"Information Anywhere: Mobile Technology, Libraries and Health"
Instructor: Max Anderson, Technology Coordinator for the NN/LM Greater Midwest Region
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Time: 9am - 1 pm
Where: Shiffman Medical Library, Mazurek Medical Education Commons, Wayne State University, Computer Lab #309
CEs: This class is approved by the MLA for 4 contact hours of CE credit
Course Description:
“This four-hour class is an overview of the plethora of mobile devices available today and how they impact libraries and medicine. We will discuss Apple’s products (including iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad), Blackberry devices, and Google Android-powered phones. Popular uses and applications for these devices, with particular emphasis on those that make use of the products of the National Library of Medicine will be highlighted. Students will learn what it takes to create mobile applications and websites, and will participate in a hands-on activity to create a simple mobile website."
Registration: Please register by Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at http://www.mdmlg.org/March%202012%20CE%20Registration.doc
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Thursday, February 02, 2012
Monday, December 12, 2011
Posting Number
038285
Position Title
Librarian I/II/III
Number of Vacancies - 1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
01 - University Libraries
Primary Department
H0110-Shiffman Medical Library
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
As a member of the Shiffman Medical Library professional team, the Biomedical and Translational Research Librarian participates in policy formation and decision-making related to health sciences services, resources, and technologies. In addition to teaching, this position requires scholarship and service, so the successful candidate will be asked to serve on a variety of committees and teams. Essential Functions: Expand the library's role in supporting and participating in basic and clinical biomedical research initiatives, determining and proactively meeting the educational and research needs of faculty; Develop educational and research-related aids for researchers in such areas as Molecular Medicine and Genetics; Biomedical Physics; Nanobioscience; Cell Biology and Cytogenetics; and Neurobiology to facilitate biomarker identification, risk stratification, and multidimensional interrogation of complex biological systems via such high-throughput tools as genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics; On the basis of faculty demand, identifies and pilots materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection; Provide liaison services in support of the WSU Division of Research, and its Institutes, Centers, and Core Facilities related to Biomedical Sciences, Translational Initiatives, and associated Clinical Science Departments at the School of Medicine, to include: 1). Establishing collaborative networks and relationships with researchers, faculty, and staff; 2). Identifying and assessing information needs of personnel, and implementing strategies to fill those needs and 3). Increases the breadth of research support for WSU researchers and scientists, including grant writing support where needed. Work collaboratively to develop classes and provide instruction on information management skills, information retrieval, and sustainable digital data management and preservation techniques (for example, the Digital Commons); Participate in Shiffman Medical Library unit teams, work groups, and/or committees; Participate in department, library system-wide, and faculty committees; and Actively engage in ongoing professional development, scholarship, and service to the profession Provides basic daily reference services in-person and electronically.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science; 2-5 years of experience as a professional librarian in a biomedical research facility or a health sciences library, serving a strong research faculty as well; Substantial experience working with bioscience and physiochemical information sources; Strong commitment to public service; Ability to effectively work with diverse library users and staff; Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information in an organized and effectively usable way; Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; and Evidence of innovation in delivering library services. Qualifications for Librarian I Rank: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent. Potential to begin establishing a record of professional achievement and service required. Qualifications for Librarian II Rank: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to carry out competently the range of professional library functions pertaining to the primary assigned area of librarianship required. The ability to work well independently, to make sound decisions and to have constructive/productive interactions with colleagues and continuing record of professional achievement and service required. Qualifications for Librarian III Rank: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent. Demonstrated excellence in job performance required. An established record of excellence in professional achievement and service required. Appointment at this level is based on the applicant's cumulative professional record rather than on any single accomplishment. Must have achieved statewide and/or regional recognition within the profession.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in a bioscience or physical science, and knowledge of e-science and scientific data, or an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, or physics (may be hired at the Librarian I-II level). Substantial level of coursework at the graduate level or a degree in a relevant science (may be hired at the Librarian II-III level).
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Faculty and Academic Staff
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2012
Job Open Date(When job is posted in the system)
12-08-2011
Job Close Date(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Hire Max)(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Maximum)(Non-Academic Only)
Hourly Rate(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
No
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038285
Position Title
Librarian I/II/III
Number of Vacancies - 1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
01 - University Libraries
Primary Department
H0110-Shiffman Medical Library
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
As a member of the Shiffman Medical Library professional team, the Biomedical and Translational Research Librarian participates in policy formation and decision-making related to health sciences services, resources, and technologies. In addition to teaching, this position requires scholarship and service, so the successful candidate will be asked to serve on a variety of committees and teams. Essential Functions: Expand the library's role in supporting and participating in basic and clinical biomedical research initiatives, determining and proactively meeting the educational and research needs of faculty; Develop educational and research-related aids for researchers in such areas as Molecular Medicine and Genetics; Biomedical Physics; Nanobioscience; Cell Biology and Cytogenetics; and Neurobiology to facilitate biomarker identification, risk stratification, and multidimensional interrogation of complex biological systems via such high-throughput tools as genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics; On the basis of faculty demand, identifies and pilots materials and information resources for inclusion in the collection; Provide liaison services in support of the WSU Division of Research, and its Institutes, Centers, and Core Facilities related to Biomedical Sciences, Translational Initiatives, and associated Clinical Science Departments at the School of Medicine, to include: 1). Establishing collaborative networks and relationships with researchers, faculty, and staff; 2). Identifying and assessing information needs of personnel, and implementing strategies to fill those needs and 3). Increases the breadth of research support for WSU researchers and scientists, including grant writing support where needed. Work collaboratively to develop classes and provide instruction on information management skills, information retrieval, and sustainable digital data management and preservation techniques (for example, the Digital Commons); Participate in Shiffman Medical Library unit teams, work groups, and/or committees; Participate in department, library system-wide, and faculty committees; and Actively engage in ongoing professional development, scholarship, and service to the profession Provides basic daily reference services in-person and electronically.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
Qualifications: ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science; 2-5 years of experience as a professional librarian in a biomedical research facility or a health sciences library, serving a strong research faculty as well; Substantial experience working with bioscience and physiochemical information sources; Strong commitment to public service; Ability to effectively work with diverse library users and staff; Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information in an organized and effectively usable way; Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment; and Evidence of innovation in delivering library services. Qualifications for Librarian I Rank: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent. Potential to begin establishing a record of professional achievement and service required. Qualifications for Librarian II Rank: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent. Demonstrated ability to carry out competently the range of professional library functions pertaining to the primary assigned area of librarianship required. The ability to work well independently, to make sound decisions and to have constructive/productive interactions with colleagues and continuing record of professional achievement and service required. Qualifications for Librarian III Rank: Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school or equivalent. Demonstrated excellence in job performance required. An established record of excellence in professional achievement and service required. Appointment at this level is based on the applicant's cumulative professional record rather than on any single accomplishment. Must have achieved statewide and/or regional recognition within the profession.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in a bioscience or physical science, and knowledge of e-science and scientific data, or an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, or physics (may be hired at the Librarian I-II level). Substantial level of coursework at the graduate level or a degree in a relevant science (may be hired at the Librarian II-III level).
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Faculty and Academic Staff
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2012
Job Open Date(When job is posted in the system)
12-08-2011
Job Close Date(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Hire Max)(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Maximum)(Non-Academic Only)
Hourly Rate(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
No
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
At the 2011 MHSLA Annual Conference, Janet Zimmerman presented a video invitation prepared by the 2012 MHSLA Local Arrangements Committee.
You can view the video via YouTube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CDU_lDUcks
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You can view the video via YouTube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CDU_lDUcks
Labels: MHSLA
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Friday, September 02, 2011
The 2011-2012 MDMLG Membership Directory has been posted to the website behind the Member's Only section. Members with outstanding dues or membership forms have not been included in the directory.
Please check your entries carefully. I received several forms with information that differed from what had been previously recorded (eg. numbers transposed, different zip codes, etc). Notify me with any changes that need to be made.
The password to the Member's Only section will be changed in mid-September.
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Please check your entries carefully. I received several forms with information that differed from what had been previously recorded (eg. numbers transposed, different zip codes, etc). Notify me with any changes that need to be made.
The password to the Member's Only section will be changed in mid-September.
Labels: Membership
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The 2010-2011 Annual Reports can be found at http://www.mdmlg.org/annual-reports/annual-reports-2010-2011.htm.
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Labels: Annual Reports
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Monday, May 02, 2011
Nominating Committee is happy to announce the winners of the 2011 Election:
President-Elect
Barbara LeTarte
Secretary
Jennifer Bowen
Public Relations
Doris Blauet
Nominating Committee
Melanie Bednarski
Daria Drobny
LaVentra E. Danquah
The nominating committee expresses their congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone that ran for a position.
Submitted by,
Patricia Supnick, Chair
Nominating Committee
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President-Elect
Barbara LeTarte
Secretary
Jennifer Bowen
Public Relations
Doris Blauet
Nominating Committee
Melanie Bednarski
Daria Drobny
LaVentra E. Danquah
The nominating committee expresses their congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone that ran for a position.
Submitted by,
Patricia Supnick, Chair
Nominating Committee
Labels: Election
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The links to the presentations from the spring meeting have been posted to the MDMLG Meetings page.
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Labels: Program
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Friday, September 03, 2010
The MDMLG Constitution and Bylaws as they were ratified on April 15 have been posted to the web site. They are available at:
http://www.mdmlg.org/members/constitution.htm
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http://www.mdmlg.org/members/constitution.htm
Labels: Constitution and Bylaws
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Jennifer Bowen has taken some photos at recent MDMLG events: the MHSLA Annual Conference, the WSU Annual Recognition Ceremony, honoring the two MDMLG scholarship winners, and the MDMLG Summer Luncheon at Mario's. The photos are on the members-only portion of the web site -- http://www.mdmlg.org/members/photo-album.htm.
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Labels: Public Relations
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
As you know, MDMLG sponsored a Copyright CE Class last week at the Clinton Macomb Public Library.
The speaker was Molly Kleinman from the University of Michigan, and she spoke on "The Beauty of Some Rights Reserved: An Introduction to Copyright, Publishing and Creative Commons".
Molly has graciously shared her powerpoint presentation with our group. The link is --
http://www.mdmlg.org/Molly%20Kleinman%20Copyright%20Presentation.ppt
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The speaker was Molly Kleinman from the University of Michigan, and she spoke on "The Beauty of Some Rights Reserved: An Introduction to Copyright, Publishing and Creative Commons".
Molly has graciously shared her powerpoint presentation with our group. The link is --
http://www.mdmlg.org/Molly%20Kleinman%20Copyright%20Presentation.ppt
Labels: professional development
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Mary Jo Durivage alerts us to a very interesting blog post by Krafty Librarian. She discusses the New England Journal of Medicine's 2009 Essential Journal Study and how librarians can use this information to help shape our journal collections.
The complete blog entry is located at:
http://kraftylibrarian.com/?p=479&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kraftylibrarian%2FOLay+%28The+Krafty+Librarian%29
or http://tinyurl.com/yypcl3g
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The complete blog entry is located at:
http://kraftylibrarian.com/?p=479&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kraftylibrarian%2FOLay+%28The+Krafty+Librarian%29
or http://tinyurl.com/yypcl3g
Labels: Journals
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
At the MDMLG General Business Meeting last week, Daria Drobny shared a poster she developed with Return on Investment statistics for her library in 2008. She has graciously agreed to share this with our group, and it is located on the members-only portion of the MDMLG web site -- http://www.mdmlg.org/members/return-on-investment.htm.
There are two spreadsheets: one is the final poster that she shared with her Administration, and the other is a spreadsheet explaining her calculations. She used 2008 as the basis for her calculations because that was the most current full year of statistics.
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There are two spreadsheets: one is the final poster that she shared with her Administration, and the other is a spreadsheet explaining her calculations. She used 2008 as the basis for her calculations because that was the most current full year of statistics.
Labels: Program
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009
The Program Committee history is now available. There is information on MDMLG Programs going back to the 1999-2000 fiscal year. http://www.mdmlg.org/program-history.htm
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Labels: Program
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Congratulations to Lynn Shemwell! She is the MDMLG Student Scholarship winner for 2009. Lynn is a student in the School of Library & Information Science at Wayne State University and is interested in Health Science Libraries. Look for Lynn at the Summer Education Program & Luncheon on June 18 and welcome her.
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Labels: Scholarship
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009
It’s been almost two years since the Wayne State University Vera P. Shiffman Medical Library, its staff and collections vacated the worn and somewhat dreary 3-story structure built in 1969, at address 4325 Brush St. in Detroit.
Well, all that has changed. The building has undergone radical renovation and transformed into the glorious Richard J. Mazurek, M.D. Medical Education Commons, with Shiffman’s library residing on the ground floor with the new entrance (and new address!) at 320 E. Canfield St.
Significant features include energy and space saving compact shelving of journals and books in the same room, while staff offices and work areas are positioned in a very spacious layout. Shiffman librarians have a consultation suite and offices on the 2nd floor, however most of the upper floors consist of clinical simulation or computer laboratories, state-of-the-art classrooms or offices serving the medical students of the WSU School of Medicine. There’s even an elevated glassed-in walkway connecting the new facility to the medical school’s Scott Hall. Soon there will even be a gourmet coffee shop at the building’s entrance, which is currently under construction.
Shiffman opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 26, but the Grand Opening of the entire structure is set for Friday, June 5, 2009.
Read more about the new Shiffman library in the upcoming issue of the MDMLG News!
Posted on behalf of Linda Draper.
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Well, all that has changed. The building has undergone radical renovation and transformed into the glorious Richard J. Mazurek, M.D. Medical Education Commons, with Shiffman’s library residing on the ground floor with the new entrance (and new address!) at 320 E. Canfield St.
Significant features include energy and space saving compact shelving of journals and books in the same room, while staff offices and work areas are positioned in a very spacious layout. Shiffman librarians have a consultation suite and offices on the 2nd floor, however most of the upper floors consist of clinical simulation or computer laboratories, state-of-the-art classrooms or offices serving the medical students of the WSU School of Medicine. There’s even an elevated glassed-in walkway connecting the new facility to the medical school’s Scott Hall. Soon there will even be a gourmet coffee shop at the building’s entrance, which is currently under construction.
Shiffman opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 26, but the Grand Opening of the entire structure is set for Friday, June 5, 2009.
Read more about the new Shiffman library in the upcoming issue of the MDMLG News!
Posted on behalf of Linda Draper.
Labels: Shiffman
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Wednesday, April 02, 2008
It is with great pleasure I announce this year's recipient of the MDMLG Annual Scholarship Award.
*********************Mary K. Fitzpatrick*************************
The MDMLG Student Award is presented to a student enrolled in the Library Information Science Program at Wayne State University who displays an interest in health sciences and/or are enrolled in the LISP Health Science Program.
This award encourages students to consider the health sciences courses offered at WSU and provides a full, one year membership to MDMLG, including subscription to the newsletter and an invitation to the yearly banquet, an award certificate, the recipient's name on a plaque displayed in the LISP department, and a monetary award.
The award will be presented at Wayne State University in May.
Marilyn Kostrzewski, President
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*********************Mary K. Fitzpatrick*************************
The MDMLG Student Award is presented to a student enrolled in the Library Information Science Program at Wayne State University who displays an interest in health sciences and/or are enrolled in the LISP Health Science Program.
This award encourages students to consider the health sciences courses offered at WSU and provides a full, one year membership to MDMLG, including subscription to the newsletter and an invitation to the yearly banquet, an award certificate, the recipient's name on a plaque displayed in the LISP department, and a monetary award.
The award will be presented at Wayne State University in May.
Marilyn Kostrzewski, President
Labels: Scholarship
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Evette Atkin, from the Michigan Library Consortium, has shared her power point presentation on Second Life from the MDMLG Meeting last week. You can view it at http://www.theunlibrarian.net/SecondLife2.ppt.
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Labels: Program
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Monday, December 03, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
At the last MDMLG Executive Board Meeting, we were discussing resources for library instructional materials. Misa Mi collected these sites which contain library instructional materials.
MLA / Hospital Library Section Wiki
http://mla-hls.wikispaces.com
MLA Core Toolbox
http://www.mlanet.org/core
Library Instruction Wiki
http://instructionwiki.org/Main_Page
Second Life Educational Wiki
http://www.simteach.com/wiki/index.php?title=Second_Life_Education_Wiki
If you have your own content that you would like to share, you can contribute it to any of these web sites. And if you know of any additional resources, please click "Comment" below and add them.
Many thanks to Misa for gathering this information.
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MLA / Hospital Library Section Wiki
http://mla-hls.wikispaces.com
MLA Core Toolbox
http://www.mlanet.org/core
Library Instruction Wiki
http://instructionwiki.org/Main_Page
Second Life Educational Wiki
http://www.simteach.com/wiki/index.php?title=Second_Life_Education_Wiki
If you have your own content that you would like to share, you can contribute it to any of these web sites. And if you know of any additional resources, please click "Comment" below and add them.
Many thanks to Misa for gathering this information.
Labels: Instructional Materials
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Monday, October 15, 2007
Sandy Swanson has just taken over the responsibility as blog editor/author of the MHSLA Blog. It is located at http://mhsla.wordpress.com/. She will be posting a couple of times a week with information on MHSLA activities, along with pointers to resources and information we all should know about.
Each blog posting will have a "Comments" section, and she encourages us to join the discussion on anything that piques our interest.
If you have a topic that you would like her to blog about, or a story she should cover, please contact Sandy at swansonse@trinity-health.org.
If your internet filter blocks the MHSLA, you can also contact Sandy and she can help you out.
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Each blog posting will have a "Comments" section, and she encourages us to join the discussion on anything that piques our interest.
If you have a topic that you would like her to blog about, or a story she should cover, please contact Sandy at swansonse@trinity-health.org.
If your internet filter blocks the MHSLA, you can also contact Sandy and she can help you out.
Labels: MHSLA
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
I just created a new web page entitled MDMLG History. It contains the Executive Board and Committee rosters, as well as links to the Annual Reports and Goals & Objectives. Some of the information dates back as far as 1999-2000.
This will be particularly useful if you need to document your committee participation.
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This will be particularly useful if you need to document your committee participation.
Labels: History
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Friday, September 14, 2007
MLC has just announced that it will be launching a new wiki next week geared towards providing "a useful library wiki for Michigan library staff from all types of libraries." A quick perusal of the wiki shows a lack of special library content. The good news is that content can be added by "Anyone who is able to contribute relevant information specifically related to Michigan libraries...". I'd like to encourage all MDMLG members to consider contributing content relevant to MDMLG and medical libraries.
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Labels: Articles of Interest
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Monday, July 02, 2007
I recently came across a hospital adminstrator's blog - http://runningahospital.blogspot.com/. It's run by Paul Levy, the President and CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It's an interesting view into the cares and concerns of the group that controls our budgets and futures.
Nancy Bulgarelli
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Nancy Bulgarelli
Labels: Hospital Administration
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Monday, June 25, 2007
Sandra Martin, the MDMLG Archivist, would like the MDMLG officers and chairs to send her the materials they want archived by the end of July.
Shiffman Medical Library is undergoing renovation and the library will be relocating in early August. Sandra would like to collect all MDMLG archives material before that time.
The types of things we archive include:
Agendas
Annual reports
Agreements
Brochures
Charges to Committees
Conference Proceedings
Committee Reports
Constitution & Bylaws including all Revisions
Contracts with Speakers
Correspondence, Questionnaires, Surveys & Summaries
Directories
Evaluations
Financial Reports
Fliers
Goals & Objectives
Grant Proposals
Guidelines
Mailing Lists
Manuals
Meeting announcements
Memos
Minutes
Newsletters
Newspaper articles
Photographs
Policies & Procedures
Position papers
Programs
Publicity & promotional materials
References to MDMLG
Rosters
Slates of Candidates
Slides
Surveys and summaries
Treasurers' Reports
You can contact Sandra at (313) 577-6665 (Phone) or smartin@med.wayne.edu.
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Shiffman Medical Library is undergoing renovation and the library will be relocating in early August. Sandra would like to collect all MDMLG archives material before that time.
The types of things we archive include:
Agendas
Annual reports
Agreements
Brochures
Charges to Committees
Conference Proceedings
Committee Reports
Constitution & Bylaws including all Revisions
Contracts with Speakers
Correspondence, Questionnaires, Surveys & Summaries
Directories
Evaluations
Financial Reports
Fliers
Goals & Objectives
Grant Proposals
Guidelines
Mailing Lists
Manuals
Meeting announcements
Memos
Minutes
Newsletters
Newspaper articles
Photographs
Policies & Procedures
Position papers
Programs
Publicity & promotional materials
References to MDMLG
Rosters
Slates of Candidates
Slides
Surveys and summaries
Treasurers' Reports
You can contact Sandra at (313) 577-6665 (Phone) or smartin@med.wayne.edu.
Labels: Archives
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Congratulations to Wendy Wu. Her recent article in Medical Reference Services Quarterly is a featured in May's Informed Librarian web site.
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"RSS Made Easy: A Basic Guide for Librarians", by Wendy G. Wu and Jie Li in Medical Reference Services Quarterly, Vol. 26 No. 1, (c) 2007 by The Haworth Press, Inc. Reprinted by permission from the publisher.
Describes uses of RSS, how to find RSS feeds, and how to publish RSS feeds on the Web.
Describes uses of RSS, how to find RSS feeds, and how to publish RSS feeds on the Web.
Labels: Publications, RSS, Web 2.0
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Tuesday, April 17, 2007
I have recently run across two wikis worth looking at. The first is a relatively new wiki created by the Hospital Library Section of MLA called the HLS Wiki. According to the site "The purpose(of the wiki)is to provide a sandbox in which we can share best practices in the true spirit of knowledge management in a forum that is easily accessed, archived, searched, and modified. Please feel free to add your content." Registration is required to add content but not to search or read content. Thus far there are "articles" on Collection Development, EHR & Point of Care, Evidence Based Practice, Magnet Hospitals, Physical Space, and Justification of need for library staff.
The second wiki is the EBM Librarian Wiki, whose purpose is "is to develop a community of librarians who are involved in teaching and supporting the practice of evidence based medicine (ebm) or evidence based practice (ebp)." Contributors must be invited but anyone can use the information found on the wiki.
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The second wiki is the EBM Librarian Wiki, whose purpose is "is to develop a community of librarians who are involved in teaching and supporting the practice of evidence based medicine (ebm) or evidence based practice (ebp)." Contributors must be invited but anyone can use the information found on the wiki.
Labels: professional development, wikis
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Helene Blowers, the Public Services Technology Director at The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County has created an online program that introduces Web 2.0 to novices. Each week examines a small part of the Web 2.0 world and provides simple exercises that allow participants to gain hands-on experience. I highly recommend this resource for a broad introduction to Web 2.0 concepts
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Labels: online learning, professional development, Web 2.0
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
While reading a post in Squidoo on Infodoodads I stumbled across Brian Gray’s treatise on Using Web 2.0 Principles to Become Librarian 2.0. As an aside, Brian Gray's Squidoo page is an excellent source of basic Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 information.
On that site I ran into CiteULike, a site that “CiteULike is a free service to help academics to share, store, and organise the academic papers they are reading.” I am constantly running into articles I think would be of interest to other medical librarians, and see many postings on medlib-l sharing their articles. It stuck me that CiteULike would be a great place to serve as a repository or our serindipitously or otherwise obtained articles. I have created both a profile and a group (Health_Sciences_Librarians) to facilitate this sharing. I am encouraging all to join CiteULike (all they ask for is a username, passoword and email address) and join the group (it’s open to all for now).
For more information on CiteULike, including some basic instruction, see the post on my blog.
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On that site I ran into CiteULike, a site that “CiteULike is a free service to help academics to share, store, and organise the academic papers they are reading.” I am constantly running into articles I think would be of interest to other medical librarians, and see many postings on medlib-l sharing their articles. It stuck me that CiteULike would be a great place to serve as a repository or our serindipitously or otherwise obtained articles. I have created both a profile and a group (Health_Sciences_Librarians) to facilitate this sharing. I am encouraging all to join CiteULike (all they ask for is a username, passoword and email address) and join the group (it’s open to all for now).
For more information on CiteULike, including some basic instruction, see the post on my blog.
Labels: Web 2.0
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Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Mary Jo Durivage asked the group if anyone whose hospital had or was applying for Magnet status participated in the process. Marily K. talked about her experience and discussion turned to teaching Evidence-Based Nursing research and the issues that surrounded that. Your institution does not have to be a Magnet hospital or even applying to join in this discussion. I invite everyone to comment about how we can teach nurses, including issues nurses have with time and getting off the floors.
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Labels: Evidence-Based Nursing, Magnet Status, Nurses, Training
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Monday, March 12, 2007
The MHSLA Research Committee has compiled a list of publications by MHSLA members, and it appears on their web site at http://www.mhsla.org/publications.htm.
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Labels: MHSLA, Publications
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