Ebola and the West Africa Outbreak
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ebola hemorrhagic fever or Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe and often deadly virus found in humans and primates such as chimpanzees and gorillas. It is still unknown how the virus first appears in humans at the start of an outbreak, although scientists believe an individual is infected through contact with an infected animal.
In humans, the virus can be passed from person to person in a number of ways including direct contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of an infected individual and exposure to objects (such as needles) that have been in contact...
Source: Network News - August 5, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
Changes to PubMed Commons
The National Center for Biotechnology (NCBI) has recently announced changes to PubMed Commons. PubMed Commons is a pilot commenting system for authors in PubMed. PubMed is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s database of the biomedical literature.PubMed Commons enables authors to share opinions and information about scientific publications in PubMed. All authors of publications in PubMed are eligible to become members.
Members play a pivotal role in ensuring that PubMed Commons remains a forum for open constructive criticism and discussion of scientific issues. They can comment on any publication in PubMed, rate t...
Source: Network News - July 29, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: NLM Announcements PubMed Source Type: news
MLA Accepting Applications for Donald A.B. Lindberg Research Fellowship
The Medical Library Association (MLA) believes that access to high-quality information improves decision-making by health professionals, scientists, and consumers and is a major determinant in the quality of care and improved health for the nation and the world. MLA is interested in supporting individuals whose research will extend the underlying knowledge base of health sciences information management or enhance the practice of the information professions, particularly health sciences librarianship.
Areas of interest include the organization, delivery, use, and impact of information and knowledge on:
Health care access...
Source: Network News - July 24, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) Grants and Funding Outreach Source Type: news
Health Insurance Marketplace 2014 Workshops
The Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period for 2015 begins November 15, 2014 and ends February 15, 2015.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is hosting a free 1‑day Marketplace training event for partners and stakeholders who provide general information or help educate consumers about the Marketplace, and/or help them apply for coverage.
This session does not fulfill the certification requirements for Navigators or other assisters, or for agents and brokers. The web-based training for certification of Navigators/Certified Assistance Counselors will be available in August, and for agents and brokers in Ju...
Source: Network News - July 23, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Outreach Source Type: news
News and Updates on the ACA
Several recently released studies indicate that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped reduce the number of uninsured Americans by between 8 and 11 million in the first year of the Marketplaces. Other key points from one report¹:
Many of the previously uninsured have used their new coverage to obtain needed care
The uninsured rate for people ages 19-64 declined from 20% in the period July – September 2013 to 15% in the period April – June 2014
Young men and women (ages 19-34) made up a significant portion of the decline
In states which expanded Medicaid coverage, the uninsured rate for people in poverty decline...
Source: Network News - July 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Outreach Source Type: news
Online Privacy Webinar Recording Now Available
How do HIPPA, Personal Health Records and Online Health Information Sharing impact your library? What is the role of encryption and secure wireless networks in maintaining online privacy and security? What are password management tools and how can they affect your private information?
Want to know more? A recording of the NN/LM SCR’s free monthly webinar, SCR CONNECTions entitled, Health Information and Online Privacy for You and Your Organization is now available in the archives.
This webinar will be available for one hour of Medical Library Association (MLA) Continuing Education credit. View the recording before Au...
Source: Network News - July 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) SCRCONNECTions Technology online online privacy security Source Type: news
Online Discovering TOXNET Class Open for Registration
The National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) is offering an online, asynchronous class called “Discovering TOXNET” from October 20 – November 14, 2014.
Discover TOXNET and other NLM environmental health databases through videos, guided tutorials, and discovery exercises. The class is taught online in thirteen independent modules.
TOXNET is a web-based system of databases covering hazardous chemicals, environmental health, toxic releases, chemical nomenclature, poisoning, risk assessment and regulations, and occupational safety and health. The independent modules cover TOXLINE, ChemIDplus, TRI, TOXMA...
Source: Network News - July 17, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: Classes NLM Announcements Source Type: news
NLM Invites Nominations for IHTSDO Committees
Call for Nominations: As the U.S. Member of the International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO), the National Library of Medicine (NLM) is soliciting nominations of potential candidates for the four IHTSDO Standing Committees – Content, Quality Assurance, Implementation & Education (formerly Implementation and Innovation), and Technical. These Committees have important roles in the ongoing development of the SNOMED CT clinical terminology and in the IHTSDO. Nominations are due to NLM by COB August 4, 2014.
The current roster, terms of reference, and recent reports of each Committee are av...
Source: Network News - July 16, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news
2015 A Librarian’s Guide to NCBI Course
Attention health science librarians in the United States who wish to initiate and/or extend bioinformatics services at your institution! The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and the NLM Training Center (NTC) will be offering “A Librarian’s Guide to NCBI” course in 2015. Participants who complete the class will be eligible for Medical Library Association (MLA) Continuing Education credits. The course is free, but travel costs are at the expense of the participant.
There are two parts to the course, and applicants must take both parts:
Part 1: “Fundamentals in Bioinformatics and Searching...
Source: Network News - July 14, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: Classes General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news
July SCR CONNECTions Online Privacy
Please join us Wednesday, July 16, 2014, from 10:30 – 11:30 am (CT) for the NN/LM SCR’s free monthly webinar, SCR CONNECTions.
The topic for next week’s presentation has been changed from what was previously announced.
Technology Coordinator Emily Hurst will present on online privacy and security. In May Emily spoke about online heath information and privacy as part of a panel for OCLC’s Web Junction webinar series Health Happens In Libraries. For Wednesday’s SCR CONNECTions Emily has expanded on this topic to address issues related to health information online, password creation, wifi security, mobile devices, ...
Source: Network News - July 11, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: Classes General (all entries) SCRCONNECTions Technology online privacy online security Source Type: news
Emerging Technology Hype Cycle
Dazzled by the latest smartphone? Interested in the Internet of things? Heard the buzz about biochips? Each year new and emerging technologies make headlines, often promising new and better ways to improve lives or industry. But is all just hype? Do any of these emerging technologies really make an impact? Information technology research and advisory firm Gartner take a look at emerging technologies each year and have devised a way to better understand the hype around the new trends. “Gartner Hype Cycles provide a graphic representation of the maturity and adoption of technologies and applications, and how they are p...
Source: Network News - July 8, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: Classes Technology emerging technology Gartner graphic hype cycle Source Type: news
July 2014 Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
The July issue of NIH News in Health,
the monthly newsletter bringing practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research is now available:
Features:
Sun and Skin: The Dark Side of Sun Exposure
Sunlight is essential to many living things, but it also has a dangerous side. The good news is you can take simple steps to protect your skin from sun damage.
Read more about sun and skin.
Fight Off Food Poisoning: Food Safety for Warmer Weather
It can be hard to keep foods safe to eat during warmer weather. Learn how to handle food properly to avoid the misery of food poisoning.
Read more about food poisoning.
Health...
Source: Network News - July 8, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
Online Super Searcher Class Offered in August
The NN/LM SCR is pleased to offer the online version of “Super Searcher: Enhancing Your Online Search Super Powers” class.
This self-paced online class will open August 4, 2014 and remain open until September 14, 2014.
This self-paced online course offering focuses on the advanced search features of web search engines and online searching. Participants will use various search engines, compare the features of each and broaden their knowledge of search strategies and online search techniques. Participants will develop search strategies that will increase the precision and scope of their online searching ability. In the o...
Source: Network News - July 8, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: Classes Technology bing education google mooc moodle online class search searching Source Type: news
Discarding Journals? Check with NLM first
Are you weeding your collection? Don’t immediately throw the journals away. Check with NLM to see if they need missing journals.
NLM’s Journal Donation System makes it possible for libraries to determine whether NLM needs any volumes of the print journals they plan to discard. The system can be used by DOCLINE and non-DOCLINE libraries to offer any title, including titles not owned by NLM. The system can be accessed at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/journaldonation/ or by searching “Journal Donation System” on NLM’s home page. In the system, click on “Help” for detailed instruc...
Source: Network News - July 2, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Karen Vargas Tags: DOCLINE General (all entries) NLM Announcements Source Type: news
TALL Texans 2014
The TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute provides advanced leadership and management education in service to all the libraries of Texas and the communities they serve. Participants study strategic planning, risk-taking, conflict negotiation, team building, coaching, ethics, advocacy, personal career planning, and more. This transformational program helps attendees learn and embrace their potential to take new initiative for their institutions, their profession, and their stakeholders. This year’s Institute was held June 15-18 at the Montserrat Retreat Center, Lake Dallas, TX. During the days of the Institute...
Source: Network News - June 26, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: General (all entries) Source Type: news
