The National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region is sponsoring a workshop on Knowledge Management. Participants of this workshop must include a team consisting of a hospital librarian and a professional from another department in the same institution. The goal of the workshop is for each team to explore the potential of knowledge management in the hospital setting, and to develop and implement a program in each respective institution.

In addition to the April 16-17, 2009 workshop, there are required readings, two required online pre-workshop sessions and post-workshop communication sessions. These pre-workshop sessions will be held on March 9 and April 7 on Adobe Connect. The post-workshop sessions will be scheduled at a later date.

Cost of the workshop is $35: this includes one lunch and all break refreshments. This workshop is open to participants nation-wide; however preference will be given to members of the MidContinental Region. The first 2 teams of MidContinental Region network members accepted for the workshop will have their travel expenses paid. Those 2 teams will be responsible to attend all sessions and either present their project within 18 months of the session or publish their work in a MidContinental Region publication.

To apply for this workshop, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=mU0l95vzMYPHKD8L1WY87A_3d_3d and complete the application form. Deadline for submission of applications is January 19, 2009. (bbj)

It’s a new series of classes presented by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region! We’re focusing on the “spotlight” aspect - choosing limited databases on which to focus, and practice time with exercises in each monthly session. The first is “Update on PubMed” - presented by Rebecca Brown on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 for one hour - 1:00 MT, 2:00 CT.

This online training is FREE, and requires no registration. All you need is a computer with Internet access and a phone. All classes can be accessed by going to https://webmeeting. nih.gov/mcrupdate. The series is targeted for the fourth Wednesday each month. Upcoming dates and topics include: Feb. 25 -MedlinePlus and the Household Products Database., March 25 - Educational Resources for Kids, and April 22 - Drug Resources. We hope to “see” you there!

It’s a new series of classes presented by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region! We’re focusing on the “spotlight” aspect - choosing limited databases on which to focus, and practice time with exercises in each monthly session. The first is “Update on PubMed” - presented by Rebecca Brown on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 for one hour - 1:00 MT, 2:00 CT.

This online training is FREE, and requires no registration. All you need is a computer with Internet access and a phone. All classes can be accessed by going to https://webmeeting. nih.gov/mcrupdate. The series is targeted for the fourth Wednesday each month. Upcoming dates and topics include: Feb. 25 -MedlinePlus and the Household Products Database., March 25 - Educational Resources for Kids, and April 22 - Drug Resources. We hope to “see” you there!

Google also has a new ‘branch’ called Google.org. The site “aspires to use the power of information and technology to address the global challenges of our age: climate change, poverty and emerging disease.” Included in the new site is a section called: Explore flu trends across the U.S. The page includes a flu shot locator by zip code. http://www.google.org/flutrends/ [rb]

The online class - “Thinking Like an MBA” - will be offered beginning Jan. 12 , 2009 and ending Feb. 6., 2009. The four one-week modules include topics on Project Management, Time Management, Money, Resources (people) and Change Management. The class is free and upon completion students will receive four MLA CE credits. To register, e-mail mmagee@unmc.edu.

Pat Wagner, who many may be familiar with as instructor of our classes - Marketing As If Your Library Depended On It, is now part of a new training partnership with several online classes through the University of North Texas. Check out her offerings at www.leadonline.info. Her focus on personnel, management, leadership, marketing, project management, change and strategic planning issues may be just the ticket for some professional development at a reasonable cost available at your own desktop! (mm)

Hug Your People: The Proven Way to Hire, Inspire and recognize Your Employees and Achieve Remarkable Results, available through the NN/LM MidContinental Region web site portal at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/netlibrary.html. No user or password required for usage. Check it out today! (mm)

Apply to the attend the National Libray of Medicine’s BioMedical Informatics Course offered twice a year at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. This weeklong course is fully funded by the NLM. You can read Network member Laura Hickerson’s recap of her experience last summer in the latest issue of the Plains to Peaks Post http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/comm/newsletter/PTPP_November_2008.pdf Applications are due January 15, 2009 for both sessions. Don’t miss this opportunity! Learn more at http://www.mbl.edu/education/courses/special_topics/med.html [scb]

Literally - check it out! - An e-book from the NN/LM MidContinental Region netLibrary collection. Access it at: web page at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/netlibrary.html

Thriving Library: Successful Strategies for Challenging Times - includes chapters on Partnerships, Marketing the Library, and Emphasizing the Economic Value of the Library.

No user name or password required when you access this collection of online books from the NN/LM MCR portal. (mm)