Showing papers in "Vine in 2003"
TL;DR: The article sets out a definition of the main functional elements of “portals” as supplied by library management system (LMS) suppliers, also touching on related technology.
Abstract: The article sets out a definition of the main functional elements of “portals” as supplied by library management system (LMS) suppliers, also touching on related technology. It lists the benefits and considers continuing issues. It concludes by suggesting the main criteria a library would apply to choosing a system.
20 citations
TL;DR: The importance of a focused question and a systematic approach to critical appraisal are rehearsed and similarities with the domain of information systems are briefly considered in this article, with state-of-the-art observations from a recent conference in Canada and recommendations for further development of the paradigm.
Abstract: Evidence‐based information practice is an important paradigm that is now emerging in mainstream information work from within healthcare information. This paper aims to provide an introduction to the concept before considering the imperative for practitioners to use insights from research within their professional practice and day‐to‐day decision making. The importance of a focused question and a systematic approach to critical appraisal are rehearsed and similarities with the domain of information systems are briefly considered. The paper concludes with state‐of‐the‐art observations from a recent conference in Canada and recommendations for further development of the paradigm. The objective is to achieve the eventual extinction of the concept through complete integration as simply another tool for reflective practice.
17 citations
TL;DR: Following a proposal at Loughborough University that "reading lists should be made available online” the university library undertook responsibility to design and develop a system to achieve this aim, and by Autumn 2000 the solution had been successfully implemented at the university.
Abstract: Following a proposal at Loughborough University that “reading lists should be made available online” the university library undertook responsibility to design and develop a system to achieve this aim. Using open source tools the rapid development of a reading list management system soon followed, and by Autumn 2000 the solution had been successfully implemented at the university. The system is now available to other institutions as open source software.
12 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the implementation of MetaLib and SFX at Loughborough University, including details of the timescale, work and staff involved, how the services work, usage and the reactions of readers.
Abstract: This article outlines the implementation of MetaLib and SFX at Loughborough University. It includes details of the timescale, work and staff involved, how the services work, usage and the reactions of readers.
12 citations
TL;DR: The development of NMAP, the UK academic gateway to high-quality Internet resources for Nurses, Midwives and Allied health Professionals is described, focusing on the increasing use of Internet resources in nursing education and practice.
Abstract: The massive growth in health related information on the Internet has led to concerns about the quality of that information. This paper explores the need for quality filtering and describes the development of NMAP, the UK academic gateway to high quality Internet resources for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. The gateway provides rapid access to resources that have been quality filtered. Issues and processes involved in setting up this national project are discussed, including the collaboration between many disparate organisations, and the quality criteria developed for the inclusion or exclusion of resources. Usage data for the gateway are included, which validates the need for the service and that it is well used. A user evaluation was undertaken during November and December 2001 with over 600 users completing an online questionnaire, and some of the results are presented. The paper intends to assist anyone involved in the evaluation and use of Internet resources to consider quality criteria and filtering or describing the massive volume of information now available.
8 citations
TL;DR: The vision of the Association of Research Libraries for a Scholars Portal, a single point of access to quality and library‐vetted information, is described, with comments on important issues that have arisen.
Abstract: This article describes the vision of the Association of Research Libraries for a Scholars Portal, a single point of access to quality and library‐vetted information. The current status of the project to trial the system is described, with comments on important issues that have arisen, such as the degree of potential overlap in resources required between participating libraries.
7 citations
TL;DR: Evaluation of the LISCE project indicated that the concept of clinical librarianship was accepted by most staff, but team working routines, e.g. for clinical guideline development, took some time to establish.
Abstract: Describes evaluation of the LISCE (Library and Information Support for Clinical Effectiveness) project, at University College London Hospital Trust (2000‐2003). The evaluation used an action research framework as the researcher was also the clinical librarian in two clinical teams. Methods included a reflective practice diary kept by the researcher, questionnaires to all 104 staff in the two departments involved, interviews with ten staff. Findings indicated that the concept of clinical librarianship was accepted by most staff, but team working routines, e.g. for clinical guideline development, took some time to establish. Clinical librarians may need a different set of skills from other health librarians.
5 citations
TL;DR: The development of the Digital Libraries Network is discussed, including the rationale behind the network and the building of support mechanisms, which offers a range of benefits,including the co‐ordination of local and national activities.
Abstract: The National electronic Library for Health has launched an informal network, Digital Libraries Network, focused on supporting marketing and training in the health community. This article discusses the development of the Digital Libraries Network, including the rationale behind the network and the building of support mechanisms. DLnet is proving popular with over 170 librarians signing up as DLnet representatives. DLnet offers a range of benefits, including the co‐ordination of local and national activities, a clearly identifiable communication route, the sharing of best practice and avoiding duplication of effort.
5 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the way in which the Royal College of Nursing Library and Information Service has made a carefully tailored, purposely small, collection of electronic journals available remotely to its members.
Abstract: This article examines the way in which the Royal College of Nursing Library and Information Service has made a carefully tailored, purposely small, collection of electronic journals available remotely to its members. It highlights the reasons for, and advantages of, providing a hand‐picked collection of journals, and suggests reasons why this approach has been successful.
4 citations
TL;DR: There are a number of portal products and solutions in the library marketplace, many of which have been developed by library management system (LMS) suppliers The main system features and some of the more significant examples of commercial library portal products are described in this article as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: There are a number of portal products and solutions in the library marketplace, many of which have been developed by library management system (LMS) suppliers The main system features and some of the more significant examples of commercial library portal products are described in this article These are sophisticated complex systems which can unlock the wealth of digital resources held in libraries Most require a certain amount of customisation by the individual library and information services However, for those libraries which can afford the base cost of one of these products, the return on investment is justified by maximised usage of key quality electronic library resources
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the needs and views of students, a key stakeholder group in institutional portal deployments, and look at the key areas of resource discovery, communication, course administration and institutional information as well as students' views of institutional portals generally.
Abstract: This article outlines the work of the PORTAL (Presenting natiOnal Resources To Audiences Locally) project. The recently published Stakeholder Requirements for Institutional Portals report involved consultation with over 600 stakeholders from across the higher and further education community and provides a valuable view of stakeholders’ perceptions of institutional portals and their features. This article will focus on the needs and views of students, a key stakeholder group in institutional portal deployments. The article will look at the key areas of resource discovery, communication, course administration and institutional information as well as students’ views of institutional portals generally. The article includes tables illustrating the popularity of various features amongst student groups.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe a partnership between the Information Management Research Institute, Northumbria University and the Durham and Teesside Health Libraries Alliance which aims to put research into practice, conduct practitioner focussed research and develop the research capacity of NHS librarians.
Abstract: This article describes a partnership between the Information Management Research Institute, Northumbria University and the Durham and Teesside Health Libraries Alliance which aims to put research into practice, conduct practitioner focussed research and develop the research capacity of NHS librarians. The work of the partnership is illustrated by looking at how the Alliance has used the findings of one of IMRI’s research projects “Partnerships in Health”. The Alliance has used these findings to inform their work plan, but in addition they have amended the project’s models in the light of their experiences of implementation and of NHS changes. These amendments in their turn generate new research questions and new research projects. Thus a research‐practice spiral is produced. The partnership is one example of evidence‐based librarianship in practice.
TL;DR: The paper describes the development of an electronic document delivery service for the professional association of doctors, the BMA, and workflow, including integration with searching services is described.
Abstract: The paper describes the development of an electronic document delivery service for the professional association of doctors, the BMA. Workflow, including integration with searching services is described. Scanning hardware choices are reviewed; as are staff development needs. Copyright issues were also a major issue. Today, 60 per cent of document delivery is electronic.
TL;DR: The challenge of channelling content to all libraries in England through a single interface and across a diverse set of library networks is being approached by the People’s Network team at Resource.
Abstract: The community reach of the People’s Network (30,000 terminals in over 4,000 public libraries) provides a powerful delivery mechanism for e‐Initiatives. Public libraries have an opportunity to utilise the network beyond the standard provision of public Internet access. The People’s Network is already viewed as a “ready made” outlet by many providers or co‐ordinators of electronic content. This article examines how the challenge of channelling content to all libraries in England through a single interface and across a diverse set of library networks is being approached by the People’s Network team at Resource.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the strategy adopted by Derbyshire County Council, and the role of the library service within the overall corporate approach, which places information and communications technology (ICT) development within the broader framework of culture change across the organisation, with the aim of making services more accessible and responsive.
Abstract: The government has set challenging targets for the availability of all public services electronically by 2005. This paper describes the strategy adopted by Derbyshire County Council, and the role of the library service within the overall corporate approach. The authority has adopted a “putting people first” change management strategy which places information and communications technology (ICT) development within the broader framework of culture change across the organisation, with the aim of making services more accessible and responsive. The paper describes the success of the library service in recovering from severe budgetary problems to create a network of public ICT provision which has become a national exemplar and shows how this is being used to help deliver the corporate targets for e‐government.
TL;DR: A case study of the work that information specialists undertake for the EBH publication, Clinical Evidence is presented, produced by the BMJ Publishing Group.
Abstract: This article gives a brief introduction to evidence‐based healthcare (EBH) and the role that library and information professionals play in supporting it. It then presents a case study of the work that information specialists undertake for the EBH publication, Clinical Evidence (produced by the BMJ Publishing Group).
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TL;DR: The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) information environment aims to offer seamless and integrated access to a wide range of digital collections and resources through a common interface.
Abstract: The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) information environment aims to offer seamless and integrated access to a wide range of digital collections and resources through a common interface. Portals are a primary means through which such resources will be delivered to users, facilitating the discovery of information. Portals can deliver their functionality by embedding distinct portal services in Web environments familiar to the user, such as an institutional portal or virtual learning environment. Initial work on such embedding has started, though this promises to be a major area for future development.
TL;DR: Argues that libraries need to keep pace with social changes and specifically must provide better services for the browsing majority, and demonstrates how user‐centred functionality and design lead to success on the Web in terms of recognition and high levels of use among communities of Web‐users.
Abstract: Argues that libraries need to keep pace with social changes and specifically must provide better services for the browsing majority. Describes whichbook.net, a ground‐breaking Web site developed for the People’s Network with support from the New Opportunities Fund. Demonstrates how user‐centred functionality and design lead to success on the Web in terms of recognition and high levels of use among communities of Web‐users.
TL;DR: Lincolnshire Libraries have taken an integrated approach to the provision of information and communications technology (ICT) for lifelong learning, culture, economic and social improvement as discussed by the authors, which has put it at the forefront of developments within the county, particularly with regard to eGovernment.
Abstract: Lincolnshire Libraries have taken an integrated approach to the provision of information and communications technology (ICT) for lifelong learning, culture, economic and social improvement. Its approach has put it at the forefront of developments within the county, particularly with regard to e‐government. The People’s Network has been a catalyst, but Lincolnshire’s approach, focusing on the basics of training, access and content, and rooted firmly in the requirements of its communities themselves, has developed the People’s Network from being simply a collection of 270 networked computers into a comprehensive and coherent resource, one which is bringing huge benefit to the people of Lincolnshire. It has taken access to ICT outside library buildings through the use of mobile learning units, developed a range of content provision – both in‐house and by communities themselves – and worked with training providers and learndirect to offer tailored training programmes.
TL;DR: This article looks at how content produced as part of the New Opportunities Fund’s (NOF) digitisation programme and other content is happening and discusses the potential for further developments in the context of the PN as a service.
Abstract: Creating content for the People’s Network (PN) of relevance to users and its effective delivery are critical to its continued success and take‐up of services. Material produced as part of the New Opportunities Fund’s (NOF) digitisation programme is a key component of this but there is a growing body of other materials which must be taken into consideration. Recent experience has demonstrated the need to develop a core framework for content delivery. This article looks at how this is happening with NOF and other content and discusses the potential for further developments in the context of the PN as a service.
TL;DR: A year after its launch, the “Yourheart” Web site has proved to be very popular with patients and there is a demand for expansion of the service to provide up to date information for doctors and nurses in the community.
Abstract: Long term follow up of heart patients in Leicester leads us to believe that there is a need for another form of communication with patients, their families and friends. The “Yourheart” Web site was developed as a combined effort of De Montfort University and local health professionals. The technical and legal aspects were particularly challenging. A year after its launch, it has proved to be very popular with patients. Informed patients are not only less anxious about forthcoming treatment but also take more responsibility for their own health care. There is also a demand for expansion of the service to provide up to date information for doctors and nurses in the community.