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NLM’s newest video highlights the library’s position as the world’s leading biomedical research engine, providing scientists with the tools, methods, and databanks necessary to better understand and improve health.
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Renovations at NLM continue to progress, though global supply chain shortages and construction material delays are impacting the timeline. Below is the current renovation timeline and some recent images from around buildings 38 and 38A. You can click the image to expand its size. For all renovation and construction updates, please visit the NLM wiki.
Building 38: 1st floor offices are under construction.
Building 38: 1st floor bathroom construction.
Building 38: Mezzanine office framing begins.
Building 38: Entry stonework repaired.
Building 38: Installation of new handrails.
Aerial view of continuing work on the NLM Data Center.
The top line is a sign for condom. The second line spells out H.I.V.
Check out the History of Medicine Division’s online exhibitions! AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic explores the archive of public health posters about AIDS. The curated selection of posters featured in the exhibition broadcast the message that, 40 years after the crisis began, AIDS is not over. Guest curated by artist, organizer, and writer Theodore Kerr, the online exhibition features dozens of posters and provides direct links to featured NLM health information resources.
NLM Contributions to Trans-NIH Initiatives: Learn more about how NLM contributes to the advancement of NIH’s commitment to science and the discovery of new information, improving the health of individuals and communities across the country. Check out this newly developed fact sheet, available on the NLM wiki here, for more information about NLM’s collaborative efforts and position as an invaluable partner at the NIH.
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Supervisory Librarian, GS-1410-14 – Applications accepted through 01/16/22
NLM Associate Fellowship Program – Applications accepted through 01/28/22
Diversity in Data Science and Informatics (DDSI) Summer Internship – Applications accepted through 03/01/22
Staff Scientist 1 in Bioinformatics – Applications accepted until the position is filled.
The NLM Honor Awards Ceremony is an annual tradition that highlights the extraordinary commitment of NLM staff. NLM staff continue to make exceptional achievements and ensure a high level of performance while we continue working from home. Don’t miss the 2021 NLM Honor Awards on the NLM Wiki. Congratulations to all award recipients!
NLM is pleased to announce its 2022 DeBakey Fellows:
Ogechukwu Williams, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of History and Department of Medical Humanities, Creighton University Research Project – Dying to Bring Life: A Social History of Maternal Deaths in Nigeria
S.J. Zanolini, LAC PhD candidate, Johns Hopkins Medical School, History of Medicine Research Project – Everyday Medicine: Prescribed Diets in Early Modern China
Eugene Yaschenko Named Acting Chief, Information Resources Branch at NCBI
Eugene Yaschenko was named Acting Chief of the Information Resources Branch at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), with responsibility for the management of NCBI Information Technology (IT) systems and personnel.
Mr. Yaschenko will oversee the several computer systems used for software development, NCBI administrative tasks and desktop computing, and other activities. He will also be responsible for the direction and management of the DevOps team. Mr. Yaschenko will represent NCBI IT programs and activities to senior management and other NLM Divisions.
An NCBI employee since 1995, Mr. Yashenko most recently served as NCBI Chief Technology Officer, developing NCBI’s strategy for using technological resources and directing the creation of the DevOps platform as a foundation for adoption of CI/CD by production services.
Darlene Dodson passed away on December 4, 2021. She dedicated her career to public service. She began in the DHHS Office of the Secretary before moving to HRSA, and finally to the Budget Office for the National Library of Medicine, retiring in 2017.
Ark Doubintchik passed away in December 2021. At NCBI, Ark was a valuable member of the team, as a project manager and scrum master. In addition to overseeing his projects, Ark was an active member of the project management team, where he supported the product transition initiative and contributed to various process improvement efforts within the Project Management Office.
Ark will be remembered not only as a kind person, but as someone who was brave, often taking new challenges and encouraging others to try new things. His patience, willingness to offer a helping hand, and optimism made him a joy to work with.
Pat Gallagher passed away on December 1, 2021. She began her career at NLM in 2012 in the National Information Center on Health Services Research and Health Care Technology (NICHSR). In 2010, Pat was nominated and selected to be a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, a rare honor for librarians. In 2018, she became a Fellow of the Medical Library Association. At the time of her retirement from NLM in June 2021, Pat worked in the Reference & Web Services Section supporting NICHSR and other NLM public services.
Pat’s husband, Stephen Greenberg – another longtime colleague in NLM’s Division of Library Operations – has arranged a virtual celebration of her life on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 6pm EST on Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please contact Ken Koyle (ken.koyle@nih.gov) for the link.
Kevin McShane passed away of December 22, 2021. He came to NLM as a serials cataloger from the Library of Congress where he was very instrumental in the establishment of the original ISSN standard. He served at NLM for nearly two decades, achieving the position of Head of the Serials Cataloging Unit, ultimately retiring in 2003. Many recall and will warmly remember his sharp wit and mischievous smile.
Frances Spina passed away December 21, 2021. She worked at NLM for 40 years, serving as the head of the Quality Assurance Unit in the Index Section for 34 years. She was awarded the Frank B. Rogers Award in 2005 for her work with MEDLINE. She is remembered for her many contributions to NLM and will be missed.
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NLM Town Hall meetings are an opportunity to share information with our community and answer questions. We want to make sure the topics covered are of interest to all NLM staff. To do so, we would like to hear your suggestions. Topics from Town Halls in the past include the latest news on the pandemic, how vaccines work, research being conducted by NLM scientists, tips on working collaboratively from home, and many others. Let us know what we should share next by emailing maryam.zaringhalam@nih.gov or clicking on the graphic above.
Join NLM Town Hall Focus Group
The NLM Town Hall technical support team invites staff to participate in two focus groups. We would like to learn about staff experiences with Town Hall connectivity and accessibility. Interested staff should sign up for a Town Hall Focus Group on: 01/25/22 at 2:00 – 3:00 pm and 02/04/22 at 10:00 – 11:00 am
Email NLMTownHall if you would like to attend and indicate which day would work best for you. Attendance is limited. Participation is voluntary. Results will be used to improve NLM Town Hall technical support.
OGE FORM 450 REPORT
It’s that time of year! Federal employees who are required to file the OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report will be automatically notified to submit their reports on or about January 15, 2022. The reports are due by Tuesday, February 15, 2022. For more information, click here, or contact the NLM Ethics Specialist, Amy Powers at amy.powers@nih.gov / 301-496-6191.
You can now submit content for the “NLM Insider”! Click here to complete the online form and see all the publication dates and deadlines for 2022. If you need assistance or have questions about submitting an article, please email NLMCommunications@nlm.nih.gov.
Submit content at http://bit.ly/NLMInsiderForm
NLM Town Hall – January
01/19 at 2:00 pm
NLM Board of Regents
02/08 at 10:00 am
NLM History Talk: “What History Reveals: Slavery and the Development of U.S. Gynecology” by Dr. Cooper Owens
02/10 at 2:00 pm
What can data science do for you? Identifying problems that can be solved by data science skills
02/16 at 1:00 pm
(Related: Check out the Data Science Video produced by NLM)
NLM IRP Seminars
01/18 at 11:00 am Sanasar Babajanyan
01/25 at 11:00 am Fontenele Rafaela
02/01 at 11:00 am Qingyu Chen
02/03 at 3:00 pm Zhi Sun
02/08 at 11:00 am Po-Ting Lai
02/10 at 11:00 am Jan-Malte Hoinka
More NIH Events
Content Submission Form | View all NLM Insider Issues
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