Wishing you a Happy National Medical Librarians Month

It’s October, and that means it’s National Medical Librarians Month! What a great time to share with others all the different roles librarians play. This year’s theme will help you cut right to the chase: Yes, we do that! Throughout my 23-year career in medical librarianship, I have always found it most rewarding to be involved on interprofessional committees and projects. It provides a wonderful opportunity to show clinicians, researchers, administrators, and community members the diverse skills librarians can bring to the table. At NNLM, we are dedicated to building your skills. We offer a wide variety of free, high-quality training opportunities so that you will be able to respond, “Yes, I do that!” when asked to: Teach your residents how to conduct more effective searches in PubMed Quickly locate a public health statistic needed for a grant proposal Identify flawed or fake health information Develop a comprehensive data management plan Use RxNorm to take a more active role on your health IT Assess health education materials to determine if they are easy-to-read Help a researcher comply with NIH public access policy Assist in integrating MedlinePlus resources into your organization’s electronic health record Find genetic information that is translated to clinical application Collaborate with a community group to design a health promotion program Take a moment this month to reflect on the diverse work you and your colleagues do, and look for new opportunities ...
Source: The Cornflower - Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Tags: Blog National Medical Librarians Month Source Type: news