Tired of trawling through scheduling software options? This article can help. From Library Journal.
Flexibility and ease of use: these are the terms that appear most frequently in descriptions of room and event scheduling software. As such, this product spotlight feature highlights software that exemplifies these qualities, from both companies that specialize in providing solutions for libraries and those with a broader client base.
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Who’s at the library? Nurses, social workers, and health information specialists are helping patrons find information, and improve their wellbeing. From Library Journal.
Library nurses can have a tremendous impact… Daniel Lopez, RN “was referred to a patient who was suffering from urethral pain. The man—homeless, unemployed, and lacking health insurance—had received an indwelling catheter and leg bag at a local hospital. After consulting with the man, Daniel learned that the hospital had been aware of the patient’s diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer but chose to turn him away.”
Lopez “addressed the patient’s basic needs, including helping him to find shelter in a transitional housing program. Shortly thereafter, the man was approved for housing, sold his vehicle, and moved into his new residence. Daniel also assisted him [in] navigat[ing] the complex health system, getting him an oncology appointment, which was covered once the man turned 65.”
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One local couple’s perfect wedding. From Wedding Guide.
“Eat before the reception starts. You might not have time later.”
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There’s more to migraine treatment than over-the-counter and prescription meds. From QualityHealth.
Research suggests that people who suffer from migraines often have lower levels of magnesium than do non-sufferers, and one small study found that one gram of intravenous magnesium sulfate, delivered over 15 minutes, is safe and effective at relieving migraine pain.
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Chronic pain can be–you guessed it–pretty painful. But relief is available. Read my article From QualityHealth.
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What to wear if you’re a chic New York bride, or just want to look like one. From CNG Wedding Guide/Wedding Pride.
“Bias-cut satin is not for the faint of heart or for someone who doesn’t love the body she has,” Schoneveld warns.
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Cannon Fodder is a thriller about the Israeli military. And zombies! From The Jewniverse.
Cannon Fodder is the first action/horror film to be sponsored by the prestigious Israeli Film Fund—and, we suspect, the first Israeli film production to have used 40 gallons of fake blood.
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This article for QualityHealth discusses the latest nanomedicine treatment options for cancer patients.
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These rabble-rousers helped ensure English women got the vote. From The Jewniverse.
The Jewish World called them “blackguards in bonnets.”
In October 1913, three women were thrown out of London’s New West End Synagogue during Yom Kippur services after loudly declaring: “May God forgive Herbert Samuel and Sir Rufus Isaacs for denying freedom to women; may God forgive them for consenting to the torture of women.”
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The comprehensive (if I do say so myself) “Best Databases 2013” highlights the best of the new (and newish) database releases. From Library Journal.
There are the LJ equivalents of Paramount and Warner Bros.: high-profile producers of new and classic titles that command our attention and praise. Then there are the database versions of indie films: products from smaller companies that may be introduced with less fanfare but whose excellent content and usability ensure their recognition and popularity.
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Elizabeth Michaelson Monaghan 