Showing Value at MCMLA (cont.)
Several staff members from the NNLM MidContinental Region attended the 2017 MCMLA conference in Columbia, Missouri. On the final day, we hosted a “Show Me Value” session to gave participants an opportunity to use their creativity, eloquence, tech know-how and energy. Working in small groups, with a 20 minute time limit and a table full of art supplies, they developed a message that could get library stakeholders to think about the value of libraries and librarians. This week, we are showcasing a draft and completed object created for this session that illustrate the statement: Because dis-information is just a...
Source: MCR News - November 7, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Blog Source Type: news
ClinicalTrials.gov Beta Version Available for Public Testing
The National Library of Medicine has released a new beta version of ClinicalTrials.gov for public testing. The test site can be accessed from a link on the page banner or directly at clinicaltrials.gov/beta/. For instructions on offering feedback see the Nov-Dec Technical Bulletin article. Key features of this beta version include:
updated search for the “Recruiting and not yet recruiting” studies feature on the homepage
new location search option enables you to limit your search based on the distance (number of miles radius) from a specified location
updated “Search Results” page design that b...
Source: MCR News - November 6, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Source Type: news
Showing Value at MCMLA
Several staff members from the NNLM MidContinental Region attended the 2017 MCMLA conference in Columbia, Missouri. On the final day, we hosted a “Show Me Value” session to gave participants an opportunity to use their creativity, eloquence, tech know-how and energy. Working in small groups, with a 20 minute time limit and a table full of art supplies, they developed a message that could get library stakeholders to think about the value of libraries and librarians. This week, we are showcasing a great series of images created for this session that illustrate the statement: Because you don’t have to find ...
Source: MCR News - October 31, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Source Type: news
Central Plains Network for Digital Asset Management (CPN-DAM) Virtual Conference
Join the Central Plains Network for Digital Asset Management (CPN-DAM) for their one day conference on November 7th, 2017. This virtual event will include regular and poster presentations providing an opportunity to learn from the real-world experiences of others. With a focus on practical professional development in all stages of digital asset management, sessions will cover topics such as digital projects, embedded metadata, and digital archives. Learn, network, and share all from the comforts of your own desk!
For more information, visit the CPN-DAM Conference page.
About the network: “Central Plains Network for D...
Source: MCR News - October 30, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Data Science Health Sciences Webinars and Training Source Type: news
MCR Voices Podcast
“MCR Voices” is a series of short podcasts designed to inform and educate our Network members on excellent practices throughout our region. Our second series is focused on five librarians from our region discussing their involvement in professional organizations.
This week Heather Brown from the University of Nebraska Medical Center McGoogan Library of Medicine shares her experiences and the impact that professional organizations have had on her career. YouTube | MP3
After you listen to the podcast, please add a comment to the page, sharing what you found that was new or useful in the interview.
For more about “M...
Source: MCR News - October 24, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: ssawyer Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Showing Our Value at MCMLA
Several staff members from the NNLM MidContinental Region attended the 2017 MCMLA conference in Columbia, Missouri. On the final day, we hosted a “Show Me Value” session to gave participants an opportunity to use their creativity, eloquence, tech know-how and energy. Working in small groups, with a 20 minute time limit and a table full of art supplies, they developed a message that could get library stakeholders to think about the value of libraries and librarians. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting the content created for this session.
To test the feasibility of this project and free us up for a...
Source: MCR News - October 19, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Source Type: news
Testers Needed for PubMed Labs
NLM needs your input. They are experimenting with a new PubMed search algorithm, as well as a modern, mobile-first user interface, and want to know what you think. You can try out these experimental elements at PubMed Labs, a website we created for the very purpose of giving potential new PubMed features a test drive and gathering user opinions. For more information on testing see the NCBI Insights. /ch
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Source: MCR News - October 17, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Source Type: news
MCR Voices Series 2
“MCR Voices” is a series of short podcasts designed to inform and educate our Network members on excellent practices throughout our region. Our second series is focused on five librarians from our region discussing their involvement in professional organizations.
First up, Shawn Steidinger from the Primary Children’s Hospital Medical Library shares her experiences and the impact that professional organizations have had on her career. YouTube | MP3
After you listen to the podcast, please add a comment to the page, sharing what you found that was new or useful in the interview.
For more about “MCR Voices̶...
Source: MCR News - October 17, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: ssawyer Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Visiting Faculty Position at NNLM MCR – Community Engagement
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) has embarked on a 3-year pilot program with the NIH All of Us Research Program to stimulate and facilitate community engagement and participant support through the NNLM, including developing community based participatory programming for geographic areas. This includes engaging participants and other interested parties in management of their personal health data, leveraging the public library as a convener for local All of Us partners and stakeholders, and assessing the impact of libraries on participant retention in the All of Us program. The Community Engagement Co...
Source: MCR News - October 17, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Attend Instructional Videos and Open Educational Resources webinar with MCR funds
Don’t forget – MCR has Professional Development funds available for librarians who work in the health sciences to attend webinars such as Cheap, Fast, and Good: Instructional Videos and Open Educational Resources from MLA. If you’re an MLA member, the cost is $65 per person; if not, it’s $85 per person. Site licenses are also available.
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Source: MCR News - October 16, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Webinars and Training Source Type: news
Images, quotes, and tools from the UK to help advocate for medical librarians
The CILIP library and information association in London, England developed “A Million Decisions” campaign to demonstrate the usefulness and need of librarians in making healthcare decisions. On the site, you can find messages, images, posters, and impact case studies to share or to give you ideas on ways you or your supporters can advocate.
CILIPS, Scotland’s library and information professionals, have done something similar – “The Right Decision: NHS Scotland librarians providing evidence for the right decision, for the right person, at the right time.” This site also has a number of im...
Source: MCR News - October 16, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Source Type: news
Stipends available for public library health workshop at PLA
Public library workers are invited to apply for a $500 stipend to attend “Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community,” a preconference workshop held at the Public Library Association (PLA) 2018 Conference in Philadelphia from March 20 to 24, 2018, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The one-day preconference (Tuesday, March 20) will review core competencies of providing health and wellness services; coach participants through understanding their communities’ needs; and explore how to create fun and informative health-related programming for different age groups and special popula...
Source: MCR News - October 16, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Funding Public Libraries Webinars and Training Source Type: news
MCR Members and Services
Here are some services for and by NNLM members.
We encourage all DOCLINE users to participate in the Electronic Funds Transfer Service (EFTS.) It’s an efficient and easy way to pay for your interlibrary loans borrowed from other DOCLINE libraries. Here are 5 reasons to join. To learn more about the program click here
Likewise, DOCLINE users can participate in the Loansome Doc (LD) program. This program provides full text access to unaffiliated heath professionals and others who need articles but prefer to order them using LD. We encourage any DOCLINE library to provide this vital service.
All member instit...
Source: MCR News - October 3, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
DOCLINE Users: Preserve Print with MedPrint
The U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) are continuing their partnership in the quest to preserve print copies of biomedical journal titles through the medical serials print retention program (MedPrint.) Realizing that we may not always have access to digitized articles, the NLM and many medical libraries have partnered to preserve print copies of a group of core biomedical journal titles.
The program is cooperative and voluntary . The NLM has seven guidelines for libraries interested in participating. Among the more notable points are that a MedPrint libra...
Source: MCR News - October 3, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Blog Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Source Type: news
Job Posting – Community Engagement Coordinator
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) has embarked on a 3-year pilot program with the NIH All of Us Research Program to stimulate and facilitate community engagement and participant support through the NNLM, including developing community based participatory programming for geographic areas. This includes engaging participants and other interested parties in management of their personal health data, leveraging the public library as a convener for local All of Us partners and stakeholders, and assessing the impact of libraries on participant retention in the All of Us program. The Community Engagement Co...
Source: MCR News - October 2, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Community College/Academic Libraries Health Sciences Public Libraries Source Type: news
