1. Trusted Online Health Resources
No License, No Problem!
Trusted Online Health Resources
Kate Flewelling, MLIS
Kelsey Cowles, MLIS
Executive Director
Academic Coordinator
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
Pennsylvania Library Association Conference
October 14, 2019 • Erie, PA

2. Funding statement
Developed resources reported in this presentation are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM with the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

3. “I’m not a medical librarian!”
But do you…
Have trouble providing quality information or feel like you don’t have access to adequate subscription services?
Help students with research in any health sciences field?
Support health teachers or health sciences faculty at a school, college, or university?
Receive requests for interpretation of health information?
Help patrons answer questions about nutrition, the environment, or medicine?
Develop or support health or wellness programming at your library?

4. ? Topics today: NNL…huh? Information Resources
Programs & Other Opportunities
Learning more ?

5. The Structure of NNLM NIH NLM NNLM MAR
National Institutes of Health
NLM
National Library of Medicine
NNLM
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
MAR
Middle Atlantic Region
National research agency: 27 Institutes & Centers
World’s largest biomedical library
8 Regional Medical Libraries and 5 Offices
RML: University of Pittsburgh
Serves PA, NY, NJ, DE

6. National Library of Medicine
“The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, has been a center of information innovation since its founding in 1836”.
The National Library of Medicine (

7. Digital collections & exhibitions
NLM/NNLM Resources
Data initiatives
PubMed
Digital collections & exhibitions
ClinicalTrials.gov
#citeNLM
NLM offers a wide range of health information resources that can be used by health practitioners, researchers, instructors, librarians, students, and the general public. These are all free and available online!
NLM & NNLM also offer a number of exciting programs, professional development opportunities, and other resources.
MedlinePlus
Professional development

8. National Network of Libraries of Medicine
The mission of NNLM is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by:
Providing all U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information
Improving the public's access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health

9. NNLM MAR supports NNLM’s mission by promoting NLM resources through:
Training
online, in person, & at conferences
Funding
subawards for health information outreach & professional development
Membership
1200+ libraries of all kinds, community-based organizations, and others! $
To join, visit nnlm.gov/mar

10. NLM information resources: a closer look
PubMed
Tox Town
Open-i
PubChem
ClinicalTrials.gov
Digital Collections
MedlinePlus
Exhibitions
Genetics Home Reference

11. PubMed Premier biomedical literature database
Over 30 million citations
Great for researchers, students, instructors, etc.
pubmed.gov

12. New PubMed is (almost) here!
Rolls out October 2019 – try it now in PubMed Labs
(pubmed.gov/labs)
Users will be automatically directed to the new version beginning in 2020, but both platforms will be available for a transitional period.
pubmed.gov

13. Selected features: new interface greater mobile compatibility
abstract snippets
cite & share
results by year (timeline)
you can still do everything you did before!
pubmed.gov

14. Open-i Biomedical image search engine
Searches PubMed articles & several special collections
Links images to the source article
Especially useful for students!
Special collections: history of medicine, chest Xrays (normal & pathological)
openi.nlm.nih.gov

15. Open-i search results openi.nlm.nih.gov
Can limit to special collections, subsets (e.g. systematic reviews), image type, etc.
License type
openi.nlm.nih.gov

16. ClinicalTrials.gov
Repository of past & current clinical trials around the world
316,000+ trials are registered
Most US trials are registered
Submissions are reviewed for clarity
Some completed studies include results summaries
Can be used by researchers, healthcare providers, and patients!
(observational studies and trials that do not study a drug, biologic, or device are not required to be registered)
clinicaltrials.gov

17. Clinicaltrials.gov homepage

18. ClinicalTrials.gov search results list

19. ClinicalTrials.gov search results map

20. MedlinePlus Links to reliable, authoritative health websites
Information in >45 languages
Easy-to-read articles
No advertisements or endorsements
Information about health topics
Information about drugs &
supplements
Medical Encyclopedia
Medical test information
Premier patient health information portal
medlineplus.gov

21. MedlinePlus Health Topics (1000+) include:
Evaluating Health Information
Understanding Medical Research
Environmental Health
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
College Health
Health Occupations
A variety of diseases & conditions
…and much more!
medlineplus.gov

22. MedlinePlus Health Topics
Basic to more advanced; PubMed searches; data & statistics
medlineplus.gov

23. Genetics Home Reference
Genetics basics
Information about genetic health conditions & disorders
Public domain biomedical illustrations
Resources for instructors: tutorials, experiments, activities, etc.
Great for patients and their families, as well as students
ghr.nlm.nih.gov

24. GHR homepage
Like a textbook
ghr.nlm.nih.gov

25. GHR help me understand genetics
ghr.nlm.nih.gov

26. Tox Town Sources of exposure & risk minimization
Hazardous chemicals & contaminants: health effects & preventative steps
Associations between environmental contaminants and diseases & conditions
Toxicology key concepts & glossary
Community action tools
Tools for teachers
Consumer-level information & resources for instructors
toxtown.nlm.nih.gov

27. Tox Town homepage
toxtown.nlm.nih.gov

28. Tox Town resources
toxtown.nlm.nih.gov

29. PubChem
World's largest collection of freely accessible chemical information
Search by name, chemical formula, structure, etc.
Chemical & physical properties, biological activities, safety & toxicity, patents, literature, etc.
Interactive periodic table (and game!)
Great for students, researchers, instructors, etc.
pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

30. PubChem homepage
pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

31. PubChem draw a chemical compound
pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

32. NLM Digital Collections
collections.nlm.nih.gov

33. Digital Collections
collections.nlm.nih.gov

34. Primary sources
collections.nlm.nih.gov

35. NLM Exhibition Program
nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/index.html

36. Current Exhibitions
nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/index.html

37. NLM Exhibitions Focus on Health Issues
nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/index.html

38. NNLM Programs & Opportunities
NNLM Reading Club
#citeNLM
RD3 & data initiatives
Webinars & trainings
Professional development awards

39. NNLM Reading Club nnlm.gov/all-of-us/nnlm-reading-club
8 books, regular print *
8 bookmarks
8 discussion guides
8 NIH MedlinePlus Magazines
8 NIH All of Us Research Program brochures
8 reading club book bags
1 library book bag
nnlm.gov/all-of-us/nnlm-reading-club

40. #CiteNLM
nnlm.gov/wiki

41. RD3 & Data Initiatives
nnlm.gov/data

42. October webinars
If You Share It, Will They Come? Quantifying and Characterizing Reuse of Biomedical Research Data
The Tide is Rising and So are We: Stabilizing Our Communities Through Climate Change and Resilience Programming
Health Insurance Literacy and How Librarians Can Help
Health Statistics on the Web
Activate, Collaborate, and Educate: Health Outreach and Programming in Your Community
nnlm.gov/calendar

43. Professional development awards
Attend a workshop on searching for systematic reviews for health sciences librarians that utilizes PubMed.
Sponsor an instructor to offer a CE session on National Library of Medicine resources or NIH All of Us Research Program related topics at state or regional meeting for librarians.
Attend a professional meeting and enroll in continuing education sessions on health information.
Create a training plan for a new health sciences library staff member that includes a combination of NNLM training and Medical Library Association, American Library Association and Association of College and Research Library webinars.

44. Do you have your certificate?
Membership has its privileges! ?
nnlm.gov/mar/members

45. Weekly Postings ?
nnlm.gov/mar

46. Today (Monday) until 5:45pm Tomorrow (Tuesday) 9:30am – 2:15pm
Want to learn more?
Visit us at our exhibition table!
Booth #306
Today (Monday) until 5:45pm
Tomorrow (Tuesday) 9:30am – 2:15pm ?
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47. ? Thank you! nnlm.gov/mar nnlmmar@pitt.edu Kate Flewelling, MLIS
12/3/ :43 PM
Thank you!
Kate Flewelling, MLIS
Kelsey Cowles, MLIS
Executive Director
Academic Coordinator
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
nnlm.gov/mar
Developed resources reported in this program are supported by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH) under cooperative agreement number UG4LM with the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.  The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. ?
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The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.