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Professional Development Lending Library

DVDs | Video Cassettes | Audio Cassettes and CDs | MLA Bibkits | Books

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.

DVDs:

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.)

New Partnering for Public Health: Information, Librarians, and the Public Health Workforce, Medical Library Association Satellite Teleconference and Webcast, March 9, 2005. 2hr. Includes Participant's Manual. Cosponsored by the National Library of Medicine.

The Library as Place: Symposium on Building and Revitalizing Health Sciences Libraries in the Digital Age, November 5-6, 2003. (Presented by National Library of Medicine and Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries.) Bethesda: National Library of Medicine, 2004. "An interactive exploration of the library of the future, where books, bricks and mortar and virtual learning flourish... together!"

Trust and Terror: New Demands for Crisis Information Dissemination and Management. Washington, DC: US National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, 2002.
A proposal to expand the role of US libraries in crisis information dessemination and management, narrated by Walter Cronkite.

Who Will Speak for Me? Seattle, Washington: University of Washington Northwest Aids Education and Training Center, 2004.
A 30 minute film that "breaks the silence about HIV/AIDS among people of African descent in the faith community," produced by Rev. Mary Diggs-Hobson of the African American Reach and Teach Health Ministry--a member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Available in DVD and VHS.

Video Cassettes:

The Art and Practice of Electronic Journal, Book, and Database Licenses: Practical Tips for Healthcare Organizations. Chicago, IL: Medical Library Association, September 22, 2004. 2 hours.

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.

Living with Dying. The search for new ways of thinking -- and talking -- about dying. (90 minutes)
A Different Kind of Care. The important strides being made in the area of palliative care at pioneering institutions such as New York's Mt. Sinai Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. (90 minutes)
A Death of One's Own. The complexities underlying the many choices at the end of life, including the bitter debate over physician-assisted suicide. (90 minutes)
A Time to Change. Crusading medical professionals who have dedicated themselves to improving end-of-life care by changing America's overburdened health system. (90 minutes)
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.

Audio Cassettes and CDs:

MLA Annual Meeting Tapes:

2000 MLA Annual Meeting and Exhibits (Selected sessions--19 cassettes)
2001 MLA Annual Meeting (Selected sessions--18 cassettes)
2002 MLA Annual Meeting (38 cassettes)
2003 MLA Annual Meeting (Selected sessions--19 cassettes)

MLA Annual Meeting CDs:

2003 MLA Annual Meeting (all sessions)
2004 MLA Annual Meeting (all sessions)
Includes audio recordings of sessions plus slides and handouts. Schedule of events. Section and SIG programs.

2005 MLA Annual Meeting (all sessions)
Includes audio recordings of sessions plus slides and handouts. Program.

MLA BibKits:

(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

Multimedia:

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.

Books:

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.

Croft, Janet Brennan. Legal Solutions in Electronic Reserves and the Electronic Delivery of Interlibrary Loan . Binghamton, NY: Haworth Information Press, 2004.

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.

Hay Group; Medical Library Association. 2001 Compensation and Benefits Survey. Chicago, Medical Library Association, 2002.

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.

New Matthews, Joseph R. The Bottom Line: Determining and Communicating the Value of the Special Library. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2002.

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.

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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