MIDLINE http://midwestmla.org/midline/ Newsletter of the Midwest Chapter, Medical Library Association en Copyright 2008 Sun, 04 May 2008 18:20:15 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Spring 2008 Issue, Number 111 Welcome to the latest issue of MIDLINE! We've added a new feature to MIDLINE! Recently submitted comments on MIDLINE articles are displayed down there on the right under the categories listing. You can also keep up with the MIDLINE comments by subscribing to the comments feed. This service compliments the MIDLINE article feed which allows you to read MIDLINE in your feed reader. ShareYourIdeas.jpg
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Highlights from the meeting include updates from the conference planning committees. It sounds like the Troy, Michigan conference is going to be great. Ohio and Wisconsin are also moving ahead with their plans. Make sure and check out the Michigan conference website for more information on Vital Signs. We also spent time reviewing our new technology and the website. We have added a new blog called ConnectMidwest for all chapter members. This is a place for us to chat about a variety of issues. The comment feature is turned on so please respond to the postings if you are so moved. The Communications Committee always welcomes extra eyes to take a look at our web page links and make suggestions for new resources to add. Another recent addition to our web presence is a Facebook group. You can now add it easily using the search function and looking for Medical Library Association Midwest Chapter. As you know, we revamped our e-mail discussion lists when we went to the new ISP. One feature that was requested was the ability to send attachments. You'll be pleased to know that the chapter's e-mail discussion lists will accept attachments. The chapter members e-mail discussion list attachment feature will be moderated so it might take a little extra time for your message to appear. Our budget remains healthy and our books have been audited with no problems found. Please get your membership renewals in and encourage others to join. It's probably the cheapest professional investment you can make. Membership forms are on the website. While you're at the website, check out our Awards and Scholarships page. We have scholarships for attending the fall meeting along with the Jean Williams Sayre Innovation Award and the Librarian of the Year Award. The committee is looking for nominations for both. You can even nominate yourself for the Innovation Award! We've had a few changes in our committee members. Janna Lawrence is the new chair of the Professional Practice Committee. Beth Carlin is our benchmarking liaison. I am looking for someone to be a web editor dealing with the content on our website while Allan Barclay remains our webmaster dealing with technical issues. Let me know if you might be interested. We have two new special committees. First of all, we're taking a look at the bylaws. I know we just changed them, but a few things have come up that need to be clarified. Sheryl Stevens is the chair. She was on the original committee looking at the bylaws so she knows them well. We are also looking into contracting with a company to allow credit cards to be used for membership and conference registration. They might also handle registration for our conferences and even our membership database. This would certainly relieve a burden on the conference planning committees and the membership secretary. Bette Sydelko, Marlene Porter, and Karen Anderson are on the Online Finances Committee. I'll be following that one closely too as I think it is an import service for our chapter to offer. MidwestChapterSpringBoardMeeting.jpg Last but not least, you might be getting calls to run for office or serve on a committee. Please consider saying "yes." This is a fun group and the best way to learn about the chapter is by being an active participant. If you checked the interest box on the membership form, don't be surprised if you get a call one of these days! I hope to see you in Chicago! ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/presidents_message_6.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/presidents_message_6.html Chapter Business President's Message MLA Mexico award blogs board bylaws chapter comments committees communications conference e-mail finances lizard photo website Thu, 01 May 2008 11:34:29 -0600 Treasurer's Report http://midwestmla.org/board/treasurer/2008.xls. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/treasurers_report_4.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/treasurers_report_4.html Chapter Business treasurer website Sun, 04 May 2008 17:49:48 -0600 Free Lunch Winners Sheryl Stevens, Chair, Awards & Scholarships Committee University of Toledo Libraries, Toledo, OH The recipients of the Midwest Chapter/MLA's Chapter Council Sharing Roundtables "Free Lunch" Awards for 2008 are:
  • Jim Bulger of Allina Health Systems, Minneapolis, MN
  • Brooke Billman of University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
CONGRATULATIONS! ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/free_lunch_winners_1.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/free_lunch_winners_1.html Awards, Grants, Scholarships Chapter Business MLA award conference Sun, 04 May 2008 17:50:44 -0600 Midwest Chapter 2.0 Clare Leibfarth, Midwest Chapter Editor Affinity Medical Center Medical Library, Massillon, OH
New Chapter Blog
Join the conversation!
I would like to introduce you to the new Midwest Chapter blog, ConnectMidwest: ConnectMidwest.JPG What is this blog all about? Take a look! It is so much more than announcements and news. Think of this blog as a CONVERSATION among the members of the chapter on any topic of interest. Think of the blog posts as conversation starters. Click on any of the Topics for Discussion - there's something for everyone. How can YOU participate in the conversation?
  • Check out the "starter" posts.
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  • Become a Midwest Chapter blogger! Post an article on a news item or topic of interest. Just contact me and I'll show you how. You don't have to have your own blog to be a blogger.
If you will be attending the upcoming MLA '08 meeting in Chicago, please consider writing about your experience for ConnectMidwest. Contact me if you are interested. If you post to your own blog or post photos to Flickr, be sure to tag your items mla2008. Tag photos of Midwest Chapter members midwestchapter. Will ConnectMidwest replace MIDLINE, the Midwest Chapter's quarterly newsletter? Nope! Having the opportunity to blog about chapter events and subjects of interest is a great service to offer our members. But there is always going to be a place for a more formal and permanent report of chapter business and activities. Don't forget that MIDLINE is "2.0" too! Subscribe to the all new MIDLINE comments feed to keep up on what people are saying.
Join the Chapter Facebook Group
Do you live in Facebook? Even if you only visit occasionally, join the all new Midwest Chapter Facebook group. There are over 70 members so far. How can the chapter's Facebook group page be improved? What information, apps, widgets, or whatever can be added to make it a more useful communications tool? Click on that Comments link below and share your thoughts. Whichever medium you use most, the Midwest Chapter offers a great way to network with your fellow medical librarians! ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_chapter_20.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_chapter_20.html Chapter Business 2.0 Facebook MLA blogs chapter communications feeds website Sun, 04 May 2008 17:51:36 -0600 2008 Midwest Chapter Awards and Scholarships Sheryl Stevens, Chair, Awards & Scholarships Committee Carlson Library, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
Over $3,000 Available!
The Midwest Chapter/MLA is pleased to provide its members with the opportunity to once again receive a total of over $3,000 in awards and scholarships during 2008. Included in this year's awards are:
  • Two Annual Meeting Scholarships ($500 each) to support attendance of students or recent graduates at the chapter's annual meeting.
  • Two Professional Development Awards ($500 each) to support first-time attendance of members at the chapter's annual meeting.
  • The Midwest Chapter/MLA Distinguished Librarian Award ($500) which recognizes a member who has made outstanding contributions to health sciences librarianship and the chapter.
  • The Jean Williams Sayre Innovation Award ($500) which recognizes individuals, groups, organizations, and/or libraries for their creative approaches to health information delivery and management.
Complete application and nomination information about all of these awards is available at http://midwestmla.org/committees/awards/. While the August 18, 2008 deadline seems far off, it will be here before you know it! Thus, the Awards & Scholarships Committee encourages you to get a head start on gathering your application and/or nomination materials. A note about the Professional Development Award: As of 2008, the professional experience requirement has been reduced from three years to one year to provide more chapter members with the chance to apply. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/2008_midwest_chapter_awards_an.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/2008_midwest_chapter_awards_an.html Announcements Awards, Grants, Scholarships Chapter Business award chapter conference librarianship meeting members scholarship Sun, 04 May 2008 17:53:40 -0600 Midwest MLA/MHSLA 2008 Conference:Concurrent Sessions "Vital Signs: Keeping You and Your Library Vibrant and Healthy"
Midwest MLA/MHSLA 2008 Conference
October 17-21, 2008
Detroit Troy Marriott, Troy, Michigan Legend.gif Here's a sample of the concurrent sessions that are being planned for you! Pulse: Competency-Based Medical Education Presented by: Rajesh Mangrulkar MD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Health Literacy Presented by: Melinda Orebaugh, Gunderson Lutheran Health System, La Crosse, WI Respiration: Education Commons: More Breathing Room Presented by: Ellen Marks, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI Blood Pressure: Mass Digitization Presented by: Rebecca Dunkell, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Barbara Platts, Munson Healthcare, Traverse City, MI Michael Simmons, Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI Project Management Presented by: Jaynet Thewn Ph.D, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI Temperature: Using Medical Poetry to Help Reduce Health Disparities Presented by: David Slawson MD, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Presenting with a Passion Presented by: Corrine Stavish, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI Check out the complete conference program, including dates and times of the concurrent sessions at: http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/conference-program.htm. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_mlamhsla_2008_conferen.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_mlamhsla_2008_conferen.html Annual Conference News Michigan conference theme Sun, 04 May 2008 17:56:31 -0600 Midwest MLA/MHSLA 2008 Conference:Continuing Education Courses Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 Conference, October 17-21, 2008 at the Detroit Troy Marriott, Troy, Michigan. CE #1: Overcoming Overwhelm: Changing "To Do" to "Done!" Alita Marlowe Bluford, Marlowe & Associates, Farmington Hills, MI One hundred and sixty hours, a full month's worth of services and revenue, slipped right through your fingers last year, and you didn't even notice! The average librarian receives at least 190 pieces of information each day. Each piece requires a decision. The most challenging part of your business is inside your files, your processes, and compartments of your brain and those of your associates. Alita will help you understand that all humans process information differently and that acknowledging the difference in learning styles is the first step in designing efficient, money saving, user-friendly processes for library tasks. She will help you decide what to toss, what to keep, and where to put what you keep; enhance work flow, increase customer satisfaction, and improve the quality of life for you and your associates. 4 MLA contact hours CE #2: Effective Survey Design: Ask the Right Questions - Get the Right Answers Diana Robertson, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, ON The major goal of this course is to instruct you on how to use surveys to obtain information that can improve the quality of your library services. Specifically, you will learn about survey clarity, sampling methods, reliability, validity, survey results, creating appropriate questions, privacy, confidentiality, survey follow-up, innovative uses of the web, and web survey tools including SurveyMonkey. 4 MLA contact hours CE #3: The Librarian's Role in Information Mastery: Assessing the Usefulness of Clinical Information Sources David Slawson MD, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Michael Simmons, Sparrow Health System, Lansing, MI Clinicians are drowning in a sea of medical information. Clinicians' information needs are setting-dependent, but librarians have traditionally focused on supplying comprehensive retrieval of citations. The gap between what clinicians want and what librarians provide is becoming more evident in modern practice. To close this gap, clinicians and librarians must come together under the umbrella of information mastery to find and incorporate the best information, based on the "Usefulness of Medical Information Equation." This equation stresses evaluating information for a balance between three concepts: validity, relevance, and the time it takes to find an answer. Librarians' abilities to evaluate resources and search effectively are the essential basis of information retrieval, but new skills are necessary to optimize the provision of the right information, at the right time and situation. In this class you will analyze clinical information needs, learn new skills, and investigate new tools and resources. 8 MLA contact hours CE #4: Screencasting: How to Create Effective Instructional Video Content Scott Garrison, Duke University, Durham, NC Building on concepts of understanding learning styles and how to organize and "chunk" instructional content for the online environment, you will learn best practices for creating effective screencasts (video-based online instruction modules), using Adobe Captivate and other similar tools. You will learn what content does and does not work well in screencast form, how to divide content into logical chunks that are most appropriate for online learners, identify best practices for creating content (e.g. storyboarding, script writing, voiceover/narration), identify appropriate hardware and software tools that work well for specified content, best sources for acquiring needed tools, and how to assess the effectiveness of screencasted content. 8 MLA contact hours CE #5: Adult Learning Mary Ellen Edwards, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH You will explore theories and techniques of adult learning and examine generational learning differences, especially among Gen X and Gen Y learners. You will learn how to apply theory to various library teaching/learning moments. 6 MLA contact hours CE #6: Patient Safety Holly Ann Burt, NNLM/GMR, Chicago, IL This interactive session focuses on ways you can become more involved in patient safety processes and activities within your institution by providing patient safety resources to health professionals, administration, staff, patients, and family members. You will gain knowledge about the definitions and issues of patient safety, where patient safety practices and contacts exist within your institution, appropriate resources, and library advocacy as it relates to patient safety. This session will assist you in becoming an effective agent for value added patient safety in your institution. 4 MLA contact hours CE #7: PubMed: Keeping Your Search Vital Merle Rosensweig, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Deborah Lauseng, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Are you an experienced searcher? Would you like a fresh set of PubMed searching techniques? The objective of this class is to revitalize the experienced PubMed searcher. You will explore using the MeSH database, Preview Index, and MeSH browser. You will review the use of field tags and journal subsets, MeSH subheadings and related abbreviations, qualifier hierarchies and exploding families of subheadings. You will learn to formulate a searchable question using the PICO model. Give your skills a shot in the arm by adding the ability to perform genetic searches for clinical care. My NCBI, filters, and Collections will also be covered. 4 MLA contact hours CE # 8: Impacting Health Disparities Diane C. Moyer, MS, RN, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH Working through the health care maze is difficult. For people in our communities, accessing health care becomes even more difficult because of multiple factors, including limited literacy skills and language barriers. In this session, you will learn about health care disparities and why some of the disparities exist, as well as explore potential solutions. You will also learn about a project initially launched in 2005 in central Ohio. Patient education specialists from three health systems collaborated to address the provision of plain language health education resources for use with low literacy and immigrant populations seeking health services in the U.S. Collaborations, grant funding, lessons learned and outcomes will be discussed. 4 MLA contact hours CE #9: Community Assessment Susan Barnes, University of Washington, Seattle, WA This class will help you and others involved in health information outreach, design quality programs and garner support for those programs, by taking the right first step: collecting community needs assessment information about the population involved. Topics include: target community data collection including needs, assets, resources, and potential obstacles impacting the success of health information outreach efforts. You will learn how to use existing U.S. Census statistics, state data, and local resources in developing a community assessment. You will also learn about the type of information you should seek through interviews and questionnaires. This workshop will combine a lecture format with interactive group exercises. 3 MLA contact hours Check out the complete conference program, including dates and times of the CE courses at: http://www.mdmlg.org/midwest/conference-program.htm.]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_mlamhsla_2008_conferen_1.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_mlamhsla_2008_conferen_1.html Annual Conference News CE Michigan conference Sun, 04 May 2008 17:57:49 -0600 Midwest MLA/MHSLA 2008 Conference:Call for Papers and Posters Call for Papers The Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 Conference Program Committee invites proposals for contributed papers relating to the conference theme of "Vital Signs: Keeping you and your library vibrant and healthy." Topics may be informational or research-oriented and should fall into one of the four "vital signs" categories of Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, or Temperature. A written paper is not required. If accepted, applicants should be prepared to speak for approximately 15 to 30 minutes depending on the number of papers being presented. All applications must include the following:
  • Structured abstract. See the MLA Research Section web page for guidance on writing a structured abstract.
  • The abstract must include the "objective" and "methods" sections of the structured abstract, and not exceed 350 words, and should not contain tables, figures, or bibliographic references.
  • Title, author(s) and affiliation(s).
  • Times New Roman, 10-point font, and Symbol font for symbols are the recommended fonts.
  • .doc or .rtf are the recommended document format.
  • Any special equipment requirements.
Submit applications to Alexia Estabrook at alexia.estabrook@providence-stjohnhealth.org. Deadline May 31, 2008.
Call for Posters
The Midwest MLA / MHSLA Conference Program Committee invites poster session proposals for the Midwest MLA / MHSLA Conference in Troy, Michigan, October 17-21, 2008. Here is an opportunity to present your research, best practices, library services, technologies, and all health sciences ideas in relation to the overall theme "Vital Signs: keeping you and your library vibrant and healthy." Supporting vital themes include Pulse, Respiration, Blood Pressure, and Temperature. Guidelines for structured abstracts can be found at: http://research.mlanet.org/structured_abstract.html. Poster dimensions need to be 3' x 4' to fit on a conference-supplied easel. Presenters should be available to discuss their topics on Monday, October 20th, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Deadline for abstract submission is May 31, 2008, with electronic submission preferred to Beth Trapp at btrapp@beaumonthospitals.com. Notification will be sent if the abstract is not accepted. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_mlamhsla_2008_conferen_2.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_mlamhsla_2008_conferen_2.html Announcements Annual Conference News Michigan conference papers poster Sun, 04 May 2008 17:58:54 -0600 Chapter AHIP Liaison Report Sharon Kambeitz-Lumphrey, AHIP Liaison to Midwest Chapter Allina Hospitals & Clinics, Minneapolis, MN MLA's AHIP Credentialing Committee (CC) has completed its annual report for 2007-2008. As your AHIP representative to Midwest Chapter/MLA, I wanted to bring a few highlights to your attention:
  • A newly designed online portfolio and online point Index is available. Check out MLANET for a preview.
  • The option to have Doody librarian selector work used for AHIP points was added to the Credentialing Meeting in Chicago. They were unable to conclude the work necessary to vote this into effect, but are hoping the final vote will come in Chicago. I had personally made recommendations for this and worked on a subcommittee to advocate for librarian selectors who worked on the Doody's Core Titles project. I'm confident the decision will be positive.
  • 135 portfolios were reviewed successfully for AHIP members at the same level or higher. In addition, there were 18 new Provisional members for 2007.
  • Check the MLA News April edition for a couple of published articles on changes made based on an academy nationwide survey.
  • Those who work on websites, mailing lists, and Listservs will receive AHIP points. More information is available on www.mlanet.org.
  • In the future you will be able to renew at the same level with a credit card with no additional paperwork. This will happen after MLA purchases a new membership database system and after the Credentialing Committee implements a renewal system.
  • The Academy has heard a strong voice from members that they would like a secure online application. I hope the CC will find a way to implement this long-needed feature. For those who are attending the Chicago meeting, I encourage you to speak to Academy staff and/or the Credentialing Committee members to express your concerns.
]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/chapter_ahip_liaison_report.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/chapter_ahip_liaison_report.html MLA News AHIP MLA academy Sun, 04 May 2008 17:59:56 -0600 Feature Article:Meet RML Director Kate Carpenter MIDLINE: Welcome! Congratulations on your new position as the Director, Greater Midwest Region NN/LM! Thanks for joining us for this interview. MIDLINE: Are you new to Chicago? Kate Carpenter: Thank you for the warm welcome. I have lived in the Midwest my entire life. Much of the time, I lived in Chicago or in Hammond, Indiana, where I currently reside. Hammond is located two miles from the Illinois border, and about twenty-five miles from the Loop. Fortunately, a commuter rail, the South Shore Line, to the city, serves interstate travelers in our community. Even more fortunately, northwest Indiana operates on Central Standard and Central Daylight Savings Time, the same time zone as Chicago, unlike the rest of Indiana. So I am not new to Chicago, but I am newly enjoying what Chicago has to offer. KCSpring2008.jpg MIDLINE: What has been your previous library experience? KC: Most recently, I served as Library Director at the Purdue University Calumet campus in Hammond, Indiana. We worked in collaboration with Purdue University in West Lafayette, and the other regional campuses of Purdue, but each of the directors and the dean reported directly to his/her respective vice chancellor for academic affairs. Prior to that, I held the position of University Librarian at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. An independent Lutheran university, Valparaiso recently opened a new library that integrated space for campus life and campus IT in a single building. I enjoyed the opportunity to prepare the rationale for a new building, compile the building program, search for an architect, and secure the support of the Board of Directors for this initiative. At both these institutions, I stayed engaged with the health sciences through our respective schools of nursing. My longest appointment was at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1979 to 1993. I held several positions at the Library of the Health Sciences and also served as the inaugural Bibliographer for the Health Sciences. You could say that I am home again. MIDLINE: What is your job all about? What does the RML Director do? KC: The role of the RML Director encompasses all the duties and responsibilities of an academic research library leader, as well as the obligations of a resource library within the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. In addition, the RML Director is responsible for developing a vision for the Greater Midwest Region, and for leading the region in planning for and implementing the initiatives, programs, and services of the GMR. As RML Director, I work closely with the associate director to plan, negotiate, and implement our contract with the National Library of Medicine. I am also responsible for sustaining communications among the network members, including the Resource Libraries, Outreach Libraries, the Greater Midwest Region Advisory Council, and local groups. I work with the coordinators and other GMR staff to make progress on our specific plan of work. Practically speaking, with the emphasis of my job on planning, leadership, communications, and implementation, I spend a lot of time in meetings. MIDLINE: What are the most significant current RML initiatives? KC: The GMR has so many substantive initiatives to improve access to information and facilitate its effective use! We provide training on Internet access and NLM databases, as well as a series of brochures introducing consumers and health professionals to these resources. Among our communication tools is a blog, The Cornflower, which enables our members to share information about events, projects, and people at their institutions. We encourage everyone to share his or her expertise by contributing to the GMR blog. We distribute money! The GMR funds a variety of awards and contracts to promote new and innovative information services. We were able to fund ten subcontracts and seventeen awards during the past year. Some of the projects included Go Local projects in Iowa and North Dakota, increasing the use of Web 2.0 technologies by public health workers in Michigan, and supporting a community health based organization to provide health information in eight languages. Also, the Emergency Preparedness Working Group, consisting of a representative from each state, was appointed in February 2008. MIDLINE: You attended the Resource Library Directors meeting in April. What was accomplished at that meeting? KC: At our meeting, we each shared one major initiative and one major challenge at our institutions. This approach stimulated discussion, networking, and ideas throughout the rest of the meeting. It also enabled us to see, acknowledge, and focus on change in our environment and institutions. Budgetary constraints, space sharing, outreach goals (including the NIH mandate and copyright), and impact of electronic medical records were among the most common challenges facing the Resource Libraries. The impact of establishing centers for clinical and translational science funded by the NIH was shared, as were concerns about continuing document delivery services under the provisions of product licenses. The meeting also included an update by Martha Fishel, Chief, Public Services Division, at the National Library of Medicine. In the second session, Dan Wilson, coordinator, introduced the NN/LM Emergency Preparedness Plan, and the directors shared information about emergency preparedness at their institutions. MIDLINE: What are you enjoying most about being RML Director? KC: I especially enjoy the opportunity to take health sciences librarianship to the "next level." Like all of you, I am passionate about making health information for the scholar and the consumer readily available to those who need it. The Greater Midwest Region and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine structures that simple mandate for a national audience. The evolving scope of our mission to serve public health workers, community-based organizations, and consumers is very appealing, as is our traditional role in serving health professionals to improve patient care. I also enjoy our role in supporting access through grants and awards. MIDLINE: What is most challenging? KC: Did I already mention meetings? As you all know, meetings present a profound ambiguity in the life of the health sciences librarian. On the one hand, we can accomplish a great deal of collaborative work within the processes associated with meetings, and we have many opportunities for distraction-free communication with our colleagues. On the other hand, meetings are time-consuming, they force us to be absent from our offices and service points, and they are poor venues for keeping up with the constant flow of e-mail. The most challenging aspect so far, however, is the necessity of deciphering - and remembering - the language of acronyms in which the work of the health sciences librarian is encoded. MIDLINE: Any advice to other librarians who are starting a new job? KC: I advise new employees to invoke their patience, stamina, and love of learning. I read everything that I receive very carefully! I investigate all unknown acronyms and the programs that they represent. I take notes at meetings, and then follow up on items that I don't understand. Another good strategy is making time for informal learning with colleagues as well as formal learning such as continuing education, seminars, and the like. One of the most informative sessions that I attended recently was the open meeting in Chicago on Healthy People 2020 convened by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Over fifty societies, organizations, and grass roots groups provided input to HHS. My personal techniques for staying abreast of my learning opportunities are a file of readings for train time and a "traveling to-do" list in which I record citations or tasks that emerge in meetings. My most fervent advice is to be patient. A new appointee cannot learn the duties of the job overnight, nor can he/she understand instantly the mores and culture of the new organization. MIDLINE: Will you be attending the Midwest MLA / MHSLA 2008 Conference in October? We are looking forward to meeting you there! KC: Yes, I plan to attend. I can't wait to renew my acquaintance with friends and colleagues from the past, as well as to meet new colleagues from the Midwest. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/feature_articlemeet_rml_direct.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/feature_articlemeet_rml_direct.html Feature Articles Midwest Regional News GMR NIH NLM NN/LM job librarianship libraries meeting preparedness Sun, 04 May 2008 18:02:30 -0600 State Meeting Report:Indiana Health Sciences Librarians Association Joan Zivich Lacera Memorial Library, Community Hospital, Munster, IN The Indiana Health Science Librarians Association 2008 Meeting was held in Martin House in Indianapolis, April 10-11. The theme of the meeting was "Don't Hesitate! Innovate: Transforming the Future of Medical Librarians." The meeting kicked off with a (free to members) 4 hour CE on "Health Literacy: You Can't Tell by Looking" presented by Melinda Orebaugh. Attendees learned of the magnitude and ramifications of the lack of health literacy in the United States and much helpful information on what we, as medical librarians, can do to help with this issue. After the meeting, attendees were whisked by bus to the Indianapolis Museum of Art for a guided tour of haute couture and a visit to the gift shop. This interesting event was followed by a group dinner at Russia House, where the group enjoyed fellowship and tasting intriguing Russian salads, soups, main dishes, and desserts while we listened to balalaika music. IHSLASpring2008.JPG The next day began at 7:00 a.m. with a delicious breakfast buffet and a presentation by Melinda Orebaugh "Don't Pave the Cow Path: The Future or Medical Librarians" where we were urged to engage the world, empower people, think more ambitiously, and take risks. We were also treated to Wisconsin cow pies, which turn out to be giant caramel and nut candies covered in dark chocolate. Melinda enlightened us and turned us into cow pie consumers at the same time! Melinda's presentation was followed by a panel discussion about the evolving skills of librarians and how they can be applied to various situations. We had ample time during the meeting to interact with our vendors during a break in the exhibit room and at lunch. We were able to learn about many new products and services that are being offered by our vendors. Then, we had a presentation on the use of new technologies in the health care setting. Christina Creech Wray presented on the various aspects of creating and maintaining a blog, while Chuck LeGuern presented on the practical use of a wiki in his hospital. We also had updates from NN/LM GMR, MEDLINEplus, INCLOSA, and IU SLIS, which were quite informative. These additional looks at our future were followed by the business meeting. Scott Loman was given the IHSLA Ovation Award. The Ovation Award was established in 2005 to "honor a member who has made outstanding professional contributions impacting IHSLA their individual library, and/or the provision of health information." Scott has been the IHSLA treasurer for many years, has hosted the annual meeting, and has initiated innovative programs at his hospital. Scott received $100.00, a beautiful award, and a letter will be sent to his supervisor. This was an especially fun award as Scott serves on the executive committee (which picks the winner,) and writes the checks as treasurer, but he was kept in the dark by the other officers and was totally surprised! ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reportindiana_he.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reportindiana_he.html State Associations 2.0 CE Indiana art award food fun innovation librarianship libraries literacy meeting vendors Sun, 04 May 2008 18:05:44 -0600 State Meeting Report:Health Sciences SubivisionIowa Library Association Elaine Hughes Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, IA The ILA Health Sciences Subdivision opened its Spring Meeting at Des Moines University on April 18th by recognizing the contributions of long-time medical librarian, Jim Lander, who is retiring on June 10th. Jim began working at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque in 1971. His first project was to rewrite a NLM hospital library grant for the construction of a new combined School of Nursing Library and Doctor's Library, now called the A.C. Pfohl Health Sciences Library. During his 37-year tenure at Mercy, Jim has held positions of leadership as a member of the ILA Health Sciences Subdivision, the Midwest Chapter/MLA and MLA. In the Midwest Chapter/MLA, Jim has served on the board or on a committee for nineteen years, including: two terms as representative-at-large, membership secretary, president-elect, president and past president. He has been on the conference planning committee for the chapter meetings in Cedar Rapids (1984), Des Moines (1997), and the joint chapter meeting in Omaha (2007). Jim is going to be missed by all. Following Jim's recognition, a business meeting was called to order by chair Larry Marquardt of DMU. Paula Whannell, Iowa Methodist Center in Des Moines, will be the 2009 chair. Eileen Hansen of Mercy College was elected as chair in 2010 and Chris Childs of Hardin Library was elected secretary/treasurer for 2009. IowaSpring2008.JPG Holly Ann Burk gave the Greater Midwest Region update. She also gave us a quick update on PubMed for those unable to attend the afternoon session. Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, announced that their Iowa Go Local referral services link will be live May 1st. This will link Iowa resources to the MedlinePlus database for consumers. Later in the morning we were given a guided tour of Des Moines University's Human Simulation Lab by clinical coordinator, Greg J. Kolbinger. The lab is the only one of its kind in Iowa and only about a quarter of the medical schools across the country have them. The human simulators provide realistic hands-on experiences that help students learn clinical skills before interacting with real patients. In the afternoon, the continuing education component of the meeting "PubMed for Experts" was presented by Holly Ann Burt. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reporthealth_sci_1.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reporthealth_sci_1.html State Associations CE Iowa meeting photo retirement Sun, 04 May 2008 18:08:54 -0600 State Meeting Report:Kentucky Medical Library Association Ann L. Schaap Norton Healthcare Medical Library, Louisville, KY 40232 The Kentucky Medical Library Association sponsored an excellent program entitled "Librarians: Let's Escape from the Box" on Tuesday, April 29th at Hospice of the Bluegrass in Lexington, Kentucky. Diane Wolf, MLS, AHIP, of Wolf Information Experts gave a wonderful, enthusiastic presentation incorporating her experiences while on the library staff of Christiana Care Health System in Wilmington, Delware. Ms. Wolf discussed which non-clinical customers should be particularly targeted for the library's services, how to find evidence to support both clinical and non-clinical decision-making, librarian participation on hospital committees, starting clinical medical librarian services, relationship marketing, and practical time management techniques. In the afternoon, small groups of attendees put together proposals for new library services which they shared with the entire group. Everyone in attendance left with good ideas for projects they could implement in their own facilities. Susan Byers, Librarian at Hospice of the Bluegrass, was a wonderful hostess for the meeting. Many in attendance were able to see her extensive library (only one of two hospice libraries in the entire country) for the first time. A brief business meeting conducted by President Anne Sabetta was held following lunch. KentuckySpring2008.jpg ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reportkentucky_m_1.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reportkentucky_m_1.html State Associations CE Kentucky librarianship libraries meeting photo Sun, 04 May 2008 18:11:19 -0600 State Meeting Report:Ohio Health Sciences Library Association Ohio Health Sciences Library Association held its spring meeting on April 4, 2008 at the Medical Heritage Center at The Ohio State University. This year's continuing education course was "Health Literacy: Start Spreading the News" presented by Janet Petty, Craig Memorial Library, Dayton and Sandra Cornett, AHEC Health Literacy Program, Columbus. The course focused on low health literacy issues, promotion of health literacy, and selection and writing of easy-to-read health materials. The hands-on clear health communication and Fry Readability Graph exercises were particularly illuminating. OHSLASpring2008.JPG The business meeting was held over lunch. President Michelle Kraft recognized the current Executive Committee members for their service. Newly elected officers for the 2008-2009 term are Jackie Harris, President-Elect, and Fern Cheek, Secretary. The chapter bylaws will need to be changed to add the position of Midwest Chapter State Liaison as an appointed OHSLA office. Lisa McCormick is the current liaison. Maryann Mlodzik has been appointed state coordinator for emergency preparedness. Marilyn Roe reported for the Hospital Library Advocacy Committee. The deadline for nominations for the new Administrator of the Year award is June 30, 2008. The committee has provided a library services checklist to the Ohio State Medical Association for use by CME accreditation site surveyors. They are also preparing a packet for new hospital librarians. Holly Burt gave the Greater Midwest Region report noting that with the new contract year beginning in April, new funding will become available. Marlene Porter reported on the progress of planning for the 2009 Midwest Chapter annual conference to be held at the Hyatt on Capitol Square which will be hosted by OHSLA October 3-6, 2009. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reportohio_healt.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reportohio_healt.html State Associations CE CME GMR Ohio accreditation chapter conference consumers literacy meeting photo Sun, 04 May 2008 18:12:29 -0600 State Meeting Report:Health Science Information Section,North Dakota Library Association Barbara L. Knight Library of the Health Sciences, Grand Forks ND The Health Sciences Information Section of the North Dakota Library Association (NDLA) met on April 18, 2008 at MeritCare Health System in Fargo, North Dakota. The meeting was attended by a cross-section of eleven members. The program for this meeting was "Crucial Conversations: How to Communicate in an Open, Honest, & Effective Way" presented by Linda Schwartzwalter, Manager of Organization & Leadership Development Services at MeritCare Health System. The presentation included information on the crucial aspects of healthcare conversations as well as ideas we could each utilize to enhance communications with others. We were also provided with an excellent list of resources that we could refer to and share with others. Our business meeting included updates on the NDLA programming and activities, Midwest Chapter activities, and a GMR Update. Members were encouraged to join the Midwest Chapter if not already a member. We discussed the funding available from NDLA, Midwest Chapter, and the GMR related to professional development activities. Everyone was encouraged to apply for appropriate funding. Our North Dakota representative to the GMR NN/LM Disaster Preparedness & Response Plan Committee, Ann Pederson, provided an overview of the program. She distributed the "Service Continuity Plan/ NN/LM Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan" and reviewed other information she received at the GMR meeting on April 16th. The group decided on the following actions: (1) to each review the Tool Kit at http://nnlm.gov/ep/, (2) to consider partners for their Memorandum of Understandings for Health Sciences, Hospital/System, or Medical Library for Emergency Preparedness Support, and (3) to meet via ND IVN in mid to late July to discuss progress and next steps. NorthDakotaHSIS.jpg We concluded the meeting by touring the Consumer Health & Business Center at MeritCare. The center offers an abundance of up to date health information along with assistance to find the information in many formats including brochures, pamphlets, and on the Internet. It also provides fax services, computers to send and receive e-mails, WiFi connection, and is a designated location for cell phone usage. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reporthealth_sci_2.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reporthealth_sci_2.html State Associations GMR North_Dakota communications consumers healthcare meeting photo preparedness Sun, 04 May 2008 18:13:47 -0600 State Meeting Report:Wisconsin Health Science Library Association Wisconsin Health Science Library Association (WHSLA) held a continuing education class on April 25, 2008 in Wausau, WI. "Medical Library 2.0: The Social Web Made Easy and Useful" was taught by David Rothman. David Rothman is an Information Services Specialist at the Community General Hospital Medical Library in Syracuse, NY. He is the author of a popular and informative blog which discusses all things relevant to internet technologies and medical libraries. He was featured in Library Journal's 2008 Movers & Shakers supplement. WisconsinSpring2008.JPG The class started with a discussion about Web 2.0 terms and a brief survey to determine whether the class attendees really understood what these terms meant. The goal of David's CE course was to define a vocabulary related to Web 2.0 so that librarians can keep up and help each other. Class progressed with definitions of and discussions about Web 2.0 terms. David started with an explanation of where the term Web 2.0 comes from. It was a personal conference brand for O'Reilly Media and became popularized after the first Web 2.0 conference. But, the term "Web 2.0″ is really just a metaphor representing the idea that the Web is in its "second version." Any critics (including Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web) have dismissed it as jargon. The term is so widely used now that it creates confusion where clarity is needed. Librarians need to understand the meaning of "Web 2.0" terms in order to decrease the confusion. Other terms and trends were explored including:
  • Leveraging the long tail
  • Web as platform
  • Wisdom of crowds
  • Social software
  • Blurring of the line between content consumer and content creator
  • Perpetual beta
  • Library 2.0
  • Health 2.0
  • Medicine 2.0
Want to know more? Check out David's blog at www.davidrothman.net! ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reportwisconsin.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/state_meeting_reportwisconsin.html State Associations 2.0 CE Wisconsin internet librarianship social Sun, 04 May 2008 18:14:46 -0600 MLA News awards and grants from MLA: Virginia L. and William K. Beatty MLA Volunteer Service Award Logan Ludwig, AHIP Medical Center Library, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL Janet Doe Lectureship for 2009 J. Michael Homan, AHIP, FMLA Mayo Clinic Libraries, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Continuing Education Award Susan Schleper Health Science Library, St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN EBSCO/MLA Annual Meeting Grants Meredith Orlowski Academic Information Technology and Libraries, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Cincinnati, OH; and Jason Young Health Sciences Library, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/mla_news_1.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/mla_news_1.html Awards, Grants, Scholarships MLA News MLA award scholarship Sun, 04 May 2008 18:15:32 -0600 Midwest Chapter Member News Jim Lander, Pfohl Health Science Library, Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque IA has announced that he will be retiring June 10, 2008. Thank you for all your service to the chapter. Good luck! Retirement.JPG ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_chapter_member_news.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/midwest_chapter_member_news.html Member News Iowa photo retirement Sun, 04 May 2008 18:15:59 -0600 Meet Our Newest Members Mary K. Taylor Morris Library, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL Terese DeSimio is the Web Services/Health Sciences Librarian at Fordham Health Sciences Library at Wright State University. She provides "reference service at the reference desk, through online chat, over the telephone, and via e-mail. I also serve as collection development librarian and liaison librarian for several areas within the School of Medicine, including Family Medicine; Neurology; Neuroscience, Cell Biology, & Physiology; Orthopaedics; Pediatrics; Pharmacology & Toxicology; Sports Medicine; and Surgery. I also serve on the University Libraries' Web Team and assist in creating and maintaining the libraries' websites." Terese graduated from library school at Kent State University in 2006. She obtained her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Wright State University. Her professional interests include "maintaining skills and knowledge of current and emerging technologies to provide access to library services and digital resources." Terese's home town is Fairborn, OH. Her personal interests include family, friends, her cats and dog, reading, traveling, fitness, sewing, and gardening. She adds, "I'm getting paid to do what I love to do, in a great place and with great people!" Jackie Harris is the Medical Librarian at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, OH. She is the manager of both the professional medical library and the consumer resource center. Jackie received her MLS from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1987. She received her undergraduate degree in marketing from the University of Florida. Jackie's home town is Mountain Lakes, NJ. Her hobbies include animal rescue, horseback riding, and cooking. Her professional interests include hospital management and consumer health. She adds " I am new to medical librarianship, after being a public librarian for over seven years. I started at Robinson this past July and I love my job! While, it has been challenging to learn PubMed, the terminology, ILL procedures, vendor negotiating, etc. in just a few short months, I have had some wonderful folks to support me: our local network of affiliated hospitals (NMIS), headed by Chris Williams, and the staff at our consortium, NEOUCOM. I am especially grateful to Charlotte Sievert at Barberton Hospital; she volunteered to be my mentor from the get-go and her advice has been invaluable. Due to her encouragement, I have been recently selected as an OHSLA officer. What a great opportunity to serve the same colleagues who have been so generous with me!" Leslie Lindsey is the Access Services/Information Systems Librarian at Craig Memorial Library, Miami Valley Hospital, in Dayton, OH. She is responsible for handling journal subscriptions and interlibrary loans, and is the Learning Management System (LMS) System Administrator for the hospital. Her professional interests include computer technology and database design. Leslie received her MLIS in 2007 from Kent State University. She received her bachelor's degree in art from Wright State University. Leslie's home town is Fairborn, OH. Her hobbies include "any kind of games -- card, board, or online. I love playing Uno." She is married to David Lindsey. Michelle Brasure is a Research Fellow at the College of St. Catherine, MLIS Program, and at the University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries. Her two-year Informationist Training Fellowship from the National Library of Medicine has three components: 1) coursework necessary to complete the MLIS, 2) a practicum at the Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Minnesota to learn health sciences librarianship skills, and 3) an outreach/evaluation research project with My Health Minnesota -> Go Local. Her co-sponsors are Mary Wagner (St. Catherine's) and Linda Watson (University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries). Michelle anticipates completing her MLIS is December 2009. She has a B.S. in accounting from the University of Maryland, College Park. She also has an M.S.P.H and a Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Michelle's professional interests include consumer health and public health. Her home town is Salisbury, MD. She lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband, Bill, six-year old son, Oliver, two dogs, and two cats. W. John MacMullen is an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He joined the faculty in 2007. John's main responsibilities include teaching and doing research in the areas of health sciences librarianship and biomedical informatics. He states that his specific research area is information use by scientists and biocurators. His other interests include expert searching by librarians and biomedical informatics liaison programs and service offerings. John received his MSIS (1997) and Ph.D (2007) from the School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has undergraduate degrees in liberal arts and business from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. This Durham, NC native also makes altered book sculptures and other mixed media art. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/meet_our_newest_members_1.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/meet_our_newest_members_1.html New Member Profiles chapter librarianship libraries members Sun, 04 May 2008 18:17:16 -0600 What's Happening in the Midwest CE in Central Indiana The Central Indiana Health Sciences Libraries Constorium (CIHSLC) is inviting all of you to attend a CE titled "Redesigning Library Spaces for the Electronic Age" to be held at Sigma Theta Tau on the IUPUI campus in Indianapolis, IN on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Logan Ludwig, Associate Dean of Library and Telehealth Services at the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University will be the instructor. The class is free to CIHSLC and IHSLA members and only $20.00 for all others. This includes a catered luncheon. To register online visit our website at: http://enterprise.palni.edu/~ihsla/ceu/0508ceu.html.
NTCC Training in the Midwest
The Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, will be hosting two sessions presented by The National Training Center and Clearinghouse in June, 2008. The first session on NLM Gateway & ClinicalTrials.gov will be held on June 23, 2008. The second session covering PubMed will be held on June 24, 2008. The Ebling Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be hosting three sessions presented by The National Training Center and Clearinghouse in July, 2008. The first session on NLM Gateway & ClinicalTrials.gov will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. The second Session on PubMed will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. The third session on TOXNET will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008. For more information and to register, please go to http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/schedule.html.
EBM for Librarians: Appraising the Evidence for Validity
This 3 day class will be offered in Peoria, Il on July 16, 17, and 18, 2008. "Introduction to EBM: Research Design and Searching Tools" will be covered on Day 1. "Critically Appraising the Medical Literature for Validity" and "Diagnosis and Therapy" will be covered on Days 2 & 3. COST: $375 Includes 21 MLA CEs, lunch (all 3 days), workbook and materials, coffee, snacks. CE HOURS: This course has been approved for 21 MLA CE hours. FACULTY: Sandra De Groote, MLIS, Cleo Papas, MLIS, Peg Burnette, MLIS, Jo Dorsch, MAL, Jordan Hupert, MD, Leo Niederman, MD. For more information and to register visit http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhs/temp/ebm/ebmclass.shtml. ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/whats_happening_in_the_midwest.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/whats_happening_in_the_midwest.html Announcements Midwest Regional News CE EBM Illinois Indiana Michigan NLM Wisconsin libraries searching Sun, 04 May 2008 18:17:41 -0600 Spring 2008 Issue, Number 111Publication Information MIDLINE is published in electronic format four times a year by the Midwest Chapter/Medical Library Association. The newsletter archives are available at http://midwestmla.org/midline-archive/. Statements and positions expressed in this newsletter do not necessarily represent the official positions of the chapter, the chapter executive board, or the editor. Contributions from all chapter members are welcomed and encouraged. Copy deadlines for future issues are as follows: Summer 2008: July 15, 2008 Fall 2008: October 15, 2008 Winter 2009: January 15, 2009 Spring 2009: April 15, 2009 Contributions may be edited for brevity, clarity, or conformance to style. The Medical Library Association Style Manual, available at http://mlanet.org/publications/style, provides guidelines for MIDLINE contributors. All copy should be submitted in electronic format to the editor, Clare Leibfarth (email: leibfarth@oucom.ohiou.edu). Photos should be submitted as .jpeg files. Mailing address changes should be reported to: Bette Sydelko, Membership Secretary, Midwest Chapter/MLA, Fordham Health Sciences Library, 125D Medical Sciences Bldg., Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435 (e-mail: bette.sydelko@wright.edu). The Midwest Chapter/Medical Library Association website is located at http://midwestmla.org. Clare Leibfarth, Editor Medical Library Affinity Medical Center 400 Austin Avenue N.W. Massillon, OH 44646 ]]> http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/spring_2008_issue_number_111pu.html http://midwestmla.org/midline/2008/05/spring_2008_issue_number_111pu.html Publication Information archives deadline newsletter Sun, 04 May 2008 18:20:15 -0600