Recording now available from Discover NLM Resources and More – Aug. 27, 2014
Statistical Resources: http://goo.gl/SLGzCq
One MLA Credit is available for this session up until Sept. 17. Questions to Marty Magee : mmagee@unmc.edu (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 29, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Public Health Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Save the dates for September offerings in Breezing and Discover NLM Resources
Wednesday, September 17, 10:00 MT/11:00 CT
Breezing Along with the RML: Copyright FAQ – Get answers to the most common questions asked of librarians today. If you find an image on the Internet, can you use it? Can the author of an article post it on a webpage? How can journal clubs share articles? Presented by Heather Brown and Marie Reidelbach from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Wednesday, September 24, 1:00 MT/2:00 CT
Discover NLM Resources and More: Topic Specific Queries in Public Health presented by Monica Rogers
Join us at: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2 Equipment: connection...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 29, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Public Health Source Type: news
There is a new MCR game blowing in from the far north…
Hello Network members!
Do you recall last year’s awesome game hosted by the RML? Mission I’mPossible? where Agent Kitty Serling was our winner? Were you one of the agents playing the game or maybe you wished you were?
Well, have we some great news for you folks who like playing games while at the same time competing with your colleagues, learning new things, and doing good stuff at your library or institution.
We don’t want to give the theme away…yet! But I will give you a tiny hint. It involves cyclones, witches, munchkins, and cities made of emeralds plus part of the storyline is located in one of...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 25, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
Ebola Outbreak Information Resources Page
Forwarded from NLM:
A new web page, Ebola Outbreak 2014: Information Resources, is now available from the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) Disaster Information Management Research Center. The resources on this page may be of value to international and local organizations and individuals providing Ebola outbreak-related services in West Africa, as well as friends and family of people in the affected region.
Also, a reminder that NLM has activated the Emergency Access Initiative in support of medical efforts in West Africa. For a description of the Emergency Access Initiative (and other resources from publishers) see ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 25, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
Our Impact Stories
Join us for a celebration of the impact health sciences librarians have on healthcare. Share your proud moment when you saved a life, played a key role in a patient’s health care choice, saved your institution thousands of dollars, helped your institution make a major decision. We all have these stories. Let’s not be shy, it’s time to brag about them.
October is Medical Librarians Month. Your stories will be collected and made available on the web for you and others to use. More about this later. We also plan to use some of these stories for a financial impact research project that the RML is working on.
When: Tuesda...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 25, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Source Type: news
MCR’s Online Office Consults…check it out!
A few weeks ago, we announced a new way you can access your RML staff by going to their online offices during their office hours.
We know what you’re thinking…you have always been able to connect with MCR staff just by picking up the phone or by shooting them an email, right?
I ask (again), can a phone or an email share a live view of a webpage (either yours or theirs), download a document right then and there, see Claire’s bright smile, or see how cool Marty has set up her online office? If you answered “yes” you’re wrong or using some newfangled phone/email service that you’re obligated ...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 25, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
NLM announces release of DOCLINE 5.0
Maria Collins announced today the upcoming release of DOCLINE 5.0 on August 27, 2014. The new release will have several changes, including an embargo field to serial holdings that will be used by the routing algorithm, and monthly summary of ILL borrowing and lending for libraries. Any and all libraries using the DOCLINE interlibrary loan system will be affected.
To learn more about the upcoming changes including screenshots, see the Release Notes: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/docline/docline_rel_info_v5_0.html . Jim Honour is happy to help you with any questions. [jh]
(Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 25, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Public Libraries Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Discover NLM Resources and More…Aug. 27, 2014, 1:00 MT/2:00 CT
Topic: Statistical Resources. News headlines concerning health often include statistics, such as “healthy life expectancy for males over 65 lowest in Mississippi” or “childhood obesity increased 11% from 1980 to 2012.” Have you ever wondered how to find those statistics or if they’re accurate? We’ll explore some of the resources available for valid health statistics at our next session of Discover NLM and More.
Join us at: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2 Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will s...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 21, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Public Health Source Type: news
Recording now available from Breezing Session of Aug. 20, 2014
: goo.gl/D51ERM
Dan Short, with the Copyright Clearance Center gave an overview of content licensing solutions for the academic market focusing on the Annual Copyright License and Get It Now.
Health Literacy Updates from a) Dr. Catina O’Leary, President and CEO of Health Missouri b) Susan Bockrath, Steering Committee Member of Health Literacy Nebraska, and c) Monica Rogers on behalf of Deborah Boulware O’Neal from Health Literacy Kansas. (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 21, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
The NIH Public Access Policy – Views from the Library Trenches (August 26, 2014)
When: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 1pm-2:30pm MT, 2pm-3:30pm CT
Where: webmeeting.nih.gov/npap/ For audio, dial 1-800-605-5167, and enter participant code: 816440
Find out how librarians are responding to the need to get researchers up to speed on compliance with the policy.
What strategies librarians are using to support their communities. What’s worked; and what hasn’t;
How to get started, and which groups to work with at your institution;
What tools librarians can use to help researchers and improve compliance rates;
How librarians can work with each other to improve outcomes.
This webinar will feature presentatio...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Other Libraries Source Type: news
Workshop on Use of DailyMed and RxNorm Drug Data
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is sponsoring a free public meeting, “SPL/DailyMed Jamboree 2014 Workshop – Practical use of DailyMed and RxNorm Drug Data.” Speakers from the Federal government, industry, academia and non-profit sectors will speak on their experience with Structured Product Label (SPL) drug data as well as RxNorm. The workshop will be broadcast.
Audience: In addition to librarians, pharmacists and bioinformaticists may also be interested.
When: September 18, 7:30 – 2:15 MT, 8:30-3:15 CT
Please see registration information and the agenda is available. /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Source Type: news
EDUCATION: Discover NLM Resources and More…Aug. 27, 2014, 1:00 MT/2:00 CT
Topic: Statistical Resources. News headlines concerning health often include statistics, such as “healthy life expectancy for males over 65 lowest in Mississippi” or “childhood obesity increased 11% from 1980 to 2012.” Have you ever wondered how to find those statistics or if they’re accurate? We’ll explore some of the resources available for valid health statistics at our next session of Discover NLM and More.
Join us at: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2 Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will s...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 18, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Source Type: news
Resources for Suspected Cases of Ebola Virus Disease
The National Library of Medicine has activated the Emergency Access Initiative to facilitate free access to books and journals for health care professionals fighting the Ebola outbreak.
The MedlinePlus Ebola page provides links to resources for the general public. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ebola.html
The CDC has developed materials to help providers in identifying and treating case that present in the U.S. These materials can be found on the CDC web site. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html
Those working in hospitals will be especially interested in the resources found under For Health Care Workers. /ch
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Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 15, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
NLM Systems Back Online
The emergency work on NLM’s Data Center is complete. If you notice any issues with the databases or systems, please let NLM know at Contact NLM.
Your patience is appreciated! /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 14, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
NLM Emergency Systems Shutdown
We have just been notified by NLM of a systems shutdown. Please alert others in your institution who may be affected.
Beginning at 6:00PM, ET, today, Wednesday, 13 August 2014, the NLM will begin a systems shutdown to allow for the emergency repair of the chilled water supply to the NLM Data Center.
These systems may be restored as early as 8:00 AM ET Thursday, 14 August, but possibly as late as 11:00 AM ET.
Most of the databases and systems on the NLM network are expected to be impacted.
Please check the NLM website for updates.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - August 13, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: All Members Source Type: news
