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/

** 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!

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

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

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.

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.

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/

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

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).

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/

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