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These materials are intended for the use of librarians and health professionals in the Pacific Northwest Region (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA). Those from outside the region should check with the appropriate NN/LM office for their region; call 1-800-338-7657. Non-librarians and non-health professionals should check with their local public library.
Breath of Life, 2001. (Created by the National Library of Medicine
in collaboration with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; the National
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; and the National Institute of
Environmental Sciences.)
A highly interactive program that incorporates digital video, audio, 2D graphics
and advanced three dimensional graphics and animations to show the entire scope
and content of the Breath of Life exhibit on asthma, which opened on March 22
1999 in the rotunda and lobby of the National Library of Medicine. Over two
hours of full-screen, full-motion video can be navigated from the single DVD
disc.
Anthrax: What Every Clinician Should Know. Part I:
October 18, 2001, 1 hour 20 min; Part II: November 1, 2001, 1 hour 30
min.
(American Hospital Association, American Medical Association,
National Medical Association, Public Health Training Network and Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention)
Branching Out - The MeSH Vocabulary. Bethesda, MD : National Library of Medicine, 2002. 12 min.
Children's Environmental Health Information Resources, March
21, 2002, 1 hour 52 min.
(Sponsored by the Partners in Information Access for Public Health Professionals)
A presentation designed to assist public health professionals and librarians
in identifying and evaluating resources related to child health and the environment.
Course materials and MLA CE credit information are available on the NN/LM Web
site at http://phpartners.org/cehir/.
The Effects of E-Journals on Your Library, November 15, 2000,
1 1/2 hour.
(Sponsored by the Medical Library Association)
A program designed to enhance librarians' knowledge of electronic publishing
and to explore the issues, perceptions, experiences, benefits, potential pitfalls,
and challenges facing librarians as they confront these revolutionary changes
in knowledge-based information delivery. Includes views from hospital and academic
library settings.
Free MEDLINE: News Conference, June 26, 1997, 37 minutes.
A tape of the press conference announcing free MEDLINE on PubMed and Internet Grateful Med. Includes statements by Vice President Al Gore, Dr. Michael DeBakey, and Dr. Donald Lindberg.
Informationist Conference, April 4-5, 2002.
(Hosted by the Medical Library Association, and supported by a grant from the National Library of Medicine)
The MLA Informationist Conference Task Force planned and implemented this conference to facilitate a national discussion, derive a consensus definition, and develop recommendations for an action agenda for the "informationist" professional in clincial and research discussion. Two tapes: Part 1 with the Welcome and Keynote Address, and Part 2 with the Group Reports and Wrap-Up. More information about the conference is available at http://www.mlanet.org/research/informationist/.
The Librarian Is In: Facing Modern Consumer Health Issues in the Public
Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center Biomedical Communications
Department, November, 2000, 18min.
(Sponsored by NN/LM contract N01-LM-6-3524) and
The Librarian Is In: Facing Modern Consumer Health Issues in the Public
Library -- A Facilitator's Handbook, Reference Department, McGoogan
Library of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2001.
A videotape and facilitator's handbook that present consumer health scenarios
that a librarian in a public library could encounter -- along with information
about the medical reference interview, legal issues, collection development,
and electronic resources in order to improve understanding, skills, knowledge,
and awareness of health information. Intended as a training aid for librarian
educators or for self-study by individuals.
The National Library of Medicine Expanding the Medical Universe, National Library of Medicine, 2003, 2 versions on one tape: standard version, 12 min.; short version 6min 30 sec. Overview of NLM programs and services, from the History of Medicine Division to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, and including PubMed, MEDLINEplus, Clinicaltrials.gov, and the Visible Human.
On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying, Princeton, NJ: Films for
the Humanities and Sciences, 2000. (Aired on PBS in Autumn, 2000)
A four-part series in which PBS journalist Bill Moyers reports on the growing
movement in America to improve care for people who are dying.
On Our Own Terms -- Programming Materials from the American Library Association, March 2001. This is an array of printed supplemenatry materials designed for use in development and support of outreach programs about end-of-life care options. Contents can be copied and/or adapted for local use.
Reading Between the Lines: Focusing on Health Information Literacy, Medical Library Association Satellite Teleconference, September 10, 2003. 2hr.
Roles and Essential Skills for the Expert Searcher, Medical Library Association Satellite Teleconference, March 10, 2004. 2hr.
Safeguarding our patrons' privacy: What every librarian needs to know about the USA Patriot Act and Related Anti-terrorism measures, Association of Research Libraries, December 11, 2002, 2hr.
Searching the Web for medical information. Advice from the National Library of Medicine, presented by Nancy Press in Portland, OR, April 2002. National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region.
Sync or Swim: Managing the Flood of PDAs in Health Care, February
6, 2002, 1 hour, 30 minutes.
(Sponsored by the Medical Library Association)
A program that highlights currently available handheld devices, software and
peripherals, designed to help librarians promote this technology for health
care professionals.
MLA Annual Meeting Tapes:
MLA Annual Meeting CDs:
(MLA BibKits are selective, annotated bibliographies of discrete subject areas in the health sciences literature.)
#7: Consumer Health: A Guide to Internet Information Resources, 2001
#8: Chiropractic: A Guide to Selective Resources, 2000
#9: Managed Care: A Guide to Information Resources, 2000
Help Your Patients Understand, March, 2003.
(American Medical Association Foundation, American Medical Association)
A continuing medical education program that provides tools to enhance patient care, improe office productivity, and reduce healthcare costs. Includes a videotape, a DVD, and publicity items.
Special Libraries Association. The Visible Librarian: Asserting Your Value Through Marketing and Advocacy. A presentation by Judith Siess. Includes an audiotape accompanied by PowerPoint slides on the Web at http://www.sla.org/Presentations/sldc/November_19_VS_Slides.ppt. November 19, 2003. (The book of the same title by Judith Siess is also in our lending library.)
Special Libraries Association. Business Planning: Building the Plan and the Buy-in. A presentation by Jane Dysart and Rebecca Jones. Includes an audiotape accompanied by PowerPoint slides on the Web at http://www.sla.org/Presentations/sldc/December_3_VS_Slides.ppt. December 3, 2003.
Anderson, Rick. Buying and contracting for Resources and Services: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians. New York: Neal-Schuman, 2004.
Baker, Lynda M and Manbeck, Virginia. Consumer Health Information for Public Librarians. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow, 2002.
Barclay, Donald A. and Halsted, Deborah D. The Medical Library Association Consumer Health Reference Service Handbook. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2001.
Bielefield, Arlene and Cheeseman, Lawrence. Interpreting and Negotiating Licensing Agreements. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 1999.
Crews, Kenneth D. Copyright Essentials for Librarians and Educators. Chicago: American Library Association, 2000.
Detwiler, Susan M. Super Searchers on Health & Medicine. Medford, NJ: Information Today, Inc., 2000.
Forsman, Rick B. Administration and Management in Health Sciences Libraries. Volume 8, Current Practice in Health Sciences Librarianship. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow, 2000.
Glitz, Beryl. Focus Groups for Libraries and Librarians. Chicago: Medical Library Association, 1998.
Grant Tips. Silver Spring, MD: CD Publications, 2000.
Grantsmanship Center. Program Planning & Proposal Writing, The Process of Program Evaluation, and Proposal Checklist and Evaluation Form. Los Angeles, CA: The Grantsmanship Center.
Harris, Lesley Ellen. Licensing Digital Content: A Practical Guide for Librarians. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2002.
New Hay Group; Medical Library Association. Study to Assess the Compensation and Skills of Medical Library Professionals vs. Information Technology Professionals . Chicago, Medical Library Association, 2000.
Henderson, Jim, et al. Recent and Recommended Medical Books 2001. [Vancouver, Canada]: Medical Library Service, College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC, July 2001.
Holst, Ruth, ed. The Medical Library Association Guide to Managing Health Care Libraries. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 2000.
Krug, Steve. Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability. Indianapolis, IN: New Riders Publishing, 2000.
Longe, Mary E. and Thomas, Karen. Consumer Health Resource Centers: A Guide to Successful Planning and Implementation. Chicago, IL: American Hospital Publishing, Inc., 1998.
Nelson, Sandra. The New Planning for Results: A Streamlined Approach.. Chicago, American Library Association, 2001.
Partnership for Clear Health Communication. Improving Clear Health Communication with Ask Me 3: Good Questions for Your Patients' Good Health. Program Implementation Guide for Care and Information Providers.. St. Louis, MO: The Clear Health Communication Team, 2003.
New Russell, Carrie. Complete Copyright: An Everyday Guide for Librarians. Chicago, American Library Association, 2004.
Seiss, Judith. The Visible Librarian: Asserting Your Value Through Marketing and Advocacy. Chicago, American Library Association, 2003.
Stave, Christopher D. Field Guide to MEDLINE. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003.
To order, send email request to: nnlm@u.washington.edu
This publication is funded in whole with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, under Contract No. N01-LM-1-3516.
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