Spotlight!  on NLM Resources – Wellness  -Wed, Oct. 24,  2012, 1:00 MT, 2:00 CT.  “Wellness” is such a broad topic that it’s made up of many components.  For this month’s Spotlight! session,  Jim Honour will recommend some wellness resources that focus on exercise, physical fitness, complementary/ alternative medicine, prevention and personal health records.

Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE.   NOTE URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone,  Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm)

Registration is now open for the second offering of a new asynchronous class, Cool Creative Communications: 3 Part Class (Approved for 15 MLA CE Credits).

Registration ends October 25, 2012 and is limited to 15 students.

The class runs October 29 through November 26, 2012.

Students taking this class will have an increased knowledge of several popular communication tools and some of the strategies it takes to be effective in each of the following class sections:

Part 1: Engaging Users via Social Media (Part 1 of 3): This class covers popular social media tools proven to be effective in engaging customers.
Part 2: Dazzling Data Visualization (Part 2 of 3): This class covers concepts of visually representing data and proven tools that are effective in making data understood at just a glance.
Part 3: The WOW Factor – Clear Concise Presentations (Part 3 of 3): This class covers popular presentation applications and approaches to effective presentations

A more detailed class description can be found here: ow.ly/dsmoj

Before you register, please read this next part to make sure this class is for you…

1. This class is an intermediate level class.
2. Priority goes to Network members located in the MidContinental Region.
3. This is a 4 week, online, asynchronous, semi-at-your-pace class.
4. Students have 7 days to complete their assignment and 5 days to complete their peer critique for each of the 3 class sections.
5. Students are expected to spend:- 1.5 hours on content learning
   - 3 hours of in-depth learning on student selected tool/application and preparing their class assignment
   - 0.5 hours on peer critique
6. Many of the class resources discussed might not be accessible at your work place. If this is you, please consider taking the class and plan on working from home, a public library, or another location where you are not blocked.

This is the registration link: ow.ly/dsmcO

For questions or comments, please contact the class instructors

John Bramble john.bramble@utah.edu
Rachel Vukas rvukas@kumc.edu

Breezing Along with the RML – Wednesday, Oct 17, 10:00 MT, 11:00 CT.    Topics:  1) Marty Magee will facilitate Education librarians from NN/LM MCR Resource Libraries, as they share what’s new and cool and their libraries!  2)  John Bramble will also be presenting.

NOTE URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone,  Login: as a guest with your first and last name.

“Wellness” is such a broad topic that it’s made up of many components.  For this month’s Spotlight! session,  Jim Honour will recommend some wellness resources that focus on exercise, physical fitness, complementary/ alternative medicine, prevention and personal health records.

Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE.   NOTE URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2/ Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone,  Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided.  Questions to mmagee@unmc.edu. (mm)

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) as part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are partnering to increase the awareness and access to sex and gender differences research resources available from NIH through the Women’s Health Resources Portal (http://whr.nlm.nih.gov) through a funding opportunity. The purpose of the Women’s Health Resources Dissemination Project is to design programs for creating and improving access to and use of sex and gender differences information for university and college students, faculty, librarians and health professionals. Emphasis is on providing information or access to health and medical information that is relevant and usable by the intended audience, and increasing the awareness and utilization of high-quality, professional-level online medical and public health information resource on sex and gender difference basic science, sex-specific studies, disparities, and inclusion research, including the NLM Women’s Health Resources Portal  that serves as an access point to all NIH sex and gender differences resources. The purpose is also to promote new and creative collaborations between university / college and their library, specifically medical and health libraries, to students and faculty to increase the knowledge and awareness of sex and gender differences in research design and reporting. University and colleges libraries may also increase information access to existing partnerships with outside organizations that are primarily focused on health and medical research.

 All proposals must be received by September 10, 2012 at 12:00 P.M. (Eastern Standard Time). To find more information about this funding opportunity, see the links below:

1)       NIHLM2012431A-Partial Small Business Set-Aside

(https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4847d32387bcf31626b106b23617b6e8&tab=core&_cview=0)

2)       NIHLM2012431B-Full and Open 

(https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ade51c642d5d33f4ec18202f248a9f23&tab=core&_cview=0) /ch

The “gremlins,” as one our members termed it, are still at it.    If you were one of the people trying to attend our ”Breezing with the RML” session on Aug. 15, and you were unable to get in, please accept our apologies.

Our technical people at the NIH are still working on the problem, and we hope to have a solution soon.    In any case,  the session has been archived from our webpage at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/index.html or you can access the recording directly at:  http://ow.ly/cZJM7 .   Please direct any additional questions to :   Marty Magee – mmagee@unmc.edu

This is the last week to let us know your preferences. We’re planning a series of online workshops with Pat Wagner, instructor and consultant extraordinaire, and want member input on content and format. The classes will be offered this year. Of course, they’ll all have MLA CE credit attached.

Join the conversation on the MCR News Blog and let us know the class(es) you want to attend (ow.ly/ckDVO) .”Improving the Effectiveness of Your Print Media” is in the lead with “Institutional Politics” close behind. What is the presentation format you prefer? (ow.ly/ckE7) Right  now most of you want a program with homework or a stand alone program. Finally what platform do you prefer for discussions? (ow.ly/ckEdJ ).  Moodle is ahead.  Click on the links provided to add your 2 cents .

Pat Wagner and the RML want these classes to meet your needs. Your input is essential for this to happen. /ch

• July 20, 2012

1) Betsy Kelly shared results of the Spring 2012 Survey
2) John Bramble led an overview of Year 2 technology class offerings
View the archived recording at: http://ow.ly/cNRn7

• July 31, 2012

National Library of Medicine – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resources presented by Dana Abbey
View the archived recording at: http://ow.ly/cNUZ1

For a full listing of our Online Education recordings see:  http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/online.html

Check out the August issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research. In this edition:

Dizziness Can Be a Drag
Coping with Balance Disorders
Most people feel dizzy now and then. But if that feeling persists or interferes with your daily life, it could be a sign of a balance disorder.
Read more about balance disorders.

Red in the Face
Understanding Rosacea
Some people think of a rosy complexion as a sign of good health. But red patches on the face may point to something more troubling—a long-lasting skin disorder called rosacea
Read more about rosacea.

Health Capsules:

• Food Allergy Reactions in Kids
• Considering Hip Replacement?
• Featured Website: Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

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