Services to the State
Information about services the Library provides to the public and health care professionals.
Health Sciences Informationist
COVID Updates
UAMS Coronavirus Update Page- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences COVID updates.
UAMS College of Public Health COVID Updates- The UAMS COPH creates weekly reports and biweekly projections, with Arkansas specific information.
Arkansas COVID Updates- The State of Arkansas has created a landing page specifically for COVID-19 information, news, updates and resources.
COVID information from the World Health Organization- The World Health Organization provides information and updates on the status of the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID 19 Vaccine Myths and Facts- It can be difficult to know which sources of information you can trust. Before considering vaccine information on the Internet, check that the information comes from a credible source and is updated on a regular basis. (CDC)
COVID 19 Vaccine FDA- The FDA has regulatory processes in place to facilitate the development of COVID-19 vaccines that meet the FDA's rigorous scientific standards. (FDA)
COVID 19 FAQ for Parents- Coronavirus questions and answers about the vaccine (Kidshealth.gov)
Vaccines
- AR COVID-19 Vaccination Plan - AR Department of Health's coordinated plan for vaccinations. It provides information on Phases of vaccine rollout plus statistics on statistics on doses received and given.
- Vaccinate Arkansas - COVID-19 has been devastating to our communities. But now, thanks to the availability of new COVID-19 vaccines, we have an important tool to fight the pandemic. We need help from community leaders to equip community members with accurate information about the vaccines.
- Vaccinate You Family - Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) builds on the important legacy of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Former First Lady of Arkansas Betty Bumpers. Together, these pioneers worked to advance a national focus on protecting all people in the United States from vaccine-preventable diseases.
- Arkansas COVID-19 Vaccine Pharmacies [Arkansas Pharmacists Association] - Lists of pharmacies by county and city providing COVID-19 vaccines to groups within Phase 1B of rollout.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Monitoring Systems for Pregnant People - If you are pregnant, you might choose to be vaccinated when a vaccine is available to you. Currently, there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes any problems with pregnancy, including the development of the placenta. However, data are limited about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are pregnant. Because of this, CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have safety monitoring systems in place to capture information about vaccination during pregnancy and will closely monitor that information.
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Vaccination Considerations for People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding - .CDC and the independent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have provided information to assist pregnant people with their decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, ACIP recommends that certain groups (e.g., healthcare personnel, followed by other frontline essential workers) are offered vaccination during the first months of the COVID-19 vaccination program. People who are pregnant and part of a group recommended to receive the COVID-19 vaccine may choose to be vaccinated. If they have questions about getting vaccinated, a discussion with a healthcare provider might help them make an informed decision.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison Chart As more and more people in the U.S. become eligible to get vaccinated, the hope of a return to normalcy by summer seems attainable. While herd immunity may never be achieved, the increased availability of effective vaccines puts the U.S. in a much better position than many other countries.
Resources for Educators
Instant unlimited user access granted from 50+ publishers.
World Book COVID-19 Support Distance-Learning Resources
Includes information about each of their products, video tutorials, at home lesson ideas, and resources for parents. World Book has also made all of their products available until at least April 30th, so if you are in one of the other World Book databases and click “World Book Products” at the bottom left-hand side of the page, you will find resources that we do not usually have access to like Activity Corner, Dramatic Learning, Science Power, and Social Studies Power.
Information for Health Professionals
2019 Novel Coronavirus Microsite
Healthcare professionals, Labs, and Health Departments - Site provides current information about outbreak locations, risk assessment, and travel guidance. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Compounding Activities: COVID-19 Source: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
COVID-19 Best Evidence Front Door: A Knowledge Meta-Resource Source: University of Michigan
COVID-19 Rx: Treatment Simulations Source: New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Group
Curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about COVID-19. Source: National Library of Medicine
Oxford COVID-19 Evidence Service
The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine has committed its skills and expertise in evidence synthesis and dissemination to the effort against the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Information for Pediatric Care
Pandemic Pediatric Office Plan
A planning tool developed by pediatric stakeholders that is intended to assist pediatric medical offices that have no pandemic plan in place but may experience an increase in patient calls/visits or workload due to COVID-19. Source: US Department of Energy Scientific and Technical Information
Information for Librarians
Information and Resources from AIP Publishing to assist librarians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guidelines for Disinfecting Circulating Books Source: Northeast Document Conservation Center
Information for the Public
Arkansas Department of Health (ADH)
Interactive dashboards, maps, and indicators that provide demographic and economic data during COVID-19. Source: US Census Bureau
Grocery List and Menu for COVID-19 Isolation
The UAMS College of Health Professions Dietetic Internship program created an emergency two-week menu and grocery shopping list (for a family of four) for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Health Organization (WHO)
Information for Researchers
COVID-19 Best Evidence Front Door: A Knowledge Meta-Resource Source: University of Michigan
COVID-19: The First Global Pandemic of the Information Age (Mapping Data and Trends Through Time) Source: ArcGIS StoryMaps
Quickly understand the scientific progress in the fight against COVID-19. Using the most advanced NLP algorithms, read summaries and discover trends in th latest research papers and the conversations around them. Updated daily. Source: Primer AI
Global Research on COVID-19 Source: World Health Organization
Includes a list of COVID-19 related measurement protocols drawn from the suveys listed in DR2.
Quick Tips for Visualizing [and Creating] Data: Examples from the COVID-19 Pandemic Source: OCHA's Centre for Humanitarian Data
Rapid Reviews: COVID-19 Source: MIT Press
Legal
American Health Lawyers Association- COVID Guide
Toolkit for hospitals and others to respond to COVID-19 based on the legal and accreditation requirements and recommendations that should guide hospital decisions and preparedness activities. Source: American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA)
COVID-19 Emergency Legal Preparedness Primer
Outlines legal, policy, and practical guidance to understand the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its related public health emergency response. Source: Network for Public Health Law
COVID-19 Law Lab Source: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
PREP Act and COVID-19: Limiting Liability for Medical Countermeasures
Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to limit legal liability for losses relating to the administration of medical countermeasures such as diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines. Source: Congressional Research Service [Library of Congress] (CRS)
Reference Information
Cambridge University Press is offering free, online access to higher education textbooks and coronavirus research during the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 Best Evidence Front Door: A Knowledge Meta-Resource Source: University of Michigan
Provides a description of some key terms used in the current pandemic.
Curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about COVID-19. Source: National Library of Medicine
National Emergency Training Center (NETC) Library
Provides information and resources on fire, emergency management, and other all-hazard subjects. Source: FEM