15 August 2014
AAP Introduces eBook Platform
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We are thrilled to introduce a series of articles, beginning with the one below, to spotlight exciting new resources that will be available in the upcoming Fall 2014 Offer (to be released in September). Look for our series to continue through the weeks to come! By Sashaya D. Davis, Institutional Sales Manager, American Academy of Pediatrics […]
Read More17 September 2014
Becoming an Expert Searcher
by Robb Mackes / No CommentsBecoming an Expert Searcher What constitutes an expert search? Who can be an expert searcher? This class looks at these questions and practices techniques (reference interview, database analysis, search construction, and search evaluation) used by expert searchers. Learn tips and tricks for searching and create a self-study plan to hone your skills. At the conclusion […]
Read More18 June 2014
Tablets and e-Readers
by Robb Mackes / No CommentsTablets and e-Readers: Information at Your Fingertips Presenter: Missy Harvey, Technology & Communication Coordinator, NN/LM MAR Date: June 18, 2014 Time: 10 am – Noon (ET) Where: Online Please click HERE to register. Registration is free of charge to any NN/LM network member, but preference will be given to HSLANJ and NN/LM MAR members. […]
Read More11 April 2014
HSLANJ Honors Library Support Persons of the Year
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Above Photo: From Left: Janina Kaldan, Library Manager, Morristown Medical Center, Award Winner Marge Levine, Award Winner Gene Elwood. Gene Elwood, Teresa Farella, and Marge Levine, Morristown Medical Center, were each awarded the Health Sciences Library Association of New Jersey’s Library Support Person of the Year award at their annual business meeting on April 3rd. […]
Read More9 April 2014
Robin Siegel Awarded HSLANJ’s Health Sciences Librarian of the Year 2014
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Robin Siegel, Medical Librarian, CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, was awarded the Health Sciences Library Association of New Jersey’s Health Sciences Librarian of the Year award at the HSLANJ Annual Business Meeting held at the New Jersey Hospital Association on April 3rd. In her nomination letter, Pat Regenberg, Manager, Library Services, Overlook Medical Center, said, […]
Read More4 April 2014
BrowZine – New Resource Available from the GLI
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Remember when your print journals were delivered in the mail and patrons could come to the library to read through the most current issues of JAMA, NEJM, and many other titles? While many hospital libraries provide access to an extensive number of electronic journals, the platforms hosting these journals are mainly designed for article level […]
Read More7 March 2014
HSLANJ Group Licensing Initiative’s Spring 2014 Offer Available to all MAR and SE/A Librarians
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Above: Image courtesy of photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Participation in the HSLANJ Group Licensing Initiative, a cost-effective consortium, is expanding beyond the MAR to include the entire SE/A Region. All hospitals and healthcare facilities in both regions are invited to participate in the Spring 2014 Offer, now available. “This groundbreaking expansion will allow more hospitals to […]
Read More3 April 2014
Embedded and Empowered: Making an Impact with Embedded Librarianship
by Robb Mackes / No CommentsDo you want to be where all the action is? The role of the embedded librarian takes many forms – in higher education, community health organizations, support groups and businesses. Embedded librarianship can include team teaching a course, becoming an important part of an annual health event, integrating library resources into a course curriculum or […]
Read More17 September 2013
Fall 2013 Offer is Available!
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News from the Group Licensing Initiative… The Fall Offer is now available thanks to the negotiating of the GLI. All medical librarians in the MAR region are invited to participate, whether this is your first or your 12th year of participation. Group purchasing benefits all! Details and links to the offer are below. More than 100 […]
Read More16 September 2013
HSLANJ GLI – Coming to a Conference Near You
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Have questions about the Group Licensing Initiative (GLI)? Whether you are new to the GLI or have questions about the GLI, you’re invited to visit with Robert T. Mackes, GLI Project Manager at any of the following conferences: Wednesday, October 9: New York New Jersey Chapter Annual Meeting, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY Saturday, […]
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