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Request for Proposals
Access to Electronic Consumer Health Information
Overview
Purpose: The purpose of this outreach initiative is to ensure that health professionals, their patients and the general public are connected to the health information resources they need to make informed health care decisions. This solicitation will focus on projects designed to improve access to electronic consumer health information for such groups and organizations as: consumers, the underserved and minority health care professionals, public health workers, public libraries, and community-based and faith-based organizations. The proposed projects may target individuals and organizations providing health information to the public, as well as targeting the public directly.
Outreach can take various forms depending on the needs of the target audience: promoting awareness of relevant health information resources at the regional, state, and local level through presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits; linking individuals and organizations with a National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) member for backup assistance in locating hard to find information; obtaining the full text of journal articles; teaching how to search the Internet for reliable and authoritative health information; demonstrating and teaching the use of PubMed, MedlinePlus, Clinicaltrials.gov, PHpartners.org, additional National Library of Medicine databases, and other sources to obtain health information; and developing links to local, state and regional health-related information to enhance what is available in MedlinePlus for consumers.
Eligibility: All National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region (NN/LM SCR) Network members are eligible to apply. Applications may include more than one Network member institution. A single lead institution, which must be an NN/LM SCR member, must apply on behalf of the group. Health sciences libraries, health information resource centers, public libraries, state organizations, public health departments, and community and faith-based organizations that provide health information services to the public are eligible for Network membership. For more information on becoming a Network member, see http://nnlm.gov/scr/services/member.html.
Funding: Three (3) projects up to $25,000 each will be available. This amount is inclusive of all indirect costs (IDC). Indirect costs up to 25% are allowed for this award; however, it is recommended that due to the low funding level, IDC be kept to the minimum possible. The lead institution that will subcontract with the NN/LM SCR will assume responsibility for the planning, direction, and execution of the proposed project.
Please note that all awards are made as cost reimbursement subcontracts.
Period of Performance: Up to twelve (12) months from date of the award.
Letter of Intent: A Letter of Intent must be provided no later than close of business July 1, 2008. The Letter of Intent can be submitted electronically, by mail, or by fax. Your expression of intent is not binding but will greatly assist in planning for proposal evaluation.
Complete RFP and Attachments: http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/aechi.pdf
Applications for this award are no longer being accepted.
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Deadline for Submission of Proposals: August 1, 2008, 5:00pm, CST
Contact: For additional information on the RFP, please call 1-800-338-7657.
Please send proposals to:
Karen J. Vargas, MLS, Consumer Health Outreach Coordinator
National Network of Libraries of Medicine,
South Central Region (NN/LM SCR)
Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center (HAM-TMC) Library
1133 John Freeman Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030-2809
Phone: 1-800-338-7657 or 713-799-7880
Fax: 713-790-7030
Email: karen.vargas@exch.library.tmc.edu
The NN/LM SCR encourages all interested applicants to review the Guide for NN/LM SCR Awardees: http://nnlm.gov/scr/outreach/subcontractorsguide.html
