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Source: The Cornflower - December 5, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog DOCLINE Source Type: news
World AIDS Day
December 1 is World AIDS Day, a day to unite with others worldwide to prevent HIV, support people living with HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to an HIV-related illness. The National Library of Medicine, NIH and the CDC have a wide variety of materials and resources to help raise awareness and combat stigma in your communities. This year’s theme, Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV, emphasizes accountability and action and echoes the Administration’s dedication to ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat worldwide by addressing health disparities in communities disproportiona...
Source: The Cornflower - December 1, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog World AIDS Day Source Type: news
Did You Hear? Proximity Searching is Now Available in PubMed!
The National Library of Medicine is pleased to announce proximity search capabilities have been added to PubMed. This means you can now search for multiple terms appearing in any order within a specified distance of one another in the [Title] or [Title/Abstract] fields.
You’ll find details on how to build a proximity search as well as examples in the new NLM Technical Bulletin article, PubMed Update: Proximity Search Now Available in PubMed.
You can also check out the newly added “Proximity Searching” section of the PubMed User Guide here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/help/#proximity-searching
Finally, NLM’s Off...
Source: The Cornflower - November 30, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: elake Tags: NLM Resources Technical Bulletin Technology Proximity Search PubMed Source Type: news
Twenty-Fourth International Conference on Grey Literature
Is grey literature published literature? How can publishers and librarians collaborate on producing and processing grey literature to ensure it is accessible, useable, and preserved? What are the challenges and rewards of collecting and processing digital grey literature?
If these questions intrigue you, consider attending the 24th International Conference on Grey Literature (GL2022) on December 5th and 6th. This all-virtual event is being co-sponsored by GreyNet International and the National Library of Medicine. Dr. Patricia Flatley Brennan, the Director of NLM, will give the Welcome Address, and several NLM and NCBI s...
Source: The Cornflower - November 28, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Consumer Health conference grey literature NLM Source Type: news
Call for Requests for NLM Traveling Exhibitions
The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) opens the Call for Requests for NLM Traveling Exhibitions at 2 pm (ET), November 8! Please submit your requests online using this NLM Traveling Exhibition Request Form by 2 pm (ET), November 29, 2022.
The online form enables you to:
view all available exhibition titles and booking slots during April 2023–October 2024,
specify up to three exhibition and booking slot preferences—one to be booked if the lottery selects your request, and
submit one request to the lottery for selecting exhibition bookings.
For now, here are the seven titles available for requests. Ple...
Source: The Cornflower - November 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Consumer Health News from NIH/NLM NLM Resources Public Libraries Traveling Exhibit Source Type: news
New Webinar! Drive Thru Data: Using NLM APIs to Access Information Fast
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides millions of people access to health information via its portfolio of products and services. Some people may need to access NLM’s resources in special ways to help support new and innovative projects. Application programming interfaces (APIs) can help you access NLM’s data more quickly and efficiently, especially when integrated into a program or script.
This webinar is aimed at librarians and other information professionals who are familiar with NLM’s products and services, but want to explore NLM data in new ways. All levels of technical expertise are welco...
Source: The Cornflower - November 22, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Source Type: news
National Rural Health Day, Thursday, November 17
Since 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health has celebrated National Rural Health Day on the third Thursday in November. It is a time to recognize the “power of rural” and highlight the work being done to reduce health care disparities in rural communities.
This year’s theme is, “Advancing Behavioral Health Equity in Rural Communities.” According to the Health Resources & Services Administration, behavioral health care is a challenge in rural communities due to stigma, lack of transportation, reimbursement issues, and a limited workforce. The staff here at Region 6 recognizes ...
Source: The Cornflower - November 16, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Resource Sharing national rural health day rural health day resources Source Type: news
A Time to Reflect on Native American Heritage
November is Native American Heritage Month. As the National Congress of American Indians notes, it’s not only an occasion for all of us to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and important contributions of American Indians. It is also a fitting time to educate each other about tribes, raise awareness of the challenges American Indians have faced historically and face today, and share how tribal citizens are addressing these challenges.
American Indians in the US are often identified as BIPOC and viewed as one race or ethnic group among many, but it is important to remember that they are also sovereign ...
Source: The Cornflower - November 14, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: elake Tags: Public Health Public Libraries Resource Sharing health information resources Native American Health Resources Native American Heritage Native American Heritage Month Source Type: news
Resources on RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections) for Library Patrons
You and your library patrons are probably hearing and reading about an increase in RSV cases. We have put together some resources to help you and your patrons better understand and prevent the spread of RSV.
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But it can cause serious lung infections, especially in infants, older adults, and people with serious medical problems.
MedlinePlus page on RSV – what is it, what are the symptoms and treatments (available in Spanish)
Cold, Flu, or Allergy? Know the Difference for Best Treatment from NIH (available in ...
Source: The Cornflower - November 10, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Resource Sharing rsv resources Source Type: news
November 2022 NNLM Reading Club: Caregiving
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregiving is an often overlooked, but important public health issue that affects many peoples’ quality of life. Caregivers aid with another person’s social and health needs. This may include help with one or more activities important for daily living such as bathing and dressing, paying bills, shopping, and providing transportation. Many caregiving activities also involve emotional support and help with managing another person’s chronic disease or disability. Caregiving responsibilities can increase and change as the recipient’s needs increase, which often results in a...
Source: The Cornflower - November 2, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Consumer Health NNLM Reading Club Source Type: news
MLA is now accepting applications for the Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant
The purpose of this grant is to provide support for research, development, or demonstration projects that will help to promote excellence in the field of health sciences librarianship and information sciences. More than one grant can be awarded each year, and the amount can range from $100 to $1,000. You must be a registered member of MLA to apply.
You can read more about the award and eligibility criteria at on the Grant’s homepage MLA Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant. When you’re ready to apply, select the 2023 online application track. Submissions are due by November 15, 2022, 11:59 p.m....
Source: The Cornflower - October 21, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Funding Source Type: news
Updated Guide for Public Libraries on Health Resources and More!
We are pleased to announce that the updated and newly revised Public Libraries Guide on the NNLM website is now live.
The information in this guide provides public libraries with resources and information helpful to their patrons related to health information. The guide includes content on a variety of topics such as:
Getting Started
Evaluating Health Information
Health Information Resources
Health Information in Multiple Languages
Substance Use Disorders
Behavioral and Mental Health
Health Programming
Consumer Health Collection Management
Health Insurance
Tools & Print Materials
The post Updated Guide for Public L...
Source: The Cornflower - October 20, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Public Libraries collection management Consumer Health evaluating health information health information in multiple languages health information resources health insurance for public libraries Source Type: news
Winter 2022 MLA Webinars – Sponsorship Announcement
Health information professionals are encouraged to take advantage Medical Library Association (MLA) webinars, which the Region 6 office sponsors at institutions across the Region. Participation in these webinars at sponsored sites is free! The Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6 will sponsor up to ten (10) institutional registrations for MLA webinars each quarter. Applications will be accepted beginning September 1, 2022 and on an ongoing basis until funding for the quarter has been expended. Institutions can apply for one (1) webinar per quarter. While each sponsored site will be able to offer the...
Source: The Cornflower - October 10, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Source Type: news
Call for Proposals virtual National Health Misinformation Symposium, April 4-7, 2023
The Network of the National Library of Medicine invites proposals for a virtual National Health Misinformation Symposium, April 4-7, 2023.
This free, virtual symposium will explore both the research behind health misinformation movements and provide practical and evidence-based solutions to support librarians, health educators, and direct care providers in combating the spread of all types of health misinformation. Topics may include the types of misinformation, history of health misinformation, tips to understand health research, combating social media spread, the effects of health misinformation on individuals and comm...
Source: The Cornflower - October 4, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Health Misinformation health misinformation symposium Source Type: news
Celebrate National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month!
Calling all Maya Angelous, Pablo Nerudas, and Claude McKays! In honor of National Medical Librarians Month and National Health Literacy Month NNLM is hosting a book spine poetry contest. All participants will be entered into a lottery to receive a free copy of books selected from the NNLM Reading Club – a total of 10 books to add to your collection and share with your users!
The Rules
Grab some books (at least 3)
Stack them up!
Arrange the titles to create a health related poem
Take a photo and share it with us!
How to Enter
Submissions will be accepted throughout October. Send us your entry on Twitter by tagging y...
Source: The Cornflower - September 29, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Miles Dietz-Castel Tags: Blog Source Type: news
