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2019 ORS Annual Report November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 We recently released our 2019 ORS Annual Report. It took a bit longer than expected as we got sidetracked with the pandemic, but it’s complete and deservedly recognizes the wide array of accomplishments across all services we offer to the NIH community. READ MORE The 6th edition of the Biosafety in Microbiology and Biomedical Laboratories is Available November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 For over 36 years, the BMBL has served as the cornerstone of laboratory biosafety practice in the United States since its initial release in 1984. READ MORE  Words of Encouragement in Challenging Times November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 The NIH Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help you reflect on what has worked for you in the past with previous life stressors.  We can help you look at what is depleting and what is restorative for you.  We can help you develop a plan for what you’d READ MORE I AM ORS Fall 2020 November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 The Office of Research Services (ORS) is comprised of a diverse portfolio of services that support the NIH mission. In this section - I AM ORS, we showcase the exceptional employees behind these vital programs. READ MORE IT Branch Chief Receives the Excellence in Mentorship Award November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 This award recognizes an individual supervisor or natural support coworker within a company or organization that has gone above and beyond to support, encourage and foster success within that company for a person that SEEC supports. READ MORE Mice in Your Office November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 Once inside, your office can be very inviting to mice if there is a source of food and a warm place to hide nearby. Yet, doing the following can help to eliminate the rodent population in your work area. READ MORE Parcel Ground Delivery Service November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 The parcel ground service is available for delivery to any physical address (not P.O. Boxes) within the 48 contiguous United States, at a significant cost savings. READ MORE Mandatory Radiation Safety Annual Refresher Training Reminder November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 Make room for all “mandatory” Division of Radiation Safety (DRS) annual refresher training critical for regulatory compliance.  You may be a worker in a mandatory annual refresher training category with the DRS. READ MORE New Deputy Director and Other Updates From the Division of International Services November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 The Division of International Services (DIS) provides immigration-related assistance to NIH foreign national scientists. Multiple recent policy changes have significantly affected our NIH scientist community. READ MORE Keeping You Safe on NIH Shuttles November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 Like other institutions and organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services (DATS) transportation programs. Due to the mandatory telework policy, off-campus shuttles have been suspended except for th READ MORE Remote Access to Bioinformatics, Data Science, and Multimedia Applications at the NIH Library November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 Software is now available to teleworking staff include a range of bioinformatics and data science applications that run on the Library’s four high-performance workstations. READ MORE Three New Fellows to Join the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) has selected three new fellows to join the program in January 2021. This experiential program plays a critical role in providing a training opportunity to the future biosafety professional READ MORE Earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits with NIH Library Resources November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 Did you know that you can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits through resources provided by the NIH Library? NIH staff can earn credits by researching clinical topics and completing evaluations and quizzes. READ MORE Revised Visitor Access Procedures for NIH Facilities November 23, 2020 Fall 2020 The following message was sent to all NIH staff in the DC area via the ORS Information Line on September 25. DPSAC News is re-printing a modified version of this notification to help ensure that NIH staff and visitors are aware of these new visitor access READ MORE

IN THIS ISSUE

• 2019 ORS Annual Report
• The 6th edition of the Biosafety in Microbiology and Biomedical Laboratories is Available
• Words of Encouragement in Challenging Times
• I AM ORS Fall 2020
• IT Branch Chief Receives the Excellence in Mentorship Award
• Mice in Your Office
• Parcel Ground Delivery Service
• Mandatory Radiation Safety Annual Refresher Training Reminder
• New Deputy Director and Other Updates From the Division of International Services
• Keeping You Safe on NIH Shuttles
• Remote Access to Bioinformatics, Data Science, and Multimedia Applications at the NIH Library
• Three New Fellows to Join the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training
• Earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits with NIH Library Resources
• Revised Visitor Access Procedures for NIH Facilities

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