Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:10:42 BST CiteULike: smbrower's library [51 articles] http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower CiteULike.org en-gb Copyright © 2004-2008 citeulike.org http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/4468 <i>Library & Information Science Research, Vol. 18, No. 2. ( 1996), pp. 165-183.</i><br /><br />The literature of library and information science suggests that bibliographic instruction (BI) librarians are at risk for burnout, a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and loss of a sense of personal accomplishment. To assess the extent and nature of burnout in this group, the author administered the Maslach Burnout Inventory and a Role Questionnaire to BI librarians in comprehensive and liberal arts colleges in New England, using a mailed survey. Analysis of the survey data indicated that BI librarians experience burnout, with 52.8% reporting high burnout in one dimension of the syndrome and 8.5% showing high burnout in all three dimensions. Role conflict contributes to emotional exhaustion and depersonalization dimensions of burnout. Follow-up interviews explored the nature of the role conflict experienced by survey respondents.Christina Maslach, a pioneer in the study of burnout, defines this condition as a syndrome of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (loss of empathy for clients), and reduced personal accomplishment that can occur among individuals who do people work of some kind. A key aspect... is increased feelings of emotional exhaustion; as emotional resources are depleted, workers feel they are no longer able to give of themselves at a psychological level. Another aspect... is the development of depersonalization--i.e., negative and cynical attitudes and feelings about one's clients ... A third aspect of the burnout syndrome, reduced personal accomplishment, refers to a tendency to evaluate oneself negatively ... (Maslach & Jackson, 1986, p.1). Burnout among bibliographic instruction librarians Mary Affleck doi:10.1016/S0740-8188(96)90018-3 Library & Information Science Research, Vol. 18, No. 2. ( 1996), pp. 165-183. 2004-12-21T23:46:14-00:00 1996 Library & Information Science Research 18 2 165 183 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/80546 <i>Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics (22 December 2005), pp. 33-35.</i><br /><br />Citation counts were performed across a wide range of disciplines using both the Thomson ISI files and Google Scholar, and shown to lead to essentially the same results, in spite of their different methods for identifying citing sources. This has strong implications for future citation analyses, and the many promotion, tenure and funding decisions based thereon, notably because ISI products are rather costly, while Google Scholar is free. Equivalence of results from two citation analyses: Thompson ISI's citation index and Google's Scholar service Daniel Pauly Konstantinos Stergiou Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics (22 December 2005), pp. 33-35. 2005-01-20T00:29:54-00:00 2005 Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics 33 35 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/1290 <i>Research Strategies, Vol. 18, No. 2. (2002), pp. 95-96.</i> Information literacy as a way of life LJ Hinchliffe doi:10.1016/S0734-3310(02)00068-X Research Strategies, Vol. 18, No. 2. (2002), pp. 95-96. 2004-12-01T18:19:29-00:00 2002 Research Strategies 0734-3310 18 2 95 96 Elsevier Science no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/172977 <i>Bull Med Libr Assoc, Vol. 88, No. 4. (October 2000), pp. 289-302.</i><br /><br />OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate how the core characteristics of both evidence-based medicine (EBM) and evidence-based health care (EBHC) can be adapted to health sciences librarianship. METHOD: Narrative review essay involving development of a conceptual framework. The author describes the central features of EBM and EBHC. Following each description of a central feature, the author then suggests ways that this feature applies to health sciences librarianship. RESULTS: First, the decision-making processes of EBM and EBHC are compatible with health sciences librarianship. Second, the EBM and EBHC values of favoring rigorously produced scientific evidence in decision making are congruent with the core values of librarianship. Third, the hierarchical levels of evidence can be applied to librarianship with some modifications. Library researchers currently favor descriptive-survey and case-study methods over systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, or other higher levels of evidence. The library literature nevertheless contains diverse examples of randomized controlled trials, controlled-comparison studies, and cohort studies conducted by health sciences librarians. CONCLUSIONS: Health sciences librarians are confronted with making many practical decisions. Evidence-based librarianship offers a decision-making framework, which integrates the best available research evidence. By employing this framework and the higher levels of research evidence it promotes, health sciences librarians can lay the foundation for more collaborative and scientific endeavors. Evidence-based librarianship: an overview. JD Eldredge Bull Med Libr Assoc, Vol. 88, No. 4. (October 2000), pp. 289-302. 2005-04-27T20:43:06-00:00 2000 Bull Med Libr Assoc 0025-7338 88 4 289 302 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/463010 <i>(2005)</i><br /><br />In this short paper we introduce Helios, a flexible and e#- cient open source meta-search engine. Helios currently runs on the top of 18 search engines (in Web, Books, News, and Academic publication domains), but additional search engines can be easily plugged in. We also report some performance mesured during its development. Building an open source meta search engine A Gulli A Signorini (2005) 2006-01-12T13:03:25-00:00 2005 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/1478 <i>The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Vol. 30, No. 6. (November 2004), pp. 452-460.</i><br /><br />Studies show that recent generations of college students have a learning style with identifiable characteristics. Library instruction efforts must adapt to these learning styles. Course management software (CMS), such as Blackboard, is one resource available to academic librarians to meet the challenges posed by the "Net Generation." At Stetson University, the use of Blackboard courseware in library instruction sessions successfully addressed the unique learning styles of students. Using Blackboard in Library Instruction: Addressing the Learning Styles of Generations X and Y Barbara Costello Robert Lenholt Judson Stryker doi:10.1016/j.acalib.2004.07.003 The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Vol. 30, No. 6. (November 2004), pp. 452-460. 2004-12-02T20:53:53-00:00 2004 The Journal of Academic Librarianship 30 6 452 460 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/130189 <i>J Med Libr Assoc, Vol. 92, No. 4. (October 2004), pp. 412-420.</i><br /><br />BACKGROUND: The analysis included forty-one academic health sciences library (HSL) Websites as captured in the first two weeks of January 2001. Home pages and persistent navigational tools (PNTs) were analyzed for layout, technology, and links, and other general site metrics were taken. METHODS: Websites were selected based on rank in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, with regional and resource libraries given preference on the basis that these libraries are recognized as leaders in their regions and would be the most reasonable source of standards for best practice. A three-page evaluation tool was developed based on previous similar studies. All forty-one sites were evaluated in four specific areas: library general information, Website aids and tools, library services, and electronic resources. Metrics taken for electronic resources included orientation of bibliographic databases alphabetically by title or by subject area and with links to specifically named databases. RESULTS: Based on the results, a formula for determining obligatory links was developed, listing items that should appear on all academic HSL Web home pages and PNTs. CONCLUSIONS: These obligatory links demonstrate a series of best practices that may be followed in the design and construction of academic HSL Websites. Academic health sciences library Website navigation: an analysis of forty-one Websites and their navigation tools. SM Brower J Med Libr Assoc, Vol. 92, No. 4. (October 2004), pp. 412-420. 2005-03-16T16:53:13-00:00 2004 J Med Libr Assoc 1536-5050 92 4 412 420 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/45672 <i>Health Libraries Review, Vol. 20, No. 3. (September 2003), pp. 134-142.</i> Usability evaluation of an NHS library website C Ebenezer doi:10.1046/j.1365-2532.2003.00450.x Health Libraries Review, Vol. 20, No. 3. (September 2003), pp. 134-142. 2004-12-28T17:29:38-00:00 2003 Health Libraries Review 0265-6647 20 3 134 142 Blackwell Publishing no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/14244 <i>Reference Services Review, Vol. 32, No. 4., 356.</i> Understanding the millennials: updating our knowledge about students Wendy Holliday Qin Li doi:10.1108/00907320410569707 Reference Services Review, Vol. 32, No. 4., 356. 2004-12-28T15:56:57-00:00 Reference Services Review 0090-7324 32 4 356 Emerald Group Publishing Limited no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/212051 <i>J Am Med Inform Assoc, Vol. 12, No. 3. (n 2005), pp. 256-262.</i><br /><br />This report provides an evaluation of the National Library of Medicine-sponsored Woods Hole Medical Informatics (WHMI) course and the extent to which the objectives of the program are achieved. Two studies were conducted to examine the participants' perceptions of both the short-term (spring 2002) and the long-term influences (1993 through 2002) on knowledge, skills, and behavior. Data were collected through the use of questionnaires, semistructured telephone interviews, and participant observation methods to provide both quantitative and qualitative assessment. The participants of the spring 2002 course considered the course to be an excellent opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of the field of medical informatics as well as to meet and interact with other professionals in the field to establish future collaborations. Past participants remained highly satisfied with their experience at Woods Hole and its influence on their professional careers and their involvement in a broad range of activities related to medical informatics. This group considered their knowledge and understanding of medical informatics to be of greater quality, had increased their networking with other professionals, and were more confident and motivated to work in the field. Many of the participants feel and show evidence of becoming effective agents of change in their institutions in the area of medical informatics, which is one of the objectives of the program. Participant perceptions of the influences of the NLM-sponsored woods hole medical informatics course. VL Patel T Branch A Cimino C Norton JJ Cimino doi:10.1197/jamia.M1662 J Am Med Inform Assoc, Vol. 12, No. 3. (n 2005), pp. 256-262. 2005-05-26T15:32:11-00:00 2005 J Am Med Inform Assoc 1067-5027 12 3 256 262 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/4606 <i></i><br /><br />This paper presents a pilot study. It was set to investigate a small sample of subjects in a junior high school on whether the increased use of computers, both in domestic and school environments, has affected the students' development of literacy in reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. This stemmed from personal observation as a classroom teacher in the computer studies area. Progressively, the availability of personal computers is increasing. Students began to display more interest in ... The Impact of Computer Use on Literacy in Reading Comprehension And Skills 2004-12-22T22:31:28-00:00 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131326 <i>The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Vol. 30, No. 1. (January 2004), pp. 3-16.</i><br /><br />This article seeks a comprehensive approach to information literacy instruction. The author suggests a programmatic solution that ensures that every undergraduate is provided information literacy instruction before graduation. The recommended process anticipates an eventual evolution of the academic library into a bonafide teaching department. Information Literacy and Higher Education: Placing the Academic Library in the Center of a Comprehensive Solution Edward Owusu-Ansah doi:10.1016/j.jal.2003.11.002 The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Vol. 30, No. 1. (January 2004), pp. 3-16. 2005-03-17T15:16:46-00:00 2004 The Journal of Academic Librarianship 30 1 3 16 bibliographic information instruction literacy http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131276 <i>Medinfo, Vol. 10, No. Pt 1. (2001), pp. 68-72.</i><br /><br />The current system of proprietary software development for healthcare applications is inadequate to meet the needs of providers, administrators, and patients. A recent advance in the field of Internet programming is the release of large-scale software projects as "open-source". The advantages of this method of development include higher quality, lower cost, and increased adherence to established standards. There are several hurdles to be overcome before the healthcare field can take full advantage of this development model. The implementation of open-source development of medical software could greatly improve clinical and research software and elevate the academic standards of the field of medical informatics. How the open-source development model can improve medical software TR Yackel Medinfo, Vol. 10, No. Pt 1. (2001), pp. 68-72. 2005-03-17T14:10:37-00:00 2001 Medinfo 10 Pt 1 68 72 control copyright design economics financing government informatics medical private quality sector software softwareec softwarest standards states united http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131275 <i>Nature, Vol. 424, No. 6952. (2003)</i> Open-source answer to bibliography problem.[comment] MC Wendl DJ Dooling Nature, Vol. 424, No. 6952. (2003) 2005-03-17T14:10:37-00:00 2003 Nature 424 6952 bibliography interface publishingst software standards user-computer http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131274 <i>Medical Informatics & the Internet in Medicine, Vol. 25, No. 3. (2000), pp. 183-93.</i><br /><br />The present work describes a technology transfer project called HIPCOM devoted to the re-engineering of the process used by a medical devices manufacturer to design custom-made hip prostheses. Although it started with insufficient support from the end-user management, a very tight scheduling and a moderate budget, the project developed into what is considered by all partners a success story. In particular, the development of the design software, called HIPCOM Interactive Design Environment (HIDE) was completed in a time shorter than any optimistic expectation. The software was quite stable since its first beta version, and once introduced at the user site it fully replaced the original procedure in less than two months. One year after the early adoption, more than 80 custom-made prostheses had been designed with HIDE and the user had reported only two bugs, both cosmetics. The scope of the present work was to report the development experience and to investigate the reasons for these positive results, with particular reference to the development procedure and the software architecture. The choice of TCL/TK as development language and the adoption of well-defined software architecture were found to be the success key factors. Other important determinants were found to be the adoption of an incremental software engineering strategy, well suited for small to medium projects and the presence in the development staff of a technology transfer expert. Development of a software for the design of custom-made hip prostheses using an open-source rapid application development environment M Viceconti D Testi R Gori C Zannoni Medical Informatics & the Internet in Medicine, Vol. 25, No. 3. (2000), pp. 183-93. 2005-03-17T14:10:35-00:00 2000 Medical Informatics & the Internet in Medicine 25 3 183 93 computer-aided design equipment govt hip human non-us prosthesis software support technology transfer http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131273 <i>International Journal of Medical Informatics, Vol. 70, No. 2-3. (2003), pp. 149-160.</i><br /><br />This article describes the architecture of an EPR system developed for the PropeR project. This EPR system not only aims at supporting home care of stroke patients, but is also designed in such a way that it can be ported to other medical services without much effort. We will briefly describe the Stroke Service and the related PropeR project. Starting from a list of requirements to construct a generic EPR system we will outline the architecture and describe the standards and methods used. Subsequently we describe the implementation and the problems encountered. In the discussion, we will go into the advantages and disadvantages of the tools and techniques we have used. PropeR: a multi disciplinary EPR system Helma van der Linden Gerrit Boers Huibert Tange Jan Talmon Arie Hasman International Journal of Medical Informatics, Vol. 70, No. 2-3. (2003), pp. 149-160. 2005-03-17T14:10:35-00:00 2003 International Journal of Medical Informatics 70 2-3 149 160 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131272 <i>Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (2004)</i> The History of the Hardhats George Timson Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (2004) 2005-03-17T14:10:35-00:00 2004 2004 May 9 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131271 <i>Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (1985)</i> GNU Manifesto Richard Stallman Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (1985) 2005-03-17T14:10:35-00:00 1985 2004 May 9 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131270 <i>Chest, Vol. 126, No. 3 Suppl. (2004), pp. 174S-178S.</i><br /><br />This article describes the methodology for the Seventh American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: Evidence-Based Guidelines. Guideline authors began by specifying the population, the intervention and alternative, and the outcomes for each clinical question, and defined the criteria for eligible articles, including methodological criteria, for each recommendation. Librarians, in collaboration with guideline authors and methodologists, conducted systematic searches for evidence. Guideline authors systematically evaluated the evidence, considered the full range of benefits, risks, inconvenience, and costs associated with alternative management strategies, considered patients' underlying values and preferences, and made recommendations accordingly. To increase the likelihood that the recommendations adequately represent patient values and preferences, the development process included a review of recommendations by research methodologists, practicing generalists, and specialists. Chapters are organized so that evidence is clearly linked to the relevant recommendations, and that recommendations particularly sensitive to underlying values and preferences are explicitly identified. Authors paid careful attention to the strength of the underlying evidence and to the balance between risks and benefits, which are both reflected in the grades of recommendations. Thus, improvements to the process of making recommendations for the ACCP guidelines include the explicit definition of questions, transparent eligibility criteria for including studies, and the specification of values and preferences underlying recommendations where they are particularly relevant. In combination with our previous practice of grading recommendations according to their strength, and the methodological quality of the supporting studies, these innovations establish our guidelines as, by and large, evidence based. Methodology for guideline development for the Seventh American College of Chest Physicians Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: the Seventh ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy HJ Schunemann H Munger S Brower M O'Donnell M Crowther D Cook G Guyatt Chest, Vol. 126, No. 3 Suppl. (2004), pp. 174S-178S. 2005-03-17T14:10:34-00:00 2004 Chest 126 3 Suppl 174S 178S agentsadverse analysisstatistics and assessmentstatistics assurance bias care controlled cost costs data effectseconomicsmethods effectseconomicstherapeutic epidemiology evidence-based fibrinolytic guidelines health humans medical medicine numerical practice quality randomized risk societies states therapyadverse thorax thrombolytic trials united use http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131269 <i>(2001), pp. 359-396.</i> Integrated Delivery Networks C Safran L Perreault (2001), pp. 359-396. 2005-03-17T14:10:34-00:00 2001 359 396 Springer no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131268 <i>International Journal of Medical Informatics, Vol. 71, No. 2-3. (2003)</i> Open source model for global collaboration in higher education Eunryoung Sa Akira Sekikawa Faina Linkov Mita Lovalekar Ronald Laporte International Journal of Medical Informatics, Vol. 71, No. 2-3. (2003) 2005-03-17T14:10:34-00:00 2003 International Journal of Medical Informatics 71 2-3 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131267 <i>(2001)</i> The cathedral and the bazaar: musings on Linux and Open Source by an accidental revolutionary Eric Raymond (2001) 2005-03-17T14:10:34-00:00 2001 O'Reilly open software source http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131266 <i>Computerized Medical Imaging & Graphics, Vol. 27, No. 2-3. (2003), pp. 207-15.</i><br /><br />The integration of medical images as part of the patient record has always been a critical component of documentation and information supporting clinical decisions. In the past two decades the increased number of imaging procedures that allows a more accurate and more specific diagnosis has significantly increased and their role in patient management has grown rapidly. With the evolution toward digital modalities and management of medical images in a fully digital environment with the deployment of enterprise wide Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS) a wider and more rapid access to the images by referring physicians and clinicians has become possible. The parallel evolution of electronic medical records (EMR) supporting all other documents and clinical data in electronic format led to the necessity of integrating medial image data with the rest of the patient record. Although the marriage of medical images and patient record data in electronic format seems a very natural and necessary combination it has often been very slow in development due to the lack of standardization and clear understanding of clinical workflows and clinical requirements. Several early implementations demonstrated the added value of combining medical images with the patient record and have shown that the availability of data and images facilitates and improves the accuracy and efficiency of patient management. Recent efforts in industry and the academic community to harmonize and improve the integration of medical images with patient record, with the promotion of new standards and better definitions of clinical workflows and standard mechanism of integration of different types of data into unified data models, has facilitated the deployment of modern EMR. Also, a shift in paradigm due to recent technological revolutions such as the development of the World Wide Web and the concepts of portal servers for accessing data for multiple sources has significantly boosted the trends into open systems which allows easier and more functional integration of medical data from different sources. Furthermore, the emergence of a new strategy for software development, based on open source components, allows software programs to be shared and exchanged between different institutions leading to more rapid deployment of standardized electronic patient record. Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. From PACS to integrated EMR O Ratib M Swiernik JM Mccoy Computerized Medical Imaging & Graphics, Vol. 27, No. 2-3. (2003), pp. 207-15. 2005-03-17T14:10:34-00:00 2003 Computerized Medical Imaging & Graphics 27 2-3 207 15 administration computerizedog diffusion human information innovation integration interface medical of organization radiology records software states systems systemsog united user-computer http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131265 <i>Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (1997)</i> Open Source Definition Bruce Perens Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (1997) 2005-03-17T14:10:34-00:00 1997 2004 May 9 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131264 <i>Medinfo, Vol. 10, No. Pt 2. (2001), pp. 1195-7.</i><br /><br />Whilst covertly in the past many ideas developed in academic environments have made their way into commercial applications, there is growing acknowledgment that this model may be necessary for both funding academics and for project enrichment in private ventures. This paper seeks to explore and expound on the various pressures related to protocol development and the creation of a MAP (Multiphasic Algorithimic Protocol) Engine as a commercial venture based on an evolution from an academic environment, into a service oriented commercial product. It has been determined in a series of symposia that an Object Oriented; Open Source (OS) environment may best meet the needs for this endeavor. Numerous barriers and agreements remain, and explorations of these will, we believe, bring out the best of both sides of the coin - reflecting the strengths of both cultures. Academic and commercial development of open source applications in international health informatics. Opposite sides of the same coin? DR Pepper NT Ellis Medinfo, Vol. 10, No. Pt 2. (2001), pp. 1195-7. 2005-03-17T14:10:34-00:00 2001 Medinfo 10 Pt 2 1195 7 administration affiliation algorithms behavior cooperative decision organization organizational private public sectorog support techniques http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131263 <i>Educause Review, Vol. 38, No. 4. (2003), pp. 37-47.</i> Boomers, Gen-Xers & Millennials: Understanding the new students Diana Oblinger Educause Review, Vol. 38, No. 4. (2003), pp. 37-47. 2005-03-17T14:10:34-00:00 2003 Educause Review 38 4 37 47 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131262 <i>Journal of Digital Imaging, Vol. 15, No. Suppl 1. (2002), pp. 114-9.</i><br /><br />Radiology departments are besieged with a multitude of information systems, each needing significant technical support. Information systems include the dictation system, the radiology information system (RIS), the picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and every workstation and acquisition modality along with any dedicated system such as a teleradiology solution or specialized reporting tools. Typical radiology departments have very limited resources available to provide support. The challenges facing technical support are in responding to mission critical applications during a failure, building a knowledge base for each system, and providing clear communication with the users of the system experiencing problems. We have constructed a web-based support method that addresses the 3 main challenges of supporting so many different information systems with a formalized response mechanism. The website allows anyone to easily submit issues by describing the problem and selecting a specific category. Each support person subscribes to categories for which they are qualified. High-priority issues will be sent automatically to the alphanumeric pagers of the support personnel with the description of the problem. Drill down capabilities on the website allow searching of resolved and unresolved problems. Automatic emails are sent out to the person submitting the problem every time an action is taken to keep them in a closed loop. This tool pools the limited resources of the department and formalizes response mechanism to provide optimal support to the users. Radtracker: a web-based open-source issue tracking tool P Nagy M Warnock M Daly J Rehm K Ehlers Journal of Digital Imaging, Vol. 15, No. Suppl 1. (2002), pp. 114-9. 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2002 Journal of Digital Imaging 15 Suppl 1 114 9 administration department hospitalog information internet organization radiology systemsog http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131261 <i>International Journal of Medical Informatics, Vol. 69, No. 2-3. (2003), pp. 175-184.</i><br /><br />'Open Source' is a 20-40 year old approach to licensing and distributing software that has recently burst into public view. Against conventional wisdom this approach has been wildly successful in the general software market--probably because the openness lets programmers the world over obtain, critique, use, and build upon the source code without licensing fees. Linux, a UNIX-like operating system, is the best known success. But computer scientists at the University of California, Berkeley began the tradition of software sharing in the mid 1970s with BSD UNIX and distributed the major internet network protocols as source code without a fee. Medical informatics has its own history of Open Source distribution: Massachusetts General's COSTAR and the Veterans Administration's VISTA software have been distributed as source code at no cost for decades. Bioinformatics, our sister field, has embraced the Open Source movement and developed rich libraries of open-source software. Open Source has now gained a tiny foothold in health care (OSCAR GEHR, OpenEMed). Medical informatics researchers and funding agencies should support and nurture this movement. In a world where open-source modules were integrated into operational health care systems, informatics researchers would have real world niches into which they could engraft and test their software inventions. This could produce a burst of innovation that would help solve the many problems of the health care system. We at the Regenstrief Institute are doing our part by moving all of our development to the open-source model. Open Source software in medical informatics--why, how and what Clement Mcdonald Gunther Schadow Michael Barnes Paul Dexter Marc Overhage Burke Mamlin Michael Mccoy International Journal of Medical Informatics, Vol. 69, No. 2-3. (2003), pp. 175-184. 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2003 International Journal of Medical Informatics 69 2-3 175 184 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131260 <i>Vol. 2004, No. July 6. (2002)</i> Are Millennials smarter? Timothy Mask Vol. 2004, No. July 6. (2002) 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2002 2004 July 6 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131259 <i>Journal of Library Administration, Vol. 36 (2002), pp. 195-217.</i> Teaching Information Literacy to Generation Y Kate Manuel Journal of Library Administration, Vol. 36 (2002), pp. 195-217. 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2002 Journal of Library Administration 36 195 217 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131258 <i>About Campus, Vol. 6, No. 3. (2001), pp. 6-12.</i> The Millennials come to campus John Lowery About Campus, Vol. 6, No. 3. (2001), pp. 6-12. 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2001 About Campus 6 3 6 12 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131257 <i>Proceedings / AMIA (2001), pp. 344-8.</i><br /><br />The efficient and reliable capture of vital signs and other bedside data in the non-ICU setting has been a challenging problem for the medical informatics community. The problem is compounded by the complexities associated with storage of this data into an electronic medical record system (EMRS). There are a lack of off-the-shelf solutions that satisfy the basic system requirements of bedside data capture, user authentication, data validation prior to storage, error handling, and convenience. With the current state of technology available, we feel the solution to this problem requires the presence of a PC with custom interface software at the bedside. This allows for the successful interface between available vital signs capture devices, existing EMRS s, and the user. This report summarizes the alternatives we found and our proposed solution to this important problem. Bedside vital signs capture for the non-ICU setting--an open source, PC-based solution PJ Kroth A Belsito JM Overhage CJ Mcdonald Proceedings / AMIA (2001), pp. 344-8. 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2001 Proceedings / AMIA 344 8 administration computer computerized computerizedog economics human instrumentation integration medical microcomputers microcomputersec monitoring organization physiologicis point-of-care records security systems systemsec http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131256 <i>Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, Vol. 10, No. 6. (2003)</i> Open-source software and the primary care EMR.[comment] GS Kantor WD Wilson A Midgley Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, Vol. 10, No. 6. (2003) 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2003 Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association 10 6 ambulatory care computerized computerizedec computerizedst economics health human medical primary records software standards states systems united http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131255 <i>(2003)</i> Straight from the stacks: a firsthand guide to careers in library and information science Laura Kane (2003) 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2003 American Library Association descriptions employment guidance information interviews job librarians library science states united vocational http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131254 <i>Vol. 2003, No. August 28. (September JanuaryMay 2002)</i> The Internet goes to college: how students are living in the future with today's technology Steve Jones Vol. 2003, No. August 28. (September JanuaryMay 2002) 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2002 2003 August 28 Pew Internet and American Life no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131253 <i>Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, Vol. 9, No. 6. (2002), pp. 557-70.</i><br /><br />This article describes an innovative software toolkit that allows the creation of web applications that facilitate the acquisition, integration, and dissemination of multimedia biomedical data over the web, thereby reducing the cost of knowledge sharing. There is a lack of high-level web application development tools suitable for use by researchers, clinicians, and educators who are not skilled programmers. Our Web Interfacing Repository Manager (WIRM) is a software toolkit that reduces the complexity of building custom biomedical web applications. WIRM's visual modeling tools enable domain experts to describe the structure of their knowledge, from which WIRM automatically generates full-featured, customizable content management systems. WIRM: an open source toolkit for building biomedical web applications RM Jakobovits C Rosse JF Brinkley Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, Vol. 9, No. 6. (2002), pp. 557-70. 2005-03-17T14:10:33-00:00 2002 Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association 9 6 557 70 administration anatomy applications brain database govt human informatics information internet management mapping medical multimedia organization phs radiology software support systems systemsog terminology us http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131252 <i>(2003)</i> Millennials go to college: strategies for a new generation on campus: recruiting and admissions, campus life, and the classroom Neil Howe William Strauss (2003) 2005-03-17T14:10:32-00:00 2003 American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers -- attitudes college conflict generations intergenerational of relations states students united http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131251 <i>(2000)</i> Millennials rising: the next great generation Neil Howe William Strauss (2000) 2005-03-17T14:10:32-00:00 2000 Vintage Books no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131250 <i>Vol. 2003, No. August 28. (2000)</i> Millennials Rising - Q&A Neil Howe William Strauss Vol. 2003, No. August 28. (2000) 2005-03-17T14:10:32-00:00 2000 2003 August 28 Howe and Strauss no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131249 <i>Reference Services Review, Vol. 29, No. 1. (2001), pp. 23-32.</i> The postmodern condition: students, the Web, and academic library services Bruce Harley Megan Dreger Patricia Knobloch Reference Services Review, Vol. 29, No. 1. (2001), pp. 23-32. 2005-03-17T14:10:32-00:00 2001 Reference Services Review 29 1 23 32 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131248 <i>Medical Reference Services Quarterly, Vol. 20, No. 3. (2001), pp. 1-11.</i><br /><br />Deciding that changes in the pattern of questions at the reference desk required focused consideration, the reference librarians at the Health Sciences Library of the University at Buffalo held a planning retreat. Technology-induced changes in the information-seeking behavior and reference needs of the library's clientele caused a reassessment of how these needs could best be met and what is the best use of librarians' time. The librarians considered current trends in reference in other academic libraries, the specific needs of the clientele of the Health Sciences Library, and the strengths and expertise of the library staff. The results of this structured discussion produced ideas for redefining reference to provide customized services for the clients and environment. Redefining reference in an academic health sciences library: planning for change SA Gray S Brower H Munger A Start P White Medical Reference Services Quarterly, Vol. 20, No. 3. (2001), pp. 1-11. 2005-03-17T14:10:32-00:00 2001 Medical Reference Services Quarterly 20 3 1 11 academic administration and centersorganization consumer human information innovation internet libraries medical medicalorganization new organizational planning retrieval satisfaction servicesutilization storage techniques universitiesorganization york http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131247 <i>Managed Care Interface, Vol. 15, No. 2. (2002), pp. 52-4.</i> Open source powers the medical Internet today and tomorrow D Goldstein Managed Care Interface, Vol. 15, No. 2. (2002), pp. 52-4. 2005-03-17T14:10:32-00:00 2002 Managed Care Interface 15 2 52 4 care economics health human informaticsec information internetec medical sector servicesec softwareec softwaretd states technology transfer trends united http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131246 <i>Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (February March 1976)</i> An open letter to hobbyists W Iii Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (February March 1976) 2005-03-17T14:10:32-00:00 1976 2004 May 9 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131245 <i>MD Computing, Vol. 16, No. 5. (1999), pp. 52-3.</i> Does open source have a future in medicine? JS Gage MD Computing, Vol. 16, No. 5. (1999), pp. 52-3. 2005-03-17T14:10:32-00:00 1999 MD Computing 16 5 52 3 algorithms computing design forecasting human informatics medical software http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131244 <i>Journal of Neuroscience Methods, Vol. 117, No. 1. (2002), pp. 33-42.</i><br /><br />Recent advances in electrophysiological techniques have created new tools for the acquisition and storage of neuronal activity recorded simultaneously with numerous electrodes. These techniques support the analysis of the function as well as the structure of individual electrogenic cells in the context of surrounding neuronal or cardiac network. Commercially available tools for the analysis of such data, however, cannot be easily adapted to newly emerging requirements for data analysis and visualization, and cross compatibility between them is limited. In this report we introduce a free open source toolbox called microelectrode array tools (MEA-Tools) for the analysis of multi-electrode data based on the common data analysis environment MATLAB (version 5.3-6.1, The Mathworks, Natick, MA). The toolbox itself is platform independent. The file interface currently supports files recorded with MCRack (Multi Channel Systems, Reutlingen, Germany) under Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000, but can be adapted to other data acquisition systems. Functions are controlled via command line input and graphical user interfaces, and support common requirements for the analysis of local field potentials, extracellular spike activity, and continuous recordings, in addition to supplementary data acquired by additional instruments, e.g. intracellular amplifiers. Data may be processed as continuous recordings or time windows triggered to some event. MEA-Tools: an open source toolbox for the analysis of multi-electrode data with MATLAB U Egert T Knott C Schwarz M Nawrot A Brandt S Rotter M Diesmann Journal of Neuroscience Methods, Vol. 117, No. 1. (2002), pp. 33-42. 2005-03-17T14:10:31-00:00 2002 Journal of Neuroscience Methods 117 1 33 42 action algorithms animals computer-assistedis design electrodesst electrophysiologyis electrophysiologymt hippocampusph human instrumentation methods nerve netph neuronsph physiology potentialsph processing rats signal software softwarest softwaretd standards trends http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131243 <i>Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (1999)</i> The risks of closed source computing Alan Cox Vol. 2004, No. May 9. (1999) 2005-03-17T14:10:31-00:00 1999 2004 May 9 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131242 <i>Family Practice Management, Vol. 10, No. 6. (2003)</i> Open-source software: just what the doctor ordered? J Bush Family Practice Management, Vol. 10, No. 6. (2003) 2005-03-17T14:10:31-00:00 2003 Family Practice Management 10 6 computerizedec economics family medical practice records software systems http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131240 <i>J Med Libr Assoc, Vol. 92, No. 4. (2004), pp. 412-20.</i><br /><br />BACKGROUND: The analysis included forty-one academic health sciences library (HSL) Websites as captured in the first two weeks of January 2001. Home pages and persistent navigational tools (PNTs) were analyzed for layout, technology, and links, and other general site metrics were taken. METHODS: Websites were selected based on rank in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, with regional and resource libraries given preference on the basis that these libraries are recognized as leaders in their regions and would be the most reasonable source of standards for best practice. A three-page evaluation tool was developed based on previous similar studies. All forty-one sites were evaluated in four specific areas: library general information, Website aids and tools, library services, and electronic resources. Metrics taken for electronic resources included orientation of bibliographic databases alphabetically by title or by subject area and with links to specifically named databases. RESULTS: Based on the results, a formula for determining obligatory links was developed, listing items that should appear on all academic HSL Web home pages and PNTs. CONCLUSIONS: These obligatory links demonstrate a series of best practices that may be followed in the design and construction of academic HSL Websites. Academic health sciences library Website navigation: an analysis of forty-one Websites and their navigation tools SM Brower J Med Libr Assoc, Vol. 92, No. 4. (2004), pp. 412-20. 2005-03-17T14:10:31-00:00 2004 J Med Libr Assoc 92 4 412 20 academic design library web http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/131239 <i>Serials Review, Vol. 28, No. 2. (2002), pp. 88-92.</i> Teaching electronic journals: Building a workshop for an academic health sciences library S Brower Serials Review, Vol. 28, No. 2. (2002), pp. 88-92. 2005-03-17T14:10:31-00:00 2002 Serials Review 28 2 88 92 no-tag http://www.citeulike.org/user/smbrower/article/1300 <i>Reference Services Review, Vol. 29, No. 3. (1 March 2001), pp. 219-229.</i><br /><br />Academic librarians have been creating Web-based tutorials in support of their institutions' distance education course and remote students for some time. For-credit, distance education, information literacy classes for undergraduate students, however, have not yet begun to appear in significant numbers. In creating such a course, LIBY 3200, California State University, Hayward, sought to meet the needs of its students better and to explore the potential of distance education. Findings from experience teaching LIBY 3200 suggest that many students are less prepared to function - technologically and cognitively - in a Web-based distance education environment than might be predicted. Design and delivery of course content proved time-consuming, with few possibilities for short-cuts, and teaching methods had to be adapted to help the students become autonomous learners, meaningfully capable of self-directed learning in a Web-based environment. Teaching an online information literacy course K Manuel doi:10.1108/EUM0000000005662 Reference Services Review, Vol. 29, No. 3. (1 March 2001), pp. 219-229. 2004-12-01T18:41:34-00:00 2001 Reference Services Review 0090-7324 29 3 219 229 no-tag