New Multilingual Feature on MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus has released a multilingual feature which provides access to high quality health information in languages other than English and Spanish. This new service benefits people who prefer to read consumer health information in their native language. The new collection contains over 2,500 links to information in more than 40 languages and covers nearly 250 Health Topics.

Users can navigate the new collection of health information in multiple languages either by language or by topic. A page listing all of the languages covered is linked from the MedlinePlus homepage. Users can browse these languages or link to the page listing all of the topics covered. In addition, a languages box will display on the English Health Topic pages. The languages box lists the languages with links on that topic in MedlinePlus. The languages box also links users to the collection of health information in multiple languages.

An interactive world map teaches users about the number of people who speak nine of the languages in the MedlinePlus collection. The languages – Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese – are among those most frequently spoken at home in the United States other than English, according to the U.S. census.

The MedlinePlus collection of health information in multiple languages is not meant to be comprehensive. MedlinePlus staff selects materials according to quality guidelines. Materials must be produced by the United States Federal government or a U.S.-based organization, such as a medical association or a hospital. The producer must describe the translation, review and updating process. In addition, the content must be appropriate for a U.S. consumer audience, and it must be authoritative and current. MedlinePlus staff also looks for English equivalents to the multilingual information.

Color Printer Price Drop and Color Photocopies Available

The price of color printing in the Library has gone down to 20 cents per page. A new color photocopier is now available by the Circulation Desk. Copies are 20 cents per page for color and remain at 10 cents per page for B/W. The new copier required a new copy card reader. The good news is this reader accepts the new U.S. Treasury bills and works in cash amounts.


If your print card does not work in the new photocopier, please see the Circulation Staff and they will convert it for you. ALL converted cards will work in any GoPrint Release Stations and the remaining photocopier.

RefWorks Write-N-Cite Updates

Problems have been reported using the current version of Write-N-Cite with Word 2007. You may get a message saying that a bibliography cannot be created. If you get such a message, download the new Write-N-Cite III for Windows (Beta Version). This can be found under Tools, Write-N-Cite when you are logged into your account. You will see a Write-N-Cite III section with a link for downloading and a link for information on using this new version.
Tip: Word needs to be closed while you download W-N-C.

"Write-N-Cite III for Windows (Beta Version) is now available to all Windows users. This beta version includes: MS Vista and Word 2007 compatability, Also compatible with XP and Word 2003, Single document formatting, Faster formatting for large documents. Current WNC for Windows users can use WNC III on old documents, however, the documents must be converted to a WNC III format which can be done within the WNC III beta version."

More information is available on the RefWorks Download Write-N-Cite page.

Instant help with a click of a mouse!

The Learning Resource Center has added a new icon to the desktop of the student computers for help on demand. Using Meebo instant messaging, students can get help instantly for questions about services, resources, or to report problems. Just double click on the icon to start the chat session. If you have questions or comments about this new service, contact the Learning Resource Center at 501-686-6752.

Disaster Information Management Research Center

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce a new web resource about its Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC).

The DIMRC web site seeks to provide access to quality disaster health information at all stages of preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery. Initially, the site will focus on NLM and NLM-supported resources and activities. It will then expand to include other sources of authoritative disaster health information.

DIMRC was created to aid the nation's disaster management efforts. DIMRC is tasked with the collection, organization, and dissemination of health information for natural, accidental, or deliberate disasters.

New Online Seminar Series

Enhance teaching and learning with an online seminar. Henry Stewart Talks: Biomedical and Life Sciences Collection provides access to more than 30 seminar-style audiovisual presentations by leading world experts. View a complete list of seminar topics.

ARHealthLINK - Arkansas Go Local now available

ARHealthLINK - Arkansas Go Local is a directory of health services in Arkansas. The site can be searched by zip code, county, facility or type of service, and disease or health issue. ARHealthLINK - Arkansas Go Local works in tandem with MedlinePlus: users of the ARHealthLINK – Arkansas Go Local site are linked to MedlinePlus health topics, and MedlinePlus users are directed to health services in Arkansas. Visit the site at http://www.arhealthlink.org