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04
0 comments Tags: diagnostic error, hospital librarians, professional development
Last winter, I joined the staff at the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region. I had a solid background in libraries. I worked in public libraries from 1996-2008, and in a hospital library from 2008-2016. I was very familiar with NNLM NER, but I knew less about other regional and the national… Read More »
Posted in: Patient Engagement, Webinars
Nov
15
0 comments Tags: funding, Training, workshop
You are invited to the NNLM NER Funding Meeting. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 – 9:30am-3:30pm at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (Faculty Conference Room), Worcester, MA Are you curious about receiving NNLM NER funding? What is the process? What do we look for? Want ideas, or bounce your ideas off others? Have you received… Read More »
Posted in: Announcements, Funded Project, Trainings
Nov
13
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The last place I would have expected to provide educational HIV/AIDS information would be a restaurant. But June’s HIV+Eatery is doing a great job getting the word out that HIV/AIDS cannot be spread through food. It all started with a survey by Casey House, asking how comfortable Canadians would be eating food prepared by someone… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Nov
07
0 comments Tags: Community of Interest, data_science, eScience, professional development, Roundtable, workshop
The sixth New England Research Data Management Roundtable was held July 27, 2017 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA. Sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region, the NE RDM Roundtables provide opportunities for New England librarians to compare notes, ask questions, share lessons learned, explore new working models, acquire… Read More »
Posted in: Communities of Interest, Trainings
Nov
20
Brushing Up on Cold Remedies
Posted by Margot M on November 20th, 2017 0 comments Tags: integrative health, MedlinePlus, professional development
The first week in November, I felt a tickle in my throat. Within twenty-four hours, this developed into a full-fledged head cold. Fever, sore throat, stuffy nose. Misery. As the symptoms dragged on, I found myself wanting a miracle cure. As the article suggests, I learned that the miracle cure is rest, plenty of fluids… Read More »
Posted in: Commentary, NLM Resources