Recording Avail: Funding Disaster Health Info Projects
The presentation about the funding for the 2014 disaster health information collaboration and outreach projects was recorded and is now available. You can access the recording and the presentation slides.
The projects are to improve access to disaster medicine and public health information for health care professionals, first responders and others that play a role in health-related disaster preparedness, response and recovery. A currently funded project is described as an example and a member of the NLM Contracts and Acquisition team addressed questions. All questions and responses will be posted on FedBizOpps. For more ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 12, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
NLM’s Voyaging to the Future Blog
In conjunction with the Voyaging to the Future Symposium, NLM is collecting written recollections and images reflecting the Library’s impacts over the last 30 years, as well as ideas for future opportunities and directions. If you have advised and worked with/for NLM and/or benefited from its programs and services, submit contributions to the blog.
Click on the “Past” button to read through NLM’s milestones and memories posted. The “Present” button currently contains the latest version of the symposium agenda. And the “Future” button leads to another comment feature where you can add your thoughts abou...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 9, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Recording now available for Breezing session on 1) Google Glass and 2) Open Access
Recording now available for Breezing session on 1) Google Glass and 2) Open Access held May 7, 2014. See it at: http://goo.gl/qRKQU4 (mm)
(Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 8, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Spotlight! on NLM Resources – May 28 – Mobile Resources
Wednesday, May 28 – 1:00 MT/2:00 CT – Spotlight! on NLM Resources – 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, 800-338-7657 toll free in region, 801-585-5743 office)
CHANGE OF URL : https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2 ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
NLM Funding: Information Resource Grant to Reduce Health Disparities
NLM has reissued the Information Resource Grants to Reduce Health Disparities (G08)FOA. It provides funding for projects that will bring useful, usable health information to health disparity populations and the health care providers who care for those populations. The announcement for this grant is available on the NLM web site. A letter of intent is due June 29, 2014 and applications are due July 29, 2014. Applicants may request up to $300,000 for a 3 year period. Call on your RML state coordinator for a consultation or to review your proposal before it is submitted. /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 6, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Funding Info Session for Disaster Health Info Outreach & Collaboration Project
An open information session about the funding opportunity for small projects to improve access to disaster medicine and public health information for health care professionals, first responders and others that play a role in health-related disaster preparedness, response and recovery will be held during the monthly Disaster Information Specialist webinar. A member of the NLM Contracts and Acquisition team will be on the call to address questions. All questions and responses will be posted following the meeting on FedBizOpps. For more information about this funding visit “Disaster Health Information Outreach and Collabora...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 5, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: “LinkOut for Libraries” Webinar Recording Available
The recording for the LinkOut for Libraries webinar presented on April 30, 2014, by Veronica Robinson Garrett of the National Library of Medicine LinkOut team, is now available http://nnlm.gov/mar/training/presentations/index.html . Links to her presentation are also included along with the recording . Michelle Burda, Network and Advocacy Coordinator, NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region, hosted the session. [jh] (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 2, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: May Breezing and Spotlight dates….and change of url
Wednesday, May 7, 10:00 MT/11:00 CT - Breezing Along with the RML: 1) “Enhanced Vision for Librarians: Innovating with Google Glass,” showcasing how librarians are utilizing Google Glass collaboratively to integrate new technology into health care and education. Presenters: Heather Collins and Christina Magnifico, both from the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dykes Library. 2) Open Access has evolved over the past decade. Research articles that have been openly available are advancing scientific discovery, innovation, education and the economy. But what is Open Access? This webinar will provide an ov...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - May 2, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
Grants Available
The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit organizations that address significant issues within their major areas of interests. The Hearst Foundations assist leading regional hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions providing access to high-quality healthcare for low-income populations. The Foundations also fund programs designed to enhance skills and increase the number of practitioners and educators across roles in healthcare.Support for medical research and the development of young investigators is also considered. Details
RGK Foundation awards a wide variety of grants that fulfi...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 30, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
Webcast – NLM 1984-2014: Voyaging to the Future
On May 14, 2014, a day long symposium will be held at the National Library of Medicine. The symposium will review the influence of NLM’s long range planning, as it interacted with outside developments, over the past 30 years. It will reflect on key factors that contributed to successes and setbacks; and it will consider opportunities for the future – all as background for the next NLM long range planning effort, to commence in 2015. A complete program is available on the Friends of the NLM web site. For those of us unable to attend the symposium will be simulcast.
When: May 14, 2014 6:30 am – 2:00 pm MT, ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 29, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
Mission I’mPossible Critical Announcement
We have received an anonymous tip that your network agent identities may have been compromised. It is necessary to complete your missions by tomorrow and then cease your activities. Make sure your reports have been added to the Mission I’mPossible site by April 30 to ensure your success as you attempt to become the Top Network Health Information Agent.
As always, should you or anyone on your IMF (I’mPossible Missions Force) Team be caught or killed, the secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This message will self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck to you all. (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 29, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Education: Webinar on Emergency Preparedness: Don’t just react to emergencies-prepare for them!
Health sciences libraries always have potential threats to their operations and services. We must be proactive and plan for disruptions, so we hope you leave with some resources to use for emergency planning at your library. This session has two parts. Part 1: learn about and/or review the elements of the 10 Step Approach to Service Continuity Planning, created by Dan Wilson, Coordinator for the National Network/Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) National Emergency Preparedness & Response plan. and Part 2 includes opportunities for members to share their emergency plans with other participants.
Please join us for ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 25, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Health Public Libraries Source Type: news
Recording now available for Spotlight! session on Specialized Information Services
held April 23, 2014. See it at: http://ow.ly/w5MAr (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 23, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: May Breezing and Spotlight dates….note url and dates!
Wednesday, May 7, 10:00 MT/11:00 CT - Breezing Along with the RML: 1) “Enhanced Vision for Librarians: Innovating with Google Glass,” showcasing how librarians are utilizing Google Glass collaboratively to integrate new technology into health care and education. Presenters: Heather Collins and Christina Magnifico, both from the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dykes Library. 2) “What, Why and How Questions about Open Access and Biomedical Literature”, presented by Jim Honour along with Kelly Visnak, scholarly communications librarian at University of Wyoming Libraries who will be sharing...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 23, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
PIE-J Update and Request for Feedback
Forwarded from NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has a deep interest in the publishing models used by scientific journals, from the viewpoints of practical and efficient use of titles that are indexed for MEDLINE, and the clear and accurate preservation of the scientific literature for use by future generations. You have the opportunity to participate in the development of a National Information Standards Organization (NISO) Recommended Practice that provides guidance on the presentation and identification of electronic journals!
PIE-J: The Presentation & Identification of E-Journals, a NISO (National Informat...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
