Outreach News:
Grants Available!!!!

Do you know of a hospital or clinic without Internet access or one that is running a slow connection. If so, that institution may be eligible for an Internet Connectivity Project grant from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine [NN/LM].

Internet Connectivity Project (ICP)
Purpose: To improve information services to health professionals and consumers and to introduce NLM's services and resources to health-related institutions with limited Internet access or none at all.

Grant Award: Support includes workstation equipment (computer, printer, fax, and software) and Internet service provider subsidy for one year, as needed. Also, staff at each site are provided with free on-site training from the UAMS Library or NN/LM SCR staff.

Benefits: Health professionals will have access to various biomedical and consumer health resources for clinical, research, and patient education needs including access to NLM's MEDLINE database.

Requirements to Participate:
1. Applying institutions must be a member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. [Membership is free. For additional information on membership visit: http://nnlm.gov/scr/netwk/membership.htm]

2. Have no Internet connection or be underconnected (less than 56K access)

Deadline: Applications must be received by July 19, 2002.

To apply: Fill out the application form at: http://nnlm.gov/scr/tech/ICP_application.pdf. If you need an application form mailed or faxed to you, please contact Susan Steelman at 501-686-6737 or email SteelmanSusanC@uams.edu.

Susan Steelman, MLIS