At this time next week, I’ll be writing to you from Chicago, where the 2008 Medical LIbrary Association’s annual meeting is taking place. Several members of the library are attending, including: Kathy Kerdolff, Hanna Kwasik, Wilba Swearingen, and me, Maureen “Molly” Knapp, your ever faithful Reference Librarian and blogger.
What exactly do librarians do at these conferences? All kinds of things, from presenting papers and poster sessions, to continuing education, to networking with vendors and other colleagues across the country that we may only see once a year. Trust me, since I’m an official MLA conference blogger this year, you’ll be sure to get the inside scoop on what we get up to. Stay tuned!
The School of Dentistry received a “Bouquet” in this week’s Gambit Weekly for distributing sealants to prevent tooth decay to 60 elementary school students. The article is not online yet, but you can read about it in the print copy here in the library. Way to geaux, Tigers!
Reference Librarian, Molly Knapp has been selected as one of the official MLA bloggers for the 2008 Annual Meeting in Chicago. What this means for this blog is that starting next week, posts will appear with the subject line of MLA2008 and that the official meeting website will be linking to our little part of the blogosphere.
MLA is the Medical Library Association; this organization is the primary National professional group for medical/health sciences librarians. Molly was one of only 15 librarians to receive this invitation.
MedlinePlus.gov debuted a multilingual feature, providing access to high quality health information in languages other than English and Spanish today (Wednesday, May 7th).
“The new collection contains over 2,500 links to information in more than 40 languages and covers nearly 250 Health Topics. Continuous growth is expected.”
The renovation project for the new Library Commons will start this Summer. The plans for the area are now on view in the Isché Library. Come check them out.
Mosby’s Nursing Consult updated over 8,000 patient handouts over the weekend. These handouts are written at between a 6th & 8th grade reading level and LSUHSC “Authorized Users have permission to print copies of patient education handouts for personal, non-commercial use in educating patients.”
Examination time is here again and the Isché Library will be open until midnight every night of the week through May 15th. Come get your study on this weekend.
Natural Standard provides evidence-based information on herbs & supplements, health & wellness, allergies & immunology, interactions, and conditions. Now LSUHSC members can access this database on their mobile device!
To get your free download & serial number, send an email Maureen “Molly” Knapp at the LSUHSC Library. Please use your LSUHSC account if you can, so we can verify your eligibility.
If you want more information on Natural Standard read this review from the Journal of the Medical Library Association.
Extended Exam hours at the Isché Library begin today (Monday, April 28th). The Isché Library will remain open until 12 midnight each night through Thurday, May 15th. Come get your study on!
Information Services released an announcement today about filming which will affect the downtown campus: I have just been made aware that there will be filming that will affect our campus beginning today. It?óÔé¼Ôäós an action adventure film called ?óÔé¼?ôTwelve Rounds?óÔé¼?Ø. The memo University Police received this morning from LSU Interim Hospital states that the film company will be preparing University Hospital from Friday, April 25 – Monday, April 28. The film company will be shooting nightly from Tuesday April 29 – Friday May 2. They say there will be intermittent traffic flow used around the hospital. Most of the work at the hospital will be done inside and on the helipad, but there will be some exterior work on Tuesday during the day and evening. There will be a simulated explosion done outside on Tuesday in the late afternoon.
No parking signs will be posted by the City from Friday, April 25 at 5:00 a.m. – Friday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the following locations:
1900, 2000 and 2100 blocks of Perdido Street
400, 500, and 600 blocks of Bolivar Street
1900, 2000, and 2100 blocks of Gravier Street (with street closures overseen by NOPD)
500 block of S. Prieur Street
400 and 500 blocks of S. Johnson Street (with street closures overseen by NOPD)
Which means no street parking this weekend in front of the Library’s building. Can’t wait for that explosion on Tuesday!
Just in case you missed the email from the chancellor:
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival will be held at the New Orleans Fairgrounds this weekend and next. Dr. Eric Hovland, Dean of our Dental School, has extended an invitation to all faculty, staff and students with their LSUHSC ID?óÔé¼Ôäós to park at the Dental School if they are planning to attend Jazz Fest. University Police will accommodate entering and exiting through the Tensas Street Gate (the back Walk Thru Gate) on the above-referenced dates until 7:45 PM each night. After 7:45 PM, entering and exiting will only be allowed through the Florida Avenue drive-in. ALL LSUHSC rules and regulations remain in effect regarding proper use and care of our campus properties and facilities. Please see Captain William Joseph for any other questions.
Every day, children ages eight to 18 spend more than six hours watching TV, playing video games or using the computer for recreational purposes. The more time youth spend in front of the screen, the more likely they are to be overweight.
Turnoff Week (April 21-27) is a nationwide campaign to raise public awareness about the effects of too much screen time. Sponsored by the NHLBI We Can! program, they offer helpful activities to reduce screen time.
Conceived by a Wisconsin Senator in 1969, April 22 is known to some as Earth Day, marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970.
Are you doing anything for Earth Day? Planting a tree? Walking instead of driving? Absolutely nothing?
Whether you’re apathetic or animated about the state of our planet, you can let the world know on Google Maps today.
“However you’re planning to honor Earth Day (April 22) and combat climate change, we want to hear all about it ?óÔé¼ÔÇ£ the more unique, the better.”
Who knows? Maybe you’ll even learn how other locals observe Earth Day…or how they do not.
That’s how many questions reference librarians across America answer in an average week.
Ever wonder what it’s like working the other side of the reference desk? Here’s a short video from our librarian overlords that examines that very question. Why? Because it’s National Library Week!
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