JM2010 Contributed Paper: Publication Rate of Abstracted Projects from the Medical Library Association Annual Meetings
Posted on | January 28, 2010 | No Comments
Posted by Marcus Banks, MLIS, Manager of Education and Research Services; UC San Francisco Library and Center for Knowledge Management
In this presentation Sally Harvey and Janene Wandersee presented the results of their fascinating and thorough study of the rates at which MLA meeting presentations are converted into formal publication. The impetus for the study was a similar paper by Hashkes and Uziel that appeared in the Journal of Rheumatology in 2003 (PMID 12610823).
Methods: The authors surveyed first authors of abstracts for MLA conferences to learn if they had published a paper; and also conducted a literature search in CINAHL and MEDLINE.
JM2010 CE: Understanding Healthcare Literature/Critical Appraisal
Posted on | January 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
By Evonda Copeland, Supervisor of Library Services, Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale, AZ
The CE “Understanding Healthcare Literature: Advanced Critical Appraisal” by Ann McKibbon, opened with a lively, attendee-initiated discussion about the reliability of results that are reported in published studies and the importance of looking at external factors that could influence that reporting. Author’s affiliations, sponsor’s corporate interests, financial disclosures and conflicts of interest can all shed light on the way in which data is presented. Bottom line: be aware of these factors when analyzing outcomes of studies.
We spent time in hands-on critical appraisal of published studies, including a cluster randomized trial, a population-based study, a systematic review, a randomized control trial, and a randomized screening trial for prostate cancer. We started by identifying where to find key components of the research within the article itself. Where is the most reliable place to look for study question, setting, population, interventions, and outcomes? Is it in the abstract? The methodology section? The results or discussion sections? Some people view the abstract as an “advertising ploy” instead of a reliable source of study details. Discussion sections can often be convoluted, making it difficult to clearly identify study components. Typically, the last paragraph of the introduction section is the best place to find a clearly stated study question. Reliable information about the population is found in the methodology section, as is interventions and setting. You can find definitive information about population in the first paragraph of the results section or in “table 1” of the article.
Tags: CE (Continuing Education) > evidence based practice > JM2010
JM2010 CE: Understanding Healthcare Literature
Posted on | January 28, 2010 | 1 Comment
By Kathleen Carlson, MLS, AHIP Health Sciences Librarian; Arizona State University at the Downtown Phoenix Campus, Information Commons Library
This four hour continuing education class by Ann McKibbon, “Understanding Healthcare Literature: Advanced Critical Appraisal,” took attendees through the paces of examining specific articles in the medical literature. She made attendees fearless to participate and she created an open atmosphere for participation learning. She gave us the opportunity to be enthusiastic learners. There were a lot of good suggestions for studying using today’s class as a jumping off point. She reviewed the three step process when reading and critically appraising an article. There are different categories of clinical literature original studies and syntheses including health technology assessment reports. There are similarities across these two categories and McGibbon went through each of them. She introduced us to the Equator Network the resource centre for good reporting of health research studies. This allows those who read and publish clinical research literature to conform to a standard. If you are interested in understanding how a research article is laid out, visit the Equator Network.
For another perspective on this class, visit this blog post.
Posted 1/28/10
Tags: CE (Continuing Education) > evidence based practice > JM2010
Introducing the Official Bloggers of the 2010 Joint Meeting
Posted on | January 26, 2010 | 2 Comments
By Andrea Lynch, Lee Graff Medical & Scientific Library, City of Hope
Can’t make it to all the paper sessions you’re interested in? Would love to clone yourself so that you can be in two places at once during the Joint Meeting? You don’t need to – we’ve got it covered!
Below are the 2010 Joint Meeting Official Bloggers. These sixteen volunteers will cover all the great meeting content and activities including social events. Look for them in your sessions and when you’re walking around the conference area and hotel (their badges indicate their official role).
Want to read their report on the session you missed or the session you attended? Not able to attend the meeting, but would like to experience it virtually and follow-up with presenters and speakers about their content? Check out the posts from the bloggers right here on MLGSCA Link. Comment on blog posts to add your perspective and keep the conversation going. These posts are also being publicized on the Joint Meeting’s “Connect with Colleagues and Content” webpage.
University of Pittsburgh’s “HealthCAS” Program: Apply Now!
Posted on | January 15, 2010 | No Comments
Applications are now being accepted for University of Pittsburgh’s inaugural online “HealthCAS” program from June 2010-May 2011. The cohort is limited to 25 students. All students will complete an applied research project in their community or institution as part of their studies.
The University of Pittsburgh invites applications to its online Certificate of Advanced Study in Health Sciences Librarianship (HealthCAS). This one-year 15-credit post-master’s program is offered jointly by the University’s School of Information Sciences (iSchool) and the Health Sciences Library System (HSLS). HealthCAS will provide librarians with in-depth knowledge of the health care environment and skills in managing information collections, resources and technologies. Because it is offered online, students have the flexibility to fit coursework into their working schedule. The project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Applications are now being accepted for the online program which begins in May 2010. Financial aid and scholarships are available.
For more information, visit University of Pittsburg’s Certificate of Advanced Study website or e-mail healthcasinq@sis.pitt.edu.
Posted 1/15/10
Bloggers Still Needed for JM2010!
Posted on | January 12, 2010 | No Comments
Please consider volunteering to be an Official Blogger for the Joint Meeting! Receive AHIP points for sharing your perspective on events/activities you’ll already be attending. By this Friday, January 15th, let Emily Brennan know you’re interested (ebrennan@usc.edu). Thank you to those who have already volunteered!
For more information, see the blog post, “MLGSCA/NCNMLG JM2010: Call for Bloggers”.
Posted 1/12/10
Congratulations to Molly Harrington!
Posted on | January 12, 2010 | No Comments
Molly Harrington, the Manager of Library Services at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, was specifically recognized in the Acknowledgements of a just published likely academic bestseller, The Agile Librarian’s Guide to Thriving in Any Institution (January 2010).
The author, Dr. Michelynn McKnight, Professor of LSU’s School of Library and Information Science in Baton Rouge, gave special thanks to Molly Harrington for coining the phrase “Proving Your Worth” and inspiring Dr. McKnight to create her very popular 15 year Workshop “Proving Your Worth: Convincing Non-Librarian Decision Makers of the Value of Your Essential Services”.
Congratulations on this acknowledgment from a National Medical Library Science Leader!
Charles Daschbach MD MPH
Director of Academic Affairs
St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Posted 1/12/10
JM2010: 3-Day Roll-Back on Conference Registration Rates!
Posted on | January 6, 2010 | No Comments
FOR 3 DAYS ONLY, Wednesday, January 6th (12 midnight PST) through Friday, January 8th (11:59 p.m. PST), you can register online at the MLGSCA/NCNMLG Joint Meeting 2010 website and, once again, enjoy the early registration conference rates! For those who may have registered after the official early registration period last month, you will be contacted regarding a refund for the rate difference.
Posted 1/6/10
JM2010: Book Your Hotel Reservations NOW!
Posted on | January 4, 2010 | No Comments
By Ellen Aaronson, AHIP, West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, on behalf of the JM2010 Planning Committee
On behalf of the quad-chairs and the Planning Committee for the upcoming JM2010, I would like to thank you for your generous support, both professionally and financially. We all know what challenges we are facing trying to organize a successful and financially prudent conference and hope people will spend their time and money to attend during such difficult economic times. We truly could not have put this meeting together without MLGSCA!
The Planning Committee has done a fantastic job and we are looking into a few more incentive plans to motivate those who have not yet committed to attending. With this in mind, I hope you have all registered to attend! And, if you have not yet made your hotel reservations, I would like to encourage you to contact the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa today to take advantage of the discounted conference room rate (instructions for hotel reservations). The deadline to receive the hotel conference rate of $209 per night has been extended to Monday, January 11th.
MLGSCA/NCNMLG JM2010: Recycle Your Conference Bags
Posted on | December 21, 2009 | No Comments
Please bring used, but clean and well preserved, bags to recycle at the 2010 MLGSCA/NCNMLG Joint Meeting in Glendale. The Joint Meeting registration form indicated that the meeting is BYOCB (Bring Your Own Conference Bag) but attendees may not remember, so we would like to have a nice selection on hand.
To donate bags, contact Jacqueline Doyle at jddoyle@email.arizona.edu or fill out the bag inventory form to find a way to get the bags to her prior to the Joint Meeting. Alternatively, you may bring bags to the Joint Meeting. There may be prizes for the prettiest, ugliest, oldest bags!
Posted 12/21/09
Congratulations to MLGSCA Members Elected to MLA!
Posted on | December 18, 2009 | No Comments
By Lisa Marks, MLS, AHIP; Supervisor, Library Services; Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Health Science Library
Congratulations to our MLGSCA members who were on the MLA ballot for the 2010-2011 election! Rikke Ogawa was elected to the MLA Board of Directors for the 2010-2013 years. Janis Brown and Jacqueline Doyle were elected to the MLA Nominating Committee. Rikke, Janis and Jacque will assume office at the conclusion of MLA ’10 in Washington, D.C. MLGSCA will have great representation at the national level over the next couple of years! Congratulations again, ladies!
Posted 12/18/09
MLGSCA/NCNMLG JM2010: Call for Bloggers
Posted on | December 17, 2009 | 1 Comment
By Andrea Lynch, Lee Graff Medical & Scientific Library, City of Hope
Attending the 2010 MLGSCA/NCNMLG Joint Meeting? If so, consider volunteering to be an Official Blogger for the meeting! Deadline to express interest in being a Joint Meeting Official Blogger is January 15th, 2010.
Interested, but need more information before you commit? Consider some of the benefits:
- Share your perspective! Get your take on the meeting’s happenings and content — papers, posters, CE, speakers, and social events — out there for your colleagues to read and contemplate.
- As easy as writing an email and attaching files — Don’t have to worry about learning the blog system, WordPress; just write up your post in an email message and attach a picture.
- Keep the conversations going long after the meeting is over! Inspire your colleagues to share what they learned at the meeting too by encouraging them to comment on your posts.
- For AHIP, you will receive 5 AHIP points for blog posts written and posted to MLGSCA Link (5 points per year regardless of number of blog posts, if not writing as part of committee work).
- You’ll have a special blogger designation for your badge!