PSRML Begins Year 5 of NN/LM Contract

On May 1, PSRML began Year 5 of the five-year (1996-2001) National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) contract. PSRML has developed detailed service objectives for the year (see our web site at http://www.nnlm.nlm.nih.gov/psr/yr5obj.html). The objectives are based on the mission and goals for the NN/LM established by the National Library of Medicine, on assessment of regional needs, and on evaluation of ongoing programs. Objectives have been established for the following program areas:

Basic Network Programs

Access to health information services by health professionals
Assessment of and response to health information needs
Coordination of the NN/LM membership program
Resource Libraries
SERHOLD coordination
Document delivery services
Microcomputer training facility
Communication
Regional Advisory Committee
Monitoring and assessing regional programs
Obtaining feedback on information needs
NLM and NN/LM products and services
Referral service
Consortia
Grant applications

Outreach Programs-Applied Technology

Internet
Technology

Direct Outreach to Health Professionals

Outreach subcontracts
Special populations/subjects outreach
Underserved health professionals
Internet Grateful Med/PubMed
Inner city outreach
Minority institutions
Exhibits

Providing Health Information to the Public

Promote public awareness of quality health information
Promote public access to quality health information
Identify consumer health information (CHI) resources within the region
Provide access to CHI collection development tools via the PSRML web site
Facilitate access to training in the collection and organization of CHI resources
Support use of technology
Facilitate collaboration/partnering among multi-type institutions within the region
Evaluate PSRML CHI activities and programs

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