Spring Issue 2005
Volume 4 - Issue 5

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It is hard to believe University of Massachusetts Medical School is now in Year 5 of the RML contract. The past four years have been busy, with a lot of opportunities for our member libraries to take advantage of outreach subcontracts and grants. Go to http://nnlm.gov/ner/funding/fundprojects.html to review the list of NER Funded Outreach Subcontracts and Awards.

I am pleased to announce that Year 5 will include a number of funding opportunities, including, Technology Awareness, Internet Connectivity, Electronic Document Delivery, and Express Outreach awards. In addition, now is the time to start planning future Outreach Projects!

Additional information about NN/LM NER Funding Opportunities is available at: http://nnlm.gov/ner/funding/

Please feel free to contact me at 508-856-2223 or email me at javier.crespo@umassmed.edu to discuss Year 5 funding opportunities. I am also available to talk about possible outreach subcontracts during the next RML contract period (2006-2011).

Technology Awareness

Technology Awareness Awards support health technology fairs, conferences, forums, or showcases sponsored by member libraries. Formats may vary but generally consists of exhibits, demonstrations, speakers, and workshops. Although the emphasis is on NLM resources, other resources can be featured. Speakers should be selected for their ability to explain how new information technologies can be of direct use and benefit to health professionals and consumers. Format can include large plenaries, small workshops, or an informal fair.

The program must be at least six hours long and take place before April 30, 2006. Please refer to the Technology Awareness Program Award Request for Quotation for additional information. Funding amount per award is up to $10,000 each.

Internet Connectivity

Internet Connectivity Awards enable NER members to improve access to NLM resources and services for its staff, health care providers and patients. Libraries can upgrade connections or implement Internet services in unconnected (or under-connected) institutions. Funds may be used to purchase equipment as needed (computer, printer, fax, high speed modem) plus Internet service provider costs. In addition, Full Members can use this funding in conjunction with Electronic Document Delivery projects to expand electronic resource sharing capabilities.

Please refer to the NER Internet Connectivity Project Award Call for Participation for more detailed information. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis. However, purchases based on Connectivity awards must be made before April 30, 2006. Funding amount per award is up to $5,000 each.

Electronic Document Delivery

Electronic Document Delivery awards support the purchase of software or equipment for electronic document delivery. Equipment includes computers, fax machines, scanners, and printers.

For additional information, please refer to the Electronic Document Delivery Call for Participation. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis. However, purchases resulting from awards must be made before April 30, 2006. Funding amount per award is up to $2,000 each.

Express Outreach

Express Outreach awards support professional development and outreach initiatives that improve access to health information and promote awareness and the use of National Library of Medicine (NLM) resources. Target audiences include healthcare and public health professionals, (including personnel at a healthcare facility or community agency), members of the public, and populations in inner-city or rural areas without adequate access to information resources.

Please refer to the Express Outreach Awards Call for Participation for more detailed information. Projects must be completed by April 30, 2006. Funding amount per award is up to $10,000 each.

Examples of awards include:

  • Training and collaborative projects with groups such as public libraries, community based organizations and health centers, public health workers, etc.
  • Exhibiting NLM resources at local health related event
  • Developing a course for health information resources
  • Educational development for professionals at other institutions
  • Professional research in a health information related topic

    • Five general categories for Express Outreach Awards are:

  • Express Outreach Awards for Training and Collaborative Outreach
  • Express Outreach Awards for Research
  • Express Outreach Awards for Course Development
  • Express Outreach Awards for Exhibits and Promotions
  • Express Outreach Awards for ‘Partnering Libraries’ Projects

    • Outreach Subcontracts: Start Planning for the 2006-2011 Contract Period

    The NER will not initiate any new outreach subcontracts in Year 5 since it is the end of the contract period. However, it is not too soon to begin planning outreach projects for the next contract period! Please feel free to contact me if you want to discuss ideas about future projects, or are interested in guidance with outreach project planning or proposal writing.

    Javier Crespo, Associate Director

    Javier.Crespo@umassmed.edu

    NLM | NN/LM | NER


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