PubMed Relevance Sort
PubMed now has a new relevance sort option. The relevance sort order for search results is based on an algorithm that analyzes each PubMed citation that includes the search terms. For each search query, “weight” is calculated for citations depending on how many search terms are found and in which fields they are found. In addition, recently-published articles are given a somewhat higher weight for sorting. The NLM Technical Bulletin has more information on this new feature. /da (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 23, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Sandbox Session: Mendeley – November 7, 2013 at 1 PM (MT) / 2 PM (CT)
Sandbox Session: Mendeley – November 7, 2013 at 1 PM (MT) / 2 PM (CT)
Hello Network members,
It is time to come and play in the sandbox and check out a new(ish) toy…
At the next NN/LM MCR Technology Sandbox Session we will be “playing” with Mendeley, a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.
For these sessions, we will bring a toy, such as an online app or cool tool, and quickly show you how it works (where the switches are). Then you’ll get to play with it.
Please come and pl...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 23, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Community-Based Organizations Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Source Type: news
PubMed Commons: Post Peer Review System from NCBI
The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) has released PubMed Commons, currently in pilot phase, which is a new system that enables researchers to share their opinions about scientific publications indexed in the PubMed database. This is intended to be a forum for open and constructive criticism and discussion of scientific issues. Find out more about the project and how to participate. /da (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 22, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Source Type: news
New Deadline for Biomedical Training Course Site
NLM has posted a request for proposals to select a host institution for the NLM Biomedical Informatics Training Course. Please see the Request for Proposals for details. The deadline has been extended to October 31, 2013. /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 22, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
FUNDING: DOCLINE Users- Apply now for EFTS Award – Deadline is soon
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 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 is October 31, 2013. Applications will be accepted and rev...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 22, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
Restarting funding – NIH and NSF
The National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation published announcements about restarting their funding processes following the re-opening of the government. The NIH posted revised application submission dates as well as information on the rescheduling of peer review group meetings. NIH reports that during the shutdown it canceled over 200 peer review meetings, affecting the review of over 11,000 applications. Click here for NIH information. Click here for NSF information. You may want to alert colleagues who apply for funding from either agency. /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 21, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Spotlight! on NLM Resources – Wed, Oct. 23, 1:00 MT/2:00 – Resources for Community Colleges
Spotlight! on NLM Resources - Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1:00 MT/2:00 CT – Resources for Community Colleges- Health careers abound at two-year colleges. Students may use the community college library and also use local public libraries for resources. Librarians and health curriculum educators, alike, can benefit from the many free resources provided by the National Library of Medicine. These can include: MedlinePlus with tutorials on medical vocabulary, finding health statistics, using PubMed and PubMed Health, and more. Marty Magee will be presenting.
One MLA CE credit will be available for this class....
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 18, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
If you missed it…Health Literacy through Pop Culture – recording now available
Health Literacy through Pop Culture was the topic for Breezing Along with the RML – Wednesday, Oct 16 . Did you learn how to do a tracheotomy with an ink pen and a knife from CSI? Know all the symptoms of ricin poisoning thanks to Breaking Bad? Learned how to tie a tourniquet from Gunsmoke? Monica Rogers provides examples and discusses the good, the bad, and the funny. Come for the clips, stay for the edutainment: http://ow.ly/pX9bn (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 18, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
New I’mPossible Mission: Health Information Literacy
Hello Agents!
The Game Bosses have recently added a new game play area called “Mission: Health Information Literacy.”
Tasks created for you to complete will focus on identifying ways you can become a potential solution or partner in enhancing access to quality consumer health information and to facilitate collaborations with libraries, public health workforce and local/regional health agencies/organizations.
Your first mission from Game Masters Dana and Monica is ready. Are you willing to accept?
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact John Bramble, john.bramble@utah.edu.
M...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 14, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Preventing diagnostic error: where do i start?
PREVENTING DIAGNOSTIC ERROR: WHERE DO I START?
December 3, 2013 | 2:00 pm ET
A National Patient Safety Foundation Professional Series Webcast featuring
Mark Graber, MD, FACP
Attendees of this webcast will be able to:
•Discuss and estimate the likelihood of diagnostic error in your own institution.
•Identify diagnostic errors by asking patients and physicians, or using electronic “trigger tools”
•Perform an RCA of diagnostic error.
View details and register at:
http://www.npsfstore.com/PLSWebcast-December-3-2013/
This session should prove very interesting for librarians as they begin to consider diagnostic err...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 10, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Open Access Week – October 21-27, 2013
Open Access Week is a global event providing an opportunity for academic and research communities to continue the conversation about the benefits of Open Access. There are some great resources on Open Access and Scholarly Communication from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. One huge step in the arena of Open Access can be found in ClinicalTrials.gov. Back in 2008, the ClinicalTrials.gov database was launched, providing basic results for certain trials. /da
(Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 10, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Spotlight! on NLM Resources – Wed, Oct. 23, 1:00 MT/2:00 – Resources for Community Colleges
Spotlight! on NLM Resources - Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1:00 MT/2:00 CT – Resources for Community Colleges- Health careers abound at two-year colleges. Students may use the community college library and also use local public libraries for resources. Librarians and educators, alike, can benefit from the many free resources provided by the National Library of Medicine. These can include: MedlinePlus with tutorials on medical vocabulary, finding health statistics, using PubMed and PubMed Health, and more. Marty Magee will be presenting.
One MLA CE credit will be available for this class. No registration...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 8, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Breezing Along with the RML – Wed. Oct. 16 at 10:00 MT/ 11:00 CT – Health Literacy thru Pop Culture
Breezing Along with the RML – Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 10:00 MT/ 11:00 CT - Did you learn how to do a tracheotomy with an ink pen and a knife from CSI? Know all the symptoms of ricin poisoning thanks to Breaking Bad? Learned how to tie a tourniquet from Gunsmoke? We’re going to take a look at health information on popular TV shows. We’ll provide examples and discuss the good, the bad, and the funny. Come for the clips, stay for the edutainment. Presented by Monica Rogers.
NOTE URL: https://utahntc.adobeconnect.com/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with y...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 8, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Community-Based Organizations Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Public Libraries Source Type: news
Mission I’mPossible – Add Your MCMLA Points
Did you play the Mission I’mPossible game at MCMLA? Did you input your point code into the online game? If not, you have a week left, until October 15, 2013, to get credit for the points earned at MCMLA. Go to http://ow.ly/pC66W and follow the link to register for the game. This page also includes the game description and how to earn points. Once you’ve enrolled and on the game site in Moodle, select “Mission: Advocacy” and then select the option for the number of missions completed. On the next page, click on “Attempt quiz now.” There is no quiz. Just enter the secret point code in the Answer w...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 8, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
FUNDING: DOCLINE users can apply for EFTS startup funding
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 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 is October 31, 2013. Applications will be accepted and rev...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - October 8, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
