Poster Abstracts
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Monday, October 20, 2008
11:00 AM – 12:15 P.M.
Salon E
#1
Title: From the Ground Up: Building Information Literacy Instruction into a Physical Therapist Assistant Curriculum
Author: Eileen Hansen, Mercy College, Des Moines, IA
Theme: Pulse
Abstract: This poster will describe the process of integrating basic information literacy skills into a curriculum developed for a new Physical Therapist Assistant program. Assessment tools to measure student learning and assignment rubrics used to evaluate student outcomes will be discussed.
#2
Title: Health Literacy: Stepping Stones to Understanding
Author Block: Janet L. Petty, Shirley Sebald-Kinder, Leslie Lindsey, Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH
Theme: Pulse
Abstract: This poster will examine the impact of a plain language literacy course developed by the library staff to assist nurses in providing health education to enhance the understanding of patient and family members and improve overall health outcomes.
#3
Title: Print Reduction Project at the University of Minnesota Health Sciences Libraries: More Than Just Going E-Only
Author: Katherine Chew, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Theme: Blood Pressure
Abstract: This poster will demonstrate how the Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Minnesota, embarked on a multi-year project to reduce the number of existing print journals. Over 500 print journals were cancelled and enhancements were made to existing online journal titles. Issues, challenges, and barriers that had a significant impact on the decision-making process will be discussed.
#4
Title: Knowing the Pulse of Your Library: Developing Library Instruction Classes into a Habit
Author: Felicia Barrett, University of Illinois at Chicago, Rockford, IL
Theme: Pulse
Abstract: Library instruction is one of the most important services librarians provide. Traditional hands-on sessions in a computer laboratory are an effective and common teaching method. This poster describes how an academic health sciences librarian developed library instruction classes into a habit for the faculty, students, and staff. Evaluation of these sessions and their impact will be discussed.
#5
Title: Providing Vital Support to Facilitate the New NIH Public Access Mandate
Author Block: Merle Rosenzweig, Anna Ercoli Schnitzer, Mark MacEachern, Chrysta Meadowbrooke, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Theme: Respiration
Abstract: Public access to scientific literature has been recognized and promoted by various publishers such as the Public Library of Science, BioMed Central, and the Directory of Open Access Journals. In order to promote a more uniform and standardized policy, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008. This insures that research funded by an NIH grant resulting in publication is available to the public freely and openly. This poster will illustrate the support services provided by the libraries in complying with this mandate.
#6
Title: Surveying and Understanding the E-book Needs of the Loyola University Medical Community
Author: Jean Gudenas, Loyola University, Maywood, IL
Theme: Respiration
Abstract: This poster will highlight a project that began by examining the literature published between 2000-2008 pertaining to electronic surveys, electronic books, and electronic book acquisitions. An e-book user survey was developed and distributed. Survey results will be analyzed and potentially applied as a possible model for Loyola University’s Health Sciences Library electronic book development.
#7
Title: Patient Safety Outreach Through Community Partnerships
Author: Linda Walton, Chris Childs, Mindwell Egeland, Mary Kay Brooks, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Theme: Pulse
Abstract: This poster will examine the importance of networking public libraries with community hospitals for quality consumer health programming. The University of Iowa partnered with five communities in Iowa to provide a training program on patient safety for consumers. The project, Empowering Public Health / Patient Safety Outreach through Community was funded through a subcontract with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region. Presenters will describe the planning process, collaborative partnerships, and challenges encountered.
#8
Title: Expecting the Unexpected: National Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan for Libraries
Author Block: Maryann Mlodzik, Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Barbara Platts, Munson Healthcare, Traverse City, MI
Theme: Respiration
Abstract: This poster will outline the NN/LM National Emergency Preparedness Plan to member libraries in the Greater Midwest Region and will include information on the Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan Toolkit. Specific topics include a disaster plan template, a memorandum of understanding, service continuity planning, flowcharts for preparedness and response planning, a review of comprehensive disaster training sites, current alerts, disaster recovery companies, disaster supply companies, emergency activation resources, regional information, and other resources.
#9
Title: A Proposed Interdisciplinary Workflow to Identify Valuable Electronic Learning Resources
Author Block: Marilyn A. Roubidoux MD, Gurpreet K. Rana, Deborah Weener, Rajesh S. Mangrulkar MD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Theme: Temperature
Abstract: This poster will examine how library staff collaborated with Medical School faculty in developing a streamlined filtering process for identifying and selecting the most useful web-based medical teaching resources.
#10
Title: Restoring the Library’s BP to Normal After an Unexpected IP Range Change
Author Block: Karen Hanus, Barb Ruggeri, Mary Blackwelder, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Theme: Blood Pressure
Abstract: This poster will report on the Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries’ experience with restoring access to electronic library resources after an Information Services department unexpectedly changed the Internet Protocol ranges for an institution served by the library.
#11
Title: LibrarWii: Raising Users’ Heart Rates with a Nintendo Wii
Author: Jonathan Koffel, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Theme: Pulse
Abstract: This poster will highlight Nintendo Wii-based events and how these events attract users to the library, increase informal user/staff contact, and decrease library anxiety.
#12
Title: Building an Info-Commons Culture: Increasing Our Visibility, Variety, and Vitality
Author Block: Michael Venner, Ryan Schryver, Rhonda Sager, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Theme: Pulse
Abstract: This poster will describe the evolution of the standard Info-Commons culture that evolved from two distinct entities to enhance information access and customer service. Several issues will be highlighted including a timeline, cultural expectations, staff expectations, and challenges.
#13
Title: Taking Information Literacy’s Temperature: One Stop Shopping with Online Guides
Author Block: Danielle De Jager-Loftus, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD; Molly Youngkin, Wegner Health Science Information Center, Sioux Falls, SD
Theme: Temperature
Abstract: This poster will outline the efficacy of dynamic Web 2.0 publishing platform technologies to deliver and/or supplement library instruction. Assessment of the project and future initiatives using Web 2.0 for instruction will be discussed.
#14
Title: Vitally Engaged: What We Know When We Go Local
Author Block: Linda Alec Draper, Ellen B. Marks, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI; Metta Lansdale, Royal Oak Public Library, Royal Oak, MI
Theme: Temperature
Abstract: This poster will identify the benefits available to libraries and stakeholders pertaining to investments made in information outreach programs utilizing the National Library of Medicine’s Go Local initiative.
#15
Title: From Exam Room Jargon to Living Room Language: Librarians as Catalysts in Improving Healthcare Conversations
Author Block: Kaye Crampton, Melinda Orebaugh, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse, WI
Theme: Pulse
Abstract: This poster will highlight the importance of health literacy. The authors will engage in live presentations, web-based courses, and toolkits to facilitate health literacy awareness and improve healthcare communication.
#16
Title: Beyond Ramps: Ensuring Universal Access in Libraries
Author Block: Daria Drobny, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit, MI; Ghassan Souri, Assistive Technology of Michigan, Novi, MI
Theme: Temperature
Abstract: This poster will demonstrate the role librarians can play in making libraries more accessible and provide access to the Internet and other information resources for customers with visual, learning, and physical impairments. A brief overview of access issues along with a checklist of questions to consider related to library space, environment, staff, services and electronic resources, will be presented. Live demonstrations of the different available adaptive technologies will also be highlighted.
#17
Title: Information Interaction: Midwest and the MHSLA Joint Meetings.
Author: Maureen Watson, MHSLA Archivist, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Theme: Temperature
Abstract: This poster will depict a historical representation of past joint Midwest and MHSLA conference meetings circa 1980-1990.
#18
Title: Vital Pathways: MLA’s Project to Promote the State of Hospital Librarians
Author: Carole M. Gilbert, Royal Oak, MI
Theme: Temperature
Abstract: Recognizing the vulnerable state of hospital librarianship, the Medical Library Association in collaboration with the Hospital Libraries Section, has developed an aggressive sent of initiatives and tools to assist hospital librarians in demonstrating the value of hospital libraries to their institutions. The Vital Pathways Project is a task force that is charged to study and report on the current state and future roles of hospital librarians and libraries. This poster will highlight four initiatives; 1) the status of hospital librarians 2) health science librarians in Medical Education 3) vital pathways for hospital librarians 4) the Vital Task Force Steering Committee.
#19
Title: MDMLG (Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group)
Author: Nandita Mani, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI
Theme: Pulse
Abstract:
The poster offering from the Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group (MDMLG) will cover a brief history of the organization and its purpose, benefits of membership and members' accomplishments. The poster will include information pertaining to AHIP certification, publications, poster and paper presentations, and other contributions by MDMLG members which have promoted professionalism and excellence in the profession.