Data Privacy Month
January 28th through February 28th is Data Privacy Month (DPM). This month is designed to raise awareness and empower people to protect their privacy and control their digital footprint. As we move to a more mobile, connected, and always-on society the increasing amount of data being shared can put your privacy at risk. By taking proactive measures everyone can more easily control their data and information.
On Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 12-1 pm central time EDUCAUSE will host a free webinar with privacy expert Robert Ellis Smith of Privacy Journal (registration is required).
StaySafeOnline.org is a resource site wi...
Source: Network News - January 28, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology data safety Educause free online privacy online safety security webianr Source Type: news
Educational Technology Trends for 2014
What’s new and what’s next for educational technologies? iLibrarian Ellyssa Kroski recently complied a list of 7 Ed Tech Trends to Watch in 2014. The list includes technologies that are impacting both higher ed and K-12 classrooms. As these technologies continue to make an impact on education, librarians should also consider how the use of these technologies will impact learning styles. These new educational technology trends may also help librarians transform their own teaching styles.
The seven trends include:
3D Printing
MOOCs
Big Data
Digital Textbooks
Gamification
The Flipped Classroom
Mobile Learning
Se...
Source: Network News - January 22, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology 3d printing big data edtech education educational technology horizon report librarian medical librarian mooc Source Type: news
Flu Season Still in Full Swing
With flu season still in swing, it’s more important than ever to get that flu shot and practice good health behavior! As of the week ending on January 4, 2014 at least 35 states are now showing widespread geographic influenza activity according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition to the activity across the country, every state in the South Central Region is showing the highest level of influenza activity. The unusually high number of those affected by the flu prompted the CDC to issue an official health advisory notice to clinicians.
The health advisory notice states
From November t...
Source: Network News - January 20, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
Recording Available: Right on the Money: SCR CONNECTions Funding webinar
The recording of January 15th SCR CONNECTions webinar, Right on the Money: 2014 NN/LM SCR Funding Opportunities, is now available in the SCR CONNECTions archives. A link to the PowerPoint is also available from the page.
Interested in learning more about NN/LM SCR Funding? The Funding page contains a list of current and upcoming opportunities. (Source: Network News)
Source: Network News - January 16, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Michelle Malizia Tags: General (all entries) Grants and Funding SCRCONNECTions Source Type: news
The Internet of Things
What if all of the devices in your home or office could communicate with one another? What if they could communicate with you? While this futuristic concept sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, the idea of the Internet of Things was first identified in 2009 and today’s latest technologies are making the Internet of Things a reality.
Today many devices are connected the internet, these devices are also often tracking data. Through the integration of built in connections through WiFi, Bluetooth, and RFID (radio frequency identification) these devices can begin sharing the data they are collecting. Beca...
Source: Network News - January 15, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology CES data devices future internet of things networking sensors trends wifi Source Type: news
50th Anniversary of the first Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health
January 11, 2014 marked 50 years since U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released the landmark report that concluded smoking causes cancer. Since the report was released in 1964, the United States has seen a number of tobacco control campaigns and litigation in an attempt to improve public health. Here are some of the highlights, taken from JAMA’s interactive timeline of Tobacco-Related Events, United States, 1900-2014.
In 1965 the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act is passed and US Congress requires health warnings on cigarette packages.
In 1966 warning labels reading “Caution—Cigarette Sm...
Source: Network News - January 14, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
January 2014 Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
Check out the January issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. In this edition:
Features:
Dealing with Dementia
When Thinking and Behavior Decline
Feeling forgetful and confused may be a normal part of life. But if thinking problems or unusual behavior starts to interfere with everyday activities, it could be a sign of a brain condition known as dementia. Read more about dementia.
Avoiding Anemia
Boost Your Red Blood Cells
Anemia is a common blood disorder that can leave you feeling exhausted and sluggish. Many types of anemia are mi...
Source: Network News - January 8, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
Registration Open for Online Super Searcher Class
The NN/LM SCR is happy to offer the online version of “Super Searcher: Enhancing Your Online Search Super Powers” class.
This self-paced online class will open February 3, 2014 and remain open until March 9, 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 onli...
Source: Network News - January 7, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: Classes General (all entries) Technology moodle online online class online skills online traning search search engine searching Source Type: news
e-Reader and e-Book Overview
Thinking of reading more e-books in 2014? Maybe you got a new e-reader or smartphone as a gift this holiday and need an app to read all your favorite books on. This post provides an overview of some of the most popular applications (apps) for accessing digital content. There are more options than you think!
Devices
For e-reader fans who are looking for a stand alone device for all their reading needs the choices can be limitless. There are many devices to choose from. When trying to make a decision about which to buy it is important to keep mind the differences between e-readers and tablets. An e-reader is a device specifi...
Source: Network News - January 6, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Technology digital content ebook ereader tablet Source Type: news
Rollout of the ACA and Healthcare.gov in the SCR
As of January 1, 2014, many individuals have gained healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act via the Healthcare.gov website. Since October 1st there has been a constant stream of information and publicity about the continued roll out of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka “Obamacare” and the Healthcare.gov website. As individuals began to sign up for coverage last fall, many libraries throughout the country provided assistance to their patrons for the process through a variety of services in their libraries. Before the beginning of open enrollment on October 1, NN/LM SCR staff provided several webinar...
Source: Network News - January 2, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Cheryl Rowan Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Outreach Source Type: news
Winter Weather Preparedness
Winter weather preparedness is just as important as surviving the heat of the summer!
Did you know that you can use the same emergency preparedness kit you made for summer storms with only a few adjustments? In addition to including standard kit items (such as food, water, batteries, hand-crank radio, first aid supplies, medication, etc.), cold weather items should be added.
The American Red Cross suggests including the following:
Sand, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter to make walkways and steps less slippery
Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets and warm clothing for all household members
A...
Source: Network News - December 23, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Source Type: news
Happy Holidays from the NN/LM SCR
The National Networks of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region wishes everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season.
The office will be closed December 24, 25, & 31, 2013 and January 1, 2014.
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Source: Network News - December 19, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: General (all entries) Source Type: news
Chronic Conditions and Online Information Seeking
According to The Diagnosis Difference, a new report by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, “many people with serious health concerns take their health decisions seriously—and are seriously social about gathering and sharing information, both online and offline.” While the report shows that adults with chronic conditions are often less likely to be online the report also shows that when adults with chronic conditions do go online they engage in social networks and health outlets to gather and share health information.
According to the report “internet users living with one or more conditions are ...
Source: Network News - December 19, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emily Hurst Tags: Consumer Health General (all entries) Technology chronic online online health report search searching statistics Source Type: news
New AHRQ Health Literacy Tool for Patient Education Materials
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has created a new tool to “asses the understandability and actionability of print and audiovisual patient education materials”, entitled the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (or PEMAT). Patient education materials such as brochures and other aids are often complex and difficult for patients to understand, especially across various healthcare providers. This tool is designed to help health care providers, health librarians, and other health professionals in charge of providing materials to consumers evaluate their print and audiovisual material...
Source: Network News - December 18, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
Recorded Maternal and Infant Health Presentation Available
On December 3, 2013 the NN/LM SCR office hosted a webinar entitled, Healthy Beginnings: Information Resources for Maternal and Infant Health. Geared towards public health professionals, this presentation showcased free Internet resources used to promote health education and better prenatal care. This webinar came about as a direct result of the NN/LM SCR’s Public Health Regional Advisory Council meeting .
To view the video and presentation documents, visit the NN/LM SCR’s Presentations page.
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Source: Network News - December 16, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Naomi Gonzales Tags: Classes General (all entries) Public Health Source Type: news
