Sandbox Session: Using PowerPoint’s Photo Editor for Phantastic Photos – April 1, 2014 at 10 AM (MT) / 11 AM (CT)
Hello Network members,
It is time to come and play in the sandbox and check out a new toy…
At the next NN/LM MCR Technology Sandbox Session we will be “playing” with PowerPoint’s photo editor. The presenter will demo some of the photo editing features with time for participants to try it on their own. For this session you will need access to PowerPoint and need to have some photos loaded on your computer to practice with.
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Time: 10:00 am (Mountain Time) / 11:00 am (Central Time)
Come to: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr_edtech
***Dial-in instructions will be posted in the webinar room....
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 24, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members General Interest Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Spotlight! on NLM Resources – Mobile Resources – Wed. March 26, 1:00MT/2:00CT
Mobile Resources – John Bramble will be presenting on many of the free mobile apps available in National Library of Medicine Gallery of Mobile Apps (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mobile/). If you’d like to follow along with John as he demos apps, be sure and download the apps before the session. If you have any questions or need help with this prior to the session, please do not hesitate to contact John (john.bramble@utah.edu, 800-338-7657800-338-7657 toll free in region, 801 585 5743801 585 5743 office)
NOTE URL: https://utahntc.adobeconnect.com/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login:...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 20, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Recording Available: For Breezing Session of March 19 – Clever Evaluation
If you missed it, the recording is now available for the Breezing Along with the RML session on March 19. Cindy Olney from the NN/LM Outreach Evaluation Resource Center, gave a great talk on “Clever Evaluation. “ Great visuals, and a good reminder about why exercising is like doing evaluation! See it at: http://ow.ly/uLmo2 or on our Breezing webpage at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/index.html (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 20, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Technology Consultations
Is your internet access restricted at your organization? Do you want to reach your users through a blog or Twitter, but aren’t sure how to start? Are you interested in developing a social media plan? We’re available to consult and advise you on these or other technology issues. Take a look at our webpage, “Strategies for Increasing Internet Access to Restricted Resources” for basic information and then contact us to work with you on your specific needs. Contact either Rachel Vukas, rvukas@kumc.edu, 800-338-7657; or John Bramble, john.bramble@utah.edu, 800-338-7667. (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Mission I’mPossible – Assess Your Skills
Attention All Network Members! It’s time to assess your skills and knowledge.
Do you feel completely qualified to communicate your financial needs to upper management?
Are you assured of your ability to provide health information to non-English speaking constituents?
Have you prepared a plan to meet the after-effects of a disaster and still provide information services?
If you answer no to any of the above, let us help you gain that knowledge by completing one of these missions in Mission I’mPossible. Complete all three parts of a mission, increase your knowledge and skills, and gain 3 hours of MLA CE credit. Joi...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
FUNDING: EFTS Award for DOCLINE Users Who Don’t Yet Participate
Here are some testimonials for those who are using the Electronic Funds Transfer System (EFTS) :
“I use EFTS everyday and when I make a request for an article, I always check the box to send my request only to EFTS libraries. Thanks so much for making the process of billing so easy. The updating process is also so smooth and effortless. Blessings on you and your service to make our life easier.”
-Cliff Nestell; Shawnee Mission Medical Center; (KSUSMK)
“EFTS has simplified the process of managing interlibrary loan charges to such an extent that when the odd interlibrary loan bill does arrive I am remin...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
Webinar: MAR/AAHSL Data Sharing
The AAHSL Research Enterprise Task Force and the NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region are co-sponsoring a webinar focused on data management and data sharing. There are emerging federal, funder, and publisher initiatives around data sharing/data management and these presentations will provide background and information to assist in complying with the mandates. If you plan to attend please register and sign in information will be forwarded to you. The session will be recorded for those unable to attend the webinar.
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 / Noon (MT), 1 pm (CT)
Presenters:
Introducing Researchers to Data Management: ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 13, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
Mission I’mPossible – The Race is On!
We’re into the last two months of our online game and it’s time to complete those missions and earn MLA CE credits. Remember, MLA credits are available only if you complete all three parts of any of the following missions: Emergency Preparedness, Community Languages, and Walk’n Talk Like a CFO. The game lasts until April 30, so there is still time to participate and even win! We’re still recruiting and we welcome a new agent, Margaret Bandy. Join her and the other Mission I’mPossible network agents in a fun learning environment by registering online. For any questions or more details, be sure to c...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Digital Life in 2025
How will you be using technology in the year 2025? A new report from the Pew Research Center’s Internet Project asked experts to make predictions about the state of digital life by the year 2025. Predictions examine developments in augmented reality, artificial intelligence and big data. ”The experts also predict the Internet will become ‘like electricity’ — less visible, yet more deeply embedded in people’s lives for good and ill.” The experts tend to agree on most of the coming technology changes, but disagree about it ramifications. I encourage you to read the report to determine if...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
The World Wide Web is 25 years old!
The World Wide Web turns 25 on March 12, 2014. To mark the anniversary of the Web, the Pew Research Center conducted a new national survey to document the use and impact of the internet. Pew Research began studying the internet in 1995 and statistics show American internet use grew from 14% in 1995 to 87% in 2014. Their latest survey not only examined use, but included questions on the impact of the internet on personal life and relationships and concluded that the internet has been a plus for society and an especially good thing for individual users. You can read more about the report here and also view a su...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
DOCLINE: Best Practices for Users
DOCLINE users have many options when it comes to supporting best practices. The NN/LM has compiled guidelines and etiquette to help users keep the system running smoothly and efficiently DOCLINE Best Practices for Users . Here are some of the important guidelines for users:
1. Update your institutional record. This needs to be done at least once a year. Your staffing, lending/borrowing policies and services offered may change during the year.
2. Review and update your Serial Holdings at least once a year. We all know that holdings are not static. It’s contingent upon the user to keep their holding...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
FUNDING: Eligible DOCLINE Users May Apply for EFTS Start-up Funds
The MidContinental Region (MCR) is offering $150 in start-up funding for the Electronic Funds Transfer System (EFTS) to each MCR library using DOCLINE but not currently participating in the EFTS program. EFTS is used by health sciences libraries, and other DOCLINE users, for processing payment of inter-library loan transactions. Benefits include reduced costs, minimizes human error, reduced paperwork and increases efficiency. More information on the program is here.
Any MCR DOCLINE library, but EFTS non-participant is eligible to apply. Deadline for submitting an application has been extended to April 30,...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
Webinar: Accessing Information About Chemicals and Chemical Hazards
The recent chemical spill in West Virginia illustrates how vulnerable our communities can be to chemical contamination. In this case, little information existed about the chemical and its effects on health. Chemist Shannon Jordon, MPH, of the Specialized Information Services team at the U.S. National Library of Medicine, will speak about how NLM gathered information and created new chemical records that could be used by public health and environmental officials dealing with the spill. This webinar and conference call will also feature tools that can be used to access information about chemicals including WISER and CHEMM.
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Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 5, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
March Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
The March 2014 issue of NIH News in Health is now available online. This month learn about how your liver functions and things that can damage it; understand different kinds of headaches and how to treat them; and how diet drinks may lead to increased caloric intake from solid foods. /da (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 4, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Breezing and Spotlight! dates for March 2014
March. 19 – 10:00 MT/11:00 CT
Breezing Along With the RML
Clever Evaluation - Program evaluation is a lot like exercising: most of us know it’s important and we plan to start doing it as soon as we have time. So Cindy Olney, evaluation specialist for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Outreach Evaluation Resource Center (OERC), will present a one-hour session on evaluation methods that are quick, resourceful, and useful. Her strategies include using existing data, combining evaluation with other project activities, and enlisting the help of others in data collection.
Mar. 26 – 1:00 MT/2:00...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - March 4, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
