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Research, education and healthcare can be demanding! Small moments matter... look for the glimmers! A successful search! A helpful colleague!! A solved problem! A new discovery!!!

Happy Halloween from #RLML!
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October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Online workshop Basics of Endnote, Fri, Nov 6, 2-3pm ET. Manage all of your references/citations in one location by using EndNote. zurl.co/9T7lC #RLML #IUmedschool
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October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Nightmares that keep researchers up at night: Missing citations, predatory journals, retracted studies, formatting deadlines... YIKES! Fortunately, medical librarians can help with ALL of them!!

Happy Halloween from #RLML!
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October 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Online workshop NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy, Thurs, Nov 5, 2-2:30pm ET. Learn the required elements of the updated NIH data management & sharing plans and understand how to implement a plan. zurl.co/5fCEL #RLML #IUmedschool
Prescription pad over blurry prescription bottles. Text reads “Research Rx: Your Prescription for Better research starts here. NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy, Thurs, Nov 5, 2-2:30pm ET. Learn the required elements of the updated NIH data management & sharing plans and understand how to implement a plan.”
October 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Online workshop PubMed in 30 mins, Mon, Nov 2, 12-12:30pm ET. Learn quick tips to locate articles in PubMed in a 30 minute workshop. zurl.co/bfjmU #RLML #IUmedschool
Prescription pad over blurry prescription bottles. Text reads “Research Rx: Your Prescription for Better research starts here. PubMed in 30 mins, Mon, Nov 2, 12-12:30pm ET. Learn quick tips to locate articles in PubMed in a 30 minute workshop.”
October 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Like a mysterious cabinet of curiosities, medical libraries preserve medical history, scientific discoveries, rare publications... the evolution of medicine!

Happy Halloween from #RLML!
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October 26, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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For National Medical Librarians Month, RLML celebrates the vital role medical librarians play in navigating today’s fast-paced health information landscape!
Read more about the services your medical librarians offer: zurl.co/4jFsn
An infographic celebrating National Medical Librarians Month displaying key statistics on how medical librarians improve clinical decisions, patient advice, drug choices, and diagnoses. Top Banner: text says "OCTOBER IS NATIONAL MEDICAL LIBRARIANS MONTH!" Main Heading: text says "Make Better Decisions With a Medical Librarian" Study Overview: text says "A study of 118 hospitals with more than 16,122 participants found that: 95% made better informed clinical decisions. 48% changed advice given to a patient. 33% changed the choice of drugs. 25% changed a diagnosis. " Footer & Branding: Includes the Medical Library Association (MLA) logo, text says "Better Information. Better Decisions. PARTNER WITH YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL", and the Indiana University School of Medicine Ruth Lilly Medical Library logo. An illustration shows a librarian consulting with a patron, highlighted by a magnifying glass graphic. Infographic for October's National Medical Librarians Month titled "Make Better Decisions With a Medical Librarian." A study of 118 hospitals (16,122+ participants) found librarian services led to: 45% interventions based on best practices, 39% positive impact on patient care quality, and 25% improved patient/staff safety. Additional research showed: 88% changed treatment based on info skills taught by a librarian, 86% rated just-in-time info services as positively impacting care, and 79% changed treatment plans based on a librarian's search. Features logos for the Medical Library Association ("Better Information. Better Decisions. Partner With Your Health Information Professional") and IU School of Medicine's Ruth Lilly Medical Library, alongside an illustration of a doctor and librarian consulting under a magnifying glass.
October 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Beware the creatures of the data swamp! Poor data management can create problems like missing data, duplicate records, reproducibility issues, & incorrect conclusions. Health research requires healthy data practices!

Happy Halloween from #RLML!
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October 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Evidence-based medicine helps separate fact from fiction!!! Some medical myths should stay buried... like bloodletting, tobacco as medicine, radium health products, and patent cure-alls. Spooky stuff!

Happy Halloween from #RLML!
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October 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Join us Friday, Oct 30th at 12PM (ET) for the John Shaw Billings History of Medicine talk: "Medicinal Evolution of Natural Hormones to Transform Drug Treatment of Obesity" with IU's Richard DiMarchi, PhD. Attend in-person in Daly 186 or online! zurl.co/jLx8q
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October 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Library Workshops this week:

- Using AI to find articles fast!, Mon, Oct 19, 12-1pm ET
- Maximize Your Literature Search in PubMed, Tues, Oct 29, 12-1pm ET
- Basics of EndNote: Wed, Oct 21, 2-3pm ET

Sign up on our website!! zurl.co/QRCpZ

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October 19, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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More than Bones! Understanding anatomy helps clinicians identify normal structures, recognize disease, interpret imaging
and guide treatment. Every system tells a story!

Happy Halloween from #RLML!
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Picture of a skeleton with his hand out and the words "Aanatomy: More than Bones! Medical education often begins with learning how the body is organized. Understanding anatomy helps clinicians: Identify normal structures; Recognize disease; Interpret imaging; Guide treatment. Every system tells a story" With branding logo underneath.
October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Ooooo! The Ghost of Research Past! The discoveries that transformed modern medicine began as questions, experiments, and research built on generations of scientific investigation. Every breakthrough has a backstory!

Happy Halloween from #RLML!
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Image of dusty books and a quill pen with a cartoon ghost and the words "The Ghost of Research Past! Every breakthrough has a backstory. The discoveries that transformed modern medicine began as questions, experiments, and published research. Today's evidence builds on generations of scientific investigation. The past continues to inform patient care today." with branding logo at bottom.
October 18, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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October is National Medical Librarians Month!!! Time to recognize and celebrate the vital role medical librarians play in advancing healthcare, biomedical research, and medical education. Read more at: zurl.co/o0KJP

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October 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Beware the Medical Misinformation Monster!!! Some medical myths refuse to die... and misinformation can spread farther than evidence! Take care before you share! Check the source, evidence, date, or ask a librarian!

Happy Halloween from #RLML!
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Spooky graphic of old hands holding a warning scroll saying "Beware! The Medical Misinformaton Monster!" then the text: "Some medical myths refuse to die.From miracle cures to viral health claims, misinformation can spread farther than evidence. Before you share: check the source; check the evidence; check the date; ask a librarian." with a green hunched over lizard man... and closing branding logo for the Ruth Lilly Medical Library.
October 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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Online workshop Basics of EndNote, Wed, Oct 21, 2-3pm ET. Manage all of your references/citations in one location by using EndNote. zurl.co/yc5sw #RLML #IUmedschool
Prescription pad over blurry prescription bottles. Text reads “Research Rx: Your Prescription for Better research starts here. Basics of EndNote, Wed, Oct 21, 2-3pm ET. Manage all of your references/citations in one location by using EndNote.”
October 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Bloody Fascinating: New Historical Collections Highlight a Century of International Human Blood Research! The Ruth Lilly Medical Library is pleased to announce two new additions to the History of Medicine Collection! Find out more at: zurl.co/fJGJC

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October 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Online workshop PubMed:Maxmize your search, Tue, Oct 20, 1-2pm ET. Find articles quickly and efficiently while utilizing PubMed’s features. zurl.co/XPcm9 #RLML #IUmedschool
Prescription pad over blurry prescription bottles. Text reads “Research Rx: Your Prescription for Better research starts here. PubMed:Maxmize your search, Tue, Oct 20, 1-2pm ET. Find articles quickly and efficiently while utilizing PubMed’s features.”
October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Online workshop Using AI to find articles fast!, Mon, Oct 19, 12-1pm ET. Introduces you to AI tools for literature searching zurl.co/kBpEK #RLML #IUmedschool
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October 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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PubMed in 30 mins online workshop today at noon! Thu, Oct 8, 12-12:30pm ET on zoom. Learn quick tips to locate articles in PubMed in a 30 minute workshop. Sign up at zurl.co/BviMA

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October 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Online workshop Your Article’s accepted…Now What?, Thu, Oct 15, 12-1pm ET. Let’s get you set up for success after article acceptance to maximize your scholarly reach, begin tracking impact, and putting it all into context. zurl.co/ZF67c #RLML #IUmedschool
Prescription pad over blurry prescription bottles. Text reads “Research Rx: Your Prescription for Better research starts here. Your Article’s accepted…Now What? Strategies to make your work count., Thu, Oct 15, 12-1pm ET. Let’s get you set up for success after article acceptance to maximize your scholarly reach, begin tracking impact, and putting it all into context.”
October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Online workshop Zotero for Advanced Users, Wed, Oct 14, 12-1:00pm ET. Designed for users who already are using Zotero, this session will explore features to enhance your research and collaboration capabilities. zurl.co/dIOZv #RLML #IUmedschool
Prescription pad over blurry prescription bottles. Text reads “Research Rx: Your Prescription for Better research starts here. Zotero for Advanced Users, Wed, Oct 14, 12-1:00pm ET. Designed for users who already are using Zotero, this session will explore features to enhance your research and collaboration capabilities.”
October 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Tonight! Tues, Oct 6, 7-8pm EDT: CV tips & tricks free online workshop! Learn how to promote and claim your scholarly works online, increasing your visibility for any of your future applications. zurl.co/qG7WF

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October 6, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Online workshop Introduction to Systematic Reviews, Mon, Oct 12, 12-1pm ET. Learn all the steps involved when conducting a systematic review. zurl.co/iuJk6 #RLML #IUmedschool
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October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Online workshop Altmetrics for P&T, Fri, Oct 9, 2-3pm ET. Get hands-on practice gathering and tracking alternative metrics (altmetrics) for scholarly outputs. zurl.co/EPMch #RLML #IUmedschool
Prescription pad over blurry prescription bottles. Text reads “Research Rx: Your Prescription for Better research starts here. Altmetrics for P&T, Fri, Oct 9, 2-3pm ET. Get hands-on practice gathering and tracking alternative metrics (altmetrics) for scholarly outputs.”
October 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM