Update: February 9, 2010 – The SE/A offices continue to be closed.

The Regional Medical Library for the NN/LM Southeastern/Atlantic Region will be closed Monday, February 8, due to the large snow storm that struck Baltimore, MD where our offices are located.

During this time the services of the NN/LM SE/A will be performed by the Pacific Northwest Region (PNR) office at the University of Washington.

To communicate directly with the PNR office, use the following:

Phone: 206-543-8262

Fax: 206-543-2469

Email: nnlm@u.washington.edu

During this time, PNR will provide DOCLINE, PubMed, and Linkout support for SE/A members.

During this time, SE/A staff may not be regularly checking email or voice mail. Please direct all RML –directed or time sensitive communications to the PNR office.

SE/A Services will resume as soon as conditions allow.

The Regional Medical Library for the NN/LM Southeastern/Atlantic Region is closing today at 1:3pm ET due to the large snow storm that is in Baltimore, MD where our offices are located.

During this time the services of the NN/LM SE/A will be performed by the Pacific Northwest Region (PNR) office at the University of Washington.

To communicate directly with the PNR office, use the following:

Phone: 206-543-8262

Fax: 206-543-2469

Email: nnlm@u.washington.edu

During this time, PNR will provide DOCLINE, PubMed, and Linkout support for SE/A members.

During this time, SE/A staff may not be regularly checking email or voice mail. Please direct all RML –directed or time sensitive communications to the PNR office.

Apply now – Head, Index Section, National Library of Medicine Head, Index Section, National Library of Medicine Join the management team at the National Library of Medicine (NLM http://www.nlm.nih.gov/) in Bethesda http://www.bethesda.org/, Maryland.  We’re part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH http://www.jobs.nih.gov/) and located just outside Washington, D.C.

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead NLM’s Index Section (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/indexhome.html) in the creation and maintenance of the MEDLINE database, the major source of data for NLM’s Web resource PubMed.  A part of the Bibliographic Services Division (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/bsdhome.html) at NLM, the Index Section is responsible for  1) Managing the overall data creation and indexing of the biomedical journal literature for inclusion in MEDLINE; 2) Managing current online systems and implementing improvements for further development of automated processes to assist in the indexing process; 3) Ensuring quality assurance review and testing of the MEDLINE bibliographic data/metadata; 4) Providing ongoing development and documentation of the NLM indexing policies and procedures; 5) Providing support for end-user and publisher questions concerning indexing policy and procedures,

The Head of Index Section directs a staff of 45 professionals and support staff, as well as additional contract staff.  The position responsibilities include supervising a senior team of unit supervisors and overseeing the supervision of the in-house indexers, support staff, and contract indexers; overseeing the indexing and data creation/data assurance processes for the MEDLINE database, including the development and application of indexing policies and procedures; leading the development of software applications to assist indexers in their work; overseeing the annual planning and budget process; serving as the NLM expert on indexing policy and procedures for inquiries from NLM management, other government agencies, publishers, and end-users.

Join the federal government and receive great benefits http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp (http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp) while contributing to NLM’s mission, to provide biomedical information to users throughout the United States and the world.

If you have never worked for the U.S. government, follow the instructions and use USAJobs (http://www.usajobs.gov/) to apply to announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-1084.  If you currently or have previously worked for the government, you can apply to announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-1128.   Salary range is $105,211-$136,771USD per year and you must be a US citizen to apply.  Posting closes at midnight, Eastern Standard Time, Friday, March 5, 2010.

Questions?  Contact Keyonna Butler at butlerke@mail.nih.gov or 301-594-2792.

Interlibrary Loan/Outreach Services Librarian

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio — Texas

www.uthscsajobs.com

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio invites applications for the position of Interlibrary Loan/Outreach Services Librarian.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Supervises Interlibrary Loan staff in monitoring and documentation of ongoing activities, recommends changes in policies and procedures, and plans for new programs;
• Coordinates the Library’s resource library outreach subcontract and other selected outreach projects. Writes reports, plans activities, publicizes services, provides reference services, teaches search concepts and makes periodic visits to South Texas hospitals and other organizations;
• Staffs the Information Desk, provides searching, and participates in instructional activities;
• Additional or special duties as assigned;
• Under FLSA, this position is exempt;
• Performs duties in an office environment, travel and ability to drive own vehicle required, valid driver’s license required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Meets the requirements for appointment at the Librarian II level; ALA accredited degree; minimum five years library experience; ability to work independently and in a team environment; commitment to excellent service and able to manage multiple priorities; demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop, utilize and maximize Web-based resources and services with a particular emphasis on interlibrary loan and other library applications; ability to develop and teach instructional and informational programs for the health sciences community; experience with various library services and systems including reference and online searching of NLM, OVID Online, and Internet systems, ILLiad; excellent written and oral communication skills; supervisory experience.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is among the nation’s leading university research centers. The five primary missions – education, research, patient care, community service and efficient operations – are carried out within five schools: School of Medicine, Dental School, School of Nursing, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the School of Health Professions with affiliated campuses in Laredo, Harlingen, and Edinburg. There are approximately 3,000 students enrolled in 41 degree and certificate programs. A special mission of the University is to serve the education and research needs of South Texas. San Antonio, home of the Alamo and the Riverwalk, is a very hospitable place to live. It has great schools, a diverse community and culture, interesting history, as well as cultural activities, professional sports, and outdoor recreation in the beautiful nearby Texas Hill Country.

Please apply on-line at www.uthscsajobs.com (Requisition Number 20090484). A cover letter, current CV, and a list of three professional references are required for this position, and may be uploaded while applying. This is a security-sensitive position.  The search will remain open until the ideal candidate has been identified. The search committee will begin review of applications in February 2010.  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Check out the February 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:

Keeping Bones Strong and Healthy Let’s Talk about Osteoporosis
As you get older, your bones may become weaker and more likely to break. The good news is, it’s never too late to promote bone health.
full story

Things Forgotten- Simple Lapse or Serious Problem?
Occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of life. In most cases, it’s no cause for alarm—unless it begins to hamper your daily activities.
full story

Health Capsules:

• Fit Teens Succeed as Adults
• Can’t See Certain Colors?
• Featured Web Site: The Heart Truth

Click here to download a PDF version for printing.

Visit our Facebook wall to suggest topics you’d like us to cover, or start a discussion about how you use the newsletter. We want to hear what you think! Also check out the NIH Health & Science Gifts and send some to your Facebook friends.

Please pass the word on to your colleagues about NIH News in Health. We are happy to send a limited number of print copies free of charge for display in offices, libraries or clinics. Just email us or call 301-435-7489 for more information.

by Cindy Love
Disaster Information Management Research Center
Specialized Information Services Division
National Library of Medicine

The following online medical information resources are available at no cost, thanks to the generosity of participating publishers. Most of these resources are usually available only by paid subscription. Publishers have made these resources available for health care providers responding to the Haiti earthquake.

Emergency Access Initiative, http://eai.nlm.nih.gov. This online collection provides access to 200+ popular medical journals. It also includes over 60 e-books, including the Merck Manual, Harrison’s Internal Medicine, basic textbooks, drug handbooks, and titles on emergency medicine, infectious diseases, toxicology, post-disaster public health and more.  Emergency Access Initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Library of Medicine and participating publishers. For assistance with the Emergency Access Initiative, please email custserv@nlm.nih.gov or call 1-888-346-3656 in the United States, or 301-594-5983 internationally.

Health Resources for Haiti, http://disasterinfo.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/haitiearthquake.html.  A compilation of links to resources for medical teams responding to the Haiti earthquake. The page includes Creole-language materials for non-Creole speakers to use in healthcare settings, as well information on traumatic injuries, mass fatalities, mental health, and the public health consequences of the earthquake damage. This content is always no-cost.

Infectious Diseases of Haiti,  http://www.gideononline.com/blog/wp/wp-content/uploads/The-Infectious-Diseases-of-Haiti-by-GIDEON.pdf. This guide covers the 198 infectious diseases known to occur in Haiti and is based on the resources of the Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Online Network (GIDEON).

GIDEON, http://trial.ebscohost.com. User ID: s2759300 and password: trial. GIDEON is a knowledge management tool used for diagnosis and reference in the fields of tropical and infectious diseases, epidemiology, microbiology, and antimicrobial chemotherapy.

DynaMed, http://trial.ebscohost.com. User ID: s2759300 and password: trial. DynaMed has summaries for nearly 3,000 disease topics and 800 drug records. The information is from medical journals, associations, and contributing clinicians and is intended for health professionals.

Cochrane Evidence Aid: resources for Haiti earthquake, http://www.cochrane.org/evidenceaid/haiti. This page provides access to Haiti-relevant reviews from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. The complete Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is available through the Emergency Access Initiative, see above.

Joint Language University, http://jlu.wbtrain.com. This DOD-sponsored website has Haitian Creole language materials that can be downloaded from their home page. You can learn very basic introductory phrases along with targeted medical, police, and military terminology.

MedlinePlus, http://medlineplus.gov, AND Mobile MedlinePlus, http://m.medlineplus.gov. Basic health information for the general public, plus patient information on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Also in Spanish. This content is always no-cost.

by John C. Scott
Director, Refugee Health Information Network
President, Center for Public Service Communications

The Refugee Health Information Network (RHIN) initiated an improved link to its Haitian Creole materials.  To check it out go inline to the RHIN homepage (http://www.rhin.org) and click on Health Information in Haitian Creole in the Featured Resources section at the upper left side of the page.

Your comments are welcome, at info@rhin.org

by Chris Rottler, Senior Communication Manager | K4Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

To help assist the thousands of aid workers responding to the Haiti earthquake, the Knowledge for Health (K4Health) Project, based at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has organized the Haiti Relief Toolkit, a collection of practical and technical resources to help health workers respond more effectively to the relief efforts underway.

We are seeking your input to ensure that the toolkit is as practical and relevant as possible. Practical resources such as manuals, guidelines, and checklists are welcome. The toolkit covers all vital sectors related to disaster relief, including  health, water and sanitation, food security, and shelter, as well as key  field activities supporting the operations, such as logistics. Resources should focus on meeting both immediate emergency needs and long-term recovery efforts. Please contribute materials in English, French, Spanish, and Creole, as available. Please use the toolkit’s discussion board to discuss issues, suggest additional resources, and comment on existing content. A list of current contributors appears on the About page.

To browse the contents of the toolkit, use the tabs to view key topics. You can also use the Quick Links from the Home page to access key information quickly, such as maps of Haiti and a list of relief organizations working on the ground. The toolkit is accessible online, but K4Health will also be uploading it to flash drives and shipping them to Haiti so that those on the front line can access the information easily and quickly.

If you have any questions concerning the toolkit, please contact the team at toolkits@k4health.org or leave a comment on the discussion board.

About K4Health

K4Health’s mission is to increase the use and dissemination of evidence-based, accurate and up-to-date information to improve health service delivery and health outcomes worldwide. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development, the project is implemented by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for Communication Programs, Family Health International, and Management Sciences for Health.

assembled by Ms Jennifer Gail Pakiam. E-mail:jennifer.pakiam@nih.gov Office of Disaster Information Management Research center(HNL613)

The following Twitter and Facebook sources are providing substantive health information along with situational awareness news. They are also listed on the Haiti Earthquake page from NLM at http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/dimrc/haitiearthquake.html#a4.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

Twitter: CDCEmergency, http://twitter.com/CDCemergency.

Facebook: CDC, http://www.facebook.com/CDC.

World Health Organization:

Twitter: whonews, http://twitter.com/whonews.

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO):

Twitter: pahowho , http://twitter.com/pahowho.

Twitter: PAHO Emergency Operations Center. pahoeoc, http://twitter.com/pahoeoc .

Twitter: PAHO public health, equity and human development. eqpaho, http://twitter.com/eqpaho .

Facebook: PAHO-WHO, http://www.facebook.com/PAHOWHO.

Looking to expand your knowledge of health literacy? Need practical tools for improving health literacy in your hospital, community or university? Join leaders in the field of health literacy at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, California (near OC airport) May 6-7, 2010, for the 9^th Annual Health Literacy Conference sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA). Focusing on “Health Literacy in the Real World: Programs and Solutions that Work,” the conference features the latest in health literacy practical tips and tools for improving health literacy, poster presentations, and opportunities for small group discussion and networking with a variety of health professionals.

In addition, this year’s program highlights librarians’ roles in health literacy. A panel of health sciences librarians will report on MLA/NLM’s Health Information Literacy Research Project funded by the National Library of Medicine and several other “librarian/health provider partnership” initiatives in a session, “Looking for Health Literacy Solutions? Partner with a Librarian.”  Participate in this and other informative sessions and visit the IHA-sponsored Joint MLA and NN/LM exhibit table. A complete conference program is available at  www.iha4health.org; click on Health Literacy Conference.

To further spark your interest, MLA CE credit will be granted for attendance, and librarians will receive a $20 conference registration discount (use Discount Code ML10 when you register to get the discount).

For additional information, visit www.iha4health.org and click on Health Literacy Conference or contact:

• Kathleen Amos or Jean Shipman (for general information)
  • Email: Kathleen.Amos@utah.edu; jean.shipman@utah.edu
  • Phone: (801) 587-9246 (Kathleen); (801) 581-8771 (Jean)
• Michael Villaire (for conference logistics)
  • Email: mvillaire@iha4health.org
  • Phone: (562) 690-4001 ext. 202