Sunday, December 30, 2012
http://www.ibrarian.net/navon/
http://www.ibrarian.net/navon/ibrapedia_frames.jsp?phrase=medical+librarians
http://www.healthsciences.okstate.edu/medlibrary/ebm.cfm
This is a review of the master’s-level
curricula of the fifty-eight America Library
Association–accredited library and information
science programs and iSchools for evidence of
coursework and content related to library instruction.
Special emphasis is placed on the schools and
programs that also offer coursework in medical or
health sciences librarianship.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3484960/pdf/mlab-100-04-244.pdf
Informationists
http://www.mlanet.org/research/informationist/
Lancaster E prints
http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/view/year/2008.type.html
ways to ace medical school
http://blogs.einstein.yu.edu/5-ways-to-ace-medical-school-exams-by-maximizing-study-time/
med student research posters
http://einstein.yu.edu/features/around-campus/310/einsteins-main-street-lined-with-research-posters/
daily writing tips
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/forgo-vs-forego/
Data sharing
http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/dmpfaqs.jsp
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The
Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
Author: Rick Warren
Publisher: Zondervan; 1st edition (October 1, 2002)
Review:
An interesting read--Warren's work is accessible, applicable to a wide audience. Familiarity with Christian doctrine is helpful, but not necessary, as the author interlaces scripture passages with illustrative quotations ("God doesn't play dice"-- Albert Einstein.) Religious anecdotes are appropriate and explanatory in context. "Nearly a thousand" scripture quotations from documented translations of the Bible exemplify Warren's goal to "guide you through a personal 40-day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life's most important question: what on earth am I here for?"
Warren correctly and cleverly identifies the power of the "40 days"--a period of time God considers "spiritually significant." There is implicit power in beginning this ritual journey--signified with a "covenant."
Dictionary.com defines a covenant as "A binding agreement; a compact. See synonyms at bargain, law. A formal sealed agreement or contract. A suit to recover damages for violation of such a contract. In the Bible, God's promise to the human race.
Warren encourages involving others, building a spiritual team--with Warren's signature the reader has the requisite number to begin the program.
"Wherever two or more are gathered in My name, there I am with them, also." Matthew 18:20.
Warren's book is well-written, process-oriented, designed for individual study and small group work, and apparently identified with a larger church movement (Saddleback Churches) and publication (The Purpose Driven Church.) As a self-identified skeptic with regards to organized religion I was intrigued by the acceptance and apparent success of Warren's work. Warren states, "A great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will make you a Great Christian." (pg. 306.) (So, who wouldn't want to be a great Christian, right?)
Warren explains complex subjects--Life's "Five Greatest Questions" (and answers), God's purpose(s) for our lives--in seemingly simplistic language given that these topics have baffled scholars, philosophers, and lay people alike for centuries. Quoting Buddha, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." The source of this critical awareness? Dissatisfaction, disbelief, disenchantment, disenfranchisement, despair, depression, (we skeptics can alliterate as well...:o)
Self-selection is evident here--as with most self-help literature these resources are most often chosen by people looking for answers, solutions. Most of us don't read diet books for the recipes--we want an answer to weight loss. Perhaps the "purpose" we seek is a "spiritual Atkinism" of sorts--we read the book, follow the program, because we are looking for a purpose for our life, a reason for our existence.
Warren establishes connection with the reader immediately--stating that God planned "this moment," and "longs" for you to discover the life he created you to live. Warren lays open the path--God has been waiting for your attention, in His infinite wisdom and patience. Any experience up to this point--positive, negative, generative, destructive--all are part of the plan. God, if sought, will provide the map for the rest of our journey--sort of the AAA of spiritual guidance, complete with roadside assistance--He comes to us.
(tbc)
Author: Rick Warren
Review:
An interesting read--Warren's work is accessible, applicable to a wide audience. Familiarity with Christian doctrine is helpful, but not necessary, as the author interlaces scripture passages with illustrative quotations ("God doesn't play dice"-- Albert Einstein.) Religious anecdotes are appropriate and explanatory in context. "Nearly a thousand" scripture quotations from documented translations of the Bible exemplify Warren's goal to "guide you through a personal 40-day spiritual journey that will transform your answer to life's most important question: what on earth am I here for?"
Warren correctly and cleverly identifies the power of the "40 days"--a period of time God considers "spiritually significant." There is implicit power in beginning this ritual journey--signified with a "covenant."
Dictionary.com defines a covenant as "A binding agreement; a compact. See synonyms at bargain, law. A formal sealed agreement or contract. A suit to recover damages for violation of such a contract. In the Bible, God's promise to the human race.
Warren encourages involving others, building a spiritual team--with Warren's signature the reader has the requisite number to begin the program.
"Wherever two or more are gathered in My name, there I am with them, also." Matthew 18:20.
Warren's book is well-written, process-oriented, designed for individual study and small group work, and apparently identified with a larger church movement (Saddleback Churches) and publication (The Purpose Driven Church.) As a self-identified skeptic with regards to organized religion I was intrigued by the acceptance and apparent success of Warren's work. Warren states, "A great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will make you a Great Christian." (pg. 306.) (So, who wouldn't want to be a great Christian, right?)
Warren explains complex subjects--Life's "Five Greatest Questions" (and answers), God's purpose(s) for our lives--in seemingly simplistic language given that these topics have baffled scholars, philosophers, and lay people alike for centuries. Quoting Buddha, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." The source of this critical awareness? Dissatisfaction, disbelief, disenchantment, disenfranchisement, despair, depression, (we skeptics can alliterate as well...:o)
Self-selection is evident here--as with most self-help literature these resources are most often chosen by people looking for answers, solutions. Most of us don't read diet books for the recipes--we want an answer to weight loss. Perhaps the "purpose" we seek is a "spiritual Atkinism" of sorts--we read the book, follow the program, because we are looking for a purpose for our life, a reason for our existence.
Warren establishes connection with the reader immediately--stating that God planned "this moment," and "longs" for you to discover the life he created you to live. Warren lays open the path--God has been waiting for your attention, in His infinite wisdom and patience. Any experience up to this point--positive, negative, generative, destructive--all are part of the plan. God, if sought, will provide the map for the rest of our journey--sort of the AAA of spiritual guidance, complete with roadside assistance--He comes to us.
(tbc)
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The Red Shoes
Several weeks ago I fell in love with the image of the above shoes, online.....<3
I saw these shoes yesterday at a local discount store. Tried on. Didn't buy. Regretted all evening (cute shoes that fit for $7.99???? even if I never wear them I love them!)
Went back this morning, and they were still there! Either these are awful shoes that no one (else) would buy, or it is fate--we are meant to be together. I'm voting for fate... and yes, I bought them... :D
Went back this morning, and they were still there! Either these are awful shoes that no one (else) would buy, or it is fate--we are meant to be together. I'm voting for fate... and yes, I bought them... :D
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