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MHIKNET Education Sessions Coming up in May: Pubmed Part 1 & 2
by Christine Neilson 15 Apr '20

15 Apr '20

Upcoming, Free MHIKNET Education Sessions The New Pubmed Part 1 May 1 (online) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2PwMIuR>bit.ly/2PwMIuR<http://bit.ly/2PwMIuR> PubMed is free to search without a subscription, and is one of the most recognized databases for health research literature. This session will demonstrate how to effectively search PubMed using its new interface, and how to request articles from MHIKNET through PubMed. The New Pubmed Part 2 May 21 (online) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Register Here: https://bit.ly/34B5Te0 Pubmed includes several extra features that can help you in your search for information. This session will cover what you can do with a MyNCBI account, built-in search filters, and the single citation manager. To get the most out of this session, participants should already be familiar with how to search for articles in Pubmed. Availability of MHIKNET Library Services During the COVID-19 pandemic, MHIKNET Library Services is open during regular business hours, 08h00-16h30, Monday to Friday. Our staff are safely working from home during this time. We have suspended loaning physical books, but all other services, including literature searches, electronic document delivery, and online education and training, are still available. Please contact us for all of your information needs or questions you have about MHIKNET Library Services. Email: mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca> Phone: 1-877-789-3804 when calling from outside of Winnipeg, 204-789-3804 when calling from within Winnipeg [mhiknet logo 1] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>.

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MHIKNET's list of online resources for the COVID-19 pandemic
by Christine Neilson 23 Mar '20

23 Mar '20

A variety of online resources are available during the COVID-19 pandemic, some that have previously been available only by subscription. MHIKNET staff have identified some resources that you may find useful. MHIKNET COVID-19 Resources List We've pulled together a list of freely available COVID-19 information sources<https://bit.ly/37vU75n> for health professionals and researchers. The list is periodically updated as new resources become available. Examples of featured resources include the Oxford COVID-19 Evidence Service<https://www.cebm.net/oxford-covid-19/>, temporary free access to the entire Cochrane Library<https://www.cochranelibrary.com/>, and the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases podcast<https://nccid.ca/podcast-2019-ncov/?fbclid=IwAR0rkYOnd3CpkM3RX8YiLfJ3oNpiU1…> The Hill Times The Hill Times<https://www.hilltimes.com/>, Canada's politics and government news service, is currently offering free access to its content in the form of a free trial (registration required<https://hilltimes.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a90bfb63c26a30f02131a6…>) Newspapers Several newspapers are making their COVID-19 news coverage available for free, including: * The Winnipeg Free Press<https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/coronavirus/> * Toronto Star<*%09Toronto%20Star:%20https:/www.thestar.com/news/world/coronavirus.html> * The Globe and Mail<https://www.theglobeandmail.com/topics/coronavirus/> * National Post<https://nationalpost.com/tag/coronavirus> * The New York Times<https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/coronavirus> (registration required) Other Resources for You and Your Family: K-12 Learning CBC has made their subscription-based education site Curio<https://curio.ca/en/> accessible to all Canadian families. You can browse through carefully curated collections<https://curio.ca/en/collections/> that support the K-12 curriculum, and discover different educational packages that include worksheets, hands-on activities and teacher guides. Curio.ca is available in both English and French. With the exception of the 3rd party channel content (ex: BBC and National Geographic videos), all the CBC and Radio-Canada content is available Khan Academy<https://www.khanacademy.org/> offers practice exercises and instructional videos for math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Code.org<https://code.org/> offers lessons in computer programming for students of all ages, K-12 and beyond. Your Public Library WPL card holders can access electronic reading material and stream movies and music 24/7. See their website<https://guides.wpl.winnipeg.ca/closure/home> for more information. Public libraries outside of Winnipeg<https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1a8LsuTjneegFFyidI9Mn2hlD0oU&usp=s…> also have electronic resources available to card holders. Click on the map icons to surface information about each library, including the link to their website where you can find more information. Live streaming at the Zoo The Cincinnati Zoo is streaming a daily home safari<http://cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources/> that features different animals at the zoo and related activities that kids can do at home. The Assiniboine Park & Zoo is also offering live Creature Features<https://www.facebook.com/assiniboineparkzoo> on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00 p.m. Online Book Readings for Kids The CBC lists a collection of taped and upcoming readings in their March 17th article<https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadian-writers-are-sharing-readings-of-their-boo…>. Berliner Philharmoniker Digital Concert Hall The Berliner Philharmoniker Digital Concert Hall<https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/news> features live streamed and recorded concerts, interviews and films. Register on the Digital Concert Hall ticket page<https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/ticket/purchase?action=coupon&code=BE…> before March 31st to get free access for 30 days. Museums and Galleries Online Google Arts & Culture<https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en&tab=pop> features virtual exhibits and tours of world famous museums and galleries. Individual museums and galleries have also been featuring their collections and exhibits on social media using the hashtag #museumfromhome . [mhiknet logo 1] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>.

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MHIKNET Library Services during COVID-19
by Orvie Dingwall 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

During the COVID-19 pandemic, MHIKNET Library Services is open during regular business hours, 08h00-16h30, Monday to Friday. Our staff are safely working from home during this time. We have suspended loaning physical books, but all other services, including literature searches, electronic document delivery, and online education and training, are still available. Please contact us for all of your information needs or questions you have about MHIKNET Library Services. Sincerely on behalf of the MHIKNET staff, Orvie Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> [mhiknet logo 1] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>.

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Reminder - Perils of Predatory Publishing webinar tomorrow
by Christine Neilson 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

Our next MHIKNET webinar is tomorrow! Perils of Predatory Publishing With Guest Speaker: Maureen Babb, WRHA Virtual Library March 17, 14h00 - 15h00 Register now at: http://bit.ly/347A5vg Predatory journals and publishers, "entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial and publication practices, a lack of transparency, and/or the use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices," are of particular concern in the health sciences. This webinar will discuss what predatory journals are and how to avoid using them in your work or accidentally publishing in them. All MHIKNET education events are online and free to attend, and we encourage you to circulate these events with your colleagues. If you can't attend our live session, go to www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> for the recording that will be posted on our website along with our previous sessions . [cid:526c5cf5-aaf9-4685-86c0-961d15e9270f] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, unsubscribe at http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l

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MHIKNET webinar for March - Perils of Predatry Publishing
by Christine Neilson 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Our Next MHIKNET Free Education Session is... Perils of Predatory Publishing With Guest Speaker: Maureen Babb, WRHA Virtual Library March 17, 14h00 - 15h00 <http://bit.ly/347A5vg> <http://bit.ly/347A5vg>Register now at: http://bit.ly/347A5vg Predatory journals and publishers, "entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial and publication practices, a lack of transparency, and/or the use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices," are of particular concern in the health sciences. This webinar will discuss what predatory journals are and how to avoid using them in your work or accidentally publishing in them. All MHIKNET education events are online and free to attend, and we encourage you to circulate these events with your colleagues. If you can’t attend our live session, go to www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> for the recording that will be posted on our website along with our previous sessions . [cid:526c5cf5-aaf9-4685-86c0-961d15e9270f] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, unsubscribe at http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l

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Recording of Wednesday's Coronavirus open forum now available; upcoming MHIKNET session on critical appraisal
by Christine Neilson 07 Feb '20

07 Feb '20

Coronavirus: An open forum (recording) If you missed the University of Manitoba Rady Faculty of Health Sciences' open forum on the new Coronavirus on Wednesday, a recording is now available at https://media1.cc.umanitoba.ca/legacy/bann/med/Coronavirus_2020_02_05.mp4 . MHIKNET Education Session on Critical Appraisal Wednesday February 12th (online) 10h00 - 11h00 Working with evidence means assessing its quality. Register Now<http://bit.ly/2LD8090> for this free education session that discusses techniques to critically appraise the information you use everyday. [cid:image001.png@01D5DD96.8E1EBE30] www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> mhiknet(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:mhiknet@umanitoba.ca> Tel: 1-877-789-3804 Fax: (204) 789-3923 If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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tomorrow - Coronavirus: An open forum (available via livestream)
by Christine Neilson 04 Feb '20

04 Feb '20

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba is hosting an open forum on the Corona virus tomorrow. All are welcome to attend. Coronavirus: An open forum Wednesday, February 5 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Frederic Gaspard Theatre *This presentation will be available via livestream: https://media1.cc.umanitoba.ca/TheatreA.html Details at: bit.ly/391djIm A newly identified coronavirus named 2019-nCoV was reported in China at the end of 2019 and has now been identified in several other countries. Join us for a public forum about your questions and thoughts on the impacts of this virus on people and communities in Canada and throughout the world. All are welcome to attend. Panel Participants: * Joel Kettner, department of community health sciences * Brent Roussin, Chief provincial public health officer, Province of Manitoba * John Embil, Infection control physician, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority * Michelle Driedger, department of community health sciences * Pat Boreskie, resident, emergency medicine * Inez Vystrcil-Spence, citizen, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Nelson House * Tom Brodbeck, columnist, Winnipeg Free Press [cid:cb34580f-8f60-46c3-a8ba-8876e0b12a95] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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CMAJ now freely available - and Reminder: Monday's free MHIKNET education on Searching for Images
by Orvie Dingwall 28 Jan '20

28 Jan '20

CMAJ Now Freely Available Yesterday the Canadian Medical Association announced<http://cmajnews.com/2020/01/14/cmaj-drops-paywall/?utm_source=rss&utm_mediu…> that its journal, the CMAJ, is now freely available. Parts of CMAJ content were previously freely available, but as of March 1, 2020, all content will be. You can search the CMAJ at: https://www.cmaj.ca/ MHIKNET Education: Searching for Images Monday January 20 (online) 13h00 - 14h00 Register at: http://bit.ly/3557A2T Do you want to include images in your presentations and displays? We will review where to search for images, how to assess what use permissions they have, and how to cite them. Can't Attend Monday's Live Session? If you can't attend Monday's live session, the recording will be posted on our website, along with our previous sessions: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Want to Attend Other Free, Online, MHIKNET Education Sessions? Visit our website<https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/mhiknet/> for the listing of our upcoming education sessions. All MHIKNET education events are online and free to attend, and we encourage you to circulate these events with your colleagues. Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> [mhiknet logo 1]

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Reminder: UpToDate Scavenger Hunt closes on Thursday
by Orvie Dingwall 17 Dec '19

17 Dec '19

Two announcements from MHIKNET about new resources and upcoming important dates: 1. Reminder: UpToDate Scavenger Hunt Complete our fun, five question, scavenger hunt in UpToDate, and enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UpToDate_Scavenger_Hunt UpToDate is an electronic clinical decision support tool used by clinicians and non-clinicians in the delivery of healthcare. If you need assistance accessing UpToDate, visit our FAQ webpage<https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/mhiknet/uptodate>. You do not need to answer the questions correctly to win, but you do need to be eligible for MHIKNET's services (i.e. staff of participating regional health authorities, staff of Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living, or a fee-for-service physician). The contest closes at 15h00 on Thursday December 19th, 2019. 2. MHIKNET Online Toolkits We are revamping our suite of online toolkits. If you have suggestions for toolkit topics or content, or comments about the existing toolkits, please let us know! We wanted to draw your attention to our two newest toolkits: * Cultural Competency and Safety<https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/mhiknet-toolkits/culturalcompetency> Includes resources on truth and reconciliation, colonialism & intergenerational trauma, trauma-informed care, and much more! * Indigenous Health<https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/mhiknet-toolkits/indigenoushealth> Comprises a collection of databases and statistics you can search for Indigenous health information, as well as highlighting websites, reports, and patient resources. Happy holidays from the MHIKNET team! Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> [mhiknet logo 1] Please note that MHIKNET will be closed for the holidays from December 23, 2019, re-opening on January 2, 2020. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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MHIKNET holiday closure, Winter Education Sessions, and UpToDate Scavenger Hunt
by Orvie Dingwall 09 Dec '19

09 Dec '19

A few announcements from MHIKNET about upcoming important dates and events: 1. MHIKNET Holiday Closure MHIKNET Library Services will be closed from December 23, 2019 through January 1, 2020, re-opening on Thursday January 2, 2020. If you would like to receive literature search results, or articles through document delivery, please submit requests prior to December 13, 2018, to ensure they'll be completed by December 20. 2. UpToDate Scavenger Hunt Complete our fun, five question, scavenger hunt in UpToDate, and enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UpToDate_Scavenger_Hunt UpToDate is an electronic clinical decision support tool used by clinicians and non-clinicians in the delivery of healthcare. If you need assistance accessing UpToDate, visit our FAQ webpage<https://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/mhiknet/uptodate>. You do not need to answer the questions correctly to win, but you do need to be eligible for MHIKNET's services (i.e. staff of participating regional health authorities, staff of Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living, or a fee-for-service physician). The contest closes at 15h00 on Thursday December 19th, 2019. 3. MHIKNET Winter Education Sessions Join us for our Winter 2019 education sessions! Searching for Images January 20 (online) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/3557A2T>bit.ly/3557A2T<http://bit.ly/3557A2T> Do you want to include images in your presentations and displays? We will review where to search for images, how to assess what use permissions they have, and how to cite them. Critical Appraisal February 12 (online) 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2LD8090>bit.ly/2LD8090<http://bit.ly/2LD8090> Working with evidence means assessing its quality - learn techniques to critically appraise the information you use everyday. Perils of Predatory Publishing March 17 (online) 2:00 - 3:00 pm | Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/347A5vg>bit.ly/347A5vg<http://bit.ly/347A5vg> Predatory journals and fake news cloud the literature with poor-quality information. Guest host Maureen Babb will demonstrate how to spot predatory journals, identify fake news, and how to avoid falling for their scams. The New PubMed May 1 (online) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register Here: http://<http://bit.ly/2PwMIuR>bit.ly/2PwMIuR<http://bit.ly/2PwMIuR> PubMed is free to search and is the largest collection of health literature. This session will demonstrate how to search PubMed, including its new interface and new search features. Can't Attend the Live Session? If you can't attend the session live, the recording will be posted on our website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> Happy holidays from the MHIKNET team! Orvie Dingwall, BA, MLIS, AHIP MHIKNET Librarian Head, Outreach Services Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba email: orvie.dingwall(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.977.5660 | toll free: 1.877.789.3804 cell and text: 204.227.5749 fax: 204.789.3923 book an appointment: http://bit.ly/orvie website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca/> [mhiknet logo 1] If you no longer wish to receive emails from the MHIKNET listserv, please unsubscribe here.<http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/options/mhiknet-l>

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