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Spotlight! on Racial Ethnic Resources

Rebecca Brown — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:51:32 +0000

Dear Kansas Librarians,

Please join us for the Wednesday, September 30th National Network of Libraries of Medicine webinar class that will cover Racial and Ethnic resources, presented by the Community Outreach Liaison, Siobhan Champ Blackwell.

Tune in on Wednesday, September 30th at 2:00 CT.

This online training is FREE, and requires no registration. All you need is a computer with Internet access and a phone (the call is toll free). Just sign in as a guest using your name, enter your phone number when prompted and the system will call you!

Access it by going to: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr

Have a good day!

Rebecca Brown

August Practical Health News & Tips from the NIH

Rebecca Brown — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:26:53 +0000

Check out the August issue of NIH News in Health http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research.

In this edition:

    * Concerned About Coffee? It May Actually Be Good for You
    * You’ve Got Rhythm – Your Internal Clock Affects Your Health
    * Health Capsules:
                 * * Questions Raised About “Depression Gene”
                  * * Tasty Recipes for People with Diabetes
                  * * Featured Web Site: NIH Education and Awareness Campaigns

Free Online Information Session: MedlinePlus In Depth

Rebecca Brown — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:53:25 +0000

Do you want to understand the structure and depth of MedlinePlus.gov?

Do you want to increase your knowledge of health topics and specialized content within the site?

Do you want to be able to apply advanced search techniques for better results?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, then this FREE one hour online class is for you! All you need to participate is a computer with Internet access and a telephone.

CHOOSE FROM TWO SESSIONS:

Monday, August 24^th

9:30-10:30 AM (Central Daylight Time)

Wednesday, September 2^nd

1:00-2:00 PM (Central Daylight Time)

Covered in this one hour session:

Overview of content areas MedlinePlus.gov
Health Topics in detail
Different users – different needs
Maximizing search results
Special content and “hidden” nuggets
Tools and resources for librarians

RSVP today! Just email Dana Abbey at Dana.Abbey@ucdenver.edu with the date you want to reserve your virtual seat. Dana is the Colorado liaison for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

Monthly Consumer-Health Column and Web Site in Spanish

Rebecca Brown — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:19:01 +0000

The Department of Health & Human Service’s (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced Consejos de Salud Para Tí (Health Advice for You), a new monthly online health advice column for Spanish-speaking consumers. The column is part of AHRQ’s Información en Espanol Web site (http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/espanoix.htm), which has been enhanced and now includes audio and video in Spanish on a wide range of health care issues.

AHRQ’s enhanced Spanish-language Web site includes more than 35 consumer guides (titles are in English as well) on health care quality, surgery, health conditions and diseases, quitting smoking, safe use of medicines, understanding health insurance options and prevention and wellness. The 30 and 60 second audio spots on the Web site focus on comparisons of pills for type 2 diabetes, pain medicines for osteoarthritis, tips for preventing blood clots, safe and effective use of blood thinner pills, tips for quitting smoking, preventive health and more.

100 Children’s Books That Belong in Every Library

Cindi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:48:11 +0000

Just posted today on WebJunction: 100 Children’s Books That Belong in Every Library Elizabeth Bird’s list of children’s titles that will stand the test of time and taken from her book, Children’s Literature Gems: Choosing and Using Them in Your Library Career by Elizabeth Bird, ALA Editions, item number 978-0-8389-0995-9.

Download the PDF version from WebJunction Kansas and find your old friends and quite possibly some new friends.

The Ultimate Teen Bookshelf

Cindi — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:49:12 +0000

YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) has released their list of must have teen materials – a recommended collection for small spaces. The “Ultimate YA Bookshelf” includes 50 books, 5 magazines and 5 audio books. You can get more information about the list and how it was formulated at the yalsa web page, “The Ultimate YA Bookshelf” and/or download the full list in PDF format.

To find other great resources to help you plan and deliver services to young adults, visit the YALSA wiki for general and programming resources like:

free downloadables - bookmarks, reading lists and reference guidelines (and more)
calendar of teen programming ideas
gaming lists and activities

Just a few of the many resources you can find by visiting YALSA on the web.

A City Manager Talks Library Advocacy

Cindi — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:00:51 +0000

Emily Sitz, Director, Southwest Kansas Library System recapped Derby City Manager, Kathy Sexton’s presentation, “Advocacy from a City Manager’s View” for the SWKLS Spring Assembly in the May-June 2009 issue of System Scene. For those of us who couldn’t attend Kathy Sexton’s presentation, Emily’s article hits the highlights and can serve as a road map for anyone thinking about building an advocacy plan for their library. Take a few minutes to read Emily’s article (it’s on the front page) – it will give you ideas for getting started.

Here are some additional library advocacy resources:

The Small is Powerful Toolkit for Winning Support for Your Rural Library (ALA OLOS)
Advocacy & Outreach (WebJunction)

Frequently Asked Questions: Broadband Funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Jeff — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:29:04 +0000

Bob Bocher, Technology Consultant for the Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning, Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction, has put together an excellent overview of the opportunities for funding improvements to broadband infrastructure included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). In the form of any easy-to-read FAQ, you can find it at http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/pdf/arrabbfaqgen.pdf.

The A,B,C’s of Library Resources at ALA

Cindi — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:51:24 +0000

Acquisitions, Banned Books, Cataloging – you’ll find resources on these topics and many more arranged alphabetically the ALA Professional Resources web page. Go from A to Z, well really to Weeding and In the mix you will find helpful ALA toolkits such as:

You don’t need to be an ALA member to take advantage of these great resources. Add the ALA Library Resources web page to your list of places to turn when you need help or information at your library.

Guidance for Swine influenza: Taking Care of a Sick Person inYour Home – From the CDC

Rebecca Brown — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:07:35 +0000

Follow this link to a guidance document, targeted to non-healthcare providers, from the Centers for Disease Control:

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance_homecare.htm