The waitlist for the “PubMed for Trainers” course is still open. The course is intended for those who currently train, or plan to train, others in using PubMed. In addition to PubMed, MEDLINE will be covered, as will Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). The course will consist of four sessions, with the first three (September 3,…
HSLI Seeking Candidates for President-Elect
(via Molly Horio) HSLI elects new leaders each year, so we can continue to provide professional and educational development and networking opportunities for Illinois librarians, information professionals, and library students in the health sciences. This fall, HSLI will elect a new President-Elect. The President-Elect will serve a one-year term, to commence at the close of…
“Consumers and Evidence Based Practice” Webinar on August 12
(via Holly Ann Burt) The University of Illinois at Chicago will be hosting the MLA webinar “Consumers and Evidence-Based Practice: Understanding the Evidence Behind the Headlines” on Wednesday, August 12. (UIC was one of the locations chosen to host one of two MLA webinars this month.) The session will last from 1:00 to 2:30 PM and will…
RUSA Guidelines for Health and Medical Reference
In June, the ALA’s Reference and User Services Association officially updated its guidelines for health and medical reference. The new guidelines stem from a significant revision of the “Guidelines for Medical, Legal, and Business Responses”, which were released in 2001. The revised guidelines are intended for all library staff, not just those working in medical…
Opening for Head, Scholarly and Institutional Resources, at SIU School of Medicine
(via Rhona Kelley, SIU School of Medicine) The Medical Library at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Springfield campus is seeking an individual for the position of Head, Scholarly and Institutional Resources. This person will hold the title of Research Assistant Professor in the Information and Communication Sciences division and will report to the…
Opening for Circulation Manager at National University of Health Sciences
The National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, IL, has an opening for a full-time Circulation Manager at its Learning Resource Center. Working under the Learning Resource Center manager, the successful candidate will oversee day-to-day circulation operations, which include shelving items, assisting visitors, and maintaining equipment. In addition to managing regular circulation staff, the individual…
Upcoming NN/LM – GMR Webinars
This is a reminder that the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region has several webinars coming up in its “Lake Effects” series, which is held on the third Thursday of each month, at 1:00 PM CDT. Sessions cover current topics of interest, such as consumer health, in addition to databases and…
Student Intern Position at Illinois College of Optometry
The Illinois College of Optometry has an opening for a Library Intern. This position is intended for a student who is just starting library school. The successful candidate will be expected to work 20-25 hours per week (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, will be the normal hours), at $12.00 per hour. Main…
Strategic Plan for the National Library of Medicine
Last month, the National Library of Medicine released its long-term strategic plan. The plan, which the NLM developed under the guidance of the National Institutes of Health, acknowledges the Library’s ongoing role as a leader in providing health information, while focusing on the Library’s need to continue adapting to changes in the health and medical…
Assistant Professor & Regional Head Librarian, UIC Library of the Health Sciences–Urbana
(via Carmen Howard) The University of Illinois at Chicago Library is seeking an Instructor & Regional Assistant Librarian for the Library of the Health Sciences (Urbana branch). This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position with a starting salary of $45,833. The successful candidate will act as a liaison to various colleges and programs, in addition…