NTC http://nnlm.gov/ntc National Library of Medicine Training Center Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:20:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Use MeSH to Build a Better PubMed Query: The Movie http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/03/20/use-mesh-to-build-a-better-pubmed-query-the-movie/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/03/20/use-mesh-to-build-a-better-pubmed-query-the-movie/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:47:10 +0000 Rebecca Brown http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=2499 The National Library of Medicine recently posted a 3-minute video to YouTube about how to use MeSH to build a targeted PubMed search. The video includes a very brief background on MeSH terms and indexing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyF8uQY9wys

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/03/20/use-mesh-to-build-a-better-pubmed-query-the-movie/feed/ 0 PubMed for Librarians: Free Online Classes Open for Registration http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/03/13/pubmed-for-librarians-free-online-classes-open-for-registration/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/03/13/pubmed-for-librarians-free-online-classes-open-for-registration/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:25:41 +0000 Sharon Dennis http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=2491 Join us for the free online class “PubMed for Librarians.” Classes in April, June, and September 2013 are now open for registration.

The PubMed for Librarians class is divided into five segments (90 minutes each). Each segment is a synchronous online session that includes hands-on exercises and is worth 1.5 hours of MLA CE credit. Participants can choose any or all of the 5 segments that interest them.

For details, see the NLM Tech Bull. 2013 Mar-Apr;(391):e2.

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Ideally, an opening class activity should allow class participants to get acquainted with one another and to remove pre-class distractions. It’s always challenging to design an opener that is related to the content of the class.

The “A-Z” word game is one possibility for a group activity: divide the class into groups of 3-4. Using large post-it notes on the wall, ask each group to come up with a word for each letter of alphabet that relates to the class content. Give each group 3-5 minutes and instruct them to work as fast as possible.

Can you think of words related to PubMed for each letter of the alphabet (not including PubMed, MEDLINE, or specific search terms)? “Z” can be difficult, but a recent group in one of our classes came up with an answer (see the photo).

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1. National Library of Medicine Indexers identify gaps in the vocabulary and forward the concepts to the MeSH staff.

2. NLM MeSH reviewers identify needed terms during the regular process of topic review.

3. Users alert the MeSH staff to new terms using the MeSH Suggestion page: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/meshsugg.html

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In addition, all libraries can offer titles not owned by NLM.   The system can be accessed at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/journaldonation/ or by searching “Journal Donation System” on NLM’s home page.   In the system, click on “Help” for detailed instructions.

For additional assistance, contact NLM at (301)496-0081 or NLMJournalDonation@mail.nlm.nih.gov.

NLM will pay shipping for volumes they need.

To donate pre-1871 journal volumes to the History of Medicine Division, see http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/donate.html

Since the beginning of the online donation system in April 2009, a total of 8,230 gifts have been added to the collection.  NLM hopes that with the enhancements in Version 2, they can build on the success achieved to date.

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/02/22/now-its-even-easier-to-donate-journals-to-nlm/feed/ 0 I’ve Got a Question…20 of them http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/02/19/ive-got-a-question-20-of-them/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/02/19/ive-got-a-question-20-of-them/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:34:43 +0000 Rebecca Brown http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=2391 The University of Minnesota’s Center for Teaching and Learning has created a page dedicated to using games in the classroom. Below is one example that can be used in-person or online as an ice breaker or a review.

http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/tutorials/powerpoint/games/index.html#twenty

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Visit the following link to view images of the how this will appear in the Abstract display.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf13/jf13_pm_abstract.html

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/factsheets/dif_med_pub.html

]]> http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/02/11/medline-pubmed-and-pmc-pubmed-central-how-are-they-different/feed/ 0 Changes in PubMed are “live” Now http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/02/07/changes-in-pubmed-are-live-now/ http://nnlm.gov/ntc/2013/02/07/changes-in-pubmed-are-live-now/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:39:28 +0000 Rebecca Brown http://nnlm.gov/ntc/?p=2307 See post from January 30th: Two Upcoming Changes in PubMed.

Read about them in the NLM Technical Bulletin:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf13/jf13_pm_history_search_bar.html

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