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A project sponsored by: Institute of Museum & Library Services
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library
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West Virginia Library Association
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Western Maryland Area Health Education Center

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For more information, contact Michele Beaulieu, Project Director

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2/21/03

      

Conference

Emerging Technologies: New Roles for Librarians & Information Providers

Go to: Description ~ Objectives ~ Presenters ~ Webcast

To receive a free CD containing video files of the conference
and all supporting materials, contact D. Michele Beaulieu
at (301) 777-9150, Ext. 116.

What are the latest technology tools for providing health information? How can librarians become leaders in bringing these technologies to rural and underserved areas? Click on the Webcast link above to access ideas presented at this conference, held on June 7, 2001.

In addition to conference materials below, procedures and lessons learned for those who wish to replicate the project will be provided at a later date.

Description: This one-day conference featured the use of distance education technology to bring the expertise of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library, the Western Maryland Area Health Education Center, and guest speakers from Dartmouth College, Duke University, and the Allegany County Library System to rural information providers in Maryland, West Virginia, and South Carolina. Rural and small-town areas in America can find themselves behind the “technology curve.” The first step in assuming leadership roles in health science information services is education about new opportunities arising in the field. The conference provided overviews of these opportunities to give participants a vision for the future and practical skills to prepare for the 21st century.

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Objectives: Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Discuss strategies for taking a leadership role in providing knowledge-based information services in rural areas.
  • Access appropriate electronic resources for delivery of health information.
  • Demonstrate ability to perform basic health nformation searches using PubMed and OVID.
  • Discuss principles of evidenced-based health care; Identify resources for evidence-based health care.
  • Discuss new ways to deliver help, information, and literature.

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Presenters: Learn about the conference presenters.

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Webcast. The Webcast is no longer available via the Internet. To order a CD of the conference, contact D. Michele Beaulieu, Project Coordinator, at (301) 777-9150, Ext. 116. Download PowerPoint presentations.

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