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MEDLIB-L October 23-26, 2000
Contents:
1. FYI: Article mentioning librarians [in November issue of DIscover
magazine]
2. FYI: Internet [usage] report
3. ? National Medical Society [a caution]
4. FYI:Idea for scrolling problem in Docline [and others: use a mouse with
scrolling wheel]
5. ?: Nursing video recommendations/bibliographies? [Q and some thoughts
on the subject]
6. Breast Cancer Resources on the Internet, October 24, 2000 rev. ed.
7. FYI: MLA List of Top Websites
8. Re: Liasion Model Program Feedback
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 09:13:43 -0400
From: Jo Yeoh. <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Article mentioning librarians
Good morning. In the Nov. 2000 issue of DISCOVER, in an article on
the future of the Internet (p.55-9), there is a favorable mention of
librarians and how we will be needed in the future to help techies and
academics sort out & get relevant info. The whole article is an
interesting roundtable discussion. Excerpts can be viewed at
<www.discover.com>.
Jo Yeoh
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:42:12 -0400
From: "Gluck, Jeannine" <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: FYI: Internet report
Good morning, all.
NPR reported this morning that the UCLA Center for Communication Policy
has just released a lengthy report on Internet usage--"an international
project created to explore how computers, information technology and their
users are shaping and changing society."
It's interesting, and it's available for pdf download at
http://ccp.ucla.edu/newsite/index.asp.
Jeannine Cyr Gluck [log in to unmask]
Director of the Medical Library
(860)647-6853
Eastern Connecticut Health Network fax (860)647-6443
71 Haynes Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 16:49:12 -0500
From: Susan Detwiler <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: National Medical Society?
Does anyone know anything about the National Medical Society and CCS
Publishing?
Their website is www.ccspublishing.com.
They apparently publish many online journals, and offer to diagnose
medical and psychiatric conditions online. In order to even browse their
titles, or submit a health form (for the diagnosis) you have to register
and give them your credit card for $9.99.
You can't even get the guides for authors, or their address, without
registering.
When I do a search on them, many non-US based information services point
to the site. But I can't get anything about who they are, where they're
located, or any of their credentials.
Thanks in advance for ANYthing you can send. The most positive thing that
might be happening, is that they're just experiencing server problems that
puts up the registration notice no matter what you click on. The most
negative thing that might be happening is that they're charlatans.
An inquiring mind wants to know!
Susan Detwiler
The Detwiler Group
Author: SUPER SEARCHERS ON HEALTH & MEDICINE (Information Today, Inc.,
October 2000)
Producer: DETWILER'S DIRECTORY OF HEALTH & MEDICAL RESOURCES
219 749 6534 [log in to unmask] http://www.detwiler.com
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 07:55:22 -0500
From: Nichols William F Civ 96 MSGS <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: National Medical Society?
CCS/NMS are a bunch of con artists who play on
names that sound similar to the real journals.
Most of their stuff is what you can get free from
any number of other places on the web. Frankly
IMNSHO they should be run out of business & sued
till the cows come home for product liability &/or
infringement on multiple legitimate trademarks.
Your "most negative thing" is exactly what they
are. }:)
Their stuff is absolute garbage -- there was quite
a thread on the list about them a couple of years
or so ago. The archives will probably turn some
stuff up on them....
Bill "Charlatans should be run out of town on a rail!" Nichols
Eglin AFB, FL
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 09:10:46 -0500
From: Susan Detwiler <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: National Medical Society?
Thanks to all who responded re NMS/AMS. I'm going to bite the bullet, pay
the $10 to register, and try for a "diagnosis" using their
fill-in-the-blanks form. For your amusement, I shall let you all know of
my results when I do.
Susan Detwiler
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 09:28:08 EDT
From: Ann Ferrari <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Idea for scrolling problem in Docline
A while back there was a discussion on the list about the problem in the
new Docline of having to scroll down to enter all the info. Here's an
idea to help alleviate the problem: I recently bought a new computer
mouse that has a scroller wheel that you just move and it rolls down the
page for you. It has really speeded up my entry time, so I thought I'd
recommend it. The one I bought also has thumb activated buttons on the
side that can be programmed to click and double click, which is more
ergonomic and can alleviate repetitive strain injuries.
The one I bought is called the IntelliMouse Explorer (by Microsoft) and I
highly recommend it - it's optical so there is no mouse ball on the bottom
to clean.
Regards,
Ann Ferrari
Behan Health Science Library
South Hills Health System
Pgh, PA
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:27:09 -0400
From: Marian Taliaferro <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Nursing video recommendations/bibliographies?
Dear all,
I am casting about for some help with selecting videos (or laserdiscs)
for a BSN- through doctoral-level nursing program. Are there any sources
which would help me evaluate videos for collection development purposes?
The Brandon-Hill list is for print only and though they list a few
resources for video, they tend to be more general than what we need.
Also, is there any way to access the CINAHL annual supplement on media
via the online searching site? I have tried some searches in it, but
they have turned up particular titles rather than any title lists.
Finally, do any of you out there have any recommendations for or against
buying media from certain publishers? Thanks so much for any help you
might be able to offer me.
Marian Taliaferro
[log in to unmask]
202-319-5411 (phone)
202-319-5410 (fax)
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 10:08:04 -0500
From: Peg Allen <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Peg Allen <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Nursing video recommendations/bibliographies?
Some thoughts on your questions.
First, I would not buy any expensive videos without faculty
preview/evaluation and commitment to use them in the curriculum. In my
experience, nursing students just don't beyond their assignments, which
are
extensive. In 20 years working with nursing schools, videos just didn't
get
used unless assigned. First, design an evaluation form. Then, order
titles
of interest (related to the curriculum) on preview and get appropriate
faculty to evaluate (and students, if they'll help you recruit). You may
have to pay for some previews, but better that than hundreds of $$$ for
titles you'll never use.
Second, if you want some good inexpensive videos that will circulate, at
least to those wanting to brush up their skills, try those from
Springhouse. These were really popular with staff nurses.
Third, to search the CINAHL datbase for audiovisuals, search for
PublicationType=Audiovisual (or DocumentType with some vendors). You may
also want to search for PubType= Software for this type material. You
should also write key vendors for current catalogs. I'm sure you'll get
on their mailing lists if you start ordering previews!
Hope this helps - Peg
Margaret (Peg) Allen, MLS-AHIP mailto:[log in to unmask]
Library/Information Consultant
Resource Librarian Consultant for Cinahl Information Systems, Inc.
http://www.cinahl.com/
Library Consultant, Northern and Southwest Wisconsin Area Health Education
Centers, http://www.nahec-wi.org/ and
http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/ahec/swahec/
PO Box 2, 308 Kann, Stratford, WI 54484-0002
(715)687-4976 Fax:(715)687-4976
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 15:32:04 -0400
From: Valerie Rankow <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Breast Cancer Resources on the Internet, October 24, 2000 rev.
ed.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
BREAST CANCER RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET:
A very selective list of resources for conventional and
complementary/alternative information about breast cancer,
revised October 24, 2000.
Valerie G. Rankow
American Cancer Society - Breast Cancer Resource Center
http://www3.cancer.org/cancerinfo/load_cont.asp?ct=5&prevURL=load_cont.a
sp&language=ENGLISH
Benign Breast Disease and Breast Cancer Tutorial By William H.
Wolberg,M.D
http://www.surgery.wisc.edu/wolberg/
Breast Cancer Answers
University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center
http://www.medsch.wisc.edu/bca/
Breast Cancer Facts. University of Arizona
http://www.azcc.arizona.edu/prevent/Breast_Facts.htm
Breast Cancer Info - A Service of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation
Includes link to Komen's informational website, Breast Health:
Everything You Need to Know About Breast Health & Breast Cancer
http://www.breastcancerinfo.com/
Breast Cancer Information Center: The Feminist Majority Foundation
Breast Cancer Information Center: The Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/other/bc/bchome.html
Breast Cancer Lighthouse
http://www.commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/bcl/main.html
Breast Cancer Net
Searchable, very up-to-date news items and information
http://www.breastcancer.net/
Breast Cancer PDQ National Cancer Institute - Treatment for Health
Professionals
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cgi-bin/srchcgi.exe?DBID=pdq&TYPE=search&UI
D=208+00013&ZFILE=professional&SFMT=pdq_treatment/1/0/0
Breast Cancer PDQ National Cancer Institute - Treatment for Patients
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cgi-bin/srchcgi.exe?DBID=pdq&TYPE=search&UI
D=208+00013&ZFILE=patient&SFMT=pdq_treatment/1/0/0
Breast Cancer Research Semipostal
US Postage stamp breast cancer research fundraiser
http://www.stampsonline.com/collect/stamp98/bcancindx.htm
Breast Cancer Round Table
http://www.seas.gwu.edu/student/tlooms/MGT243/bcr.html
Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Patients
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Cancer
Society (ACS)
http://www.cancernetwork.com/guidelines/Breast/Page1.htm
Breast Health / Breast Cancer Glossary
http://www.CancerHelp.com/ed/glossary.htm
CancerGuide: Steve Dunn's Cancer Information Page
Good "first site" for patients. Includes pros / cons of researching
one's own cancer
http://cancerguide.org/
CANSEARCH NCCS (National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship)
Resources by and for patients, in English and Spanish
http://www.cansearch.org/canserch/canserch.htm
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center - WAR (Women at Risk)
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/surgery/breast/wr_main.htm
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center - WAR Resource Library
Up-to-date bibliography of books and pamphlets for patient education;
includes conventional and complementary therapies
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/surgery/breast/booklist.htm
Department of Defense Breast Cancer Decision Guide for Military and
Civilian Families Comprehensive, clear information, well-organized using
outline format
http://www.bcdg.org/browsing_list.html
JAMA: Women's Health Information Center Journal Scan.
Abstracts of current women's health information, including breast cancer
research
http://www.ama-assn.org/special/womh/library/library.htm
Male Breast Cancer (PDQ) Treatment - Health Professionals
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cgi-bin/srchcgi.exe?DBID=pdq&TYPE=search&UI
D=208+04410&ZFILE=professional&SFMT=pdq_treatment/1/0/0
Male Breast Cancer (PDQ) Treatment - Patients
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/cgi-bin/srchcgi.exe?DBID=pdq&TYPE=search&SF
MT=pdq_statement/1/0/0&Z208=208_04410P
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Breast Cancer
http://www.mskcc.org/patients_n_public/about_cancer_and_treatment/cancer
_information_by_type/breast_cancer/index.html
Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy.
National Cancer Institute Cancer Facts
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/fact/3_10.htm
NABCO (National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations)
http://www.nabco.org
NHMRC National Breast Cancer Centre (Sydney, Australia)
http://www.nbcc.org.au/
Oncolink: Breast Cancer
Searchable database of cancer research and information
http://www.oncolink.upenn.edu/disease/breast/
Online Management of Breast Diseases - TransMed Network
http://www.breastdiseases.com/index.htm
"Role of hormone replacement therapy in the risk for breast cancer
and total mortality in women with a family history of breast cancer."
Sellers TA. Mink PJ. Cerhan JR. et al. Annals of Internal
Medicine.127(11):973-80,
Dec 1,1997.
http://www.acponline.org/journals/annals/01dec97/history.htm
STAR (Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene)
STAR, one of the largest breast cancer prevention studies ever, is now
recruiting volunteers at more than 400 centers across the United States,
Puerto Rico, and Canada.
http://cancertrials.nci.nih.gov/types/breast/prevention/star/index.html
SusanLoveMD.com
Website focuses on rapid advances and controversies in the treatment of
breast cancer, maintained by author of Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book
http://www.susanlovemd.com/
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization (in English and Spanish)
http://www.y-me.org/
ALTERNATIVE / COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
For a clear, sensible overview of information on alternative therapies
for cancer, I highly recommend Michael Lerner's book, Choices In
Healing,which is available as a paperback:
Lerner, Michael. Choices in healing: integrating the best of
conventional and complementary approaches to cancer. MIT Press 1996,
ISBN 0262621045
(pb); ISBN 0262121808 (cloth).
It is also available full-text, online, for FREE:
Choices in Healing by Michael Lerner
http://www.commonweal.org/choicescontents.html
American Cancer Society - Complementary and Alternative Methods
http://www.cancer.org/alt_therapy/index.html
CancerGuide Material on Alternative Therapies
http://cancerguide.org/alternative.html
HealthWorld Online - Breast Cancer
http://www.healthy.net/clinic/dandc/breastca/index.html
HealthWorld Online - Cancer Resource Center
http://www.healthy.net/cancer/resource.htm
Center for Alternative Medicine (UT-CAM) at The University of
Texas~Houston Health Science Center
This excellent source of clinical research on complementary therapies
for cancer will remain active until at least December, 2000
http://www.sph.uth.tmc.edu/utcam/default.htm
National Cancer Institute. Cancer Facts: Complementary and Alternative
Methods in Cancer Treatment
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/clinpdq/umethods/Q_and_A_About_Complementar
y_and_Alternative_Medicine_in_Cancer_Treatment.html
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).
National Institutes of Health (NIH). Searchable CAM database.
http://nccam.nih.gov/nccam/
"Revisiting Accepted Wisdom in the Management of Breast Cancer," 1997
Harriet Beinfield, and Malcolm S. Beinfield. Excerpted with permission
from Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine at
http://www.healthy.net/library/ARTICLES/Beinfield/revisiting.htm
Taxol Improves Breast Cancer Survival When Added To Chemotherapy
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/fabde.htm
Unconventional Cancer Therapies British Columbia Cancer Agency. 3rd Ed.
2000
The authors state, "This information is offered to our patients to
assist in critically evaluating claims made by proponents of unproven or
unconventional cancer therapies."
http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/uct/
OTHER RESOURCES
Breast Cancer Discussion Mailing List:
To subscribe: Send a message to [log in to unmask]
Leave the subject line blank, and set the first message line to:
subscribe BREAST-CANCER your_first_name your_last_name
You may also contact the following organizations directly through email:
Blood & Marrow Transplant Newsletter
[log in to unmask]
National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
[log in to unmask]
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
[log in to unmask]
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Please note: All links work as of October 24, 2000,
but tomorrow is another day...
Reprint with permission, please.
Valerie G. Rankow, MLS
Professional Information Services
Research, Training & Consultation
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What do you want to know? Just ask...
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Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2000 10:11:36 -0400
From: Linda Schwartz <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: MLA List of Top Websites
For those of you that haven't seen this, there is an article "Medical
librarians list top Web sites" at
www.suntimes.com/output/health/med23.html.
Linda Schwartz, Librarian
St. Luke's Hospital Allentown Campus
1736 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18104
610-770-8355 (voice) 610-770-8736 (fax) [log in to unmask]
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Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 08:35:13 -0700
From: "CUNNINGHAM,AVRIL SARA" <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Liasion Model Program Feedback
I am very much in much debt to those who responded to the request for
information on models of Liaison programs currently in practice in
Academic/Medical Libraries. As promised, I have a brief summary of the
responses. I also want to alert you to a forthcoming paper in BMLA (Maybe
Jan 2001) describing the current Liaison program at Health Science Center
Libraries-University of Florida. It should be a treasure trove of good
information! Can't wait!
Also, I wanted to share information on a Liaison program that actually has
a librarian working/and reporting to a School of Medicine administrator.
The Liaison Librarian does curriculum mapping, EBM teaching, Informatics,
Course Design (via Blackboard.com), and Grant Writing. Very cutting edge,
very strong emphasis on the integration of technology. Once again, many
many thanks for your feedback. This is a great group of folks!
This paper gives an overview of current practices/models of several
academic/medical libraries in the United States. Most libraries view a
liaison as providing a channel for communication between the library and
the group (hospital department/medical faculty/researchers/academic and
clinical staff). Most libraries divide targeted groups/departments among
several librarians. Typically one librarian will be assigned as the
Liaison for 1-5 groups. A minority of libraries hire one full time Liaison
librarian. This full time position is responsible for all targeted
groups/departments. Some programs pair one library liaison with one
appointed representative of the group while other programs encourage the
library liaison to reach out to as many members of his/her group as
possible.
Liaison Responsibilities can include the following:
Notifies the department of role as liaison and maintains personal contact
with the Department. Is familiar with the instructional programs and
faculty areas of interest and/or research in the assigned departments. Is
aware of developing programs and current faculty research and anticipates
future needs. Responds to faculty or departmental concerns, questions,
comments and relays that information to library staff and/or director for
comment and/or action. Keeps the assigned departments informed of new
services and developments within the library. Is available to faculty to
solve problems users might be having with the library. May collaborate
with faculty on developing course proposals, syllabus revision, grant
proposals, etc. requiring library resources. Participates in library
educational programs, e.g., tours or bibliographic instruction. Prepares
and offers orientation and instruction programs in subject area(s).
Assists assigned departments with library portion of accreditation
reviews, self-studies, etc. as needed. Is aware of current and
retrospective literature in the subject areas assigned. Is knowledgeable
of the library's collection in the assigned subject area(s) in all
formats.
Courtesy http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/hsl/ref/liaison.html
University of Buffalo -Sharon Gray
University of Buffalo -Sharon Gray
Other ideas:
Library Director requests the department chair or dean give Liaison
librarian a courtesy appointment to start ball rolling.
Liaison librarian takes over collection development/database acquisition
for his/her assigned group.
Liaison librarian help to work on grant projects of his/her group
Liaison librarian attends the in-service and meetings of his/her assigned
group to get advice on book/journal purchases
Liaison librarian provide specialized research services for his/her
assigned group
Liaison librarian provide specialized bibliographic instruction for
his/her assigned group
Liaison librarian use contacts in group/department to send out email
messages promoting new library services
Meet with Dean of department/Head of Assigned Group once a year
Make a brief 10 minute presentation to faculty at a regular meeting
Get on mailing list/ listserv of assigned group and send out messages
about every new databases/service
Have liaison librarian attend presentations given by his/her assigned
group/department (i.e. attend presentations by School of Pharmacology)
Offer specialized BI courses for faculty
Inform hospital information desk about library services (handout for
patients)
Avril Sara Cunningham-Stillion, MLIS
Reference Librarian/Outreach Coordinator
Dahlgren Memorial Library
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, DC
(work phone) 1-202-687-6761
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