOR SUBCONTRACTS HAVE CHANGED. Major Outreach Subcontracts: The GMR is planning to fund two subcontracts at $25,000 each to support major outreach projects that address the health information needs of health professionals and the public. See the Request for Proposals (RFP) for this subcontract on the Current Funding Opportunities page of our website, or directly: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/outreachmajor/outreachmajorsub.html. The deadline for submitting proposals is Aug... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119905 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:58:04 +0100 5119905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088429&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2F02%2Fregistration-open-2011-midwest-chapter-mla-meeting-indianapolis%2F By Kacy Allgood Reference Medical Library Indiana University Indianapolis IN You are invited to the 2011 Midwest Chapter / Medical Library Association Annual Meeting, to be held in Indianapolis, October 8th-11th. The meeting will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. The conference hotel is located near the Circle Center Mall, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Colts, the Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions, an IMAX 3D Theater, outdoor art and canal. Nearby dining includes the Oceanaire, Shula’s Steak House, St. Elmo’s Steakhouse, and much more. Online Registration for 2011 Midwest Chapter MLA/Indiana Health Sciences Librarians Association Annual Meeting is available now. Early bird discount registrat... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088429 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:53:15 +0100 5088429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070246&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F26%2Fpubmed-search-box-redesign%2F No, you’re not imagining it.  NLM has indeed made changes to the search box in PubMed and the two related databases, MeSH and NLM Catalog.  An X replaces the Clear button.  Links are moved from above to below the search box.  Advanced Search is now just Advanced.  Also, the Advance Search Box now allows one so scroll through all of the entries instead of only seeing the first few terms.  For more details, see the NLM Technical Bulletin article: PubMed, MeSH & NLM Catalog Search Boxes Modified.  Happy searching everyone! (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070246 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:25:20 +0100 5070246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070247&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F26%2Fwhats-new-with-docline-4-6-webinars-announced%2F The DOCLINE Team will be hosting a webinar to highlight the changes to Loansome Doc Transfer and Resubmit introduced in DOCLINE 4.6.  We will present an overview of the features in a live demonstration and conclude with a Q & A session.  Come see What’s New in DOCLINE presented by a member of the DOCLINE Team. There will be two sessions of the What’s New in DOCLINE 4.6 webinar – each session will present the same information. Wednesday, July 27, 2011 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm Eastern Time OR Monday, August 1, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern Time There is no need to register.   We will start promptly at the top of the hour.  You can login up to 15 minutes prior to the start of the session.  Once connected to the webinar, teleconference instructions will be ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070247 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:18:28 +0100 5070247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070248&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F26%2Ftesting-testing-blog-to-gmrlist%2F In addition to face-to-face, email and phone conversations, the GMR employs Facebook, Twitter, our website, GMRLIST and the blog, The Cornflower, as communication tools. Some of our Network members are unable to access the blog because of firewall issues at their institutions. Now we think we have a solution to correct that disparity. An email notify plugin allows automatic sending of new blog posts to GMRLIST, the GMR’s announcement email list. This tool should help us make sure that posts important enough to share with our members via the blog will also get to those who do not have blog access. For those of you who might find this  redundant, you may wish to filter the messages with the subject: New posting from The Cornflower! Whether getting access to the blog posts for the firs... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070248 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:45:50 +0100 5070248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5063769&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Fhhs-announces-the-winners-of-the-2011-healthy-living-innovation-awards%2F HHS has announced winners of an awards program “that highlights innovative health promotion projects that have demostrated a significant impact on the health of the community within the past three years…” Nominated organizations had to have an innovative project in at least one of three health promotion areas: healthy weight, physical activity, and nutrition. Awards were granted based on the criteria of creativity and innovation, leadership, sustainability, replicability, and results/outcomes. Some of the winners are in our region: Public Sector: Exercise Your Right to Feel Better Minnesota—St. Paul-Ramsey County Public Health (St. Paul, Minn.) Healthy Workplace (Large employer): Shape up and Go!—Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, Ohio) Faith-Based and/or Community Ini... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5063769 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:25:54 +0100 5063769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5052740&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F22%2Fmedlineplus-connect-webcast%2F The next UMLS Webcast will be held on July 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm US Eastern Time.  The topic is “MedlinePlus® Connect: Linking Patient Portals and EHRs to Consumer Health Information”. MedlinePlus Connect (http://medlineplus.gov/connect) allows patient portals, electronic health records (EHR), and other health IT systems to link to relevant, authoritative consumer health information from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus Connect accepts requests based on problem codes, medication codes, and lab test codes. It also supports the HL7 Context-Aware Knowledge Retrieval (Infobutton) standard. Stephanie Dennis, MedlinePlus Connect project manager, will give an overview of MedlinePlus Connect, explain how to implement it, and explain the National Library of Medicine’s behind-the-scenes... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5052740 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:14:01 +0100 5052740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5052741&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F22%2Fdocline-4-6-coming-soon%2F NLM is in the final preparation stages for the release of DOCLINE 4.6 which completes updates and enhancements to the Requests module with changes to Loansome Doc Transfer and the Resubmit features.  NLM plans to release DOCLINE 4.6 on the morning of Tuesday, July 26, 2011 and they anticipate that DOCLINE will be unavailable for approximately one hour Tuesday morning from 7:00 am to 8:00 am while they make the changes. To learn about the upcoming changes, see the Release Notes with screenshots:  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/docline/docline_rel_info_v4_6.html Note: DOCLINE online help and FAQs will be updated once DOCLINE 4.6 is released. The Regional Medical Libraries and CISTI have been testing the new version for us over the past several weeks. We can answer any DOCLINE questions and provide... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5052741 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:02:09 +0100 5052741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5030448&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Fgmr-update-for-july-2011-now-online%2F The GMR Update for July 2011 is now available online at the following URL: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/about/gmrupdate.html Check the contract updates, new communication technologies and information about upcoming exhibits and training opportunities. Happy summer! (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5030448 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:54:55 +0100 5030448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009930&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F07%2Fnew-grant-announcement-on-tobacco-and-low-ses-women%2F Deadline: July 15, 2011 A new grant announcement for an Office on Women’s Health tobacco cessation and prevention program has been posted onto GrantSolutions.gov and Grants.gov. Two awards will be funded over a two-year period beginning in September 2011 to conduct activity that will help identify successful models to increase quit attempts and provide comprehensive culturally and linguistically appropriate tobacco prevention and cessation services for Low, Socio-economic women of childbearing age, based on the Public Health Service Clinical Practice Guideline: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. Program-specific information on this announcement is provided below. Organizations interested in implementing a tobacco cessation and prevention program for Low SES women are encouraged to appl... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009930 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:19:54 +0100 5009930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4999108&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fhealthpartners-institute-for-medical-education%2F By: Jennifer Feeken, MLIS Librarian Regions Hospital Medical Library 11202B 640 Jackson Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter The librarians at Regions Hospital Medical Library are currently working on a project that brings medical information and a librarian presence to healthcare conferences in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.  The conferences are offered by HealthPartners Institute for Medical Education (IME).   Thanks to a GMR technology award, the librarians have purchased a laptop and monitor to display resources from the National Library of Medicine, such as PubMed and MedlinePlus, and for HealthPartners employees, the subscription resources available to them through the library’s Intranet site.  Conference attendees are primarily from Minnesota... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4999108 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:28:34 +0100 4999108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954444&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fpublic-health-information-outreach-at-mcw-libraries%2F By Emily Schearer Outreach Librarian Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries The Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries recently wrapped up its Health-E Public project with the Citizens and Organizations Active in Disaster and Medical Reserve Corps of Southeastern Wisconsin. The project was funded by a Public Health award from the NN/LM Greater Midwest Region. The award allowed us to provide hands-on workshops and both formal and informal presentations for audiences working and volunteering in public health related fields. In addition to providing training on the use of PubMed, MedlinePlus, Toxnet and other resources, we were also able to advertise the availability of LoansomeDoc services to a number of people that had limited or no access to full-text articles. Throughout the project, we f... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954444 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:02:22 +0100 4954444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4946559&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fspreading-the-word-about-informed-caring%2F By Mandy Meloy Student Programs Coordinator Wisconsin AHEC Madison, WI The National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (NN/LM GMR) funded Wisconsin AHEC to promote InformedCaring.org, portal for Wisconsin health professionals. This site was designed to serve those working in local health departments, federally qualified community health centers, and others providing health services in rural and underserved communities in Wisconsin — particularly those without access to academic or hospital libraries. With GMR funds, we coordinated with 12 public health departments, Community Health Centers, and partners to train staff, share ideas, gain useful feedback, and spread the word about InformedCaring.org. Trudging through harsh weather conditions, we reached 145 in-pers... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4946559 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:43:34 +0100 4946559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936891&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2F15%2Frda-implementation-announcment%2F On June 14, 2011, the Library of Congress, the National Agricultural Library, and the National Library of Medicine announced an agreement regarding the implementation of RDA (Resource Description and Access), new cataloging rules published in June 2010 to replace AACR2. Executives of the three national libraries, Dr. Simon Liu (NAL), Sheldon Kotzin (NLM) and Dr. Deanna Marcum (LC), endorsed the recommendations made by the US RDA Test Coordinating Committee regarding the implementation of RDA — namely that RDA should be implemented no earlier than January 2013 and is contingent upon the satisfactory progress/completion of nine specified tasks and action items outlined in the report. The statement is available at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/tsd/cataloging/RDA_Executives_statement.pdf. The exec... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936891 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:25:45 +0100 4936891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923279&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2F6th-annual-taylorville-intertribal-black-horse-pow-wow%2F By Fran E. Kovach MLIS Reference & Education Librarian Southern Illinois University School of MedicineSpringfield, IL On June 3-5, 2011, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Library participated in the 6th Annual Taylorville Intertribal Black Horse Pow Wow in Taylorville, Illinois, at the Christian County Fairgrounds. This is our third year participating in the event. Special guests this year were the Alaskan runners, North American Indian athletes from McMasters University who stopped by on their run to the World Peace and Prayer conference in Minneapolis, MN. Others attending were from the Christian and Sangamon county areas and the states of Iowa and Arkansas. Nations represented were from Alaskan, Apache, Blackfeet, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Mohawk, Meskwaki, Navajo, an... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923279 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:42:42 +0100 4923279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885690&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Fchange-to-max-cost%2F The “National Maximum Charge” that limited Resource Libraries to charging $11 was removed as a requirement for Resource Libraries in the NN/LM contracts for 2011-2016. The change was effective May 1, 2011. As needed, Resource Libraries may raise ILL fees to recover costs. Primary Access Libraries and Other libraries were already able to charge fees necessary for cost recovery. As always, all charges and provided services must comply with copyright law. NLM removed the $11 limit because multiple requests were received from Resource Libraries, who stated they were unable to recover their costs at $11 per article. Additionally, Resource Libraries were permitted to charge above the $11 limit via surcharges, which caused confusion among network members in regards to the expected charge. The... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885690 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:41:40 +0100 4885690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4864116&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F05%2F26%2Fnlm-releases-digital-collection-medicine-in-the-americas%2F The National Library of Medicine announces the release of “Medicine in the Americas.”   A digital resource encompassing over 300 early American printed books, Medicine in the Americas makes freely available original works demonstrating the evolution of American medicine from colonial frontier outposts of the 17th century to research hospitals of the 20th century. Drawing on the collections of NLM’s History of Medicine Division and including works from the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada, this initial release of Medicine in the Americas encompasses monographs dating from 1610 to 1865. Additional titles, dating up to 1920 and drawing further upon NLM’s comprehensive collection of early American printed books, will be available on an ongoing ba... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4864116 Thu, 26 May 2011 15:16:01 +0100 4864116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4805952&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F05%2F10%2Fprint-retention-task-force-final-report-available%2F Beginning in 2009, the GMR staff held a series of small group conversations with Resource Library Directors in the region.  One of the issues that came out of these meetings was the need for a coordinated print journal retention effort within the region.  A Task Force was appointed in September 2010 to gather data about library space pressures, print journal cancellation concerns, and related collection issues.  Many of you participated in a print retention questionnaire that was sent out in March 2011. The Task Force has completed its work and we are making the Task Force Final Report available to all Network members. The main recommendation of the Task Force is that “the National Library of Medicine should take a leadership role in convening a national group representative of al... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4805952 Tue, 10 May 2011 21:42:41 +0100 4805952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4805953&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F05%2F10%2Fbringing-health-information-to-the-community-blog-goes-national%2F The Bringing Health Information to the Community blog (fondly referred to as the BHIC blog) was developed by the NN/LM MidContinental Region (NN/LM MCR) about four years ago as a way to provide information to staff at community based organizations and public health departments, clinics, and others outside of libraries that the MCR staff encountered in their outreach efforts. It was also created as a tool to be used by NN/LM MCR members to share information with people within their institutions and communities. With the new NLM contract, the BHIC blog has moved over to become a national blog, and staff at four other RMLs (including the GMR!) will be contributing writers. The new URL is http://nnlm.gov/bhic/. If you want to receive a daily digest of the BHIC blog postings, just email Siobhan... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4805953 Tue, 10 May 2011 20:15:35 +0100 4805953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795277&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fcombating-email-overload%2F When I got my first email account in 1996 (I’m a late bloomer to some and and an early adopter to others), I emailed everyone I knew.  One of the first things I would ask you was “What is your email address?” I thought it was one of the most useful things that I had ever encountered.  15 years later, I’m not sure if I feel the same way.  No, I’m sure I don’t feel the same way.  Not only do I have an email account for work, but I have a personal one (actually three), I get email sent to me through Facebook Messages, through LinkedIn, through Flickr – wow.  Talk about overload. Not to mention the 60+ listservs I am subscribed to (many due to my responsibilities at the NN/LM GMR and other outside interests).  I was reading a few of the books in ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795277 Fri, 06 May 2011 19:26:17 +0100 4795277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782554&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fsave-the-date-2011-midwest-chapter-annual-meeting%2F By Kacy Allgood, MLS Reference Informationist Indiana University School of Medicine Library Indianapolis, IN Save the date! You are invited to the 2011 Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting, to be held in Indianapolis, October 8th-11th. The meeting will be held at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. The conference hotel is located near the Circle Center Mall, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Colts, the Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis Zoo, NCAA Hall of Champions, an IMAX 3D Theater, outdoor art and canal. Nearby dining includes the Oceanaire, Shula’s Steak House, St. Elmo’s Steakhouse, and much more. For guests accompanying you to Indianapolis – Sunday, Oct 10th at 1pm, the Colts will play the Kansas City Chiefs at home.... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782554 Tue, 03 May 2011 19:37:53 +0100 4782554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782555&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fqr-codes-pubmed-and-medlineplus%2F Carol Gordon, MS, AHIP Fran Kovach, MLIS, AHIP Reference and Education Department of Information and Communication Sciences Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Library Springfield, IL The Illinois Rural Health Association’s 22nd Annual Educational Conference took place in Effingham, Illinois, April 12-14, 2011. In the sixteen years of our exhibit history at the conference, we have presented a variety of technologies to healthcare professionals, ranging from Grateful Med dial-up to 21st century mobile technology. This year the mobile version of PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.gov/m/pubmed/) and the mobile version of MedlinePlus (http://m.medlineplus.gov/) were showcased at the conference. iTouch and iPhones with free Quick Response (QR) apps, such as i-nigma and RedLaser, decoded ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782555 Tue, 03 May 2011 19:06:46 +0100 4782555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782556&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fusing-your-smartphone-to-lose-weight%2F This article came out a few days ago and you may find it interesting: http://www.imedicalapps.com/2011/04/duke-researchers-android-phones-bluetooth-weight-scale/. Sort of on the same wavelength about getting messages from your phone – there are a growing number of services that will communicate with you to remind you of appointments, to take medicines, or in the case above, maybe even give encouragement.  Some examples: Text4Baby (especially with Mother’s Day just around the corner!), http://text4baby.org/ Indiana University Health, Texting Teen Moms Proves to be a Convenient Source for Support Weight Management Text Messaging, http://www.muschealth.com/weightlosstools/weightmessage.htm CDC – Mobile at CDC, http://www.cdc.gov/mobile/ Summa Health System (OH)- Baby&#8... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782556 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:41:50 +0100 4782556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4754939&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Fzar-symposium-registration-now-open%2F The John Crerar Library of the University of Chicago is pleased to announce that online registration for the 2nd biennial Kathleen A. Zar Symposium We’re Teaching, But How Do We Know If They’re Learning? is now open. The program is tentatively scheduled to from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm on Friday, June 3, 2011. Registration cost is $70 and includes continental breakfast, lunch buffet and conference materials. We are thrilled to announce the keynote speaker for the symposium will be Megan Oakleaf. Megan is an Assistant Professor in the iSchool at Syracuse University where she teaches “Reference and Information Literacy Services” and “Planning, Marketing, and Assessing Library Services.” Her research interests include outcomes assessment, evidence-based decision making, information... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4754939 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:31:10 +0100 4754939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4748575&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2F25%2Fdisaster-information-outreach-symposium%2F By Ann Pederson Altru Medical Library Altru Health System Grand Forks, ND Use of social media in the face of disasters has added another facet to disaster assistance and information. The staff at the national Red Cross is reviewing their recent survey and finds that Facebook is the fourth most frequent site uses as a means of obtaining emergency information after traditional broadcast sites. Three out of four individuals expect assistance to arrive within the hour after they have posted a message for help in a disaster. Surprised? The recent symposium conducted by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health on March 29-30, 2011, provided participants with a few such surprises along with an expansive overview of disaster experiences and resources. While medical librarian... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4748575 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:18:48 +0100 4748575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4736078&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2F20%2Fmount-carmel-opens-new-consumer-health-library%2F The Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library has opened a new Consumer Health Library on the campus of Mount Carmel West Hospital.  One of the first of its kind in central Ohio, the library is designed to provide in person and virtual health and wellness information to central Ohio residents. “The Consumer Health Library offers a wide spectrum of resources to meet the health information needs of our community,” says Stevo Roksandic, Director of Library Services. “With our personal assistance and guidance through the vast resources of this new library and todays’ informational abundance we can assist consumers in understanding disease and treatment options as well as exploring areas of prevention, health and wellness.” Located on the Mount Carmel West Hospital campus, the Consumer He... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4736078 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:36:56 +0100 4736078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4698305&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2F12%2Fgo-drugs%2F The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm., for safe disposal of unused prescription drugs. Go to http://www.justice.gov/dea or call 877.462-2911 for the disposal location closest to you. During last year’s Take Back Day more than 121 tons of pills were returned. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4698305 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:42:08 +0100 4698305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4671630&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2F01%2Fcongratulations-to-gmr-sponsored-webcast-sites%2F The GMR is sponsoring nineteen sites for the April 20, 2011, MLA Webcast: Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon: Finding Our Way in New Biomedical Research and Health Care Environments. Congratulations to all and have an excellent and informative event. For a list of the GMR sponsored sites and how to register for this powerful event, visit: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/mlawebcastsites.html For a complete list of sites around the country, visit: http://www.mlanet.org/education/distance_ed/skills/states11.html (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4671630 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:59:01 +0100 4671630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4659367&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F31%2F2nd-biennial-kathleen-a-zar-symposium%2F We’re Teaching, But How Do We Know If They’re Learning? Assessment of Library Instruction Activities 2nd Biennial Kathleen A. Zar Symposium Friday, June 3, 2011 The John Crerar Library/The University of Chicago For more information about the symposium: http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/crerar/kaz2011.html Call for proposals The organizers of the 2nd Biennial Kathleen A. Zar Symposium to be held Friday, June 3, 2011 invite proposals for presentations in the area of assessment of library instruction activities. Proposals should be submitted using the form found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/kaz2011 . Invited and contributed presentations will provide a framework for thinking about library assessment, as well as describing practical approaches for measuring learning outcomes. Proposals se... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4659367 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:52:06 +0100 4659367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4654374&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F29%2Fcongratulations-to-heather-holmes-change-agent%2F Please join me in congratulating Summa Health System’s Information Services Librarian Heather Holmes as a Library Journal Mover and Shaker for 2011. Heather won in the “change agent” category for her work as a clinical medical librarian. She participates in daily teaching rounds, bringing her expertise with resources to meet the information needs of the “team” at the bedside. Read about her work here: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/LJInPrint/MoversAndShakers/profiles2011/moversandshakersHolmes.csp Great work, Heather! Bette Sydelko President, OHSLA (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4654374 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:33:33 +0100 4654374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623175&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Fjournals-database-and-creating-pubmed-tocs%2F Have you wondered what happened to the Journals Database and how to create a Table of Contents (TOC) in the updated NLM Catalog? Check out the new article: Creating PubMed TOC Searches OR Where did the Journals Database Go? available at: http://tinyurl.com/4ka95k8 This is the first in a series of NLM E-Minute articles published in the Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago’s new online newsletter, the E-ppendix: Online Newsletter of the UIC Library of the Health Sciences. The article covers all the tips and tricks necessary to complete these three steps in developing and saving TOC search: 1) Identify and select the desired journals in the NLM Catalog and send them to PubMed 2) Create a single PubMed search of the journals using PubMed’s Advanced Search “Search History” ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623175 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:54:10 +0100 4623175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4578485&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F13%2Fnational-library-of-medicine-video-contest-nlm-you-the-video%2F The U.S. National Library of Medicine® (NLM®), the world’s largest library of the health sciences and a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, is conducting a video contest. The contest supports the NLM mission of publicizing the availability of its information products and services, including but not limited to MEDLINE®/PubMed®, MedlinePlus®, GenBank®, PubMed Central®, ClinicalTrials.gov, Bookshelf, AIDSinfo®, and Profiles in Science®. NLM invites the public to create original short videos which promote awareness of these products and services. What to enter Video entries should promote an NLM information product or service, such as one of the examples listed above, by telling a story of how the product or service has made... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4578485 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:16:55 +0100 4578485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4571634&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F10%2Fcommunity-connect-grants%2F The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service (RUS) has announced it is accepting applications for grants to provide broadband access in rural communities currently without broadband service. Making broadband service available to rural communities can help make a tremendous difference in the quality of life for citizens. Funding is provided through the Community Connect Grant program. Grants are available to communities in the most rural, economically challenged areas where loans would not be sustainable. Funds may be used to construct, acquire or lease facilities to deploy broadband to residents, businesses and essential community facilities such as police and fire stations, libraries, schools, and health care clinics. Applications for the 2011 Fiscal Year are... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4571634 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:43:45 +0100 4571634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4541477&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2F62nd-annual-wsna-annual-convention%2F By Brenda Fay Aurora Sinai Medical Center Library Milwaukee, WI The Wisconsin Health Sciences Library Association (WHSLA) exhibited at the annual Wisconsin Student Nurses’ Annual Convention on February 5, 2011, at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells. Over 250 nursing students, faculty, and nursing leaders from across Wisconsin attended the meeting. The WHLSA table included the large gray case GMR display with screen shots of NLM online resources, handouts on Mobile MedlinePlus and PubMed full-text, and several giveaways including NLM bookmarks, pens, and WHSLA brochures. Raffle prizes, including two Littman stethoscopes, donated by WHSLA, helped to generate enthusiasm and increase attendance at the booth. In addition to other NLM resources, Mobile MedlinePlus as a ve... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4541477 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:14:30 +0100 4541477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522824&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F02%2F25%2Fmla-webcast-site%2F The GMR is again offering to sponsor a number of sites for the upcoming MLA Webcast: Shifting Skills to Navigate the Changing Horizon: Finding Our Way in New Biomedical Research and Healthcare Environments to be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., CST. Visit: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/mlawebcast.html for detailed information on how to become a sponsored site. The GMR will cover the registration costs for up to two (2) sites per state in the region for this webcast. Because of the limited number of sites we can sponsor, we encourage you to work with your state and local librarian groups to identify centralized locations. Sites will be selected based on geographical location, accessibility, and potential number of attendees. The deadline to email/fax your registr... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522824 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:35:35 +0100 4522824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4437062&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F02%2F04%2Fhealth-literacy-summit-in-kentucky%2F The Health Literacy Kentucky Steering Committee invites you to attend our upcoming Summit in Bowling Green, Kentucky on March 24-25, 2011. Our lineup of plenary session speakers include Linda Harris from HHS; Terry Davis from LSU, and Toni Cordell, a well-known patient advocate in the field of health literacy. We will also have Michael Villaire from the Institute for Healthcare Advancement presenting a “Health Literacy 101″ breakout session workshop. You can find additional information, including the agenda and online registration at the Health Literacy Kentucky website, http://www.healthliteracykentucky.org. (Check back often, as the website is constantly being updated!) Please see 2nd Annual Kentucky Health Literacy Summit for more information. We hope you are able to join us... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4437062 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:44:04 +0100 4437062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433574&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F02%2F03%2Fgmr-office-is-open-for-business%2F The GMR Office and the UIC Library of the Health Sciences are both back open for business as of 9:30 a.m. this morning. We sincerely hope that the winter storm did not create too much disruption to the flow of health information over the past few days. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433574 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:25:27 +0100 4433574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4425212&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F02%2F01%2Fgmr-office-alert%2F The UIC Library of the Health Sciences, including the office of the NN/LM Greater Midwest Region, will close at 6 pm today.  We are uncertain at this time about when the Library will reopen. The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Blizzard Warning in effect from 3:00 pm today, Tuesday, February 1, 2011, to 3 pm Wednesday, February 2nd.  Snow accumulations in excess of a foot are expected over much of our Greater Midwest Region.  Northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph with stronger gusts will result in blizzard and white-out conditions. We are aware that similar conditions are forecast throughout the Midwest region.  We will keep you posted as best we can through GMRLIST, our blog, the GMR Facebook page, and the GMR homepage: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/. We have alerted our sister region... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4425212 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:06:13 +0100 4425212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4420087&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F01%2F31%2Fntcc-classes-in-chicago-pubmed-toxnet-and-gateway%2F National Training Center and Clearinghouse (NTCC) classes are coming to Chicago April 13-15, 2011. Attend these FREE hands-on classes on PubMed® (April 13), TOXNET® (April 14) and Gateway (April 15) offered through the National Library of Medicine. The University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences will host these sessions taught by the staff of the NTCC. They will be held in Room 303 of the Library of the Health Sciences at 1750 W. Polk St., Chicago, IL. Register here or read on for details. PubMed® (7.5 MLA CE Hours) Wednesday, April 13, 2010 8:30am to 5:00pm Register for this event Come learn about the recent and anticipated changes to PubMed interface; everyone is welcome, especially medical librarians, researchers, medical editors, and anyone who searches for bio... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4420087 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:44:00 +0100 4420087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4400877&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F01%2F27%2Fnixle-suvs-e-sponders-all-from-wi-voad%2F By Amy Donahue, MLIS, AHIP University of Minnesota Bio-Medical Library Back in December 2010, I had the opportunity to attend the free Wisconsin Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) Conference. (Link to brochure: http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov/news/2010/2010_VOAD_Conference_Brochure.pdf). Lodging, lunch, and breakfast were provided for those who traveled more than 50 miles, which included me, and was sponsored through state funding. I decided to go to the 3-day event after e-mailing the conference organizers to see if it would be appropriate for me to be there as a medical librarian with an interest in disaster information–given that I have no direct relationships with any VOAD member organizations.  They encouraged me to come, and it was a great opportunity. The co... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4400877 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:56:19 +0100 4400877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4362545&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F01%2F19%2Fhealth-information-outreach-at-pcom%2F By Carol Stukey Librarian Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Chicago, IL The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) Library recently finished its Health Information Outreach to Community Partners project. Generously funded as an Outreach Express award by the NN/LM Greater Midwest Region, the project involved presentations to established PCOM community partners on health information resources from NLM and NIH. The award funded the purchase of a laptop, projector, and portable projector screen, as well as digitizing hardware and software.  The presentations ranged from informal to formal, and the audience size varied from one to nearly seventy.  Presentations were well received; I really banged the drum for MedlinePlus and other pertinent NLM sites. The following partners participat... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4362545 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:17:28 +0100 4362545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4350304&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F01%2F14%2Femergency-preparedness-opportunity%2F The severe winter storm that affected the Midwest gave libraries in the region a great opportunity to activate their service continuity plans. If you don’t have a plan, this is a good time to prepare for the next major service disruption. Resources to help you can be found on the Writing Your Disaster Plan page on the NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Toolkit at: http://nnlm.gov/ep/disaster-plan-templates/ If you did have a plan, how did it go? Would you change anything? If so, this is a good time to make those changes. For more information about resources for emergency preparedness, see our Web page on this topic: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/member/emprep/ (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4350304 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:16:30 +0100 4350304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4339166&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F01%2F12%2Fenvironmental-health-student-portal%2F The Environmental Health Student Portal : Connecting Middle School Students to Environmental Health Information The National Library of Medicine’s (NLM) Specialized Information Services Division announces the launch of the Environmental Health Student Portal (www.kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov). This Web site introduces middle school students to environmental health science within the context of current middle school science curriculum standards. This newest edition to the family of NLM resources for students is a FREE non-subscription- based Web site that contains links to government and other reviewed and selected sites and provides a safe and reliable environment for teachers and students to study the following topics and their impact on health: • water pollution • climate change �... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4339166 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:57:20 +0100 4339166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4339167&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2011%2F01%2F12%2Faeromedical-library-at-brooks-moves-to-the-gmr%2F By Steven Grove, MA,MALS, AHIP Director, Franzello AeroMedical Library USAFSAM/EDL Kettering, OH When speaking of the AeroMedical Library and its mission in 2005, former director Joseph Franzello said “This library has always been the last best resource for literature in aerospace medicine.” Discovery Newsletter, Brooks AFB, # 13, Jan 21, 2005, Rudy Purifactor, Editor, 311th Systems Wing Through the efforts of Mr. Franzello, and many other Library supporters, the Aeromedical Library and its holdings will continue its mission when it moves 1300 miles to Area B, Wright Patterson Air Force Base (OH) in March 2011 and becomes the Franzello AeroMedical Library later in the year. Due to BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure), Brooks AFB, San Antonio, TX, will be closing its doors in Sep... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4339167 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:06:10 +0100 4339167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285759&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F12%2F23%2Fhappy-holidays-to-all-our-members-and-friends%2F The holiday preparations look especially bright and appealing this year, perhaps in contrast to the blanketing of snow that we have enjoyed so far this winter. Economic reports for retail are improving, with expenditures five percent above what they were at this time last year. The positive trend for holiday shopping is good news for consumers and the businesses that cater to their wants and needs. Unfortunately, such a positive view cannot be transferred to the current economic state of affairs affecting health sciences and hospital libraries in the GMR, especially in our publicly funded institutions.  Revenue shortfalls at the state and local level are having a significant impact on staffing and accessibility of information resources at our member organizations. In addition to position ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285759 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:13:24 +0100 4285759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260008&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F12%2F14%2Fgmr-print-retention-task-force-update%2F By Ruth Holst Associate Director NN/LM GMR Both university and health sciences libraries (HSLs) are feeling pressure with regard to their collection space, with other campus units pressing them to remove print materials and release the space those collections occupy for other uses. Many HSLs have already begun to withdraw print materials that they have available in electronic format. Large resource libraries (RLs) that have not yet taken this step are concerned that they will become the preserver of print collections by default.  Hospital libraries are concerned that they will lose access to needed materials within the region.  NLM is concerned with similar issues as they apply to the medical literature in general and to health sciences libraries nationally. GMR staff held a series of co... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260008 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:18:52 +0100 4260008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260009&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F12%2F14%2Fseasons-greetings-from-the-gmr-2010%2F Photo Credit (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260009 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:52:59 +0100 4260009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4254103&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F12%2F13%2Fchanging-the-face-of-medicine-celebrating-america%25e2%2580%2599s-women-physicians%2F By Erinn Aspinall, MSI, AHIP Special Projects Librarian Health Sciences Libraries University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN The University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries hosted the National Library of Medicine’s Changing the Face of Medicine traveling exhibit from October 25-December 5, 2010.  This exhibit celebrates the many contributions of women physicians.  The Libraries planned several events in concert with the exhibit to honor the past, present and future of women in medicine. The opening reception featured four accomplished women physicians: Dr. Deborah Powell (Dean Emeritus of the University of Minnesota Medical School), Dr. Patricia Simmons (Mayo Clinic clinician, University of Minnesota Board of Regents member), Dr. Judith Kaur (Mayo Clinic clinician) and Dr. Kathleen... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4254103 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:12:53 +0100 4254103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4246397&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F12%2F09%2Fwould-you-like-that-in-mobile-or-regular%2F To the fair readers of The Cornflower: you now have the option to read our blog in a traditional web browser on a desktop computer (as you are undoubtedly doing right now) or on your smartphone using a mobile browser.  The blogs of the NN/LM were built with WordPress, an open-source content management system that is often used as a blog publishing tool.  The architecture allows for plug-ins (little add-on programs to hopefully enhance functionality) and custom templates (the design).  The blog editor turned on a plug-in called WPtouch.  WPtouch “…formats your site with a mobile theme for visitors on Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, Google Android, Blackberry Storm and Torch, Palm Pre and other touch-based smartphones.”  Some members have told us that our blog is blocked in ... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4246397 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 22:27:55 +0100 4246397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4246398&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F12%2F09%2Fnew-americans-health-information-day-planned%2F Heartland Health Outreach Refugee Health Programs will be hosting a Health Information Day with their Chicago Public Library (CPL) partners as part of their New Americans Library and Internet Access Project. Heartland Health Outreach has been working with the University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences outreach librarian, Lisa Massengale, to expand access to quality health and medical information for both older and newly arrived immigrants and refugees through a Consumer Health Subcontract that that is funded by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region. This is the second of two Health Information days and will take place at the Rogers Park Branch of CPL at 6907 N. Clark Street, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2010. At th... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4246398 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:38:47 +0100 4246398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4184101&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Fthe-new-browser-wars%2F What’s your favorite web browser? If you work in a hospital library, most likely it is Internet Explorer 6.  Oh wait – I said FAVORITE web browser.  According to Net Applications, Internet Explorer is still the top dog at 59.26% of market share as of October 2010.  Firefox came in second with 22.82% and Chrome [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4184101 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:39:30 +0100 4184101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4184102&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Fend-of-life-library-receives-award%2F By Suzanne Earle, MLS, AHIP End-of-Life Library The Hospice Institute Hospice of the Western Reserve Cleveland, OH The End-of-Life Library at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, has received the 2010 Rose & Sam Stein Award, the highest hospice honor which can be given in the state of Ohio. Library services were recognized for [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4184102 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:12:34 +0100 4184102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4180042&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F11%2F15%2Fncbi-discovery-worshops-dec-15-16-chicago%2F The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) Discovery Workshops focusing on biomedical and genomic databases this December. This free two-day series of workshops on NCBI tools will be held at UIC on December 15-16, 2010.  Register at: http://tinyurl.com/NCBIWorkshops Program Overview [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4180042 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:59:45 +0100 4180042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168864&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F11%2F15%2Fncbi-discovery-worshops-dec-16-15-chicago%2F The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) Discovery Workshops focusing on biomedical and genomic databases this December. This free two-day series of workshops on NCBI tools will be held at UIC on December 15-16, 2010.  Register at: http://tinyurl.com/NCBIWorkshops Program Overview [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168864 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:59:45 +0100 4168864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4141112&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F11%2F05%2Ftop-10-for-2011%2F Gartner Research, a world leading information technology research and advisory company, comes out with annual predictions on strategic technologies that will have an impact on organizations in the coming year.  Gartner defines a strategic technology as “one with the potential for significant impact on the enterprise in the next three years. Factors that denote significant [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4141112 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:31:57 +0100 4141112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4127176&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F11%2F03%2Fblogging-the-making-of-a-disabilities-librarian%2F One day at the reference desk about twelve years ago, I was helping a patron finish up work on her doctoral thesis on disability issues. In between searching for information and correcting citations, we were chatting a bit, and she asked me whether I would like to attend a meeting to discuss what the library did for individuals who happened to have disabilities. I did not have anything specific in mind, but I agreed to attend that meeting which turned out to be a gathering of members of the University of Michigan Council for Disability Concerns. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4127176 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:59:14 +0100 4127176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4101184&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F10%2F25%2Fgmr-sponsors-mla-e-book-webcast-sites%2F We at the GMR are pleased to sponsor webcast sites across our region for the November 10, 2010, MLA Webcast: ABCs of E-books: Strategies for the Medical Library , broadcast Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m., Central Time. The agenda includes: Overview of electronic books management, Selection and acquisition process, and Management issues for e-book collections. [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4101184 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:34:42 +0100 4101184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4046493&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2F8th-medical-history-symposium%2F The Chicago Area Medical Archivists (CAMA) will host the Eighth Medical History Symposium in the Pritzker Auditorium of Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Feinberg Pavillion. As part of Archives Week in Chicago, please join CAMA for a day of presentations, discussion and social networking on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The first presentation [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4046493 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:29:56 +0100 4046493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4024036&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2F8th-annual-medical-history-symposium-in-chicago%2F The Chicago Area Medical Archivists (CAMA) will host the Eighth Annual Medical History Symposium in the Pritzker Auditorium of Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s Feinberg Pavillion. As part of Archives Week in Chicago, please join CAMA for a day of presentations, discussion and social networking on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The first [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4024036 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:29:56 +0100 4024036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4024037&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2Fu-of-m-widget-translates-medical-terms%2F By Kate Saylor Outreach Librarian University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library The Plain Language Medical Dictionary Widget is a project of the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library (THL) as part of the Michigan Health Literacy Awareness Training Program (http://guides.lib.umich.edu/healthliteracy). A team at THL developed this Plain Language Medical Dictionary Widget that can [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4024037 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:30:38 +0100 4024037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3984385&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F09%2F20%2Fdo-you-want-to-learn-more-about-mobile-apps-for-free%2F The University of Illinois at Chicago's Library of the Health Sciences will host the workshop, Library in Your Pocket: Strategies for Developing Successful Mobile Services. The event will be a four-hour interactive workshop taught by Chad Haefele, Reference Librarian for Emerging Technologies at UNC Chapel Hill. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3984385 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:10:18 +0100 3984385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3978134&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F09%2F17%2Fmch-library-mortality-and-pregnancy-loss-resource-guides%2F The Maternal and Child Health Library is seeking professional reviewers as well as a parent reviewer for new editions of the knowledge path and family resource brief about infant mortality and pregnancy loss. Comments and suggestions are welcomed. The knowledge path is available on the MCH Web site at http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_infmort.html and the family resource brief [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3978134 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:24:54 +0100 3978134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3974285&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F09%2F16%2Fmla-webcast-sponsored-site%2F The GMR is again offering to sponsor a number of sites for the upcoming MLA Webcast: “ABCs of E-books: Strategies for the Medical Library” to be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., central time Visit: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/mlawebcast.html for detailed information on how to become a sponsored site. The GMR will cover [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3974285 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:39:01 +0100 3974285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3930148&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Faidsinfo-launches-mobile-site%2F The new AIDSinfo obile site is available at http://m.aidsinfo.nih.gov. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3930148 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:53:18 +0100 3930148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3908861&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F08%2F27%2Fnimh-seeks-proposals-for-its-outreach-partnership-program%2F The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invites applicants to submit proposals to become an NIMH Outreach Partner from the District of Columbia and the following Greater Midwestern Region states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and South Dakota. Organizations selected as an NIMH Outreach Partner will receive an annual award of $7,500 for a total of [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3908861 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:03:33 +0100 3908861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3897173&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F08%2F24%2Fwow-thanks-customer-service-in-a-technology-driven-world%2F was a five-hour seminar funded through a Professional Instruction Award from NN/LM GMR. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3897173 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:03:29 +0100 3897173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3892719&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F08%2F23%2Fmore-arra-funding-comes-to-the-gmr-region-again%2F I wrote about some ARRA funding that has come to our region in July. As of early August, some more ARRA Broadband funding has come to our region!  ARRA is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This funding will help to transform health care by enabling better outcomes and lowering costs.  Many rural clinics and [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3892719 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:05:02 +0100 3892719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3882610&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F08%2F19%2Fnlm-promotional-materials%2F If you are exhibiting or just sharing information about NLM resources, the GMR offers a variety of options. Visit the GMR Handouts page at http://nnlm.gov/gmr/training/handouts.html Download brochures on a variety of topics including PubMed® MedlinePlus® and consumer health materials Exhibition Program K-12 Resources on the Web This one-stop page also links to a number of [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3882610 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:21:41 +0100 3882610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3850214&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F08%2F10%2Fhardin-library%25e2%2580%2599s-ctsa-community-engagement-outreach-project%2F The Hardin Library for the Health Sciences is collaborating with the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science’s Community Engagement Program to provide access to consumer health information for patients and their families at four Iowa community health centers based across the state in Davenport, Waterloo, Des Moines, and Sioux City. These four communities have been the focus of clinical, educational, and research outreach activities by The University of Iowa and have substantial University infrastructure already in place. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3850214 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:56:17 +0100 3850214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3846307&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F08%2F09%2Fntcc-in-ky-in-oct-free-pubmed-toxnet-and-beyond-training%2F National Library of Medicine’s Training for You Locally! PubMed® and TOXNET® and Beyond Training in Kentucky! The National Training Center and Clearinghouse (NTCC), in conjunction with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (NN/LM GMR) and local universities in Kentucky is offering FREE hands-on classes! The University of Louisville at the Health [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3846307 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:14:23 +0100 3846307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3846308&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F08%2F09%2Fhealth-information-translations-preparing-for-disasters%2F For those of you working with non-English speakers or preparing to do so, take a look at the Disaster Preparedness translations located on Health Information Translations in multiple languages. Included are hospital signage documents "to meet the needs of hospitals, clinics, emergency response teams and others who assist the public during emergencies and at other times." (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3846308 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:02:37 +0100 3846308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3846309&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F08%2F09%2Fmeeting-end-of-life-needs%2F The Hospice Institute of Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio, has recognized the need for access to quality educational resources related to end-of-life care and has created a specialized library to meet those needs. Its mission is to provide healthcare professionals both within and outside of our organization with the tools necessary to give quality palliative and end-of-life care and to support ongoing research into related topics. Personalized library services are free of charge to members of both the healthcare community and the public. These library materials help increase understanding, awareness and acceptance of the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual transitions that occur at the end of life. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3846309 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:20:20 +0100 3846309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3803687&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F30%2Fnew-titles-in-the-gmr-lending-library-summer-2010%2F Wanting a book to read at the beach? You probably wouldn’t want anything from the GMR Lending  Library.   However, if it’s professional development and enrichment that you are after, you have come to the right place. Our most recent titles: Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan on a Shoestring, by Emily Knox National Healthcare Disparities Report [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3803687 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:04:50 +0100 3803687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3796261&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F28%2Fgmr-e-licensing-group-formed%2F The E-Licensing Working Group of the RAC has reviewed the findings from the questionnaire that was sent out to GMR members in May.   Along with choosing 3 products that had high interest from members, the group also has determined some next steps.   Onward! A group is being formed for the purpose of participating in e-licensing [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3796261 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:44:29 +0100 3796261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3796262&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F28%2Fgone-fishing-for-health-information%2F By Kate Saylor Outreach Librarian University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library On June 23rd, 2010, two members of the Taubman Health Sciences Library (http://www.lib.umich.edu/thl) had the pleasure of attending Packard Health’s 2010 Youth Health Fair and Be Well Block Party. Located in Washtenaw County, Packard Health (http://www.packardhealth.org/) is the only non-profit, private medical practice. [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3796262 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:20:34 +0100 3796262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3751613&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F14%2Fhardins-consumer-health-libguide-in-the-limelight%2F After getting past the initial shock that the National Library of Medicine was terminating Go Local and that Iowa Go Local would be gone within a few months, I saw this as a great opportunity to bring the Hardin Library's consumer health LibGuide out into the limelight. For the past two years, the LibGuide always seemed to be in Iowa GoLocal's shadow, and I sought to bring it to a place of prominence. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3751613 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:02:09 +0100 3751613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3734823&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F08%2Fmore-arra-funding-comes-to-the-gmr-region%2F More ARRA Broadband funding has come to our region!  ARRA is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This funding will help to transform health care by enabling better outcomes and lowering costs.  Many rural clinics and small physician offices have to pay for Internet service that is out-dated and over-priced.  The National Broadband Plan recommends [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3734823 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:52:43 +0100 3734823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3731163&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F07%2Fdogs-dogs-dogs%2F The University of Michigan School of Social Work offered a brand-new, first time ever, two-day, one-credit mini-workshop on the Human-Animal Bond. It was held on June 24-25th, 2010, in the School of Social Work Conference Room. There were 25 students, both graduates and undergraduates, who had eagerly enrolled (the maximum number permitted and there were many more on the waiting list.) (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3731163 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:29:09 +0100 3731163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3715586&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F01%2Fyear-in-review-technology-improvement-award-recipients-for-year-4-announced%2F As we begin Year 5 of this contract, I thought I would like to take a moment to point out some interesting tech projects that the GMR has funded in Year 4.  You can see all of the recipients of the Technology Improvement Awards and do not hesitate to contact them (or our office) if [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3715586 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:32:03 +0100 3715586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3711779&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F30%2Fpubmed-updates%2F PubMed® (PubMed.gov) has updated several features Clinical Queries: One search on this updated page gives results across Clinical Study Categories, Systematic Reviews AND Medical Genetics Send to E-mail: Abstract Format now defaults to NOT including MeSH information Advanced Search page is cleaner Discover Ads, those boxes in the right hand column, are also cleaner and [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3711779 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:22:44 +0100 3711779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3688464&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F23%2Fthe-2010-sewell-stipend-is-now-accepting-applications%2F Social Justice lies at the heart of public health. It is central to its mission and is frequently described as public health’s core value. The social circumstances in which we are born, live, and work, play a greater role in longevity and overall health in the United States than genes, health insurance and access to [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3688464 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:02:56 +0100 3688464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3663797&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F15%2Fminnesota-golocal-to-end-july-1%2F Early this spring, the National Library of Medicine announced that it will discontinue the MedlinePlus Go Local initiative beginning in spring and continuing throughout 2010. More details about this decision are available in an NLM Technical Bulletin article (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/ma10/ma10_go_local_discontinue.html) from April 2010. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3663797 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:35:34 +0100 3663797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3660246&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F14%2Fhealth-insurance-and-access-to-care-for-children-and-adolescents%2F The Maternal and Child Health Library released a new edition of the knowledge path, Health Insurance and Access to Care for Children and Adolescents. The knowledge path points to resources that analyze data, describe effective programs, and report on policy and research aimed at advancing health coverage and improving health care access for children [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3660246 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:32:13 +0100 3660246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649836&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F10%2Fproviding-native-american-consumer-health-information%2F On June 4-6, 201,0 Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Library participated in the 5th Annual Taylorville Black Horse Pow Wow in Taylorville, Illinois, at the Christian County Fairgrounds. This is the second year that we participated at this event. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649836 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:42:45 +0100 3649836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3626989&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F03%2Fsummer-sun-sand-and-funding%2F Happy summer to the members of the GMR! According to the National Weather Service, although astronomical summer is still days away, June 1 launched meteorological summer. Time to celebrate the season of sand, sun and fun(ding)! With the annual MLA conference over and Memorial Day a memory, if you’re like me, thoughts now turn to [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3626989 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:09:25 +0100 3626989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3593277&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F24%2Fmedlineplus-redesign-preview-comments-welcome%2F MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus en español will debut a new design in summer 2010.  Many of the changes are based on feedback NLM received from users. Redesign features: Emphasizes search and makes navigation more intuitive Frequently used content is easier to find New MedlinePlus logo for strong product branding Web 2.0 technologies that help users share content Distinctive color schemes for English [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3593277 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:48:48 +0100 3593277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3593278&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F24%2Ftheres-an-app-for-nlm-remm%2F The National Library of Medicine Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) is now available as a free iPhone/iPod touch app: http://www.remm.nlm.gov/downloadmremm.htm#iphone You can download it from iTunes, or search for radiation emergency at the iTunes Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id372600451?mt=8 Mobile REMM can also be downloaded to other mobile platforms (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, & Palm). http://www.remm.nlm.gov/downloadmremm.htm Radiation Emergency Medical Management (REMM) is [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3593278 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:30:33 +0100 3593278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3593279&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F24%2Fpartners-in-research-engaging-the-community-in-clinical-research%2F The Taubman Health Sciences Library has partnered with the Ann Arbor District Library (AADL) and Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR) to address the need for community engagement in clinical research by incorporating community expertise and knowledge in several innovative strategies designed to raise the level of literacy, awareness, and participation in clinical health research. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3593279 Mon, 24 May 2010 19:18:56 +0100 3593279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564921&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F14%2Fmichigan-visions-and-medlineplus%2F Three staff members of the University of Michigan A. Alfred Taubman Health Sciences Library staffed a table at the biennial VISIONS Conference on May 12, 2010. Originally sponsored by the Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled, this is an event currently organized and presented by the Ann Arbor District Library as an occasion for vendors to demonstrate technological advances that will be helpful to people who are visually impaired. The conference is held at Washtenaw Community College in Ypsilanti, Michigan and usually attracts about 500 or more participants and some of them travel considerable distances to attend. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564921 Fri, 14 May 2010 16:38:43 +0100 3564921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564922&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F14%2Fhardin-library%25e2%2580%2599s-poster-at-the-library-technology-conference%2F A poster highlighting the Hardin Library’s Critical Access Hospital outreach project was displayed during this year’s Library Technology Conference on the campus of Macalester College in St Paul, MN. The purpose of this conference was to provide instructional sessions on technologies that affect how users interact with libraries, and how libraries use technology to create new and more effective ways to manage their resources. You can find out more information about this conference by going to http://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/libtech_conf/2010/ (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564922 Fri, 14 May 2010 15:57:28 +0100 3564922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3561444&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F14%2Frural-health-mobilizes-with-medlineplus-mobile%2F Rural Health: Uncommon Challenges Met With Unwavering Spirit was the conference theme for the 21st annual conference of the Illinois Rural Health Association meeting held at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham, Illinois, April 27-29, 2010. Southern Illinois School of Medicine Library exhibits the National Library of Medicine databases, such as MEDLINE/PubMed, MedlinePlus, TOXNET, the Household Products Database, NIH Senior Health, Multicultural Health Information, Wiser, etc. MedlinePlus Mobile was the hit of the year. People were placing the link, http://m.medlineplus.gov on their mobile devices and taking the I-Touch out of our hands with eagerness. The attendees were pleased to learn that it was not an app, but a website. They also found the ability to look up drug information whi... The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3561444 Fri, 14 May 2010 12:53:17 +0100 3561444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3550191&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F10%2Fblessing-begins-webinars-for-nursing-utilizing-collaborative-technology%2F Blessing Health Professions Library in Quincy, Illinois, recently completed a Technology Improvement Award project titled, Blessing Begins Webinars for Nursing Utilizing Collaborative Technology . The library staff taught the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing faculty and other healthcare professionals how to use a SMART Board and how to produce webinars. The targeted population for this year long project was nursing educators. The faculty in two distinct programs, the RN-BSN faculty and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Program faculty were the most interested in participating. The project was modestly successful. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3550191 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:40:27 +0100 3550191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3531399&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F04%2Fremm-changes-its-name%2F To make it easier for users to find its content, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Radiation Event Medical Management (REMM) web portal has been renamed. The new name is Radiation Emergency Medical Management. Visit the website at http://www.remm.nlm.gov/ REMM provides guidance on diagnosis and treatment of radiation events and is designed for health [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3531399 Tue, 04 May 2010 20:53:26 +0100 3531399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524945&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F02%2Fe-licensing-group-purchasing-questionnaire%2F Hello GMR Members! The E-Licensing Working Group of the RAC at the GMR has been in contact with the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) about possibly offering group purchasing of health-related online packages (ebooks, ejournals, databases, etc) to all GMR members in the 10-state region. In order to determine which packages might be initially offered [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524945 Mon, 03 May 2010 02:55:09 +0100 3524945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3488236&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F20%2Fmedlineplus-wows-at-health-fair%2F On Wednesday, April 14, 2010 two staff of the Taubman Health Sciences Library manned a table at the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School Health & Wellness Fair. This is the second year that we took part in the fair. We handed out brochures on health information resources from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health as well as information about our library. We also had one of our laptop computers set up to provide live demonstrations of MedlinePlus and other relevant resources. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3488236 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:45:02 +0100 3488236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3481515&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F19%2Fbecome-an-official-videographer-at-mla-10%2F Are you handy with a video camera? Do you like technology? When you have gone to MLA in the past, have you wished: “I wish I could have videotaped that darn conference!” This is your opportunity! Why not apply to be a videographer for MLA ‘10? This is the first time in the history of MLA [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3481515 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:52:47 +0100 3481515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461105&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F12%2Fmla-10-conference-community-get-connected-before-and-during-the-conference%2F Over the past few years, the MLA annual meeting has utilized an increasing number of online social networking tools to help participants interact with both one another and with meeting content. In the spirit of this year’s theme of “Reflect and Connect,” the annual meeting website features the Conference Community (http://tinyurl.com/confcom). The primary goal [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461105 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:56:29 +0100 3461105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3441707&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F06%2Fa-message-from-the-rml-director-spring-2010%2F Springtime in the Midwest is always a surprise, as if winter will become permanent rather than an attention-grabbing phase of the annual cycle. The cold and the dark recede; still we cling stubbornly to our coats, scarves, and gloves, just in case. The chilly climate continues to be an apt metaphor for the programmatic chill of [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3441707 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:22:56 +0100 3441707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3384071&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F19%2Fahip-releases-health-literacy-tool%2F A new research tool developed by Emory University researcher Julie Gazmararian aims to help healthcare professionals improve their health literacy programs. The new tool was developed with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and in consultation with professionals from health plans from across the country, including those who serve on the AHIP Health Literacy [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3384071 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:29 +0100 3384071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3375597&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F17%2Fsave-display-settings-pubmed%2F NLM heard your requests! Search results may now be customized and saved using My NCBI. Sign into My NCBI, click on PubMed Preferences, and then Result Display Settings. Set for Summary or Abstract (non-text format), the number of items viewed per page, and the default sort. Every time you sign into My [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3375597 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:22:23 +0100 3375597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3375598&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F17%2Flearning-your-vitamin-a-bs-and-c%2F MedlinePlus, the premiere consumer health site from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, has newly updated pages on some of the basics: vitamins A, B, C, D, E & K. Check them out. B Vitamins: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bvitamins.html Vitamin A: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitamina.html Vitamin C: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitaminc.html Vitamin D: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitamind.html Vitamin E: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitamine.html Vitamin K: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vitamink.html The primary National Institutes of Health (NIH) organization for [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3375598 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:51:44 +0100 3375598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3367259&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F16%2Fohsla-spring-meeting-2010%2F The Ohio Health Sciences Library Association (OHSLA) spring meeting will be held on Monday, April, 19, 2010, at Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library, Mount Carmel Health Systems, Columbus, Ohio, from 9:30am-3:30pm. Beyond conducting the business of the organization, this meeting will feature two MLA continuing education classes. Holly Burt, GMR Outreach and Exhibits Coordinator, will [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3367259 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:42:04 +0100 3367259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3351679&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F10%2Fr3-a-reference-spree-at-rolling-prairie%2F We presented Consumer Health Reference to public librarians at the workshop. Topics covered print and online consumer [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3351679 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:52:50 +0100 3351679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3336530&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F05%2Fmla-webcast%2F We at the GMR are pleased to sponsor webcast sites across our region for the March 24, 2010, MLA Webcast: Now’s The Time: Understanding The Electronic Health Record Maze And Health Science Librarians’ Roles The complete list of sponsored sites is available at: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/mlawebcastsites.html.  Please contact the site directly if you wish to attend. Find information about [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3336530 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:36:45 +0100 3336530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3264074&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fethnomed-unveils-enhanced-website-for-cultural-health-information%2F The EthnoMed team has unveiled its redesigned website, EthnoMed: http://ethnomed.org/. The site also features a new, prize-winning logo: For more information about the EthnoMed Transformation, see the post in the Dragonfly, the blog of our sister region, the Pacific Northwest. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3264074 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:21:54 +0100 3264074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3260437&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Fsmartphone-fun%2F How many of you spend time looking at possible applications to install on your iPhone or other smartphone? (Max meekly raises his hand.)  I will admit that I’m probably well-suited for the job of Technology Coordinator because I get excited about new gadgets and how they might make our lives run more efficiently.   It does [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3260437 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:20:28 +0100 3260437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3256112&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Fthat%25e2%2580%2599s-all-nepali-to-me%2F The health messages are simple: dress warmly when it’s cold; don’t forget to floss; look left, then right—then left again!--before crossing a street. But the challenge of reaching newly arrived refugees with this basic information is great. Our work in refugee health education is complicated by refugees’ limited English skills, often low literacy levels, the number of different languages spoken, as well as their cultural and ethnic diversity. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3256112 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:20:48 +0100 3256112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3252013&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fgmr-sponsoring-mla-webcast-sites-2%2F The GMR is offering to sponsor a number of webcast sites for the upcoming MLA Webcast:  “Now’s The Time: Understanding the Electronic Health Record Maze and Health Science Librarians’ Roles” to be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., central time. Visit: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/mlawebcast.html for detailed information on how to become a sponsored site. The GMR will cover the [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3252013 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:07:53 +0100 3252013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3252014&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fwhsla-at-the-61st-annual-wisconsin-student-nurses-association-conference%2F Wisconsin Health Sciences Library Association (WHSLA) exhibited at the annual Wisconsin Student Nurses’ Annual Convention on February 6, 2010, at Chula Vista Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Two hundred sixty-five nursing students, faculty, and nursing leaders from across Wisconsin attended the meeting. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3252014 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:25:39 +0100 3252014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3252015&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fgreen-field-virtual-library-launched%2F The Alzheimer’s Association Green-Field Library is pleased to announce a new Virtual Library at http://www.alz.org/library. The new web page has been made possible by an Outreach Express Award from NN/LM Greater Midwest Region. Green-Field Library serves diverse populations and an expansive geographic area through the national headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, and a network of 74 chapter organizations nationwide. Since 1991 the library has grown to house a collection of 6,000 books and videos and 150 journals. In 2009 we responded to 4500 questions and distributed a thousand articles through interlibrary loan. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3252015 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:00:23 +0100 3252015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3232905&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fnew-mch-library-knowledge-path-on-dental-health%2F The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University in collaboration with the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) released a new edition of the knowledge path about oral health for infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women. Presented in time for National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, this electronic guide points to [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3232905 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:31:03 +0100 3232905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3218133&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Fput-a-little-pop-in-that-proposal%2F The GMR Lending Library has just added two new items that should assist writers to put a little pop in their funding proposals. Whether working on a funding opportunity for a GMR Award [See: Current Calls for Applications (CFAs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)] or branching out for other funding opportunities, seasoned writers or first-timers [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3218133 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:36:24 +0100 3218133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190733&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F20%2Fout-with-the-old-award-application-forms-that-is%2F Are you a seasoned GMR award funding recipient? Are you thinking this might be the year to try for your first GMR award? In either case, the GMR has updated its award application forms to make your funding request easier and more accurate. The GMR offers seven types of awards which are in amounts less [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190733 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:16:17 +0100 3190733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3186810&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fresearch-reporting-guidelines%2F The NLM® Special Queries page now includes a link to a new subject page on Research Reporting Guidelines and Initiatives: By Organization. This page lists, in chart form, guidelines for reporting the results of research in several biomedical disciplines. The Research Reporting Guidelines Search link offers a MEDLINE®/PubMed® search strategy including subject terms related to the [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3186810 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:15:12 +0100 3186810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3154405&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F08%2Fconsumer-electronics-show-2010-gadget-envy%2F If you are a gadget geek like me, you will be salivating at all of the neat-o things that are being reported out of the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. The talk this year,  is all about e-readers and tablets. First the tablets: Many of you have probably heard the rumors of an Apple Tablet.  BusinessWeek confirmed these rumors [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3154405 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:20:50 +0100 3154405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3154406&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F08%2Fhelp-the-gmr-ring-in-the-new-decade%2F Reply to the brief GMR Planning Questionnaire 2010, and you will be helping us set program priorities for several years to come. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3154406 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:45:00 +0100 3154406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3150396&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F07%2Fu-of-m-health-science-librarians-get-in-the-spirit%2F In addition to our regular workload, the staff of the Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) of the University of Michigan have been busy with a number of charitable activities during the holiday season. Our staff members have taken part in “Sponsor-a-Family,” a Community Action Network program that provides services to low-income individuals. We have provided age-appropriate holiday presents as well as gift certificates for a local family of four with children ages 17,15, and 2, according to a wish-list that this group has submitted to us. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3150396 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:15:24 +0100 3150396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3140003&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Farra-funding-for-broadband-comes-to-the-gmr-region%2F “Broadband is the new dial tone of the 21st-century” says Georgia Governor Sonny Purdue.   Along with Vice President Biden, the GA Governor kicked off $7.2 billion in Recovery Act broadband grant and loan programs.  $2 billion of it will be made available on a “rolling basis over the next 75 days to bring high-speed Internet [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3140003 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:08:32 +0100 3140003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3080478&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F11%2Fgreetings-of-the-season-to-the-gmr-membership%2F Urban or rural, the Midwest sparkles during the winter months.  The twinkle of holiday lights in the city or the wink of stars over a chill landscape, both are a source of well-being and delight at this time of year. A positive view of winter is good preparation for a positive outlook on the current economic [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3080478 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:09:28 +0100 3080478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076856&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F10%2Fseasons-greetings-from-the-gmr%2F Season's Greetings from the GMR Staff. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076856 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:09:13 +0100 3076856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076857&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F10%2Fmyhealthevet-and-medlineplus-magazine-a-natural-in-north-dakota%2F MyHealtheVet (http://www.myhealth.va.gov) is an award-winning website that was developed for the veterans in the Fall of 2003. It is an online Personal Health Record and offers veterans access to Veterans Administration (VA) health care any time through the internet. MyHealtheVet is the gateway to web-based tools that empower veterans to become better partners in their health care. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076857 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:31:08 +0100 3076857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076858&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F10%2Ftop-digital-trends-for-2010-and-other-tech-news%2F As 2009 comes to a close, we start hearing and reading stories that recap “the year that was” and others that focus on the year ahead.    There are also the inevitable Top 10 lists for the year, like: Top 10 Most Popular Searches of 2009 (can anyone guess what Number 1 is without looking?) Top 10 Viral [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076858 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:38:58 +0100 3076858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3041071&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Fworld-aids-day-december-1-2009%2F December 1, 2009, has been designated World AIDS Day in order to bring attention to the increasing prevalence of HIV and AIDS. Organizations around the world will be joining together to promote awareness and education of HIV/AIDS through a variety of events. (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3041071 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:42:51 +0100 3041071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3013714&cid=s_34465_10_f&fid=34465&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fgmr%2Fblog%2F2009%2F11%2F20%2Fexciting-new-titles-in-the-gmr-lending-library%2F Just cataloged in the GMR Lending Library and available for checkout: Staff Development Strategies That Work, edited by Georgie L. Donovan and Miguel A. Figueroa Answers to the Health Questions People Ask in Libraries, by Laura Townsend Kane, et al. Going Beyond Google: The Invisible Web in Learning and Teaching, by Jane Devine and Francine Egger-Sider Internet Cool Tools [...] (Source: The Cornflower) The Cornflower news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3013714 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:52:53 +0100 3013714