ORS News2Use Archives

The ORS News2Use newsletter is published quarterly by the Office of Research Services (ORS), providing pertinent information and updates about ORS services to the NIH community.
 

  
  
  
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11/16/2017The Office of Research Services (ORS) is comprised of a diverse portfolio of services that support the NIH mission. In this new section — I AM ORS, we showcase the exceptional employees behind these vital programs, spotlighting not only the important role
I AM ORS…November 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017The Events Management Branch (EMB) is working with the Office of Research Facilities to oversee multiple major projects in its conference facilities occurring on NIH’s main campus and three different off-campus locations stretching well into 2019.
ORS Conference Facility Closings, Relocations and RenovationsNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017The new Northwest Child Care Center located on NIH’s Bethesda campus recently attained a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification. The new child care center opened June 2017.
Photo of a classroom in the Northwest Child Care Center
Silver LEED Certification Awarded to the New Northwest Child Care CenterNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017The NIH Library is now offering Job Access with Speech (JAWS) and ZoomText assistive software. As part of a six-month pilot program, these applications are now available to all NIH staff and visitors who visit the NIH Library.
Assistive technologies now available in the NIH Library
JAWS and Zoom Text Assistive Technologies Now Available in the NIH LibraryNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017Customs forms must be filled out for all parcels going to any foreign country, including those being sent to military addresses. All NIH-generated, internationally bound parcels sent through the U.S. Mail are checked by the Division of Mail Management
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Using Customs Forms on International MailNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017Are you interested in helping to improve the information resources and services offered by the NIH Library? We are looking for NIH staff to join the Friends of the NIH Library group to help us better understand our programs and services from our customers
Photograph of the Division of Library's Entrance in Building 10.
Become a Friend of the NIH LibraryNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017At the NIH Director’s Award Ceremony on September 1, Kirkland Davis from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) received the first ever “Work/Life and Well-Being Champion” award. Sponsored by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) and the Office of
Pictured left to right: Dr. Alfred Johnson, unnamed, Kirkland Davis and Dr. Francis Collins.
Work/Life Champion Award and Supervisor Training Opportunities in 2018November 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017On July 12, 2017, representatives from the Division of Radiation Safety (DRS) met with officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to sign an interagency agreement for the provision of bioassay services.
Photo of Dr. Cathy Ribaudo (NIH), Andrew Cabot (NIH), Sandy Nesmith (NRC), Tiffany Webb (NIH), Paul Michalak (NRC) and Jeff Temp
Radiation Safety Offers Bioassay Services to NRCNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017We all know that scientists at NIH often work with highly sensitive materials. There are many safety precautions in place to ensure that these scientists and their research are kept safe.
A person accessing sensitive information on a laptop via the internet
Protecting Personally Identifiable InformationNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017On October 1, 2017, the Mechanical Instrumentation Design and Fabrication Branch services moved from the Office of Research Services (ORS) to the Office of Research Facilities (ORF). The Division of Scientific Equipment and Instrumentation Services (DSEIS
Fabricators Move from ORS to ORFNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017
  
11/16/2017Since autumn is here and cold weather is once again upon us, now is an excellent time to conduct a home safety check of your heating equipment, fireplaces and smoke alarms.
Home Fire Safety Alert — Check Chimneys and Smoke DetectorsNovember 16, 2017Fall 2017



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