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New Space, New Look for MAR

Posted by on November 28th, 2012 0 comments Tags:

Director’s Musings Barbara Epstein, Director As you know, in May 2011 MAR moved to the Health Sciences Library System at the University of Pittsburgh.  By January 2012, we were fully staffed by four energetic coordinators, an administrator, and an Executive Director.  But, alas, we had very little extra office space.  So MAR staff were housed… Read More »

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Nov

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Merging Art, History, and Libraries All into One

Posted by on November 10th, 2012 0 comments Tags:

Member Spotlight Kristine Delaney, MLS After receiving a degree in Art History from SUNY Plattsburgh and an MLS from Syracuse University, I spent several years as a special librarian and archivist at an art and natural history museum on Staten Island.  This work was immensely gratifying to me and I might have imagined remaining in… Read More »

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Nov

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NN/LM MAR Identifies Emergency Preparedness State Liaisons

Posted by on November 10th, 2012 0 comments Tags:

MAR Highlights Renae Barger, Executive Director The National Library of Medicine (NLM) long range plan involves working with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) to establish disaster response plans for libraries, as well as encourage librarians to aid in disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts.  In response, NN/LM MAR has developed an emergency… Read More »

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Nov

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Health Literacy and Its Impact on Chronic Illness

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Sharing & Caring Michelle Burda, Network and Advocacy Coordinator I recently developed a class entitled Health Literacy and its Impact on Chronic Illness.  This 1.5-hour session was adapted from a current class, Promoting Health Literacy through Easy-to-Read Materials created by Cheryl Rowan, Public Health Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region.  I… Read More »

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Nov

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Caregivers: Ready and Willing to Serve

Posted by on November 10th, 2012 0 comments Tags:

Consumer Connections Lydia Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator November is National Family Caregivers Month, which was introduced by the National Family Caregivers Association in 1994.  It was originally a week dedicated to celebrating family caregivers during Thanksgiving week.  In 1997, as interest grew in caregiving issues, National Family Caregivers Week became National Family Caregivers Month (NFCA,… Read More »

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Nov

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Outreach to Health Professionals: How NN/LM MAR Can Help

Posted by on November 10th, 2012 0 comments Tags:

Out and About Kate Flewelling, Outreach Coordinator Does your library or organization have outreach as part of your mission?  Do you want to start doing health information outreach but don’t know where to start?  Make NN/LM MAR your partner in outreach!  We offer many services and resources to assist you and your organization in your… Read More »

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What is “508 Compliance” and Why Do I Need to Know?

Posted by on November 10th, 2012 0 comments Tags:

CyberCast Missy Harvey, Technology and Communication Coordinator Many members of our network have received funding from MAR over the years.  If a website is developed under one of these awards, the website must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, requiring Federal government agencies to provide accessible web content to people with disabilities. Using… Read More »

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Nov

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National Medical Librarians Month Winner Announced!

Posted by on November 10th, 2012 0 comments Tags:

National Medical Librarians Month gives information professionals an opportunity to market their services and highlight their contributions to research, education and improved patient outcomes.  MAR celebrated medical librarians by asking them to share stories of activities and events surrounding National Medical Librarians Month. Congratulations to Schaffer Library of Health Sciences at Albany Medical College.  Their… Read More »

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Upcoming Education, Training & Exhibits

Posted by on November 10th, 2012 0 comments Tags:

  Visit our Training website for updates and more details for these events:   Event:  NLM Consumer Health Resources for Caregivers (Online Boost Box session) Presenter:  Lydia Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator Date:  December 11, 2012 Location:  Online Event:  New Roles for Librarians (Online Boost Box session) Presenter:  Mark Vrabel, Information Resources Supervisor, Oncology Nursing Society Date:  January… Read More »

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