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Well, the leaves are mostly still green, but the students are heading back to school and the air is beginning to smell of pumpkin spice, so it really must be fall! I’m still in denial, trying to sneak in some final summer gardening.

Don Pearson and I have been working together to create a plan for our Fall Meeting, scheduled for October 18th, here at Akron Children's Hospital. Ellen Franks, Judy Griggs and I are thrilled to host OHSLA for this event.

The Spring Meeting was held at OhioNET in Columbus on May 17th and featured Dr. Meghan Harper presenting “Libraries Lending HOPE! Trauma Informed Librar-ies: Promoting Hope, Resiliency and Wellness.” Don Pearson led the afternoon Discussion Group. We had an excellent time and celebrated OHSLA’s 25th year with cake. (We also celebrated Bette Sydelko’s retirement – Congratulations, Bette!) Many thanks to Lisa Witmer, Shelly Miller, Heidi Beke-Harrigan, Christine Morris, and Nancy Kirkpatrick of OhioNET for your hospitality! Special thanks to

Elizabeth Kiscaden for giving the NLM/NNLM update. And extra thanks to Don Pearson, Noreen Mulcahy, Angie Tuck-er, and everyone else who helped me pull together this event. And thanks to Marilia Antunez for creating fast polls and keeping an organized record of everything we did. Y’all Rock! See below for meeting data and feedback.

The Executive Board met in July for our Transition Meeting and had the opportunity to see the historic Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. It was gorgeous, and I highly recommend seeing this beautiful, busy and innovative library if you ever have the chance. We walked to the Richland Carousel Park to capture some photos – again, a de-lightful experience!

Ellen Franks has been appointed to chair the Scholarship Committee, and Susi Miller and Erin Baker have volunteered to fill the committee for 2019. We are currently looking for additional Communications Committee members, as well as a new Archivist.

Spring Meeting Summary

Dr. Harper’s presentation focused on “providing an oasis of hope for others” in a time when many are dealing with traumatic situations. Resources from her presentation are available here: Trauma Informed Resources and Presenta-tion Slides. The Reading List for the Discussion Group is also a good starting point.

Evaluations/Data

We had 27 attendees and received feedback from 22. Most were reimbursed for meeting costs (15 full, 2 partial, and 5 were not reimbursed.) Attendees were all from Ohio: 8 from NE; 1 from NW; 10 from Central; 1 from SE and 2 from SW. Nine were from Academic libraries, fifteen from Hospital (some with overlap). All aspects of the venue and pro-gram were rated “fair” to “excellent,” with most responses “very good” to “excellent.” The location and parking were especially well-liked, as was the expertise of the program presenter.

Inside This Issue

P1 President’s Message

P2 Help Wanted: OHSLA Archivist

P2 Make the Most of the OHSLA Listserv

P3 Fall 2018 Conference Reflections

P4 Apply for the Bette Sydelko Scholarship

P5 OHSLA Membership Benefits

P6 Member Spotlight

P7 News from Around the State

P7 News from The Ohio State University Health Sciences Library

P8 Fall 2019 Meeting Information

Fall 2019 Volume 26, Issue 2

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Presentation comments were:

Excellent topic and thought-provoking solutions.

The presenter was amazing!

Dr. Harper's presentation was very informative. The reading discussion had great points.

Thanks for organizing this event!

Location comments were:

good location easy to find, easy to park

free parking

great space

thanks OhioNET

Don’t forget that your OHSLA membership comes with access to the OHSLA

LISTSERV! This service provides a fast and easy way to consult with fellow Ohio li-

brarians, keep up-to-date with resources in our field, and share job postings.

Find out more on the OHSLA website’s listserv page, or contact our listserv owner

Heidi Beke-Harrigan at heidib@ohionet.org with questions.

Job Duties: This person shall keep a digital copy of documents listed on the Retention Schedule. These are ob-

tained via email or from the OHSLA website and downloaded to a DVD. Attend both spring and fall OHSLA meetings

whenever possible, as well as the summer Executive Committee Transition Meeting.

Salary: 5 AHIP points.

Appointment Period: Determined by archivist.

This position is appointed by the OHSLA President.

Contact: Current archivist, Judy Griggs

Phone: 330-543-8180

Email: jgriggs@akronchildrens.org

Ideas for future presentations listed were:

Data management for medical librarians

Dealing with people in crisis

Stress of job

Work/home life balance

How OHSLA can collaborate w/other entities to re-verse JCAHO's not needing credentialed libraries.

How to lobby

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OHSLA sponsored two $500 student scholarships to attend the Midwest Chapter/MLA 2018 Conference. Both of our

recipients wrote reflections on their experiences, which are shared below.

A Reflection from Steven Pfeiffer

I was elated to receive a $500 student scholarship to the OHSLA / Midwest MLA 2018 Conference! The conference

theme was “Shake, Rattle, & Roll: shake up some old ideas, rattle some cages, and roll with the good times.” Boy, did it

deliver!

The Open Science CE course explored how librarians can shake up the culture of opacity and reticence which is in-

grained in academic research today. By spreading the word about policies and tools for sharing research information,

we can maximize the intellectual fruit of the hard work of research. Further, the Innovative Instruction CE course pro-

vided me with dozens of techniques and tools which were new to me. I believe that, in order to engage patrons with

different learning styles, it is necessary to shake up the typical paradigm of librarians lecturing and students watching.

Now I have a more varied toolset for teaching!

The Jam Session I attended rattled some of the cages restricting me. The topic was researching your patron base in

order to develop outreach programs. I had been wondering whether it is possible to build truly effective outreach on

one-to-one human relationships. That is the ideal, but with increasingly broad job descriptions, expanding patron

needs, and the sheer numbers of patrons which most institutions serve, it might not be possible. However, my fellow

Jammers helpfully shared their successes, failures, and tips for evaluation from a diverse set of institutions. Now I have

become convinced that, over time, you can indeed build outreach based on the bedrock of human relationships, in-

stead of the sand of fads and gimmicks.

In the poster sessions I was able to roll with the good times with colleagues who are doing great things with reposito-

ries, altmetrics, EBM, and the list goes on. The Gadget Garage panel was great fun as well: there are many great tools

available, especially augmented reality, for enhancing medical education.

Thank you, OHSLA!

A Reflection from Cara Yurkowski

I was excited to attend the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Conference this year, because not only was it my first Midwest Chap-

ter/MLA and OHSLA Joint Conference; it was also my first time visiting Cleveland!

I definitely got a taste of the Cleveland spirit when, following the end of a panel talk on Sunday, I exited the Westin to

walk around outside, without realizing I was entering the streets of downtown Cleveland (just blocks away from the

stadium) at the exact same time the Cleveland Browns game had ended. I soon found myself immersed in a huge

swarm of rowdy, pepped up Browns fans, celebrating their team’s victory. One particular Browns fan looked at me and

shouted, “why are you the ONLY person in this crowd wearing a green rock band t-shirt instead of the colors ORANGE

and BROWN?!?!?!” (cont’d on next page)

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Amused by this encounter, I subsequently told this story to several librarians whom I met at the conference; it was re-

ally enjoyable for me to meet professionals from all across the region. It was also a great learning experience to hear

about various tools being implemented at other libraries and institutions.

My biggest highlight from the conference was attending the CE course Innovative Instruction: Increasing Engagement

and Enhancing Learning with Amy Blevins from the Ruth Lilly Medical Library at the Indiana University School of Medi-

cine. In addition to learning about adult learning theory and creating learning objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy, the

class brainstormed and designed potential learning activities, based on numerous interactive techniques that Amy

shared with us. I went into the CE course hoping to learn about strategies regarding how to engage first-year nursing

school students during their library orientations, and I definitely walked out of the classroom with new ideas to imple-

ment. I also learned about numerous online learning tools for doing tutorials, polls, quizzes, and games; I look forward

to utilizing some of these tools, as the number of online learners at my institution continues to grow.

Another highlight from the conference was listening to Dr. Dominic King discuss HIT Literacy and tech gadgets. I espe-

cially enjoyed observing the Virtuali-tee shirt and how human organ systems could be observed by simply scanning the

t-shirt with an iPhone.

It was very exciting for me to hear keynote speaker Dr. Patricia Flatley Brennan discuss the National Library of Medi-

cine as well as the development of PubMed 2.0. I also enjoyed listening to keynote speaker Catherine Hakala-Ausperk’s

talk about keeping energized, staying motivated, realigning with values and strengths, and finding opportunities for

growth within the workplace.

I would like to express my gratitude to the OHSLA Board & the OHSLA Scholarship Committee for making it possible for

me to experience this engaging event. I also want to say ‘thank you’ to the Conference Planning Committee, and to the

friendly, welcoming librarians whom I met throughout the weekend. I look forward to attending another conference in

the future!

If Cara’s and Steven’s experiences sound like fun to you, consider applying for this year’s scholarship! This scholarship is available for librarians, library staff, and/or library students to help offset the costs of attending the Midwest Chap-ter/MLA Annual meeting. This year, the meeting/conference will be held October 4-7, 2019, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Find out more on the OHSLA website: http://ohsla.info/grants.

Questions? Concerns? Please contact Ellen Franks, Scholarship Committee Chair, at 330-543-8250 or via email at efranks@akronchildrens.org. Applications must be received by September 23, 2019. The scholarship committee will review the applications and notify the recipient by September 30, 2019.

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When you renew your OHSLA membership for the low price of $15 (regular) or $5 (student), you will remain part of

an active, professional organization for librarians interested in the medical and health sciences field!

Benefits include:

Educational Activities: OHSLA sponsors relevant and affordable quality programs, discussion groups, and other

activities at two annual meetings, one in the fall and one in the spring. Most of our meetings feature 3-4 MLA

approved continuing education credits on a wide variety of topics. An added benefit is the opportunity to visit

and tour many of Ohio's exceptional libraries.

OHSLA Newsletter and Blog: Our online publications, The OHSLA Voice and The Voice of OHSLA Blog, keep

members up-to-date on the news, activities, projects and plans of its leadership, committees, and members. The

OHSLA Blog is currently looking for members to update its content. Contact Loren Hackett (hacketl@ccf.org) if

you’re interested in joining the Communications Committee. (An added benefit is that participation in OHSLA

committees can be counted toward your AHIP credentialing requirements!)

OHSLA Listserv: Provides a fast and easy way to consult with fellow Ohio librarians, keep up-to-date with re-

sources in our field, and share or find out about job postings. This listerv is exclusive to OHSLA members only.

Professional Service and Leadership Opportunities: OHSLA offers opportunities for leadership experience and

mentorship in several roles and committees. We also work closely with the National Network of Libraries of

Medicine, Greater Midwest Region, and the Midwest Chapter/MLA to share information, resources, educational

opportunities, and funding sources.

OHSLA Scholarships and Student Rates: OHSLA offers scholarships and special membership rates for Ohio stu-

dents pursuing a degree in LIS with an interest in the health sciences. Library students can join OHSLA for only $5

per year.

Ohio Health Sciences Library Association/OHSLA LinkedIn Group: Share your professional profile and connect

with others in the OHSLA LinkedIn group. https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4837962/

For additional information on why you should maintain your OHSLA membership, go to:

http://www.ohsla.info/Benefits-of-OHSLA

Questions? Contact Membership & Treasurer Chair, Liz Lyman at 614-722-3201 or

Elizabeth.Lyman@nationwidechildrens.org

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This fall, we interviewed Stacy Gall, manager for OhioHealth Library Services. Stacy has been an OHSLA member since

1995, and served as treasurer from 2003-2007 and president from 2011-2012. Read on to find out more about her!

What is your role and what are your job duties in the library?

I supervise staff at three physical libraries and manage the budgets, license agreements, workflows, etc. I also help out

with lit searches and article requests, so more or less my job duties are EVERYTHING.

What is the best part of your job?

Learning something new every day and the multidisciplinary nature of the projects we get involved in. Even after do-

ing this for decades I still get really excited by new projects and getting to meet different people from around our

(vast!) organization.

What is the history of your library?

The three physical libraries at the OhioHealth sites were originally site-specific libraries that served the nursing and

medical education programs. The OhioHealth system started to form in the mid-late 90s. We’d always worked collab-

oratively with each other, as libraries do, but as part of “systemness” initiatives we started aligning our policies, proce-

dures, and reporting structures to be able to provide services to the entire system. We now report to the OhioHealth

Research Institute and then to the VP, who is over the Institute and all of the system’s Medical Education programs.

What do you like most about being involved with OHSLA?

Networking! I can let myself get really bogged down in the day-to-day at work, so I love being able to connect with

other librarians and hear about the exciting things they have going on in their libraries.

What do you do for fun in your spare time?

I’ve been cross-stitching since I was 10. It’s my meditation. I also like to go on nature walks and I do my fair share of

Netflixing.

What is one thing you can’t live without?

COFFEE

What book have you read recently and enjoyed?

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, by Michelle McNamara, which I read

on vacation this summer. My summer vacation reading in-

dulgences are usually of the true-crime variety!

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Cailin Coane, BA, will join the Grant Morrow III MD Medical Library at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as a full-time

Library Services Specialist in September.

Michelle Kraft, MLIS, AHIP, of Cleveland Clinic Library, presented Implementing and Providing Health Information

Services and Resources for the LGBTQ Community at the SLA 2019 Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

Elizabeth (Liz) Lyman, MLIS, AHIP, joined the Grant Morrow III MD Medical Library at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

staff as a full-time Reference Librarian in August.

Noreen Mulcahy, MLIS, AHIP, of Mount Carmel Health Sciences Library, published the following review:

Mulcahy, N. (2019) Review Update: BrowZine. Doody's Collection Development Monthly. Retrieved from: https://

dcdm.doody.com/2019/08/review-update-browzine/

Matt Weaver, MA, MS-LIS, of Cleveland Clinic Library, published the article:

Niforatos JD, Weaver M, & Johansen ME. Assessment of Publication Trends of Systematic Reviews and Randomized

Clinical Trials, 1995 to 2017. JAMA Internal Medicine, Published online July 29, 2019. doi:10.1001/

jamainternmed.2019.3013

Personnel:

Lynda Hartel was recently named assistant vice president, Health Sciences and director of the Health Sciences Li-

brary (HSL). Lynda is associate professor and has served the HSL in various capacities since 1991. Now she will lead the

strategic planning, budgeting, and programs in support of over 27,000 faculty, staff and students in the College of Med-

icine, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Colleges of Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry and Public Health as well as

the Wexner Medical Center, James Cancer Hospital, and related research institutes.

Judith Wiener has been named associate director for collections and outreach. Judith is associate professor and has

been at the HSL since 2001. In addition to leading general and special collections services and outreach efforts, Judith

manages HSL fundraising and development programs.

Stephanie Schulte has been named assistant director for research and education. Stephanie is associate professor

and has been at the HSL since 2008. Stephanie directs health sciences research, education, and clinical information

services and is leading several space planning initiatives.

Eric Schnell has been named assistant director for technology and communications. Eric is professor and has been at

the HSL since 1992. In this position, Eric oversees library IT systems and operations, medical illustration and graphic

design services, and an expanded communications and marketing effort.

Missy Creed has been named consumer health librarian at the HSL’s Library for Health Information, located in the

OSU Wexner Medical Center. Having recently completed both levels of the MLA Consumer Health Information Speciali-

zation (CHIS) program, Missy is leading a variety of expanding consumer health programs.

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OHSLA Executive Committee

Alyssa Portwood

President

330-543-8286

aportwood@chmca.org

Angie Tucker

Past President

740-374-1455

atucker@mhsystem.org

Don Pearson

President-Elect

614-366-8220

donald.pearson@osumc.edu

Marilia Antunez

Secretary/GMR Health

Sciences Liaison

330-972-6262

mantunez@uakron.edu

Judith Griggs

Archivist

330-543-8180

jgriggs@chmca.org

Elizabeth Lyman

Treasurer/Membership Chair

614-722-3201

Elizabeth.Lyman @nationwidechildrens.org

Heidi Beke-Harrigan

Webmaster

614-484-1068

heidib@ohionet.org

Loren Hackett

Communications Chair

Editor, OHSLA Voice

216-445-7347

hacketl@ccf.org

Awards:

In May, the HSL received an All of Us Community Engagement Network Ambas-

sador Program Award from the Greater Midwest Region of the National Net-

work of Libraries of Medicine. With this $95,000 award, the HSL will serve as a

link between the NIH All of Us Research Program, area public libraries, commu-

nity organizations, hospitals, and individuals from underrepresented popula-

tions in Franklin County, Ohio. Hartel, Wiener, and Creed are leading these

efforts in collaboration with partners including the Columbus Metropolitan Li-

brary (CML) and the library at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Space:

The HSL physical space is also changing. The HSL occupies space on five of seven

floors in Prior Hall. Over the last year, the HSL has been gathering current and

future space-related ideas from students, staff and faculty. In August, all general

collection books and journals were moved to an OSU Medical Center space lo-

cated just off-campus. Materials will be delivered to the HSL customers via

campus courier. This move allows the HSL to provide a full floor of quiet study

space complete with new carpeting, updated furnishings and lighting, and a

prayer/meditation area. This renovation is scheduled for next year along with

renovations to the busier, more collaborative spaces on the first and fourth

floors.

The OHSLA Fall Meeting will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Akron Chil-

dren’s Hospital in the Considine Professional Building. Continental breakfast and

boxed lunches from Totally Cooked will be provided. Miriam Matteson, Associ-

ate Professor at the Kent State University School of Information, will give a

presentation entitled, “An Introduction to Emotional Labor.” The presentation

will be followed by the pre-recorded MLA webinar, “Getting Started with Statis-

tics for Librarians.” Attendees will earn 1.5 MLA continuing education (CE) con-

tact hours, sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM)

office for the Greater Midwest Region. Please visit the OHSLA website (http://

ohsla.info) for further information and to register for the day.