1. http://nlm.nih.gov

2. From MedlinePlus – Health Day News WHY? According to the study, 43.5 percent of the websites provided accurate information. But just over 28 percent of the search results provided inaccurate information and about the same number provided information that had nothing to do with infant sleep safety.

3. Over 900 health topics In English/Spanish Drug and herbal supplement information Videos Health check tools Magazine Multiple languages Medical dictionary & encyclopedia Health news Easy-to-read page Over 900 health topics In English/Spanish Drug and herbal supplement information Videos Health check tools Magazine Multiple languages Medical dictionary & encyclopedia Health news Easy-to-read page

4. The home page And how you can find Training Materials The home page And how you can find Training Materials

6. Brochures in English and Spanish Tutorials in English and Spanish Understanding Medical Words tutorial (scroll down) Brochures in English and Spanish Tutorials in English and Spanish Understanding Medical Words tutorial (scroll down)

7. This tutorial also has audio so you can hear the pronunciations!

8. http://nnlm.gov/training/resources/mptri.pdf Brochure for you to print Easy to hand to patrons Make as many copies as you want! Brochure for you to print Easy to hand to patrons Make as many copies as you want!

9. By clicking on the Español button, the site turns to Spanish Other language resources can be found here.

10. Not all information in all languages is available here, but it’s a start!

11. OVER 900 HEALTH TOPICS Search by entering a topic in the search box OR By these different groupings OVER 900 HEALTH TOPICS Search by entering a topic in the search box OR By these different groupings

12. A typical page with… A description A picture And a list of other links to search A typical page with… A description A picture And a list of other links to search

13. If you had clicked on the first link, this is what you would see. Each link gives you … the url and the information on where it comes from. Each link gives you … the url and the information on where it comes from.

15. If you had searched for Lipitor – a much prescribed cholesterol drug, this is what you would see. Atorvastatin is the generic name. If you had searched for Lipitor – a much prescribed cholesterol drug, this is what you would see. Atorvastatin is the generic name.

17. Interactive Tutorials Each blue bar is a chapter. Advance at your own speed with arrows. It also has audio so you can listen, too! Each blue bar is a chapter. Advance at your own speed with arrows. It also has audio so you can listen, too!

18. Assess your risk for health conditions. Learn more about your health. Calculators and Quizzes

20. m.medlineplus.gov Get a mobile version on your phone!

21. http://www.vitalitycommunications.com/medlineplus/subscription.php A quarterly publication. Get a free subscription!

22. To build and share your family health history, either print a copy, or create it online to share with others. A good Thanksgiving activity…. To build and share your family health history, either print a copy, or create it online to share with others. A good Thanksgiving activity….

23. An example… The Kennedys An example… The Kennedys

24. This can help you find an organization.

25. A good place for information on Medicare, insurance options, and community services.

26. 1.Every patron has the right to freely access any medical information in the library. 2.Counsel patrons on the limitations of the information you provide. 3.Always tell patrons the source of provided information 4.The privacy of the patron should be respected at all times. Tips for Providing Health Reference to the Public

27. A reference resource to remember!!

28. Links to many useful NLM databases are posted on the UNMC web page, too!

29. And now… More on how to find information with a personal touch from the McGoogan Library of Medicine! And now… More on how to find information with a personal touch from the McGoogan Library of Medicine! For questions… Marty Magee 402-559-7076 1-800-338-7657 mmagee@unmc.edu For questions… Marty Magee 402-559-7076 1-800-338-7657 mmagee@unmc.edu