Current Funding Available

iTest iPad Program

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region (NN/LM MCR) has been monitoring the increased use of iPads in healthcare. We view this development as an opportunity for health sciences librarians to employ this technology and demonstrate its use to their institutions and their users. To support the adoption of new technology, the NN/LM MCR will make available approximately 100 iPads to librarians working at full Network member institutions in the region. Deadline for Applications: Monday, January 23, 2011.

Qualifications:

• Must be a librarian at a Full member institution in the MidContinental Region.
• The applicant must be the one who will be experimenting and reporting back on the use of the iPad in the workplace.
• WiFi must be available in your workplace. (The iPad connects to the Internet via WiFi.)

Responsibilities:

• Use the iPad in your workplace.
• Chronicle your experience on the MCR's facebook page during the program period (until April 30, 2012).
• Add a picture illustrating your experience to the MCR's facebook page.

Awarding the iPads

• Applications will be reviewed by NN/LM MCR staff.
• All applications that are clear and reasonable will be eligible.
• Eligible applicants who do not have an iPad will be given priority.
• Recipients will be randomly selected from the pool of eligibel applications.
• If there are still iPads available, additional applicants from the same member institution and member librarians who already have an iPad will be randomly selected.

To apply please fill out the application found at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/iTestiPad

Professional Development Award

Realizing that professional development is an essential part a librarian's continuing education, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region will be awarding Professional Development subsidies (up to $1,500 each) to support librarians who wish to attend a conference, or take a training or workshop of their choice by the end of April 2012. Priority will be given to professional development in the areas of e-science, emergency preparedness, personal and electronic health records, health information literacy, or library advocacy, and would include online training. See ideas on possible professional development opportunities, or contact your State Liaison with other activities you are interested in pursuing.

• Attendance at the conference/training must take place before April 30, 2012.
• Funds can be used for registration and/or travel.
• Your responsibility to the MidContinental Region will be to share your experiences through a newsletter article, presentation, or a way mutually agreed upon with the NN/LM MCR.
• The applicant's institution must be a Network member of the MidContinental Region and the applicant must hold a health science library position.
• Applications will be accepted, reviewed, and awards made, until funds are no longer available, or until April 30, 2012. .
• For more information, contact Jim Honour, 1-800-338-7657 option 1, 2, 8.

To apply, please fill out the application found at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ProfessionalDevelopmentAward

Please be sure to give ample explanation about the event you wish to attend and how the information you gain might be of benefit to others in our region. Following is an example that shows the level of information we need to review your application. This answers the survey question #4.

"Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is being discussed in many venues in our organization, by medical staff, nursing staff, and administrators. The librarian's expertise and library products are frequently mentioned as part of the conversation. I sometimes question whether any of these groups including the librarian have a real understanding of EBP. I want to be seen as knowledgeable and as one of the "go-to" experts. The Evidence-Based Institute will provide me a chance to be immersed in EBP with no outside distractions for three days, and the instructors are top notch. Opportunities to use what I learn will be used, 1) As we move forward with our EPIC project (electronic documentation/medical record) and 2) as we want to standardize care using Evidence-Based information.

I have been asked to sit on our Informatics Council to support decisions made regarding EBP products/questions for Nursing Continuing Education. The librarian and nurse researcher teach two sessions annually, entitled Step Into the Evidence to Magnet Process. The librarian has been involved since the beginning in our Magnet journey and sits on the Nursing Research Council. The Nursing Practice Council also consults with the librarian regarding new Evidence- Based policies, procedures, etc. The librarian's attendance at the EBP Institute will be noted as Magnet evidence in our reapplication documentation for Teaching Nursing Students. The librarian teaches each semester in the Baker School of Nursing Research Class, both in the classroom and then in 8-10 small group sessions. Professionally: As a member of MCMLA Research Committee I have already offered to write and share what I learn with our chapter via the new column we are planning to put in each issue of the MCMLA Express (chapter electronic newsletter). I would like the opportunity to present a session regarding highlights for a Breezing Along with the RML session. and write a review of the Institute for the Plains to Peaks Post , I will share the information from the Evidence-Based Institute with hospital administration, medical and nursing staff and if the funding would come from a library-related organization it would be favorably recognized. Thank you for your consideration.

Training Health Professionals Stipend

The NN/LM MCR will be awarding approximately 3 Training Health Professionals stipends (up to $1,000 each) to support health science, public, or special librarians who wish to exhibit and present at a medical or health-related meeting or conference in the MidContinental Region by the end of April, 2012.

• EXHIBITING/PRESENTING (Attendance) at the conference must take place before April 30, 2012.
• The applicant will attend one online Exhibitor Toolkit training and be certified as an exhibitor. Check with Dana Abbey for current training options.
• The applicant's institution must be a Network member of the MidContinental Region and the applicant must hold a librarian position.
• Your responsibility to the MidContinental Region will be to share your exhibit experiences through a newsletter article, presentation, or a way mutually agreed upon with the NN/LM MCR .
• Applications will be accepted, reviewed, and awards made, until funds are no longer available, or until April 30, 2012.
• The stipend can be used for exhibit fees, registration and/or travel expenses. Expenses will be reimbursed.
• For more information: contact Dana Abbey, 1-800-338-7657, option 1, 2, 3, or Jim Honour, 1-800-338-7657, option 1, 2, 8.

To apply, please fill out the application by clicking Application

Funded Projects

Outstanding Public Library/Public Health Partnership Award 2011 Recipients:

The Red Feather Lakes Community Library/9Health Fair Partnership - Colorado
The Norton Public Library/Local Health Professional Partnership - Kansas
The St. Charles City County Library/Local Healthcare Providers Partnership - Missouri

Outstanding Public Library/Public Health Partnership Award 2010 Recipients:

The Lawrence Public Library/Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department/Coalition Together Prepared Partnership - Kansas
The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library/Washburn Mobile Health Clinic Partnership - Kansas
The Salt Lake County Library Services /South Main Clinic Partnership - Utah
The Laramie County Library System/Wyoming Department of Health, Community and Rural Health Division - Maternal and Family Health Section Partnership - Wyoming

Continuity of Health Information Award

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region (NN/LM MCR) is funding the following projects through its Continuity of Health Information Awards. Congratulations to the Prinicipal Investigators on their successful proposals!

• Mobile School Health Information Initiative proposed by Will Olmstadt, Bob Engeszer and Judy Hansen from Washington University School of Medicine, Becker Medical Library
• Integrating the Medical Library in Hospital Emergency Planning proposed by Betsy Kelly and Lauren Yaeger from Washington University School of Medicine, Becker Medical Library
• A Bridge to Health Literacy for Denver proposed by Elaine Connell, Cassis Pretlow and Loretta Spurling from Denver Public Library
• St. Luke's Hospital Library Advocacy proposed by Karen Wiederaenders from St. Lukes Hospital of Kansas City and Cathy Perley from Emporia State University
• Informacion de Salud para Promotoras proposed by Amy Ritterskamp from University of Kansas Medical Center, Dykes Library

There will be no solicitation for proposals for the contract year May 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012.

Projects funded by the NN/LM MCR

To see more information on current and past projects funded by the NN/LM MCR go to http://nnlm.gov/funding/database.html.
Choose - Sort by: Start Date (Latest First) and Filter by: MidContinental Region. Then click on Submit.

Resources for Additional Funding

• National Networks of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) funding page
  includes links to General funding opportunities, National Library funding opportunities, proposal writing tips and more.
  
  
• Bringing Health Information to the Community (BHIC) Scholarship and Grant category: see the postings to the blog from the regional and national grants and scholarships category. You can view BHIC at http://nnlm.gov/mcr/bhic/ where you can subscribe online to receive posting updates, or send an email to siobhan@creighton.edu to sign up to receive a daily digest of blog postings.
  
  
• Changes in NIH Grant Procedures: Access information on the changes that will take place due to Peer Review Enhancements. All competing applicants, including resubmssions, will need to use new forms and adhere to new page limits and instructions for applciations due January 25, 2010. Red more online at http://enhancing-peer-review.nih.gov/restructured_applications.html
  
  
• NIH Center for Scientific Review: Inside the NIH Grant Review Process
  http://www.drg.nih.gov/Video/Video.asp
  The Center for Scientific Review has prodcuced a series of videos to provide an inside look at how scientists from across the country review NIH grant applications for scientific and technical merit. New and established applicants will find insights and understanding that can empower them to improve the applications and increase their chances for receiving a more positive review.

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