NNLM Membership Certificates: Part of the Renewal Process
Several MidContinental Region members have asked when the new NNLM membership certificates will be issued. We haven’t forgotten you. As you know, the NNLM traditionally has mailed each member a beautiful paper certificate suitable for framing. The certificates are issued for five years with the new period beginning in 2016. We are behind, and we apologize, as we’ve been learning the behind-the-scenes data processes of the NNLM Member Directory on the new NNLM website.
You will receive the renewal certificate, after we complete our online membership renewal drive and that should be starting later in ...
Source: MCR News - February 8, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Debrief and Discuss -BD2K Fundamentals of Data Science – This week ’ s topic Data Modeling & Inference Overview (MLA CE Contact Hours Available)
Dear Network member data geeks or those interested in learning neat things about data and how it will save the planet…
Please consider joining a 30 minute debrief/discussion shortly following the BD2K Guide to the fundamentals of Data Science weekly webinars. The debriefing/discussion will start after a 10 minute break after the series session ends.
If you attend both the debriefing and BD2K GFDS can earn you 2 MLA CE contact hours. No registration is required.
If you can’t attend the live sessions, you can participate asynchronously.
This week’s topic is: Data Modeling & Inference Overview
Speake...
Source: MCR News - February 7, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Data Science Health Sciences Webinars and Training Source Type: news
New Online NNLM Class Offering – Big Data in Healthcare: Exploring Emerging Role
Dear Members with an interest in exploring their role in big data in healthcare –
Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity…
New online class offering – Big Data in Healthcare: Exploring Emerging Roles
The National Network of Librarians of Medicine (NNLM), Mid-Continental Region (MCR) and Southeastern/Atlantic (SEA) Regions invites you to this 9 week, self-paced, asynchronous course to help health sciences librarians understand the issues of big data in clinical outcomes and what roles health sciences librarians can take on in this service area.
Big Data in Healthcare: Exploring Emerging Roles
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Source: MCR News - February 7, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Data Science Health Sciences Webinars and Training Source Type: news
Free Online CE Class: Discovering TOXNET
Anything on this list below spark questions? If so, join the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Training Office (NTO) for Discovering TOXNET to learn how to use TOXNET to find answers to questions about:
Dietary Supplements
Environmental Justice
Hazards of Arts and Crafts Materials
Lead and Human Health
Outdoor Air
Pesticide Exposure
Water Pollution
Pesticides Used for Mosquito Control
Drugs and chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed
Superfund Sites (Remember Love Canal?)
Environmental releases of over 600 toxic chemicals by U.S. industrial facilities
Health effects of chemicals in more than 10,000...
Source: MCR News - February 3, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Webinars and Training Source Type: news
Resources for K-12 Health & Science Education
Discover NLM Resources and More
Resources for K-12 Health & Science Education
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 1pm MT / 2pm CT
Register: https://nnlm.gov/class/resources-k-12-health-science-education/6792
Did you know that the National Library of Medicine has K-12 lesson plans, a resource page and twitter feed for K-12 educators, and sites designed specifically for children and teens? If you would like to learn more about these health and science resources, join us for our webinar on Wednesday, February 22. Annette Parde-Maass, MCR Education and Nebraska Outreach Coordinator, will walk through the resources, give examples ...
Source: MCR News - February 3, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: K-12 Public Libraries Webinars and Training Source Type: news
5 Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2017
Breezing Along with the RML
5 Healthcare Trends to Watch in 2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 10am MT / 11am CT
Register: https://nnlm.gov/class/5-healthcare-trends-watch-2017/6791
Healthcare is an ever-changing field with new policies, discoveries, and technology. Librarians are in a unique position to help others navigate the wealth of health information and resources related to these changes. In this presentation, you will learn about five healthcare trends predicted for 2017. Come prepared to share your thoughts and ideas for how these trends may influence librarian roles and outreach.
Presenter: Christian Minter, Educ...
Source: MCR News - February 3, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Public Libraries Webinars and Training Source Type: news
MCR Voices Podcast Series Launched!
The NN/LM MCR has launched the first episode of our new podcast, MCR Voices.
In this episode, Claire Hamasu interviews Jim Bothmer, of Creighton University, on his vision of the future in his library and medical libraries in general.
We hope you will take a few minutes to listen and learn about effective practices in the region. You can listen to the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zHdVZ_1td8I or learn more on our website: https://nnlm.gov/mcr/professional-development/advocacy/mcr-voices (bbj) (Source: MCR News)
Source: MCR News - February 1, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Source Type: news
Hospital Librarian Advisor For Librarian Impact On Cost Of Patient Care Study
Thanks to the hospital librarians who volunteered as advisors for the study the NN/LM MCR is developing on the librarian impact on the cost of patient care. It was a difficult choice to make. We selected Shawn Steidinger who works at InterMountain Primary Children’s Hospital. As we plan the implementation of this study, Shawn will provide us with the reality check of whether the steps are feasible in the hospital environment and make suggestions based on her experience as a hospital librarian. We appreciate Shawn’s willingness to contribute to the planning. /ch (Source: MCR News)
Source: MCR News - February 1, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Source Type: news
Reminder: Social Media Stream
Would you like to keep up with health information shared on social media feeds without cluttering up your personal accounts? Or perhaps you are unable to access social media at your library, but you’d like to stay looped in with what is going on. Our Social Media Streams are still available to help you view and access feeds from NIH, NLM, or NN/LM, member libraries in the region, and research enterprise social media feeds. These bring in the latest Tweets, Facebook posts, YouTube videos, and blogs on one screen that you can scroll through and use to stay connected.
Please contact Alicia Lillich, MCR Technology Coord...
Source: MCR News - January 30, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Member Participation Welcomed!
NN/LM members are always welcome to jump in and assist with MCR programming. In what kinds of MCR activities may members volunteer? Please visit this web page to learn more. Examples are in writing, presentations, teaching, exhibiting, and more. In some cases members have seen a niche that can use their expertise and volunteer. Some times members are asked to serve on task forces, working groups, committees or boards. Your ideas and time are valuable. If you’d like to learn more about involvement please contact your state coordinator. It’s just a matter of sharing your skill set with the NN/LM community! ...
Source: MCR News - January 30, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences K-12 Public Libraries Source Type: news
MedPrint, Loansome Doc and EFTS
These friendly reminders are a service of your MCR Member Services Coordinator and apply primarily to DOCLINE participants:
We encourage all DOCLINE users to participate in the Electronic Funds Transfer Service (EFTS.) It’s an efficient and easy way to pay for your interlibrary loans borrowed from other libraries. Here are 5 reasons to join. To learn more about the program click here
Likewise, DOCLINE users can participate in the Loansome Doc program. This program provides full text access to unaffiliated heath professionals. Any DOCLINE library has the ability provide this vital service.
Why not consider comm...
Source: MCR News - January 30, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Source Type: news
Introduction to Graphic Medicine
The NN/LM New England Region is sponsoring a webinar so that you can learn about the emerging field of graphic medicine, or, use of comics in healthcare. Register for this event to take place on March 7th: 11-12 MT, 12-1 CT. /ch (Source: MCR News)
Source: MCR News - January 30, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences K-12 Public Libraries Source Type: news
NCCIH Live Event: Twitter Chat on Health and Well-Being
It’s a new year (welcome 2017!) and with that comes the opportunity to refresh, reboot, and set goals for the future. This can mean taking a closer look at our health and identifying small changes we can make to sleep better, eat better, get more exercise, or improve how we manage our daily stresses.
So, to help kick start your new year health resolutions, we’re hosting a Twitter chat with the American Public Health Association (APHA) (link is external) on Thursday, January 26 at 3 p.m. ET to answer your questions about how complementary health approaches may be useful in encouraging better self-care, improving a pers...
Source: MCR News - January 26, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Debrief and Discuss Computing Overview-BD2K Guide to the Fundamentals of Data Science Weekly Sessions With Your Colleagues (MLA CE Contact Hours Available)
Dear Network member data geeks or those interested in learning neat things about data and how it will save the planet…
Please consider joining a 30 minute debrief/discussion shortly following the BD2K Guide to the fundamentals of Data Science weekly webinars. The debriefing/discussion will start after a 10 minute break after the series session ends.
If you attend both the debriefing and BD2K GFDS can earn you 2 MLA CE contact hours. No registration is required.
If you can’t attend the live sessions, you can participate asynchronously.
This week’s topic is: Modern Computing: Cloud, Distributed, & H...
Source: MCR News - January 24, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Data Science Health Sciences Source Type: news
Professional Development Funding Available for Evidence-Based Practice Institute
Are you planning to apply for the 2017 Supporting Clinical Care Institute in Evidence-based Practice for Medical Librarians? Librarians from MidContinental Region member institutions are eligible for funding to attend this institute. For funding application instructions, visit our professional development award page.
The Institute will be held from July 16-19, 2017 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Join the priority registration list for the best chance at getting a spot: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/EBCPWait. If you’re on the priority list, registration opens February 15th, a full month befor...
Source: MCR News - January 19, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Source Type: news
