Ida and George Eliot Prize nominations open
Posted on | September 4, 2014 | No Comments
Help recognize MLA’s talented writer(s)! Take a moment and nominate a colleague (or yourself!) for the Ida and George Eliot Prize.
Presented annually, the Ida and George Eliot Prize is given for a work published in the preceding calendar year that has been judged most effective in furthering medical librarianship. The recipient receives a certificate at the association’s annual meeting and a cash award of $200.00 after the annual meeting. There have been several noteworthy publications of late, so please let us help bring attention to the great work being published this year!
A nominee’s publication will be judged according to the following:
- Contribution to the Profession: Does the item further medical librarianship by presenting new or innovative ideas of great importance? Or, does it contribute a new and beneficial report or answer to an existing situation or present a comprehensive state of the art report?
- Impact: Does the item show immediate or long range potential and implications for those in the field of medical librarianship? Does it provide philosophical contributions or practical applications applicable to a variety of medical library situations?
- Arrangement of Information: Does the item include all necessary elements for expression of the idea?
- Expression of Content: Is the published work well presented and easy to read? Is the style effective and consistent?
Deadline for applications is November 1, 2014.
Complete information and nomination forms can be found at: https://www.mlanet.org/awards/honors/eliot.html
If you have questions, please contact Ellen Brassil, Jury Chair, at: ellen.brassil@baystatehealth.org
Health Sciences Librarian (Phoenix, AZ)
Posted on | August 28, 2014 | No Comments
Arizona State University is hiring for a Health Sciences Librarian. Reporting to the Director of the Downtown Phoenix campus Library, the health sciences librarian’s primary assignment is to support the schools, institutes, centers, and programs within the College of Health Solutions and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University in conjunction with the other Health Sciences Librarian. Responsibilities include: reference service, faculty liaison, and specialized public services (orientation, instruction and specialized reference) for all health sciences programs. The Health Sciences Librarian works as member of a single, collaborative organization and serves students, faculty, and staff at Arizona State University on all four campuses, as well as online. This is a continuing track academic professional position, and the health sciences librarian participates in professional development, contribution, and service activities in keeping with the criteria for promotion and continuing status.
For more information see:https://lib.asu.edu/employment/acadprof/health-sciences-librarian.
Continuing Education at Quint Meeting
Posted on | August 27, 2014 | No Comments
October is fast approaching so start making plans – if you haven’t already – to attend the Quint*Essential 2014 conference in Denver, Colorado. The meeting will be held from Sunday, October 12, through Thursday, October 16, 2014, in the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St.
The Continuing Education Committee has scheduled a full slate of courses, with instructors who are highly acclaimed medical information professionals. The classes are designed not only to enrich your knowledge and pique your interest but also to stimulate a lively discussion.
Sunday, 10/12 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – 6 hrs MLA CE. $140.00
- Innovation and Lean Process Improvement Demystified (Instructors: Jean Shipman, AHIP, FMLA, John Langell, and Erica Lake)
- Librarians Roles in Systematic Reviews: A Step by Step Approach (Instructors: Margaret Foster, AHIP and Ahlam Saleh)
Monday, 10/13 – 8 a.m. to 12 noon – 4 hrs MLA CE. $80.00
- Applying Information Expertise to the Challenge of Diagnostic Error Reduction (Instructors: Barbara Jones and Rebecca Graves, AHIP)
- EBP Beyond the Basics: Systematic Reviews and Qualitative Studies (Instructor: Connie Schardt, AHIP, FMLA)
- Engaging the 21st Century Learner: Best Practices & Classroom Management Techniques (Instructors: Jeanne LeBer, AHIP and Erin Wimmer, AHIP)
Monday, 10/13 – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. – 4 hrs MLA CE. $80.00
- Communicating Clinically (Instructor: Julia Esparza, AHIP)
- Fundamentals of Data Visualization (Instructor: Jackie Wirz)
More information about the courses may be found at http://blog.hsl.washington.edu/quint/?page_id=7.
Space is limited; register today!
Systematic Review and Grants Education/Research Librarian (Dallas, TX)
Posted on | August 27, 2014 | No Comments
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has an opening for a Faculty Associate position “Systematic Review and Grants Education/Research Librarian” position at the Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center. You may review the position description and application requirements by going to Careers at UT Southwestern under “Faculty/Physician” at: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/careers/index.html Job ID 510508
Patient-Centered Care Librarian (Salt Lake City, UT)
Posted on | August 27, 2014 | No Comments
The faculty and staff of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah invite applications for a Patient-Centered Care Librarian. Applications are encouraged from energetic, creative individuals interested in collaboration, teamwork, and patient-centered care. The Patient-Centered Care Librarian is a two-year appointment, reporting directly to the Associate Director of the Hope Fox Eccles Health Library and indirectly to the Library Director. The Patient-Centered Care Librarian is responsible for organizing and maintaining a database of University of Utah Health Care-sponsored and branded patient education materials, and working with hospital and patient education staff to educate providers about the materials. Health literacy education and outreach is another major role of the Patient-Centered Care Librarian, and may include chairing the University’s Health Literacy Interest Group. In addition, the successful candidate will be encouraged to directly support patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings through a variety of information-based methods. The Patient-Centered Care Librarian will collaborate on ongoing and future research and translational projects in health literacy and clinical librarianship. Other duties may be assigned. This position is a full-time, two-year non-tenure track faculty appointment that may be extended dependent on funding. All librarians are expected to contribute to the profession through service, scholarship, outreach, and mentoring.
The Hope Fox Eccles Health Library is a branch library of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library directly serving University of Utah Health Care patients in person, online, and via Skype phone to community clinics. The mission of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library is to advance and transform education, research, and health care through dynamic technologies, evidence application, and collaborative partnerships. The Library contributes to the success of health professionals, students, researchers and the community. The Library is recognized locally and nationally as a leader of intellectual exploration and as a catalyst for innovative discovery and has a long tradition of clinical medical librarianship and leadership in health information literacy promotion.
The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library (http://library.med.utah.edu) serves University of Utah Health Sciences Center, the Intermountain West’s only academic health sciences center, including the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy and Health as well as the University Hospitals and Clinics. The Library also serves as headquarters for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region and the National Library of Medicine Training Center. It is a member of the Utah Academic Library Consortium, the Medical Library Association, the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, and the Association of Research Libraries.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school
- 2-3 years professional work experience within libraries
- Strong commitment to improving patient care through information
- Familiarity with health literacy concepts
- Working knowledge of metadata standards, institutional repositories, and database design
- Flexibility and adaptability for work in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as a team member and independently
- Commitment to diversity in the workplace and community
Preferred:
- Professional work experience in health sciences libraries
- Familiarity with tablets, smartphones, consumer health apps, and emerging technologies
- Experience with evidence-based information retrieval and in-depth literature searching
- Familiarity with point-of-care, consumer health, and patient education resources
- Experience working directly with health care providers and patients, including rounding
- Research interest or experience, including study design and assessment
- Familiarity with the clinical environment
- Demonstrated ability in project management
- Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
- Experience with applying metadata
- Branding, marketing, or communications interest
- Sense of humor
Salary and Benefits:
Based on experience, starting at $47,000 minimum annually. Position is a full-time, two-year appointment at the rank of Research Assistant Librarian. The appointment may be extended dependent on funding. Faculty benefits include 200 hours of vacation, and 12 days of sick leave annually. There is a generous TIAA/ CREF retirement employer contribution. More information may be found in the University of Utah Faculty Handbook: http://admin.utah.edu/faculty-handbook. See https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ for a full list of benefits.
Applications:
The University of Utah uses an online application system. Please complete the online application form and submit a cover letter stating how your educational background and experience match the needs and qualifications highlighted above, and how you would contribute to the Library’s reputation and leadership; a curriculum vitae; and names of three references.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please go to the University’s Careers page. Quick link for Posting is: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/34588
Review of Applications: Review of application begins September 16, 2014, and continues until the position is filled.
If you have any questions about this position announcement or on applying online, please contact:
Erica Lake
Associate Director
Hope Fox Eccles Health Library
University Hospital
50 North Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
801.581.4685
erica.lake@utah.edu
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University of Utah Health Sciences Center is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
Registration open for free leadership skills webinar
Posted on | August 25, 2014 | No Comments
Thanks to a generous grant from the H. W. Wilson Foundation, MLA is offering a free series of webinars to its members. The final webinar, “Leadership Skills for Health Sciences Librarians,” will be offered September 3, 1:00 p.m., central time. Register now!
These webinars cover topics to support MLA’s Online Boot Camp for New Health Sciences Librarians, which makes continuing education courses on health sciences librarianship available to those who are new to the field, to those who are interested in moving to the health sciences side of librarianship, and to those who want to strengthen their current skills.
Phone System Hiccup
If you left any MLA staff member a voice mail message last week or earlier this week, and we have not yet returned your call, please contact us again! A phone system hiccup may have deleted some existing voice mail messages, and staff may not know you called.
Please call us again at 312.419.9094, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. central time, or visit the staff contact page to send us an email. Thank you!
Great plenary speakers planned for Quint Meeting!
Posted on | August 25, 2014 | No Comments
October is fast approaching so start making plans – if you haven’t already – to attend the Quint*Essential 2014 conference in Denver, Colorado. The meeting will be held from Sunday, October 12, through Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Denver Marriott Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse St.
The Program Committee has prepared an engaging lineup of plenary and luncheon speakers.
Tuesday, 10/14 (8 – 9:30 a.m.): Plenary Session 1
“Creating a Healthier World by Addressing the Social Determinants of Health”
Claire Pomeroy, M.D., M.B.A., Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation
Despite consuming the majority of health dollars, clinical care delivery determines only about 10-15% of the health status of the U.S. population. Other factors, such as education, income, housing, job security, safe neighborhoods, and access to nutritious foods, the “social determinants” of health, are much more powerful drivers of health and quality of life. Addressing these “upstream” health factors can enhance wellness, prevent disease, and improve health more equitably and cost-effectively than our current approach of solely treating “downstream” disease manifestations. Medical librarians can play a central role in advancing understanding of social determinants of health by providing access to and facilitating utilization of information that extends beyond traditional “medical” sources and spans multiple disciplines and sectors. Read more about Dr. Pomeroy at http://blog.hsl.washington.edu/quint/?page_id=182.
Wednesday, 10/15 (9 – 10 a.m.): Plenary Session 2
“American Indian Health Information: Challenges of Dissemination and Application”
Spero M. Manson, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Public Health and Psychiatry, University of Colorado Denver
Recent advances in information technologies have improved the dissemination of and access to health information specific to American Indians. Yet, a significant portion of this work continues to be fugitive, especially for those located outside of traditional academic settings. Moreover, even when available, its form and content often frustrate translation into locally meaningful terms. This presentation highlights these challenges in the context of American Indian health. It illustrates how a community toolbox — conceptualized and brought to life by tribal community members – conveyed lessons learned through the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, enabling Native people to understand, communicate, and apply complicated data and materials to preventing diabetes. Read more about Dr. Manson at http://blog.hsl.washington.edu/quint/?page_id=184.
Wednesday, 10/15 (12 noon – 1:30 p.m.): Hospital Libraries Luncheon
“Understanding Your Genome: The Path to Personalized Medicine”
Robin Dowell, D.Sc., University of Colorado-Boulder
More information about the presentation will be coming soon, but in the meantime read more about Dr. Dowell at http://mcdb.colorado.edu/directory/dowell-deen_r.html.
Thursday, 10/16 (9 – 10 a.m.): Plenary Session 3
“Busting the Myths of Personal Health Records”
C. T. Lin, M.D., University of Colorado Health
What are Personal Health Records (PHRs)? Learn about the risks and benefits of online communication between patients and providers online, the risks and benefits of online release of test results to patients, and the impact of social media on patients and their healthcare. The speaker has over 10 years’ experience with PHR’s and research data to refute common misconceptions about PHR. Read more about Dr. Lin at http://blog.hsl.washington.edu/quint/?page_id=177.
Registration
Read on for more information about all the meeting content that we’ve actively prepared for you. And if you want to register, just go to the meeting website – http://quint2014.mlanet.org – and get started.
We hope you will come, and we are looking forward to seeing you!
Ysabel Bertolucci MLA meeting grant
Posted on | August 25, 2014 | No Comments
The Ysabel Bertolucci MLA Annual Meeting Grant recognizes Ysabel’s exemplary career as a member of MLA. The grant recognizes a health sciences librarian who is involved in nursing, allied health, consumer health or international librarianship. The recipient receives a certificate at the MLA annual meeting and a stipend of up to $1000 to be used for travel and conference-related expenses. The application deadline is December 1, 2014. For complete details, visit https://www.mlanet.org/grants/bertolucci.html.
ClinicalTrials.gov: The Tip of the Iceberg
Posted on | August 13, 2014 | No Comments
We all know that ClinicalTrials.gov is a great resource for searching for current, completed, or recruiting trials. The same resource, however, can provide a great deal more information to researchers. Federal law requires that interventional trials of FDA-approved drugs, biologics and devices, initiated after September 2007 with at least one site in the US must post results to Clinicaltrials.gov within one year of completion of the trial. Results are submitted in a series of data tables with supporting notes, but no narrative. They include participant flow, baseline characteristics, outcome measures and statistical analyses, and adverse events.
The reason this is important is that there are a number of clinical trials that are never published. Trials that are published may not include as much detail in the reporting of results as those submitted to ClinicalTrials.gov. According to a recently published study, Timing and Completeness of Trial Results Posted at ClinicalTrials.gov and Published in Journals, of the 600 completed trials included in the study’s sample about 50% had no published article. For trials whose results were submitted and published the authors report that there was a significant difference in reporting levels between the published article and ClinicalTrials.gov, with more complete results for flow of participants, efficacy results, adverse and serious adverse events at ClinicalTrials.gov.
When doing your research, search ClincialTrials.gov for the results of published and unpublished trials.
MLGSCA members publish article in MLA News
Posted on | August 13, 2014 | No Comments
Robert Johnson, Danielle Linden and Nita Mailander discuss the MLA /Majors Chapter Project of the Year Award and their poster presented at MLA 2014 Chicago. See the article here: https://www.mlanet.org/news/chapter-news-news-medical-library-group-southern-california-and-arizona.
Down and DiRT-y
Posted on | August 1, 2014 | No Comments
Need digital resource tools for scholarly work? Try digging through DiRT! The DiRT Directory lists a number of digital tools for brainstorming, organizing, collaborating, and more. You can search it through categories and tags and sort by platform, cost, and level of development. The UC San Diego Library has cataloged DiRT in WorldCat (OCLC: 884745740) to increase its discoverability.
MLA webinar series
Posted on | July 8, 2014 | No Comments
Thanks to a generous grant from the H. W. Wilson Foundation, MLA is offering a free series of webinars to its members. The webinars will cover topics to support MLA’s Online Boot Camp for New Health Sciences Librarians, which makes continuing education courses on health sciences librarianship available to those who are new to the field, to those who are interested in moving to the health sciences side of librarianship, and to those who want to strengthen their current skills.
To register for the webinars, please use the links below:
Your Keys to Successful Database Searching (July 15, 1:00 p.m., central time)
Instructional Skills for Health Sciences Librarians (August 21, 1:00 p.m., central time)
Leadership Skills for Health Sciences Librarians (September 3, registration coming soon)
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