February Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
The February 2013 issue of NIH News in Health is now available. In this issue learn about how you can help impede the spread of super bugs; treatments for gout; and read about a resource for those caring for seriously ill children. /da (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - February 6, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Professional Development Awards – Sharing Back – Feb. 5 – Recording now available!
The recording is now available from our Feb. 5th session featuring two of our members who were awarded Professional Development funding and attended conferences. See it at: http://ow.ly/tjLNU (mm)
Brick and Click conference – Nicole Caskey
Systematic Review Workshop – Assako Holyoke
(Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - February 5, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Breezing and Spotlight sessions for February
Feb. 19 – 10:00 MT/11:00 CT
Breezing Along With the RML
The One Pager – Marty Magee. This segment taken from the Business Communications: Library Style class as taught by Marty Magee and Barb Jones will focus on a promotional tool you can easily create. Feel free to bring suggestions and ideas!
Interlibrary Loan – Jim Honour
Feb. 26 – 1:00 MT/2:00 CT
Spotlight on NLM Resources
The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) – Monica Rogers
NOTE URL: https://utahntc.adobeconnect.com/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - February 5, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Uncategorized Source Type: news
Hospital Librarians Are You Involved in Quality Assurance?
Late last year, Kaiser Health News reported that “More hospitals are receiving penalties than bonuses in the second year of Medicare’s quality incentive program, and the average penalty is steeper than it was last year….” Librarians can have a role in their institution’s efforts to meet the quality measures set by Medicare. The NN/LM MCR would like to share what’s happening in this region with you, but first we need YOU to share with us what you’re doing. Filling out a brief (5-7 min) questionnaire will inform us with what you’re doing. We’ll share what we learn about your involvement in this area in ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - February 4, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
Mission I’mPossible: Secret Identity
The Mission I’mPossible secret agents are AWESOME! Each agent completed their task in covert identity by updating their online game profile. Your next mission, should you choose to accept it, is to build on that identity and integrate yourself into management, become comfortable with financial jargon, and “Walk’n Talk like a CFO.” Further instructions are online under Mission: Advocacy.
We invite all potential agents to join us in becoming library financial wizards! The only requirement is to register online. Questions? View classified information (game details) or contact John Bramble at john.brambl...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - February 4, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Breezing and Spotlight sessions for February
Feb. 19 – 10:00 MT/11:00 CT
Breezing Along With the RML
Business Communications: Library Style – The One Pager – Marty Magee
Interlibrary Loan – Jim Honour
Feb. 26 – 1:00 MT/2:00 CT
Spotlight on NLM Resources
The Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) – Monica Rogers
NOTE URL: https://utahntc.adobeconnect.com/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. No registration required. Captioning will be provided and the session ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 30, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Professional Development Awards – Sharing Back – Feb. 5
Join us on Feb. 5 – 9:00 MT/10:00 CT to hear from two of our NN/LM MCR members who have attended professional development conferences.
Brick and Click conference – Nicole Caskey
Systematic Review Workshop – Assako Holyoke
NOTE URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2 Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. No registration required. Captioning will be provided and the session will be recorded. Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu (mm)
(Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 30, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Mission I’mPossible – New Mission Announcement!
TO: Network member Agents
Security Level: Top Secret! For your eyes only!
RE: New Mission Announcement for “Mission I’mPossible”, a game for MCR Network members.
Dear Agent!
We need you to report back on some critical information that can save the world from certain destruction (or at least your library).
While you have been conducting field missions, have you ever heard this coming out the mouths of the people in your hospital?
“The library costs a lot of money! I think we should spend our dollars someplace else.”
We need to prepare you for a response that won’t blow your cover or put you in hot wa...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 28, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
Sandbox Session*: PowerPointPosters
- February 5, 2014 at 12 PM (MT) / 1 PM (CT)
Hello Network members,
Did your poster proposal get accepted for the 2014 MLA Conference and you’re not sure where to begin?
Or maybe you simply want to create awesome posters for your library that promotes some of the neat things you’re doing?
Or perhaps you’d just like to come to the Sandbox Session* to learn something new?
If you answered yes (or no) to any of these questions, then it is time for you to come and play with us at the next Sandbox Session* and check this cool toy…PowerPointPosters tips and tricks.
We hope to see you there!
Date: Wednesday...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 28, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: General Interest Health Sciences Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: E-Licensing Webinars
What : The MCR is offering two classes on e-licensing. Each class will cover the basics. The classes are ideal for those who have minimal or no experience with e-licensing but have a desire to learn more. More experienced members may find it a nice refresher.
When: 2 pm Mountain Time, 3 pm Central Time on two days
Part 1 : January 30, 2014 -Examination of the the vendor/librarian relationship and points to think about when negotiating a deal.
Part 2: January 31, 2014- A view of the basic features that librarians should be looking for in e-licensing contracts and some newer ways to think about e-licensing.
The...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 28, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
Hospital Librarian Participation Requested – Medicare Quality Incentive Program
Late last year, Kaiser Health News reported that “More hospitals are receiving penalties than bonuses in the second year of Medicare’s quality incentive program, and the average penalty is steeper than it was last year….” Librarians can have a role in their institution’s efforts to meet the quality measures set by Medicare. The NN/LM MCR would like to share what’s happening in this region with you, but first we need YOU to share with us what you’re doing. Filling out a brief (5-7 min) questionnaire will inform us with what you’re doing. We’ll share what we learn about your involvement in this area...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 27, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
Join the NLM Training Center for a New Online TOXNET Class
Would you like to learn more about the environmental health resources available from the National Library of Medicine? Join the NLM Training Center (NTC) from March 3-25 for Module 2 of the new online class, called “Discovering TOXNET: From Paracelsus to Nanotechnology.”
TOXNET is a web-based system of databases covering hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases. Module 2 covers the following resources: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB), Household Products Database (HPDB), Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS), LiverTOX, Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), TOXMAP®, and Haz-Ma...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Breezing Session – What Does it Mean to be a Professional? – Recording Available
On January 15, Barb Jones, Library Advocacy Coordinator, and Claire Hamasu, Associate Director, led a lively discussion on “What Does it Mean to Be a Professional?” A recording of the session is now available at: ow.ly/sH3M8 (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 17, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
Registration Now Open:Attaining High Reliability and Safety for Patients Collaborating for Change
In conjunction with National Patient Safety Awareness Week, the Patient Safety Collective of the Southwest (PSCS) will present: Attaining High Reliability and Safety for Patients–Collaborating for Change, featuring world-renowned speakers in the field of patient safety. The event aims to jumpstart the development of a “patient safety community” in southwestern states by facilitating connections and collaboration throughout the wider regional healthcare community. The conference will be held in Albuquerque, NM on March 6-7, 2014.
Library speakers at this conference include Linda Morgan Davis and Lorri Zipperer ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 13, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Source Type: news
New England e-Science Symposium
Registration is open for the April 9th University of Massachusetts and New England Librarian e-Science Symposium. Now in its sixth year, the 2014 symposium will feature presentations focusing on the theme “Librarians Working with Data” and will be held at the University of Massachusetts Medical School at its university campus in Worcester, MA. For further details about the day’s program and registration link, please see the 2014 e-Science Symposium conference page.
Are you interested in sharing your e-Science projects and activities? Consider submitting a proposal for the symposium’s poster session! Symposium p...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 13, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
