NTC » Uncategorized http://nnlm.gov/ntc National Library of Medicine Training Center Wed, 22 May 2013 15:43:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Two Upcoming Changes in PubMed http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/01/30/two-upcoming-changes-in-pubmed/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/01/30/two-upcoming-changes-in-pubmed/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:33:05 +0000 Rebecca Brown http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=2249 The most recent article added to the National Library of Medicine’s Technical Bulletin outlines 2 new features in PubMed.

1) A Download history link will be added to the PubMed, MeSH and NLM Catalog Advanced page History feature. This will download as a .csv file. (Click on the image to make it larger)

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2) The search bar that includes a drop-down list of all the databases will be updated to show the last four databases searched at the top of the pull-down database menu. The alphabetic list with all the databases will also include the recently searched databases.  (Click on the image to make it larger)

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Read the article online at:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf13/jf13_pm_history_search_bar.html

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/01/30/two-upcoming-changes-in-pubmed/feed/ 0 PubMed for Librarians – Customization – My NCBI http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/01/23/pubmed-for-librarians-customization-my-ncbi/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/01/23/pubmed-for-librarians-customization-my-ncbi/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:04:53 +0000 Rebecca Brown http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=2211 This recording covers the advantages of creating a My NCBI account, managing and manipulating your My NCBI page content using the features and options available in My NCBI. This session also identifies and differentiates between available filters on PubMed’s filter sidebar, and covers creating a custom filter.

Sometimes the audio and video portions of the recording are out of sync. If the slides don’t seem to match up with what the presenter is saying, close your browser window and reload the recording. This may fix the problem.

https://webmeeting.nih.gov/p17293427/

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/01/23/pubmed-for-librarians-customization-my-ncbi/feed/ 0 New PubReader for PMC (PubMed Central) http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/12/19/new-pubreader-for-pmc-pubmed-central/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/12/19/new-pubreader-for-pmc-pubmed-central/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:26:59 +0000 Rebecca Brown http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=2079 PMC has launched PubReader, an alternative web presentation that offers a more reader-friendly view of the articles in PMC. Designed for enhancing the readability of PMC journal articles on tablet and other small screen devices, PubReader can also be used on desktops, laptops and from multiple web browsers.

About the reader:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/about/pubreader/

Supported devices and browsers:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/about/pr-browsers/

Give it a try:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3479416/?report=reader

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/12/19/new-pubreader-for-pmc-pubmed-central/feed/ 0 You Have 15 Minutes http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/11/21/you-have-15-minutes/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/11/21/you-have-15-minutes/#comments Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:50:23 +0000 Rebecca Brown http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=1843 From the American Evaluation Association’s Potent Presentation Initiative (p2i): “How does one construct a logical and emotional message in the length (15 minutes) of a typical conference presentation?” Read about flipping the report. Put the good stuff at the beginning (of your 15 minutes). Why make the audience wait?

http://p2i.eval.org/wp-content/uploads/MessagingDemoSlides.pdf

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/11/21/you-have-15-minutes/feed/ 0 Using Games to Engage Learners http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/07/06/using-games-to-engage-learners/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/07/06/using-games-to-engage-learners/#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:12:50 +0000 Sharon Dennis http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=1243 Have you thought about using games as part of your teaching strategy?  “Games, Gamification, and the Quest for Learner Engagement” is an interesting article by Karl M. Kapp that discusses the advantages and drawbacks of games in instructional settings.  The article defines “gamification” as “the solution for incorporating the engaging aspects of games into the larger curriculum of an organization is the application of the concept of gamification. Gamification is using game-based mechanics, aesthetics, and game thinking to engage people, motivate action, promote learning, and solve problems.”   He points out that games give students the “freedom to fail” as well as building interest.

Building games can be time consuming and difficult, but one possibility is to use an online Game Builder to experiment with using games as a teaching activity.  One example is available at WISC-Online.

 

 

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2012/07/06/using-games-to-engage-learners/feed/ 0 NLM closed October 10 for Columbus Day http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2011/09/29/nlm-closed-october-10-in-observance-of-columbus-day/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2011/09/29/nlm-closed-october-10-in-observance-of-columbus-day/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:59:14 +0000 Rebecca Brown http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=111 All online services will be available.

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2011/09/29/nlm-closed-october-10-in-observance-of-columbus-day/feed/ 0 The National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) Contract Awarded to the University of Utah http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2011/06/02/the-national-library-of-medicine-training-center-ntc-contract-awarded-to-the-university-of-utah/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2011/06/02/the-national-library-of-medicine-training-center-ntc-contract-awarded-to-the-university-of-utah/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:43:09 +0000 Sharon Dennis https://dev.nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=19

On April 29, 2011, the National Library of Medicine announced the award of the NN/LM National Library of Medicine Training Center (NTC) contract for 2011-2016 to the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Jean Shipman, Director of the Eccles Health Sciences Library, will be the Director of the NTC. Claire Hamasu will be the Associate Director for the MidContinental Region (MCR) and the NTC. Sharon Dennis will serve as the NTC Assistant Director.

The NTC is the new name for The National Training Center and Clearinghouse (NTCC), previously administered under a contract held by the New York Academy of Medicine for over 20 years.

We are delighted to announce that Sharon Brown, formerly the Associate Director for the National Training Center and Clearinghouse will continue as Trainer / Curriculum and Content Specialist for the NTC. She will be based in New York City and work remotely with the team in Utah.

The staff of the NTC will be offering e-learning and in-person classes related to NLM products and services. Our goals are:

  • To support the effective use of NLM information products and services by health sciences librarians, public librarians, health professionals, and the public health workforce; and
  • To provide leadership to the NN/LM regions related to e-learning delivery methods and instructional best practices for adult learners.

We look forward to working with the NN/LM regions and members. We welcome and appreciate your suggestions and questions; please contact Sharon Dennis, Assistant Director, at Sharon.dennis@utah.edu or (801) 587-3518.

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