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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
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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.
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“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?
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? Topics today: NNL…huh? Information Resources
Programs & Other Opportunities Learning more ?
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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
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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 (
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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
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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
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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
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NLM information resources: a closer look
PubMed Tox Town Open-i PubChem ClinicalTrials.gov Digital Collections MedlinePlus Exhibitions Genetics Home Reference
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PubMed Premier biomedical literature database
Over 30 million citations Great for researchers, students, instructors, etc. pubmed.gov
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Clinicaltrials.gov homepage
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ClinicalTrials.gov search results list
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ClinicalTrials.gov search results map
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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
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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
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MedlinePlus Health Topics
Basic to more advanced; PubMed searches; data & statistics medlineplus.gov
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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
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GHR homepage Like a textbook ghr.nlm.nih.gov
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GHR help me understand genetics
ghr.nlm.nih.gov
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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
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Tox Town homepage toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
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Tox Town resources toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
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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
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PubChem homepage pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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PubChem draw a chemical compound
pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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NLM Digital Collections
collections.nlm.nih.gov
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Digital Collections collections.nlm.nih.gov
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Primary sources collections.nlm.nih.gov
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NLM Exhibition Program
nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/index.html
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Current Exhibitions nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/index.html
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NLM Exhibitions Focus on Health Issues
nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/index.html
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NNLM Programs & Opportunities
NNLM Reading Club #citeNLM RD3 & data initiatives Webinars & trainings Professional development awards
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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
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#CiteNLM nnlm.gov/wiki
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RD3 & Data Initiatives nnlm.gov/data
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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
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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.
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Do you have your certificate?
Membership has its privileges! ? nnlm.gov/mar/members
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Weekly Postings ? nnlm.gov/mar
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? 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. ? © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. 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.
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