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DailyMed
Dr. Stuart Nelson from NLM gives a 19 minute presentation on DailyMed which provides high quality information about marketed drugs. The information in DailyMed includes FDA approved labels (package inserts). This Web site provides health information providers and the public with a standard, comprehensive, up-to-date, look-up and download resource of medication content and labeling as found in medication package inserts.

DOCLINE FAQs
Through this NLM web page users may find answers to many general and technical questions pertaining to NLM's automated interlibrary loan (ILL) request routing and referral system.

Manual Used in Training on Toxicology & Environmental Health Web Resources
Training materials used in the one-day training module for the NLM Chemical/Toxicology databases. These workbooks are available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat PDF, and Microsoft PowerPoint See "TOXNET On the Web" for class information.

MEDLINE/PubMedResources Guide
These resources provide detailed information about MEDLINE data and searching PubMed.

MeSH Browser -- About the MeSH Browser
Definition of what the MeSH Browser is and what it can do.

MLA 2008 NLM Theater Presentations
The various presentations concerning NLM products and services held in the NLM Booth at MLA Chicago 2008 are available. The presentations range in various time lengths and are available in the Adobe Connect format

My NCBI-Filters
This 7 minute tutorial demonstrates the filters feature which allows a searcher to group search results by areas of interest.

National Library of Medicine (NLM) Technical Bulletin
The electronic newsletter for the National Library of Medicine's web-based databases and information.

NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
NIH MedlinePlus Magazine is a new quarterly guide for patients and their families. It brings the latest and most authoritative medical and healthcare information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as featured online on the MedlinePlus website. "Need Adobe Acrobat to read PDF documents."

NLM Fact Sheets
These are one-two page descriptions of NLM programs and services. See this web site for the extensive listing of these publications. Updated frequently and available for printing free of charge.

NLM's Applying Subheadings and Other Features of the MeSH Database
Third animated tutorial in a series of three tutorials about using PubMed's MeSH Database. This 4-minute tutorial explains applying subheadings and other features of PubMed's MeSH Database.

NLM's Branching Out: The MeSH Vocabulary
This is a video produced by the National Library of Medicine highlighting many of the features and functions of the controlled vocabulary known as MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). MeSH is used by online searchers, indexers, and catalogers. A copy for viewing is available for loan from your National Network of Libraries of Medicine (RML) office. Please call 1-800-338-7657 for further information.

NLM's MedlinePlus Tour
This tour from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) of MedlinePlus introduces users to the content of MedlinePlus.

NLM's PubMed Simple Subject Search Example
This one minute tutorial from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) demonstrates how to perform a basic sinple MEDLINE search.

NLM's PubMed Tutorial
Online interactive tutorial introducing users to the functions and search features of PubMed produced by National Library of Medicine (NLM).

NLM's Quick Tour on Searching by Journal in PubMed
A five-minute NLM Quick Tour of how to search for a journal in PubMed.

NLM's Quick Tour: Customize the display of your NLM Gateway seach results
This 2-minute tutorial demonstrates the ability to customize the display of your NLM Gateway search results.

NLM's Quick Tour: Saving Searches with My NCBI
This 4 minute tutorial will demonstrate how to save a search strategy in My NCBI.

NLM's Searching by Author In the NLM Catolog
Enhanced Author searching techniques in MEDLINE are demonstrated.

NLM's Searching by Corporate Author or Conference
4-minute tutorial on searching by the data field "Corporate Author" or "Conference".

NLM's Searching PubMed by Author and Subject
Author and Subject searching techniques are demonstrated.

NLM's Searching with NLM LOCATORplus - Online Help
Collection of tutorials on searching LocatorPlus.

Quick Tour of NLM's Environmental Health and Toxicology Resources
This 4-minute tutorial is an over view of the resources available from the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program. It highlights databases created for the public and databases created for the researcher or scientist. "On the right hand side of the page click on the movie projector icon."

Resources for Science Teachers
Need Adobe Acrobat Reader. Classroom resources for teachers and students at the high school and college level. The classroom resources are from the National Library of Medicine and cover biology, chemistry, genetics, spanish language resources, careers, environmental science and health.

The Basics of Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
This is an NLM web-based instructional resource about understanding the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) and how to use them to search MEDLINE®/PubMed® for medical literature and information. The user learns about: the structure of the MeSH hierarchy, how indexers select terms when indexing articles for MEDLINE and how to use MeSH to search PubMed for treatment of chemical and drug terms

The NLM Catalog via Entrez
An introduction to the National Library of Medicine's Catalog.

Tox Mystery
Tox Mystery is the National Library of Medicine's interactive learning site, designed to help children age 7 to 10 find clues about toxic substances that can lurk in the home. With lively animations, surprising sound effects and lots of positive reinforcement, Tox Mystery provides a fun, game-like experience, while teaching important lessons about potential environmental health hazards. ToxMystery is available in both English and Spanish, letting players toggle between the two languages as they explore. Tox Mystery can be used in science, health, and even in Spanish and English language classes. Includes a section for teachers.

Tox Town en espanol
Tox Town en español identifies Spanish-language information in a subject area – environmental health and toxicology – that currently has few Web resources. To supplement the limited Web resources in Spanish, nearly 100 pages of background information describing environmental health concerns were translated and reviewed by a team of bilingual health information specialists.

Toxicology Tutorials
The Toxicology Tutorials are comprised of three tutorials produced by the Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program of the National Library of Medicine. They are written to provide a basic understanding of toxicology as an aide for users of toxicology literature contained in NLM's Chemical and Toxicological databases.

TOXNET and Beyond
One day class offered by the National Training Center & Clearinghouse to convey the basics of searching the TOXNET system, a collection of web-based databases in the areas of toxicology, environmental health and related subjects. This class is offered at various sites throughout the United States and at the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, MD. This is a free class but you must register (www.nnlm.gov/ntcc/request.html) 7 Medical Library Association Continuing Education Credits.

TOXNET News
Links to news items on the TOXNET web site. Includes calendars, Outreach Activities, lecture guides, additional news sources and archives.

Unified Medical Language System® (UMLS®) Basics
This is a Web-based learning program that will educate you about the basic principles of the UMLS.

Using Limits in the NLM Catalog
How to use the Limits feature to narrow your search.

ABCs of DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Genetics Information for Consumers
Consumers need access to information and resources about genetic information in a manner that is understandable. Librarians working with the public need to be aware of the issues surrounding genetics and resources to assist patrons in locating and evaluating sometimes complex and confusing information. This class explores basic concepts such as genes and chromosomes and offers an overview of genetic disorders, genetic testing, genetic counseling, and the Human Genome Project. Ethical and legal issues associated with genetic disorders will be covered with regard to privacy, discrimination, and potential legislative impact on medicine and society. A variety of reliable health information resources will be demonstrated, including, but not limited to: Genetics Home Reference, ClinicalTrials.gov, CHID (Combined Health Information Database), NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), and MedlinePlus. This 4-hour hands-on class is intended for consumers, public librarians, and health sciences librarians who work with the public.

African American Community Health
African American communities see diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease affecting their friends and families every day. Free online resources from the National Library of Medicine and other reliable sources are available to help. This two hour class will provides participants with some basic health information as well as information specific to the African American community. The class is available hands-on or as an interactive presentation. 2 hours.

¿No Comprende? Spanish Health Information Resources for English Speaking Librarians class description
This page describes the class including an abstract, objectives, course materials, MLA CE, and who teaches it. This 4-hour hands-on class will cover resources for learning basic, library, medical, and Internet Spanish vocabulary. You will also learn to evaluate and identify health websites in Spanish to which you can direct your patrons.

Basics of PubMed
This is a PowerPoint slide tool whose objectives are to understand the purpose and content of PubMed, be able to perform a basic search in PubMed, and to become familiar with some of PubMed's special features, ie. Related Articles, Journal Links to Full Text and MyNCBI.

Blogadillo Network News of the South Central Region
Newsletter from the National Network/Libraries of Medicine South Central Region (Region 5) covering the following states: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX.

Can You Hear Me Now? How to Make a Podcast
Thinking about how to promote your services and reach out to more people? Want to learn how podcasts can help and how to make your own? This hands-on class is designed to provide a fun yet informative introduction to podcasting and how you can utilize this technology in your library services, to enable your users to access the information whenever they want, wherever they want and however they want it. Basic steps and suggestions on how to make a podcast will be covered and students will be able to enjoy hands-on practice on popular audio recording and editing software and make their first personal podcast! Note: This class is available as a face-to-face session, and as a combination live online and self-paced session. See the course agenda below for more details.

Combatting Information Fatigue: Health Information Resources for Veterans
This course covers resources for finding information on general health conditions, mental health resources including those for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), family issues, substance abuse, amputations, support groups and more. Additionally, this class will prepare participants to find and assess other veterans’ health resources.

Consumer Health Information: American Indian Resources
Annotated listing of Websites related to health concerns of American Indians.

Consumer Health: An Online Manual
A web-based manual for librarians and others who are organizing consumer health collections. Broad range of topics by multiple authors are included in this online manual.

Cornflower
Newsletter of the National Network/Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region covering the states of KY, IL, IN, IO, MI, MN, ND, SD, WI.

Dragonfly
Newsletter of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Pacific Northwest (Region 6) covering the states of AK, ID, MT, OR, WA.

Ejournal Resources
This web site is a compendium of various types of information covering the topic of ejournals. Projects, Collection Development, Providers and Ejournal Discussion Lists are a few of the concepts covered.

Finding Health Information Online
an online tutorial to be used to teach new users to the Internet how to use search engines to find health information, and how to evaluate the information they find.

Finding Native Health Info Online
Whether you are a community health care worker, a librarian, or just want to be informed, this hands-on class will show you the best places to find Native health information on the Internet. You will learn how to search for and acquire journal articles to find the latest research being done on conditions affecting Native populations. You will also find out where to get reliable consumer level information on such topics as traditional healing, environmental health, urban Indian health, tribal and U.S. government health resources, and other general Native health topics. The hands-on class is 2 hours.

From Snake Oil to Penicillin: Evaluating Consumer Health Information on the Internet
Course Description: Distance Learning Course This interactive course will introduce participants to issues surrounding the quality of health information resources on the internet. Participants will be provided with a set of recommended criteria to be used to evaluate health information websites. Objectives: *Become familiar with unique issues surrounding health information on the internet. *Understand the nature of web-based resources and why people post information to the internet. *Evaluate health information web sites using a set of criteria provided so that you can determine whether or not the sites are trustworthy sources of health information. This is an online, asynchronous, instructor-led class using Moodle. Class size is limited, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Full Text and PubMed
Information on accessing full text articles from the links in PubMed. This trifold brochure is in PDF format and provides a text box to allow libraries to add their own local information.

Geeks Bearing Gifts: unwrapping new technology trends
This class is intended to provide a fun, fast-paced, and informative introduction to and update on today's hottest technology trends. Program participants will be able to identify technology trends and they will understand how these trends will impact or can be integrated into traditional library services. Content will be presented in with a "can-do" focus intended to encourage participants to investigate at least one technology for implementation in their institution. Course structure will include brief vignettes and demonstrations of a wide variety of technologies. Some of the topics to be covered include instant messaging, podcasting, open source software, spyware and other malware, developments in mobile computing, blogs and wikis, radio-frequency identification, and more. The hands-on class is 4 MLA CE hours.

Grants and Proposal Writing
Designed for beginning grant proposal writers, this class presents a general overview of the grant and funding processes as well as the level of detail required in a successful proposal. Each component of the grant writing process will be addressed, including: documenting the need; identifying the target population; writing measurable objectives; developing a work plan, an evaluation plan and dissemination plan.

Handout Distance Education
This tri-fold brochure includes information on tutorials from NNLM, as well as additional online resources from the MidContinental Region including a CD-ROM and NetLibrary access.

Health Information on the Internet: Focus on Racial/Ethnic Resources
On this web site one will find a series of four trifolds with a list of consumer health web sites that provide culturally competent health information focusing on health concerns of the four federally designated racial and ethnic groups--African, Latino, Native and Asian Americans. Trifolds are in "Rich text format (RTF)

Health Information on the Internet: Focus on Racial/Ethnic Resources
On this web site one will find a trifold with a list of consumer health web sites that provide culturally competent health information focusing on health concerns of the Asian Americans. Trifolds are in "Rich text format (RTF)

Introducing Health Professionals to NLM's Online Systems
A collection of links concerning the National Library Medicine (NLM) and the National Network Of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM)to documents, program outlines and course descriptions.

Keeping Up with PubMed
With a hands-on approach, this class will show attendees how to use the features of PubMed effectively. Attendees will be able to describe the contents of PubMed; formulate basic search strategies; display, print, and save results in various formats; revise and refine searches; and use special features such as Related Articles, Link to journals, Citation Matcher, and Clinical Queries. The instructor will demonstrate online searches and students, at computers connected to the Internet, will be invited to follow along. Time for individual practice will be provided. 4 MLA CEUs

LactMed Basics
This phamplet describes and helps users search LactMed. LactMed is a free online database for breastfeeding mothers with information on the effects of drugs on lactation. Learn about drug levels, possible drugs effects on the infant, and alternative medications.

Latitudes
Newsletter from the National Network/Libraries of Medicine Pacific Southwest Regional Medical Library Region 7. Covers the following states: AZ, CA, HI, NV, Pacific Basin.

Let's talk about Sex. Sexual Health Resources
Adults and Teenagers need quality health information that is sensitive and relevant to their needs. This course will offer reliable resources on sexual and reproductive health including physical, emotional, mental health. Understanding that men, women, and teenagers have different needs in regards to sexual and reproductive health, this class will be modified for each particular audience. Each class, depending on the audience, will offer quality websites about body changes, sexually transmitted diseases, specific conditions, women’s and men’s health conditions, domestic violence, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered information.

Library LinkOut Survival Guide
LinkOut is the PubMed program that allows publishers and aggregators (providers) to display the links to full text and other resources you see on PubMed citations. A component of this program, LinkOut for Libraries, enables libraries to display their icons on the Abstract and Citation formats in PubMed. This allows patrons of participating libraries to see which articles they can obtain electronically in full text and link to them directly.

Lo esencial de Medlineplus (MedlinePlus Basics) [PDF]
This brochure explains the basic elements of MedlinePlus en espanol. It conforms as much as possible to the English version. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to print and download this item.

Loansome Doc Trifold

MARquee Blog
Blog of the National Network/Libraries of Medicine of the Middle Atlantic Regional Medical Library Program, Region 1 for the states of NY, NJ, PA, DE.

MedlinePlus Basics Brochure [PDF]
This brochure explains the basic elements of MEDLINEplus. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to print and download this item.

MidContinental Region News Blog
Newsletter/Blog of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Midcontinental Region covering the states of Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri.

NER'eastah Blog
Newsletter/Blog covering the activities of the National Network/ Libraries of Medicine New England Regional Medical Library Program for the states of MA, CT, RI, NH, VT, and ME.

NLM Gateway Brochure [PDF]
This informational brochure, in trifold format, explains the basic elements of the NLM Gateway which allows users to search multiple databases of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Adobe Acrobat (PDF) is required to print the brochure.

NLM's Consumer Health Databases
the National Library of Medicine has produced a number of databases designed for the general public. These databases range from health information to environmental conditions that impact health. This 4 hour hands-on course is designed to be an overview of these databases. These databases can also be taught as a single class, individual modules, or combined for specific needs.

Public Health on the Web
The field of public health encompasses a wide array of disciplines including health education, epidemiology and nursing. Digital literacy and the effective utilization of online information are among the core public health informatics competencies for the 21st century. This hands-on class will highlight web resources tailored to the public health workforce.

PubMed Basics Brochure
Covers basic features of NLM's PubMed. Available in PDF format that can be used to produce tri-fold brochure.

PubMed Search Tags & Field Qualifiers Guide
This guide (in .doc Microsoft Word format) lists the major search tags and field qualifiers for advanced PubMed searching for easy reference. The guide is intended to be customized with your library's logo and contact information, folded in half and laminated. It also makes a nice one page handout. Or better yet... customize it and post it on your Web site.

Resources for your health Get Connected For Asian American Health
Annotated listing of Websites concerning Asian American health issues.

Resources for your health Get Connected! African Americans
Annotated listing of Websites concerning African American health issues.

Resources for your health Get Connected! Latino Americans
Annotated listing of Websites related to health concerns for Latino Americans

Resources for your health Get Connected! Native American Health
This site contains a trifold with a list of consumer health web sites that provide culturally competent health information focusing on health concerns of the Native Americans.

SEA Currents
Newsletter of the National Network/Libraries of Medicine Southeast Atlantic Region (Region 2)covering the states of AL, DC, FL, GA, MD, MS, NC, Puerto Rico, SC, TN, VA, W. VA and the US Virgin Islands.

Searching PubMed with MeSH [PDF]
A trifold phamplet (hand out) highlighting major aspects of the MeSH controlled vocabulary.

TOXNET: Environmental Health and Toxicology
The Toxnet system of databases and databanks is a product of NLM’s Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program (TEHIP). It is a FREE web-based integrated system of databases on toxicology, environmental health, hazardous chemicals, toxic releases, chemical nomenclature, and specialty areas such as occupational health and consumer products

TOXNET: Toxicology and Environmental Information
This in an introductory class on the TOXNET databases for inexperienced users. Participants will learn about the different databases available on TOXNET and what type of information is available in each database.

Will Duct Tape Cure My Warts? Examining Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The goal of this class is to increase understanding of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Students will learn the history of CAM and its impact on medical practices. They will learn how CAM is used, how to avoid bad science and how to look up evidence of the effectiveness of CAM therapies. This class is offered for 2 hours or 4 hours. Both classes will include lecture, discussion, and hands-on training.

An In-depth Look at MedlinePlus
Library users routinely ask tough health questions at the reference desk, and often the first place that librarians start is MedlinePlus. Nearly all library staff members are familiar with this important health information resource, but there is much more to MedlinePlus.gov than meets the eye. Please join us as we explore the nooks and crannies of the site and share tips for tweaking your search to pull out the nuggets of information for your library users! This webinar is geared to library reference staff, but will also be useful to anyone who wants to use MedlinePlus to its full potential. The webinar will begin with a top-level view of MedlinePlus and how it differs from popular search engines and commercial health websites. What follows is an in-depth breakdown of the site, including some great ready-reference resources and other useful features. Participants will see search techniques that unlock the power of MedlinePlus, and will learn about new content areas that will provide answers to those difficult health reference questions. There is sure to be something new and useful for everyone! Note: Due to a recording glitch, there is about a 1 minute of silence after the introduction before the presenter begins. This webinar is the archived version of a live, interactive session from the "Health e-Shows" series, a consumer health information series developed by Kelli Ham, NN/LM PSR Consumer Health Coordinator, in collaboration with Infopeople. Materials include the archived webinar, and the PowerPoint slides used for the presentation.

Health Literacy: New Fields, New Opportunities
This tutorial outlines the challenges and the roles for the health literacy practitioners.

Introduction to Public Health Resources and Online Resources Evaluation Skills
These are tools for a peer taught class that is lead by a instructor knowledgeable in the areas covered in the class (online public health resources and website evaluation). With over 17,000 online websites (Pew Internet & American Life: Online life Report http://www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Health_Report.pdf) with health related content the class emphasizes the importance for website evaluation. There is a evaluation of the Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce website that acts as a brief overview of the resource. Learning Objectives: 1) learn how to quickly evaluate online resources (content, currency, audience, purpose, navigation, special features, type of information, evidence based/quality, etc) 2) receive an overview of http://phpartners.org by instructor 3) receive an overview of several online resources that have public health resources. 4) be exposed to presenting to the entire class and express critical thinking in a short amount of time.

Tox Town
This is an interactive web page guiding one to commonly encountered toxic substances, and interactions with your health and the environment. A new feature has been added to the Toxtown web site--Tox City. To experience the "interactivity," you need Macromedia Flash Player, a plug-in for web browsers.

Developer Shed
Open Source web development tutorials, forums, and tools.

Distance Education Resources
Brochure showing National Library of Medicine database tutorials and handouts.

Easy-to-Read Health and Wellness Material for Consumers: recognizing it, finding it, writing it, rewriting it
Learn in a hands-on environment--in the large group and break-out groups, to critique, rewrite and create materials that get your health and wellness information across quickly and clearly. We'll review the disconnect between information providers and information seekers, the process of educating adults, the success of "plain language" initiatives and the importance of text, type, graphics, space and layout. In this workshop you will also be provided brochure examples, SMOG and REALM tests, a webliography and links to other training. During the workshop you will edit pieces so that at the conclusion you'll have new awareness, new skills, a new product and access to further resources. Clear health communication is the goal, regardless of medium.

Nutrition in Pregnancy
A short video to educate patients on nutritional needs during pregnancy.

Resources for Science Teachers

Unified Health Communication 101: Addressing Health Literacy, Cultural Competency and Limited English Proficiency.
Unified Health Communication 101: Addressing Health Literacy, Cultural Competency, and Limited English Proficiency is a free on-line learning experience that will help you: improve your patient communication skills increase your awareness and knowledge of the three main factors that affect your communication with patients: health literacy, cultural competency and low English proficiency implement patient-centered communication practices that demonstrate cultural competency and appropriately address patients with limited health literacy and low English proficiency You may choose to take the course for credit (CEU/CE, CHES, CME, CNE) or not for credit. The course has five modules and is estimated to take a total of 5 hours to complete. You may complete the course at your own pace.