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May 15, 2013

From the GMR: NLM FUNDING: Disaster Health Information Outreach and Collaboration Projects 2013

Hello, Network Members,
Here is a funding opportunity forwarded from NLM.
Jacqueline

New NLM Funding Opportunity: Disaster Health Information Outreach and Collaboration Projects 2013

NLM is looking for submission of innovative proposals that enhance mutually beneficial collaboration among libraries and disaster-related agencies. For example, projects may increase awareness of health information resources, demonstrate how libraries and librarians can assist planners and responders with disaster-related information needs, show ways in which disaster workers can educate librarians about disaster management, and/or include collaboration among partners in developing information resources that support planning and response to public health emergencies. Summaries of the projects funded in 2011 and 2012 can be viewed at http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/disasterinfofunding.html.

Contract awards will be offered for a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $30,000 each for a one-year project.

The deadline for responses is Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 2 pm ET. Responses are limited to six pages plus supplemental materials such as resumes, letters of support, and a budget.

The solicitation notice can be found on FedBizOpps:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=bce51d2baaeac33d108448c146128771&tab=core&_cview=0

For more information and instructions about the "Disaster Health Information Outreach and Collaboration Project 2013", please visit http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/2013disasteroutreachrfq.html.

The National Library of Medicine (http://www.nlm.nih.gov) is the world's largest biomedical library and provides extensive online health information resources. Visit the NLM Disaster Information Management Research Center site (http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov) to learn more about disaster-related health information from WISER (hazardous materials information for emergency responders), REMM-Radiation Emergency Medical Management, CHEMM-Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management, and other resources.

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Jacqueline Leskovec, MLIS, MA, RN
Outreach, Planning and Evaluation Coordinator
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
Greater Midwest Region
1750 W. Polk St. M/C 763
Chicago, IL 60612-4330

312.996-2464 Phone
312.996-2226 FAX
http://nnlm.gov/gmr/

May 14, 2013

Link to 2013 HSLM membership form

http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lmcguire/hslm/2012/12/2013hslmmembershiprenewalf.html

** HSLM membership is free to library students. Please indicate on the form that you are a library student and where you are going to school.

Thanks!

From the GMR: NLM presentations at MLA available online

The NLM exhibit booth at the Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association (NLM) featured theater presentations to bring users up-to-date on several NLM products and services. The presentation recordings are available at the link below and will soon be accessible from the NLM Distance Education Program Resources page.

Topics include: NLM apps and social media; History of Medicine Division exhibitions, programs, and resources; NIH Public Access compliance and PubMed My NCBI, MedlinePlus Connect and Meaningful Use; Resources for a multi-cultural world; and updates on PubMed, PubMed Central International, Health Services Research and Public Health, PubMed Health and ClinicalTrials.gov.

Visit:
NLM Technical Bulletin, May-Jun 2013, MLA 2013: NLM Theater Presentations
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/mj13/mj13_mla_theater_ppt.html

Have a wonderful week everyone!


Holly.

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Holly Ann Burt, MLIS, AHIP
Outreach and Exhibits Coordinator
NN/LM-Greater Midwest Region
1750 W. Polk St. M/C 763
Chicago, IL 60612-4330
phone: 800-338-7657 (in the Region) or 312-996-2464
fax: 312-996-2226
haburt@uic.edu
nnlm.gov/gmr

May 13, 2013

REMINDER: Please register for the HSLM Workshop and Annual meeting

Just a friendly reminder to register for the HSLM workshop and annual meeting by Tuesday, May 28th! Thanks.

Please use the form at the bottom of this message to register or go directly to the form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5fbGZibmFRUWgtNEE0V1Y4M3NVUHc6MA.
Agenda: 8:30-9:00 AM: Registration and light breakfast/coffee 9:00-12:30 PM: Workshop 12:30 - 1:15: Lunch 1:15 - 3:15: HSLM Annual Meeting 3:15 - 4:00 PM: HSLM Board Meeting

Details:

Workshop: Evidence Based Practice: A Refresher for Librarians Jonathan Koffel, Clinical Information Librarian at the UMN Bio-Medical Library, will be presenting Evidence Based Practice: A Refresher for Librarians. The goal of the session is to help librarians solidify and expand their own evidence based practice skills. The session will cover why evidence based practice is important, how to interpret core statistical measures and figures and how to critically appraise cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, and systematic reviews. Attendees will have the chance to work in small groups to critically appraise example articles and practice what they have learned.

The HSLM Annual Meeting will be held in the afternoon. Beverages, a light continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Location: Metropolitan State University Library & Learning Center Ecolab Room (Library 302) St. Paul Campus 645 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, MN 55106

Parking is available in the Maria Avenue lot for $2.50/day. You can find directions to the Metropolitan State University (St. Paul Campus) here: http://www.metrostate.edu/msweb/resources/deptsservices/bldgservices/metro_map.php?id1=1&id3=1&id2=1

This event is co-sponsored by Health Sciences Libraries of Minnesota (HSLM) and Metropolitan State University’s Library and Information Service. We offer this event free of charge to current HSLM members. To join HSLM or renew your membership, please fill out the form found here: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lmcguire/hslm/2012/12/2013hslmmembershiprenewalf.html and mail it to the HSLM treasurer, per the instructions provided.

If you have any questions or are unable to fill out the online registration, please email Amy Claussen (akla0002@umn.edu) or Anne Beschnett (besch015@umn.edu).with your contact information and whether or not you will need a vegetarian lunch option.

We hope to see you on May 31st! Amy Claussen and Anne Beschnett

HSLM Ballot

It time to vote for the HSLM Chair-Elect.

This year I am pleased to introduce Sue Gray as the candidate for the HSLM Chair-Elect. Sue Gray is a Reference and Circulation Librarian at the St. Catherine University Minneapolis Campus Library. She has been at St. Kate's since receiving her MLIS in 2005. Sue works with students in a variety of allied health science fields, and is the liaison librarian to the Master of Arts in Holistic Health Studies program. Before becoming a librarian, she was a student affairs officer at the Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford University, and an advocacy consultant for the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter.

Sue was the 2011-2012 co-chair of the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Special Interest Group (CAMSIG), Medical Library Association. In that leadership role, she co-authored an article about CAM internet resources for the November 2012 MLA News. She was also a member of the Publicity Committee for the Midwest Chapter MLA Annual Meeting held in Rochester.

Please fill out the ballot below. If you cannot submit a ballot please cast a ballot by sending an email to Nicole Theis-Mahon theis025@umn.edu.

May 10, 2013

Liblog: Newsletter of the Mayo Clinic Libraries (April edition) is now available

The April issue of Liblog: Newsletter of the Mayo Clinic Libraries includes feature articles on our Top eJournals and eBooks as well as beautiful images from Tibetan Medical and Buddhist Texts. Newsbytes include the newly available Neofax/Pediatrics databases, and don't miss guidance from I Want to do a Systematic Review.

From the GMR: Still room in online "Making PubMed Work for You" class beginning May 20th

A great opportunity to learn more about PubMed.
Sign up today.

Holly

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Course: Making PubMed Work for You
Presenter: Kate Flewelling, Outreach Coordinator, NN/LM MAR

Location: Free, Online, Asynchronous

Date: May 20 - June 7, 2013

Registration: http://nnlm.gov/mar/training/register.html?schedule_id=2241

Description: This beginning class is intended to develop basic searching techniques and search strategies that will take advantage of the PubMed interface to MEDLINE. The course will explore various methods for searching the PubMed system. Topics covered include using MeSH and search qualifiers, limiting search results, and refining your search. This course will provide an in-depth view of the system and demonstrate utilizing the features of PubMed to search effectively. Participants who complete course requirements will be eligible for 3.5 MLA CE credits. This class is an approved course for Level I (non-health sciences) Consumer Health Information Specialization. Questions? Contact Kate Flewelling at flewkate@pitt.edu.

From the GMR: What's New on The Cornflower through April 2013

Hello, Network Members,

It was great seeing so many of you at MLA Boston!

Here's the latest from the GMR blog, The Cornflower: http://nnlm.gov/gmr/blog/

GMR at MLA
http://nnlm.gov/gmr/blog/2013/04/25/gmr-at-mla/

Genetics Home Reference Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
http://nnlm.gov/gmr/blog/2013/04/25/genetics-home-reference-celebrates-its-10th-anniversary/

If you haven't seen the latest GMR Update for April 2013, it is accessible from the GMR homepage or directly via the following link:
http://nnlm.gov/gmr/about/gmrupdate.html

Jacqueline
Editor, The Cornflower

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Jacqueline Leskovec, MLIS, MA, RN
Outreach, Planning and Evaluation Coordinator
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
Greater Midwest Region
1750 W. Polk St. M/C 763
Chicago, IL 60612-4330

312.996-2464 Phone
312.996-2226 FAX
http://nnlm.gov/gmr/

April 30, 2013

Registration for HSLM Workshop and Annual Meeting 2013

Registration for the HSLM workshop and annual meeting on Friday, May 31st, 2013 is open! Please use the form at the bottom of this message to register or go directly to the form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5fbGZibmFRUWgtNEE0V1Y4M3NVUHc6MA. Please register by Tuesday, May 28th.

Agenda:

  • 8:30-9:00 AM: Registration and light breakfast/coffee
  • 9:00-12:30 PM: Workshop
  • 12:30 - 1:15: Lunch
  • 1:15 - 3:15: HSLM Annual Meeting
  • 3:15 - 4:00 PM: HSLM Board Meeting

Details:

Workshop: Evidence Based Practice: A Refresher for Librarians Jonathan Koffel, Clinical Information Librarian at the UMN Bio-Medical Library, will be presenting Evidence Based Practice: A Refresher for Librarians. The goal of the session is to help librarians solidify and expand their own evidence based practice skills. The session will cover why evidence based practice is important, how to interpret core statistical measures and figures and how to critically appraise cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, and systematic reviews. Attendees will have the chance to work in small groups to critically appraise example articles and practice what they have learned.

The HSLM Annual Meeting will be held in the afternoon. Beverages, a light continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Location: Metropolitan State University Library & Learning Center Ecolab Room (Library 302) St. Paul Campus 645 East Seventh Street Saint Paul, MN 55106

Parking is available in the Maria Avenue lot for $2.50/day. You can find directions to the Metropolitan State University (St. Paul Campus) here: http://www.metrostate.edu/msweb/resources/deptsservices/bldgservices/metro_map.php?id1=1&id3=1&id2=1

This event is co-sponsored by Health Sciences Libraries of Minnesota (HSLM) and Metropolitan State University’s Library and Information Service. We offer this event free of charge to current HSLM members. To join HSLM or renew your membership, please fill out the form found here: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/lmcguire/hslm/2012/12/2013hslmmembershiprenewalf.html and mail it to the HSLM treasurer, per the instructions provided.

If you have any questions or are unable to fill out the online registration, please email Amy Claussen (akla0002@umn.edu) or Anne Beschnett (besch015@umn.edu).with your contact information and whether or not you will need a vegetarian lunch option.

We hope to see you on May 31st! Amy Claussen and Anne Beschnett

DEADLINE MAY 17TH: New, better awards to support meeting attendance at Midwest Chapter/MLA in October!

Exciting news from the Midwest Chapter/Medical Library Association Awards and Scholarships Committee! We've been listening to our members, and after approval at the Board meeting last week, the awards to support attendance at the Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting just got BETTER!!!

There is a NEW award to support meeting attendance that is open to anyone (not just students and first-time attendees), and now all meeting support awards include a FREE full conference registration as well as $500 to help cover your travel. Additionally, the deadlines have been moved to May 17th, to give you much more time to plan for
conference attendance.

Check out the awards page for complete eligibility and application information: midwestmla.org/committees/awards/

Annual Meeting Grant (midwestmla.org/committees/awards/)
Supports the attendance of librarians and library staff at the Chapter's Annual Meeting. Two $500 awards with free, full conference registration are available each year.

First-Time Attendee Annual Meeting Grant (midwestmla.org/committees/awards/)
Supports the first-time attendance of Midwest Chapter members at the Chapter's Annual Meeting. Two $500 awards with free full conference registration are available each year.

Learn more about the 2013 annual meeting, held in East Peoria, IL from October 4-8: hsli.org/midwestmla2013/

Also, don't forget that papers and posters are eligible for Research Awards! More info at midwestmla.org/committees/awards/

Applications are due to Jere Odell by May 17th, 2013, so don't delay!

If you have any questions, contact Liz Fine Weinfurter (eweinfur@umn.edu, 612-624-6492) or Jere Odell (jdodell@iupui.edu, (317-274-5992).

April 24, 2013

Minutes of March 2013 HSLM Board Meeting

Here are the minutes of the HSLM Board Meeting on 3/13/13:
HSLM Board Meeting 3.2013 (Word document)

April 16, 2013

From the GMR: NLM Webinar on digital preservation - April 23rd

Angela Ruffin from the National Network Office is sending the following invitation to participate in a webinar on preservation of digital materials prepared especially for member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity. Ruth

April 23, 2013
The National Network Office at the National Library of Medicine is sponsoring a one-hour webinar for the National Network of Libraries members on April 23, 2013 from 3-4 PM EDST. A panel of NLM staff will discuss how to preserve personal digital photos, documents, videos, and review storage, and conversion options to celebrate Preservation Week 2013. To view the webinar use the following URL https://webmeeting.nih.gov/preservationweek2013/.

Preservation Week Contact:
Holly Herro
herroh@mail.nlm.nih.gov
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Ruth Holst, MSLS, AHIP, FMLA
Associate Director
NN/LM, Greater Midwest Region
University of Illinois at Chicago
Library of the Health Sciences
1750 W. Polk Street, MC763
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: 312-996-6872
Email: rholst@uic.edu
Fax: 312-996-2226

April 11, 2013

Reception for Elaine Challacombe, retiring after 24 years at the U of M

You are invited to Elaine Challacombe's retirement reception!

You are cordially invited to a lecture by historian of medicine and bibliophile Dr. W. Bruce Fye in honor of Elaine Challacombe's retirement as curator of the Owen H. Wangensteen Historical Library of Medicine. Dr. Fye, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Medical History at the Mayo Clinic, will present, "A Personal Story of the Blending of Bibliomania and Historical Scholarship."

Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 4:30 p.m.
Reception to follow.
Wangensteen Library
568 Diehl Hall
Essex St. S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

To honor Elaine and her great contributions to the Wangensteen Collection, we have established the Elaine Challacombe Visiting Scholar Fund. The Challacombe Fund will allow researchers, students, and independent scholars to come to the Wangensteen Library and take advantage of the truly remarkable collections that Elaine has nurtured and developed over her 24 years as curator.

Elaine Challacombe has enjoyed a successful career in Rare Books and Special Collections, first at the Strong Museum in Rochester, NY, and later at the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine. Under Elaine's leadership the collection has expanded in scope and content, growing from 30,000 books to approximately 70,000 volumes, many of them valuable and unique items in medical history.

For more information and to register to attend, see http://staff.lib.umn.edu/communications/email/2013/challacombe/

April 9, 2013

From the GMR: April Lake Effects - Resource Sharing (April 18th)

The next GMR Lake Effects has been scheduled:

Resource Sharing in the Medical Library World: New Trends, New Challenges
Date: April 18, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm CDT

Presenter: Kevin O'Brien, Assistant Special Collections & Access Services Librarian

Developments in scholarly biomedical communication and publishing are presenting challenges to the legacy model of interlibrary loan practice.
This webinar will discuss some emerging trends in resource sharing in the medical library world.

Registration: http://tinyurl.com/gmrregistration
1 MLA CE will be available to those who attend live or listen to the recording


Irene Williams

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Irene Williams
Network Services Coordinator/Docline
NN/LM GMR
University of Illinois @ Chicago
Library of the Health Sciences
1750 W. Polk St. (M/C 763)
Chicago, IL 60612
1-800-338-7657 (in region)
(312) 996-8996

April 5, 2013

SLA-Minnesota Invites You to Attend: Data Tools for Visualization & Insight

Data Tools for Visualization & Insight
A Bring-Your-Boss Event!


PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Join us for a "double-feature" learning lunch with presentations on data tools from both the Wilder Foundation and East View Geospatial. SLA members may bring their boss for free!

Jane Tigan from the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation will present Minnesota Compass, a social indicators project that measures progress statewide. Compass provides data and tracks trends in topic areas such as education, economy, workforce, health and immigration. Tigan will discuss the trends impacting our state, introduce the data and resources available on Minnesota Compass and explore ways this free tool can help you in your work.

Rodney Buhrsmith and Tony Monsour from East View Geospatial will focus on visualizing and using data in a geospatial framework. Tabular and unstructured data are being exploited by GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and increasingly, non-GIS professionals, thanks to the explosion of the Geospatial Industry. Buhrsmith and Monsour will demonstrate how to visualize and manipulate data on a common GIS platform, ArcGIS, as well as on their web-based EVGeoCloud platform built for non-GIS professionals.

WHEN
Friday, May 3, 2013
11:30 am - 1:30 pm (Presentations begin at noon)

WHERE
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Auditorium A
451 Lexington Parkway North
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Directions: https://www.wilder.org/AboutUs/Locations/Pages/Directions.aspx
Free parking is available in the ramp immediately outside the building

COST
$25 for SLA members (may bring your boss at no charge - be sure to include details in your registration)
$20 for students, unemployed & retired
$35 for guests
$40 for anyone registering after April 26 deadline

REGISTRATION
Register and send payment no later than Friday, April 26; details at http://sla-divisions.typepad.com/slamn/2013/04/may-3-lunch-data-tools-for-visualization-insight.html.

CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS
Karen Mackey, Chapter President: karen.mackey@donaldson.com / 952.887.3018
Renee Weddle, Chapter President-Elect: renee_weddle@cargill.com / 952.742.0195

THANK YOU
Thank you to the Wilder Foundation, our host, and to East View, our generous sponsor, and to both organizations for sharing their knowledge with us!


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