Monthly Archive for September, 2011

Register Now!! A Workshop on Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act

By Ene. Published on September 28, 2011 in General News. Closed

Question - Are you interested in the information requirements of the Animal Welfare Act and how best to meet those requirements?

 Answer - Then this is the workshop for you!

 Question - Should you attend?

Answer – Yes, if you are a:

  • Librarian eager to sharpen your expert searching skills
  • Librarian exploring ways to get involved in translational science
  • Librarian collaborating with researchers engaged in animal research.
  • Librarian serving on their institution’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
  • Researcher preparing animal use protocols for their IACUC
  • Scientist or non-scientist members of an IACUC

 When – All day October 12, 2011,  9 AM – 4 PM (Lunch on your own)

Where – University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Library training lab 

The training lab is in the Penn Biomedical Library, Johnson Pavilion,
3610 Hamilton Walk

Campus map showing building:
http://www.library.upenn.edu/locations/biomedmap.html
Map of library (training lab is on bottom   right):  http://www.library.upenn.edu/locations/floorplans/biomedone.html
Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Biomedical%20
Library%20-%20Johnson%20Pavilion@39.949605,+-75.195923

Click here to register:

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=223848

Registration deadline is October 7.

Cost – $25.00 SLA or MLA Member

            $50.00 Non-member

            Free – student, retired, between jobs

 Contact  – See more details below or for further information contact,

Jeanette de Richemond at jderichemond@gmail.com

 A Workshop on

Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act

  The regulations of the (Animal Welfare Act) AWA require that investigators provide Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) with documentation demonstrating that alternatives to procedures that may cause more than momentary pain or distress to the animals have been considered and that activities do not unnecessarily duplicate previous experiments. A thorough literature search regarding alternatives meets this Federal mandate. An alternative is any procedure which results in the reduction in the numbers of animals used, refinement of techniques, or replacement of animals.

 The objectives of the workshop are to provide:

- An overview of the AWA and its information requirements;
- A review of the alternatives concept;
- An introduction to NAL, AWIC and other organizations;
- Instruction on the use of existing information databases/networks; and
- On-line database searching experience.


 

Job Opportunity: Library Assistant (part-time) at Pennsylvania Hospital

By LydiaWitman. Published on September 27, 2011 in Jobs & Internships. Closed

 

 

Provides assistance locating information, using the print and electronic collections to answer reference questions for library users.  Uses integrated library system to circulate books, and update patron records. Assists in all aspects of Document Delivery. Maintains and updates Intranet sites. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Some college required.  MLS or MLS student is preferred.

 

Excellent computer skills. Basic library skills. Ability to work independently. Interest and/or background in healthcare. Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions. Performs duties and exhibits behaviors consistent with care philosophy of Pennsylvania Hospital.

Please see the position posting at

https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_pennmedicine/external/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=10296&localeCode=en-us

FY 2012 Continuing Resolution Update

By Stephanie Ferretti. Published on September 23, 2011 in Government Relations. Closed

CNN has reported that earlier today the Senate rejected the House Continuing Resolution that would provide temporary funding for the federal government after September 30. The CR includes new disaster funding assistance for states hit by Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee, and a series of recent wildfires and tornadoes.  The House and Senate have not come to agreement on disaster relief funding levels as well as cuts to clean energy programs.  Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) will push for a new vote on Monday on a compromise package. 

View the CNN report 

A Workshop on Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act

By Ene. Published on September 23, 2011 in General News. Closed

 

Question - Are you interested in the information requirements of the Animal Welfare Act and how best to meet those requirements?

 Answer - Then this is the workshop for you!

 Question - Should you attend?

Answer – Yes, if you are a:

  • Librarian eager to sharpen your expert searching skills
  • Librarian exploring ways to get involved in translational science
  • Librarian collaborating with researchers engaged in animal research.
  • Librarian serving on their institution’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
  • Researcher preparing animal use protocols for their IACUC
  • Scientist or non-scientist members of an IACUC

 When – All day October 12, 2011,  9 AM – 4 PM (Lunch on your own)

Where – University of Pennsylvania Biomedical Library training lab 

The training lab is in the Penn Biomedical Library, Johnson Pavilion,
3610 Hamilton Walk

Campus map showing building:
http://www.library.upenn.edu/locations/biomedmap.html
Map of library (training lab is on bottom   right):  http://www.library.upenn.edu/locations/floorplans/biomedone.html
Directions:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Biomedical%20
Library%20-%20Johnson%20Pavilion@39.949605,+-75.195923

Click here to register:

http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=223848

Registration deadline is October 7.

Cost – $25.00 SLA or MLA Member

            $50.00 Non-member

            Free – student, retired, between jobs

 Contact  – See more details below or for further information contact,

Jeanette de Richemond at jderichemond@gmail.com

 A Workshop on

Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act

  The regulations of the (Animal Welfare Act) AWA require that investigators provide Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) with documentation demonstrating that alternatives to procedures that may cause more than momentary pain or distress to the animals have been considered and that activities do not unnecessarily duplicate previous experiments. A thorough literature search regarding alternatives meets this Federal mandate. An alternative is any procedure which results in the reduction in the numbers of animals used, refinement of techniques, or replacement of animals.

 The objectives of the workshop are to provide:

- An overview of the AWA and its information requirements;
- A review of the alternatives concept;
- An introduction to NAL, AWIC and other organizations;
- Instruction on the use of existing information databases/networks; and
- On-line database searching experience.


Donald A. B. Lindberg Research Fellowship

By Ene. Published on September 22, 2011 in General News. Closed

Application deadline is November 15 The Donald A. B. Lindberg Research Fellowship funds research aimed at expanding the research knowledgebase, linking the information services provided by librarians to improved health care and advances in biomedical research. The endowment will provide a $10,000 grant, awarded by MLA through a competitive grant process, to a qualified health sciences librarian, informatician, health professional, researcher, educator, or health administrator. Research in alignment with the MLA research agenda’s top ranked research questions is preferred over other areas of research, and information about the research agenda is located at www.mlanet.org/research/agenda_2008.html. For questions, contact Brian P. Bunnett, AHIP, Lindberg Research Fellowship jury chair, at bbunnett@salud.unm.edu.