*Selections from over 100 e-sources**Follow NLM_DIMRC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NLM_DIMRC ****Standardized Name for New Coronavirus***To provide uniformity and facilitate communication about the disease, the Coronavirus Study Group of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses has decided to call the new virus Middle East respiratory syndrome co […]
Apologies for cross-posting, but this may be an event of interest.Planning for Pandemics: Crunching the Numbers on H1N1 - June 19, 2013, 2:00-3:00 PM EDT.https://events-na10.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1053915029/en/events/event/shared/1070490169/event_landing.html?sco-id=1074477638This webinar will focus on the findings from a recent retrospective s […]
OK, so this isn't exactly the kind of article that usually gets postedto the listserv.....http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/13/arts/music/laurie-anderson-and-kronos-quartet-at-montclair-state.htmlFrederic C. Pachman, AHIPDirector, Altschul Medical LibraryMonmouth Medical CenterLong Branch, New Jersey 07740732.923.6645Barnabas Health—Every Day. Extraordinar […]
PhD studentship now available for research into Evidence AidMore details available from: http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/mdbs/pgd/PostgraduateResearch/PostgraduateStudentshipsandAwards/CentreforPublicHealthPhDStudentships201314/TheeffectsofEvidenceAidondecisionmakinginpublichealthdisastersituations/Deadline: 31 May 2013Evidence Aid was established following the […]
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine South Central Region(NN/LM SCR) recently completed a video highlighting the role of publiclibraries after an emergency. The goal was for public librarians toshow to first-responder groups, city councils, local government, etc. topromote the role public libraries play. Many groups are not aware ofall public librar […]
My apologies - it appears there was some strange ghost infecting the links when you click on them, and it took you to the NIH webmail page. The links should be fixed in this message now. Many thanks to Ms. Arantxa Cayon for bringing the matter to my attention. I appreciate it!Many Thanks,Jen […]
Hi Everyone!We are excited to announce the latest update for our Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER). A few months ago, I informed you of the update on the Apple (iOS) platforms, but today's update is for our Android users. This update sees an expansion in our user profiles (First Responder, Hazmat, EMT, & the new Hospital P […]
*Selections from over 100 e-sources**Follow NLM_DIMRC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/NLM_DIMRC ****In the News: Novel Coronavirus***Stay up to date with the latest on Novel Coronavirus. The World Health Organization is working to assess the impact of the emerging virus, and to develop guidance and recommendations.WHO Disease Outbreak News: http://www.who.int […]
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) announces a funding opportunity for small projects to improve access to disaster medicine and public health information for health care professionals, first responders and others that play a role in health-related disaster preparedness, response and recovery.NLM is soliciting proposals from partnerships that include at […]
FYI--today at 1pm ETKate-------- Original Message --------Subject: Media Advisory: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and InteriorSecretary Sally Jewell to Host Media Conference Call on the 2013Wildfire Season ForecastDate: Mon, 13 May 2013 09:02:18 -0500From: USDA Office of Communications Reply-To: usda@public.govdelivery.comTo: flewkate@pitt.edu?xml version […]
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Here’s an excellent video from the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security called RUN>>HIDE>>FIGHTSurviving and Active Shooter Event. Before sharing it with a wide audience in your institution, you may want to first run it by your security office. Also, some scenes are rather intense.
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NN/LM One Page Service Continuity Plan
Click on image above for information on creating a one page Service Continuity Plan (SCP) for your library. (The SCP was adapted from the Council of State Achivists (CoSA) PReP.)
NN/LM EP&R Training Opportunities
Click on the image above for NN/LM EP&R training opportunities.
How to Use the Toolkit
1. Where to get information on HOW TO WRITE A DISASTER PLAN. Click on the Writing Your Disaster Plan page. Download the template for the Service Continuity Pocket Response Plan (PReP) and fill it out. For some libraries, the PReP may be enough. Others may want to start with the PReP and then develop a comprehensive plan as time permits.
2. Where to GET HELP following some kind of disaster or service disruption. Click on the Calling for Help page. Listed is contact information for your Regional Medical Library as well as library networks that provide consultation services (some at no cost), 24/7.
3. How to get TRAINING ON SERVICE CONTINUITY and libraries. Click on the Training Opportunities page and select the option that best fits your needs. Contact your NNLM RML at 1-800-338-7657, or the Coordinator, Dan Wilson, at danwilson@virginia.edu, to inquire about scheduling or participating in a class.
4. What else does the Toolkit offer? The Toolkit is a comprehensive collection of resources and tools for helping you prepare your library for a disaster or service disruption. In addition to the items listed above, you'll find news reports (NEPR Times), sample table-top exercises and model MOUs, library disaster stories, links to supporting resources for our training program, and information about the NN/LM Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan.
Emergency Access Initiative
EAI provides free access to full text articles from major biomedicine titles to healthcare professionals, librarians, and the public in the United States affected by disasters.
Flu Report
CDC Map showing current incidence of influenza in the U. S.
Heritage Preservation
Creators of the popular Emergency Response & Salvage Wheel and the Field Guide to Emergency Response. Offer many free resources on disaster planning and response. Co-sponsor — with FEMA — of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force.
Homeland Security
Current news and resources for preparedness; see especially the “Preparedness, Response, Recovery” section.
Lyrasis
Library services including disaster planning and preservation, primary areas are Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern and New England regions of U.S.
