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Technology Improvement (Request for Proposal)

Mobile Device Lending Program

Crouse Hospital, College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY
Project Manager: Kristine Delaney
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

A tablet lending program will introduce educators, students and support services (Library) to mobile technology and digital delivery of knowledge resources.  Pre-loaded devices will have digital versions of textbooks in support of the College curriculum, drug information and access to Library databases. Tablets will also be configured for secure access to the EHR providing students all resources needed for just-in-time information access to provide plans of care.  Devices will ease resource availability on hospital units, currently strained by demands of CPOE implementation.  Finally, tablets will provide equitable access to resources for nursing students and educators who may otherwise lack the resources of personal ownership.

Hackensack UMC PC Upgrade Project

Samuel and Sandra Hekemian Medical Library, Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
Project Manager: Deborah Magnan
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

The Samuel & Sandra Hekemian Medical Library and its Community Health Library (CHL) are in need of new computers for library staff members and CHL end‐users. Current computers are outdated and inefficient in providing access to health and other needed information.

mHealth: Exploring Mobile Health with iPads

Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC)
Bellport, NY
Project Manager: Christina Rivera
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

The Long Island Library Resources Council seeks to utilize an emerging technology—the Apple iPad—for innovative discovery and dissemination of health-related information in a mobile format.  iPads provide a number of unique medical and health-related applications (apps) that are designed for Apple devices and are available free of charge to our target audience, which is medical and health sciences libraries in Nassau and Suffolk counties of Long Island, NY.  As a secondary aim, the devices will contain selected readings on how libraries are currently implementing these types of devices into library programs and services.  This will include best practices information and current trends and issues involved with implementing these types of devices. Thus, allowing our target audience to gain current awareness and knowledge through self-guided readings.

It is All about the Apps

Health Sciences Library, Lutheran Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
Project Manager: Irina Meyman
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

The Health Sciences Library would like to begin using the iPads as new form of  information management at the Lutheran Medical Center.  The iPad will provide, medical staff and out-of-state residents fast and easy access to the library resources and services.  We are planning to purchase 13 iPads and use them to create a collection of medical applications, electronic textbooks and databases.  This will greatly improve and enhance the delivery of healthcare information to the medical and nursing staff of the Lutheran Medical Center.

Mobile Instructional and Design Lab

Warner Memorial Library, Eastern University
St. Davids, PA
Project Manager: Mark D. Puterbaugh
Period of Performance: July 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

Eastern University will develop a Mobile Instructional and Design Lab (MIDL) to develop and use new technologies to meet the needs of a rapidly changing and growing mobile population.  MIDL will partner with Eastern University faculty to incorporate health information literacy into mobile formats.

Outreach to Health Professionals (Request for Proposal)

Assessment of Information Literary Skills and Training Needs of Hospice Nurses

Falk Library of the Health Sciences, Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Project Manager: Michele Klein-Fedyshin
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

The University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System (HSLS), in collaboration with the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), proposes to assess the information needs and information literacy of the hospice/ palliative care nurses working in the community in the Middle Atlantic Region (MAR).  The primary goals of the project are to identify (1) current access to evidence-based practice resources, (2) skill levels in information literacy and (3) any need for training.

Northern New York Critical Access Hospital Project

Hunter-Rice Library, Samaritan Medical Center
Watertown, NY
Project Manager: Jeffrey M. Garvey
Period of Performance: July 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

The purpose of this project is to introduce and provide library services to four critical access hospitals in Northern New York.  The project will present two training sessions on finding authoritative health information using freely accessible Internet sources, provide access to documents identified and offer additional reference assistance as needed.  Upon termination of the project the Hunter-Rice Library will continue to provide access to basic library services.

Access to Free Online Health Information – Training Unaffiliated Health Professionals and Public Health Workers

Rochester Regional Library Council
Fairport, NY
Project Manager: Barbara Ciambor
Period of Performance: June 18, 2012 - April 30, 2013

This project will continue work done, training unaffiliated health professionals, especially RNs and social workers in the five-county Rochester region, with a total population of approximately 1 million.  Public health agencies will also be included and the territory will be increased to extend training to the Western NY Public Health Alliance.

Outreach to Health Professionals: Minority Health Professionals (Request for Proposal)

Targeted HIV/AIDS Outreach to Consumers

AIDS Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania (ACSWP)
Pittsburgh, PA
Project Manager: Dr. Doyin Desalu
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

The AIDS Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania will enhance and expand targeted HIV/AIDS outreach to consumers at highest risk for the disease using portable electronic technologies such as iPads. Minority health professionals will be trained to provide presentations, trainings, tables at health fairs, and special commemorations will be visited as outreach opportunities to demonstrate HIV/AIDS information retrieval to African American and African Immigrant populations in the region.

Outreach to Consumers (Request for Proposal)

A Local Campaign for Health Literacy

Caregiver Resource Center
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County
Liberty, NY
Project Manager: Bonnie J. Lewis
Period of Performance: July 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

The Sullivan County Health Literacy Partnership will deliver health information literacy classes for residents of rural Sullivan County in a variety of settings around the county.   Health Literacy classes will be conducted in a variety of settings including senior centers, faith based organizations and other community group centers.

Bridging the Gap II: Outreach to Improve Public Awareness and Access to Health Information

Health Sciences Library – University of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Project Manager: Ophelia Morey
Period of Performance: July 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

This project will target primarily the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) adult library patrons including seniors who visit urban, suburban and rural library locations, in addition to health-related professionals who may serve these areas. The purpose of this project is to inform the target population about health information available from the partnership between the B&ECPL and the University at Buffalo Health Sciences Library (UB HSL), including increasing awareness about resources and services of the National Library of Medicine.

Outreach to Consumers: Target Population K-12 (Request for Proposal)

Educating K-12 Professionals to Meet the Health Information Needs of Special Needs Children and Their Parents:  A Collaborative Outreach Project of Albany Medical College and the East Greenbush Central School District

Schaffer Library of Health Sciences, Albany Medical College
Albany, NY
Project Manager: Elizabeth Irish
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

Schaffer Library of Health Science Library, Albany Medical College (AMC) are collaborating with EGCSD Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education Department to develop and provide two train-the-trainers sessions to professional school staff and to extend the knowledge gained in these sessions to parents of special needs children as appropriate.   AMC librarians will provide train the trainer sessions to EGCSD personnel.

Outreach to Consumers: Target Population Senior Citizens (Request for Proposal)

Consumer Health for Central New York: An Outreach Project for the Central New York Library Resources Council (CLRC)

Central New York Library Resources Council
Syracuse, NY
Project Manager: Deborah Emerson
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

This project will initially reach out to senior citizens in a four-county area in central New York State (Onondaga, Oneida, Madison and Herkimer Counties).  The Central New York Library Resources Council (CLRC) will partner with the region’s YMCAs and local public libraries.  CLRC will present programming that raises awareness of the many credible web sites available for the health information needs of seniors and families, with particular emphasis on those available through the National Library of Medicine (NLM). CLRC’s Medical Circuit Librarian will prepare a series of classes to introduce attendees to the resources and demonstrate how to use them effectively.

Outreach to Consumers: Target Population Caregivers (Request for Proposal)

Health Education and Advocacy through Health Ministers

United Methodist Church Union
Pittsburgh, PA
Project Manager: Joy Burt Conti
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

This project envisions improving access to health information by training Health Ministers and clients in the use of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) website and resources. The partnering institutions wish to address the health concerns of the local communities.  Together this partnership will train 100 Health Ministers to use and train others to use the NLM and other appropriate health information sources. The train-the-trainer model will be used to take the training throughout Western Pennsylvania.  These same Health Ministers will help over 100 clients use health information from the NLM and other reputable health resources to make informed decisions about their own health.

Professional Development Awards (Award Announcement)

2012 New Jersey Health Literacy Summit
September 21, 2012

New Jersey Health Literacy Coalition
Jersey City, NJ
Project Manager: Elissa Director

The New Jersey Health Literacy Coalition will apply this award toward speaker fees and printed materials for the 2012 New Jersey Health Literacy Summit “Advancing Health Literacy Solutions:  The Power of Community Partnerships.”  This summit will be attended by 200+ health professionals, community-based health educators, librarians and other stakeholders.

PubMed for Trainers
July 19, 2012

St. John’s University
Queens, NY

The award will support Jaclyn Vialet to attend the PubMed for Trainers course.

Canadian Health Libraries Association (CHLA)
June 11 - 15, 2012

The Commonwealth Medical College
Scranton, PA

The award will help defray support for Joanne Muellenbach and Bridget Conlogue to attend the Canadian Health Libraries Association.  Both will be presenting results of their 2011/2012 NN/LM MAR Technology Improvement Award:  “Integrating Library Resources, Technology and Point of Care.”

Conference / Courses
July 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

Weill Cornell Medical College Library
New York, NY

The award will support registration fees for Rhonda Allard to attend "Supporting Clinical Care: The 2012 Institute in Evidence-Based Practice for Medical Librarians" and for Lisa A. Mix to attend Society of American Archivists (SAA) Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) courses.

PubMed for Trainers
October 25, 2012

Forbes Regional Hospital
Monroeville, PA

This award will support Mary Beth Papciak to attend the PubMed for Trainers course.

Supporting Clinical Care: An Institute in Evidence-Based Practice for Medical Librarians
August 6 - 9, 2012

Upstate Medical University Health Sciences Library
Syracuse, NY

This award will support Clare Rauch to attend Supporting Clinical Care: An Institute in Evidence-Based Practice for Medical Librarians.

Certificate in Copyright Management and Leadership
September 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013

Penn State Hershey – George T. Harrell Health Sciences Library
Hershey, PA

This award will support Esther Y. Dell to attend the online program offered by the Center for Intellectual Property at University of Maryland, University College.

Professional Development Awards / Training (Award Announcement)

Medical Library Association (MLA) Disaster Information Specialization
May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

South Nassau Communities Hospital, Jules Redish Memorial Medical Library
Oceanside, NY

The Medical Library Association (MLA) Disaster Information Program, developed by MLA and the National Library Medicine (NLM), is a continuing education program that provides participants the opportunity to expand their roles by offering training in providing access to information for disaster and emergency preparedness, response and recovery. The Program offers an approved curriculum of courses and other educational activities that allow participants to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to support their institutions and communities in times of disaster or public health emergencies.  This education/training award will support Claire Joseph to complete this certification and serve as a trainer to other Network members.

Continuation from Year 1 Awards

Group Licensing Initiative (GLI)

Health Sciences Library Association of New Jersey (HSLANJ)
Princeton, NJ
Project Manager: Robb Mackes
Period of Performance: July 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

This additional round of funding will support a robust marketing campaign that opens group licensing membership to more than 300 hospital libraries in the Middle Atlantic Region, as well as other interested candidates; and creation of an end-user interface for online order entry.

Value of Library and Information Services in Patient Care Study Analysis and Data Archiving

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
Project Manager: Joanne Gard Marshall
Period of Performance: May 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

This additional funding will provide support to further analyze the data by specialty; draft articles for publication in a nursing journal and health administration journal; archive the data and allow interested parties to use the archived data at their own institutions.

Evaluating MedlinePlus Connect

Institute for Family Health
New York, NY
Project Manager: Diane Hauser
Period of Performance: 8 months from receipt of executed contract

This additional funding will provide a secondary analysis of the data collected about My Chart use from the 2011-2012 project.  The secondary analysis focuses on three research questions:  The first research question addresses the influence of IFH’s primary care providers’ suggestion for patients to use My Chart’s patient portal and search for information (in MedlinePlus.gov) though the MedlinePlus Connect link. The second research question addresses if My Chart users are likely to search for information on sensitive or potentially stigmatizing health topics (in MedlinePlus.gov) through the MedlinePlus Connect link. The third research question addresses if there are long-term trends in patient usage, such as the frequency of use of My Chart and MedlinePlus Connect, and to determine if an identifiable patient cohort of health information seekers can be identified.