Funding: Disaster Health Information Collaboration
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) announced for the fourth year the solicitation of proposals from organizations and libraries to design and conduct projects that will improve disaster medicine and public health information access for health professionals, first responders, and others (paid or volunteer) that play a role in health-related disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Eligible projects will be based on a partnership or collaboration that includes at least one library or information center and at least one non-library organization that has disaster-related responsibilities.
Awards are offered for a mi...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
National Take Back Day for Prescription Drugs
This Saturday, April 26th, is National Take Back Day providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. Find a collection site in your area. /da (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Mission I’mPossible – The Final Mission
Attention all Network member secret agents:
You have, if you choose to accept it, one FINAL mission. You must work with the SIS (Specialized Information Services) by attending the Spotlight session Wednesday, April 23. You still have the opportunity to change your agent status and achieve a higher level of health information knowledge (and earn more points) by finishing uncompleted mission tasks. Remember, the game ends April 30, 2014 and you must complete your tasks and turn in your secret agent credentials at that time. The winning agent will be awarded accordingly. Will it be you? /rv (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
FUNDING: EFTS Award Offer Ending Soon – Apply Now!
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 - April 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Licensing E-Resources – Hospital vs. Academic Health Sciences Libraries – Do they have different needs?
This FREE webinar is for all MCR members, and others, who want to learn the inside story on licensing e-resources. Perspectives will be provided by librarians at two member institutions who have experience in this area and will focus on negotiation, technical and administrative issues related to licensing.
The view from an academic health sciences librarian side will be presented by Ann Kaste who is the digital resources librarian at the McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Kristen DeSanto, manager of library services at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Clinical and Research Library...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Save the dates for May Breezing and Spotlight sessions…
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.
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 App...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Keep it clean…Earth Day – April 22 and some NLM Resources !
Earth Day is Tuesday, April 22nd and it will mark its 44th year. Check out this page of NLM Resources: sis.nlm.nih.gov/outreach/EarthDayPage.html (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Did you miss the session on Digital Repositories? Recording is now available….
April 16, 2014 – Digital Repositories – A panel discussion with four participants from four different institutions who have either started an Institutional Repository or are in the process of doing so. View the archived recording at: http://ow.ly/vRLQG (mm) (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
National Training Center – PubMed for Librarians Classes – May 2014 series open for registration
The PubMed for Librarians class is divided into five segments (90 minutes each). Each segment is a synchronous online session that includes hands-on exercises and is worth 1.5 hours of MLA CE credit. Participants can choose any or all of the 5 segments that interest them.
The segments are as follows:
May 1, 2014, 3 pm – 4:30 pm ET – Introduction to PubMed: Attend this class to learn about the difference between PubMed and MEDLINE, how to run a PubMed search, assess your search retrieval, analyze search details, customize with My NCBI, discover and employ three ways to search for a known citation, and use the Cl...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 17, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: April Spotlight! on NLM Resources – Specialized Information Services
Spotlight! on NLM Resources – Specialized Information Services (SIS) - Wednesday, April 23, 1:00 MT/2:00 CT. SIS, a division of the National Library of Medicine, produces information resources covering a range of resources on toxicology, environmental health, HIV/AIDS, outreach to under-served and special populations, drugs and household products, and disaster/emergency preparedness and response. Learn about things from hazards in your neighborhood, to new tutorials, to K-12 Resources and more.
NOTE URL: https://utahntc.adobeconnect.com/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Logi...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 16, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
MedlinePlus Connect Supports ICD-10-CM Requests
Upon receiving a problem code request with an ICD-10-CM code, MedlinePlus Connect returns relevant health information from MedlinePlus, Genetics Home Reference, and other reliable health resources. MedlinePlus Connect will continue to deliver targeted responses to ICD-9-CM and SNOMED CT requests as well. For more information visit the NLM Technical Bulletin. /da (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 15, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community-Based Organizations Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Webinar – What’s Your Emergency Plan ? Resources to help you to provide services despite disruptions.
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 14, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members General Interest Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
Last day (today April 15th) to apply for $50 iTunes/GooglePlay purchase card
Hello NN/LM MCR Full Network members!
The deadline to apply for a $50 iTunes/GooglePlay purchase card is today, Tuesday, April 15, 2015.
Why are we encouraging your to apply?
We have learned from past mobile device projects that the cost of apps is a major barrier to accessing and experimenting with for-fee apps that might improve work performance or efficiencies vs. the free versions of for-fee apps or just focusing on free apps.
To address this issue, the NN/LM MCR would like to offer librarians working at full Network member institutions either a $50 iTunes or $50 GooglePlay purchase cards (depending on your device) in ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 14, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
EDUCATION: LinkOut for Libraries Webinar – April 30th
Is your library is using LinkOut and/or do you have questions about this service?
Veronica Robinson Garrett will be the speaker for this session on LinkOut for Libraries. Veronica is a Technical Information Specialist at the National Library of Medicine (NLM).She will define *LinkOut* and discuss its services, the Library Submission Utility and localizing PubMed. She will also share the training and educational resources they have available for libraries.
When: April 30, 2014 at 12 pm Mountain Time, 1 pm Central Time
Where : https://webmeeting.nih.gov/linkoutmar Follow the prompts to “Dial-Out.” Call in...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 14, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Webinar on licensing electronic resources: Hospital vs. Academic Health Sciences Libraries
This FREE webinar is for all MCR members, and others, who want to learn the inside story on licensing e-resources. Perspectives will be provided by librarians at two member institutions who have experience in this area and will focus on negotiation, technical and administrative issues related to licensing.
The view from an academic health sciences librarian side will be presented by Ann Kaste who is the digital resources librarian at the McGoogan Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center. Manager of Library Services, Kristen DeSanto, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Clinical and Research Library, pr...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - April 10, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members General Interest Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
