GMR Welcomes Back UIC as an Outreach Library
The GMR is pleased to announce that the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences (LHS) is once again active in our Network outreach. UIC becomes the second Partner Outreach Library (POL) in Illinois, joining Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield. Congratulations, UIC LHS!
UIC librarians, as do our other Partner Outreach Librarians, will help the GMR identify potential outreach opportunities in the state; train consumers, public librarians, unaffiliated health care providers, and other Illinoisans in health information access; exhibit and promote NLM and NIH resources, ...
Source: The Cornflower - October 1, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Jacqueline Leskovec Tags: From the GMR Funding Outreach Partner Outreach Libraries Success Stories Source Type: news
Self-paced Online Health Information Searching Resource for the Public
DigitalLearn.org, the Public Library Association’s collection of short self-directed tutorials for the public to increase their digital literacy, now features a course all about researching health topics on the Internet. Developed in partnership with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), the new course was designed to help learners understand and evaluate health information while avoiding potentially harmful or misleading sources. Consider linking this course on your library or organization’s website and social media.
View the course here. (Source: The Cornflower)
Source: The Cornflower - September 26, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: General News from the Region Public Health Public Libraries Resource Sharing digitallearn health information search Source Type: news
Stand Up for Health, successful preconference at the Association of Rural and Small Libraries
On September 12 over 70 library staff members from across the US, including as far as Hawaii gathered for a full day preconference of Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness for Your Community at the Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) in Springfield, IL. The day is divided into four sections:
introduction to consumer health
health reference
health resources,
health and wellness programming and outreach
with break-out sessions and role-playing.
The in-person version of Stand Up for Health meets for a full-day session and uses a Moodle companion site to assist with introductions, and 2 hours of preconference...
Source: The Cornflower - September 19, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Public Libraries ARSL Association of Rural and Small Libraries Consumer Health stand up for health Source Type: news
Public Library Spotlight: Erin Lewis, Acquisitions and Interlibrary Loan, McCracken County Public Library
Name: Erin Lewis
Title: Acquisitions and Interlibrary loan
Education: Nearing the end of my MSLS degree
How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness?
Exercise and being active plays a vital role in my life. I feel so much better when I exercise and I want to help others realize the benefits of an active lifestyle.
What’s the impact that you hope to make in your community?
I hope to help my community find ways to incorporate exercise into everyday life.
What is your favorite health related program or outreach that you’ve done?
Pedal in Paducah. I love to ride my bicycle and was so excited wh...
Source: The Cornflower - September 18, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Public Libraries Public Libraries Spotlight Source Type: news
Big Data in Healthcare: Finding Your Niche
In the NNLM Big Data in Healthcare: Exploring Emerging Roles course, we asked participants, as they progressed through the course, to consider the following questions: Do you think health sciences librarians should get involved with big data in healthcare? Where should librarians get involved, if you think they should? If you think they should not, explain why. You may also combine a “should/should not” approach if you would like to argue both sides. NNLM will feature responses from different participants over the coming weeks.
Written by: Brenda Fay, Library Specialist, Aurora Libraries – Aurora St. Luke’...
Source: The Cornflower - September 17, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Derek Johnson Tags: Data Science Big Data Source Type: news
Apply Today! Biomedical and Health Research Data Management Training for Librarians
Health sciences librarians are invited to apply for the online course, Biomedical and Health Research Data Management Training for Librarians, offered by the NNLM Training Office (NTO). The course is a free, 7-week online class with engaging lessons, practical activities and a final project. The course runs October 15 – December 14, 2018.
The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to data issues and policies in support of developing and implementing or enhancing research data management training and services at your institution. This material is essential for decision-making and implementation of these progr...
Source: The Cornflower - September 12, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Derek Johnson Tags: Blog Source Type: news
Public Library Spotlight: Tina Viglucci, Hispanic Services Director, Gail Borden Public Library
Name: Tina Viglucci
Title: Hispanic Services Director
Education: MSIS University at Albany, SUNY
How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness?
Through collaborations with partners in our community including the two major hospitals in the area, Presence St. Joseph and Advocate Sherman. They are leading efforts to bring together organizations to actively engage our Latino community in being aware of health related issues including nutrition information and diabetes prevention and treatment.
Why is health literacy important in your community?
We all lead incredibly busy lives and focus our attention on job...
Source: The Cornflower - September 11, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Public Libraries Public Libraries Spotlight Gail Borden Public Library health4libs public libraries and health Source Type: news
Native Voices: An Exercise in History; Collaboration and Fun
Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness is a traveling exhibition that explores the interconnectedness of wellness, illness and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. This past summer, The University of Cincinnati had the opportunity to host the exhibit while collaborating with a series of speakers. Here is an overview of the success of the exhibit and their programming, from Associate Director of Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library & Henry R. Winkler Center for the History of the Health Professions, Lori Harris:
The University of Cincinnati was ...
Source: The Cornflower - September 6, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Sam Watson Tags: Partner Outreach Libraries Success Stories Traveling Exhibit Source Type: news
Public Library Spotlight: Susan Kroll, Charlevoix Public Library
Name: Susan Kroll
Education: MLS University of Buffalo
How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness?
Received my BS degree in education for physically handicapped children which sparked my interest in health issues. My previous job was at the Health Sciences Library Ohio State University.
Why is health literacy important in your community?
Our small rural community faced serious health challenges. The more the Library can educate patrons with health information the greater the chances of patient compliance. This is especially important in the winter months when the cold, snowy weather isolates member...
Source: The Cornflower - September 4, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Public Libraries Public Libraries Spotlight libs4health public libraries and health Source Type: news
New On-Demand Courses Focus on Serving Diverse Communities
Three new on-demand courses are now open for registration! The one-hour courses can be taken in one sitting or over the course of several sessions and each offers 1 MLA CE credit upon completion. The courses are part of a series that focus on working with diverse populations. Content may be of interest to health sciences librarians, but also to faculty and students working in areas such as public health, social work, and nursing, as well as public librarians and other health professionals. Please consider taking the courses yourself, and then encouraging others who you think would benefit from the content and resources. Le...
Source: The Cornflower - August 31, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Derek Johnson Tags: Consumer Health Outreach Public Health Public Libraries Training Source Type: news
Public Library Spotlight: Juanita Harrell, Health & Wellness Librarian, Oak Park Public Library
Name: Juanita Harrell
Title: Health & Wellness Librarian
Education: MLIS Dominican University
How did you become interested in focusing on Health and Wellness?
I’ve always been interested in Health & Wellness & was given the opportunity to make it my area of concentration.
Why is health literacy important in your community?
Making information available and accessible to the general public about health and wellness is beneficial to both the providers of services and the members of the community.
What’s different with a health reference interview?
In a health reference interview you have to take into co...
Source: The Cornflower - August 28, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Public Libraries Public Libraries Spotlight libs4health oak park public library public libraries and health Source Type: news
Wash and Learn Promotes Health Literacy
Wash and Learn started from an exploratory program with Libraries Without Borders to create pop-up literacy spaces. Laundromats proved to be incredibly popular places to host the program. Photo attribution: Libraries Without Borders U.S. and Michigan Radio
The Greater Midwest Region of the National Library of Medicine awarded a health information outreach award to Libraries Without Borders (LWB), a non-profit organization “striving to invent the 21st century library so that regardless of circumstances, people throughout the world can live with dignity and have the opportunity to thrive through access to informatio...
Source: The Cornflower - August 13, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Darlene Kaskie Tags: All of Us Consumer Health Funding Public Libraries Anoka County Library Libraries Without Borders public library funding Scott County Library St. Paul Public Library Success Stories Source Type: news
Margaret Hoogland – MLA-RTI Review
As a participant of the Medical Library Association-Research Training Institute (MLA-RTI), I found my knowledge of research improved and the MLA-RTI was a fantastic way to explore different ways of making an impact on my community and my profession. Along the way, I also learned a great deal about myself.
Our Dean of University Libraries at the University of Toledo completely backed my attendance of the MLA-RTI. I was fortunate enough to receive two scholarships. One scholarship was from the National Networks of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region Professional Development Award and a second scholars...
Source: The Cornflower - August 13, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Funding Success Stories Source Type: news
Public Health Department Funded to Make Data FAIR
The GMR office is excited to announce that Richland Public Health has been granted a Research Data Award to make county-level health data FAIR.
Background:
Health assessments at the county-level are resources health professionals and librarians rely on heavily to inform the development of community health programming, interventions, and grant applications to fund efforts that improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of their constituents. These health assessments include, but are not limited to, Community Health Assessments (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP), and Community Health Needs Assessments ...
Source: The Cornflower - August 2, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Derek Johnson Tags: Data Science Funding Public Health Success Stories Data Management Source Type: news
GMR to Fund UC ’ s 4th Annual Data Day
The GMR office is excited to announce that the University of Cincinnati (UC) has been granted a Research Data Award to host its 2019 Data Day Event!
Background:
UC Data Day is the only event on the University of Cincinnati campus that connects the libraries with researchers and community partners in a collaborative and informative medium. Data Day provides an opportunity to openly discuss opportunities and challenges related to data, and educates the research community on methods for driving discovery through data, a key area of interest for the National Library of Medicine.
Project Description
UC Data Day 2019 will build ...
Source: The Cornflower - July 30, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Derek Johnson Tags: Data Science Funding Success Stories Data Management Source Type: news
