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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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UpToDate Scavenger Hunt - your chance to win an Amazon gift card!
by Orvie Dingwall 02 Dec '19

02 Dec '19

As we prepare to celebrate the holidays, we've created a fun scavenger hunt to practice your skills searching UpToDate. 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. Happy searching! 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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Reminder! Tomorrow's free MHIKNET education: Googling for Good Evidence
by Orvie Dingwall 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

Reminder that MHIKNET's free, online, education session is tomorrow: Googling for Good Evidence TOMORROW - Friday November 22, 2019 (online) 11:00 pm - 12:00 pm Register at: http://bit.ly/2lPUxk5 We will discuss tips and tricks that you can use to take your Google search up a notch. Can't Attend Tomorrow's Session? If you can't attend tomorrow's session, the recording will be posted on our website: www.mhiknet.ca<http://www.mhiknet.ca> 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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