If you missed it…..Spotlight! session of Jan 10 – PubMed Update – recording now available
Spotlight! on NLM Resources – January 10, 2014
PubMed Update
View the archived recording at: ow.ly/strXD
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Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 10, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members General Interest Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
What Does it Mean to be a Professional?
When’s the last time you discussed librarianship with another librarian? If you’re a solo librarian, it’s probably been a while. Barb Jones and Claire Hamasu have been there—where they craved a conversation with another librarian. Join the January Breezing Along with the RML session and you can have a conversation with a lot of colleagues who speak the same language as you! The topic is “What Does it Mean to be a Professional?”
When: January 15, 2014. 10:00 MT, 11:00 CT
Where: https://utahntc.adobeconnect.com/mcr
Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 9, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
Health Insurance Marketplace Refresher, Jan 16, 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a “Health Insurance Marketplace Refresher” as we enter the final months of open enrollment. The call will provide brief updates on the Marketplace and review essential program information, materials and resources. All questions should be submitted in advance to Partnership@cms.hhs.gov.
Who Should Attend: Everyone who wants to know more about Marketplace updates and materials and help people enroll.
When: Thursday, January 16, 2014 @ 12:00 P.M MT, 1:00 PM CT.
Call Info.: Participant Line: 1-877-267-1577, Conference ID: 992 605 070
Webinar: https:/...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 9, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
January Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
The January 2014 issue of NIH News in Health is now available online. In this issue learn about the signs of dementia and how to treat anemia. /da (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 9, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Library Publishing Forum
, March 5-6, 2014, Kansas City, MO
This event will bring together representatives from libraries engaged in (or considering) publishing initiatives to define and address major questions and challenges; to identify and document collaborative opportunities; to strengthen and promote this community of practice; and to advance this vibrant subfield of academic publishing. This event is hosted by the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC), a 60-member organization that promotes the development of innovative, sustainable publishing services in academic and research libraries to support scholars as they create, advance, and dissemi...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 8, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
Continuing education course materials for “Disaster Information Specialization”
From the Disaster Information Management Resource Center (DIMRC)
Disaster health information courses and supporting materials are now available from the Disaster Information Management Research Center at the National Library of Medicine. The courses are open to anyone at no cost and are approved for Medical Library Association (MLA) continuing education credit. Course materials may be used and adapted by anyone giving presentations or classes on this content. When using or adapting materials, please give credit to the original course authors and NLM.
We’d like to hear about your use of these course materials and what D...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
DOCLINE: Reminders for Users
All DOCLINE users should be aware of the NN/LM Resource Sharing Plan. http://nnlm.gov/rsdd/docline/docdelplan.html . The plan outlines the goals and responsibilities for all DOCLINE stakeholders from the NLM to small hospital libraries.
Here are some maintenance reminders for DOCLINE users: 1) Make sure the contacts and all other information in your institutional record is current. 2) Have you reviewed and updated your routing tables recently? This needs to be done at least once a year. 3) Review and update your holdings in SERHOLD to help keep transactions in DOCLINE effficient. 4) Be sure to set your Out of Office ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
Mission I’mPossible – New Agents
Welcome Agent Amy and Agent Erin to Mission I’m Possible! You have successfully completed several missions and we appreciate your good work. Agent Erin is in 2nd place with 100 points and Agent Kitty continues to lead with a score of 195. We’ve got a good competition going, so if you’d like to join in the fun, you can gain points by attending the Spotlight session this Friday, January 10 and our Breezing presentation on January 15. I can guarantee you’ll learn something an enjoy yourself! Register now to become a secret agent. Questions? Check out the game details or contact John Bramble at ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: PubMed Update on Jan. 10
Friday, January 10 – 10:00 MT/11:00 CT – Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources – PubMed Updates from the National Training Center (this is a change of time/date from regular Spotlight! sessions).
Please note the time! Learn about recently added PubMed features and interface changes from the last six months, such as the new Relevance Sort. Bring your questions! One MLA CE will be available for this event, as well as points for Mission I’MPossible.
https://utahntc.adobeconnect.com/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Inst...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Health Literacy
Do you know the definition of health literacy? According to the Affordable Care Act and Healthy People 2020 it is “the degree to which an individual has the capacity to obtain, communicate, process and understand health information and services in order to make appropriate health decisions.”
What does that mean to your practice of librarianship? How do you use this concept in order to serve your users? (bbj) (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Health Public Libraries Source Type: news
Broadcast: Hospital Libraries Panel Discussion – Jan 13, 2014
A panel discussion on hospital library closures will be broadcast on Monday, January 13, 2014 11-1 MT, 12-2 CT. This event, originating at Stanford University, is sponsored by the NN/LM Pacific Southwest Region and the Northern California and Nevada Medical Library Group. Registration is available by clicking here. The form provides the choice of attending the in-person session or remotely.
Speakers will include:
1. Geri Bodeker, MS, MLIS, AHIP; Medical Librarian- Palo Alto Medical Foundation- Physician Library; Nursing Librarian- Samuel Merritt University- San Francisco Peninsula Learning Center Library; Adjunct Faculty...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: NOTE THE DATES: PubMed Update on Jan. 10 and “Being a Professional” on Jan. 15
Friday, January 10 – 10:00 MT/11:00 CT – Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources – PubMed Updates from the National Training Center (this is a change of time/date from regular Spotlight! sessions).
Learn about recently added PubMed features and interface changes from the last six months, such as the new Relevance Sort. Bring your questions! One MLA CE will be available for this event, as well as points for Mission I’MPossible.
Wednesday, January 15, 10:00 MT/11:00 CT- Breezing Along with the RML – ” What Does it Mean to be a Professional? Barb Jones and Claire Ham...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - January 3, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
New Year’s Holiday
NN/LM MCR Offices and NLM will be closed Wednesday, January 1. 2014 for the New Year’s Holiday (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - December 31, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: PubMed Update on Jan. 10 and “Being a Professional” on Jan. 15
Friday, January 10 – 1:00 MT/2:00 CT – Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources – PubMed Updates from the National Training Center
Learn about recently added PubMed features and interface changes from the last six months, such as the new Relevance Sort. Bring your questions!
Wednesday, January 15, 10:00 MT/11:00 CT- Breezing Along with the RML – ” What Does it Mean to be a Professional? Barb Jones and Claire Hamasu
Join Barb Jones, Library Advocacy Coordinator, and Claire Hamasu, Associate Director, in a lively discussion on “What Does it Mean to Be a Professional?” Do...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - December 30, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
New Exhibit available – Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health & Illness
The National Library of Medicine has opened the Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health & Illness exhibition: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices/. Explore the site for interviews, a timeline, and additional resources including lesson plans and information on careers in medicine and science. (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - December 30, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
