tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post8783480157062262708..comments2024-03-27T09:55:23.143-07:00Comments on Dispatch from the Digital Health Frontier: Knowledge Navigators Combat Information OverloadJohn Halamkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550236129132159307noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-66179745699752084882009-03-11T23:06:00.000-07:002009-03-11T23:06:00.000-07:00Hi Nice Blog .A web based timecard that tracks bo...Hi Nice Blog .A <A HREF="http://www.labortimetracker.com/faqs.cfm" REL="nofollow">web based timecard</A> that tracks both direct labor and indirect labor activity, including the employee, activity, machine, part, operation, project, date, time, and hours. This module is fully integrated with the Timeclock screens provided by Time and Attendance SystemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-69569655109375888482008-01-17T14:38:00.000-08:002008-01-17T14:38:00.000-08:00Mark, I think that in conversations we have with o...Mark, I think that in conversations we have with our CIO's regarding Web 2.0 we should reference John's previous post, Web 2.0 for the CIO. As John points out, it's a mistake not to focus on the individual as content publisher. "2008 will include a major push to catch up and broadly deploy Web 2.0 collaboration and publishing tools throughout all my organizations."mcolettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16918989082124293715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-76885585581839265252008-01-17T14:37:00.000-08:002008-01-17T14:37:00.000-08:00Mark, I think that in conversations we have with o...Mark, I think that in conversations we have with our CIO's regarding Web 2.0 we should reference John's previous post, Web 2.0 for the CIO. As John points out, it's a mistake not to focus on the individual as content publisher. "2008 will include a major push to catch up and broadly deploy Web 2.0 collaboration and publishing tools throughout all my organizations."mcolettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16918989082124293715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-1405498561737246652008-01-10T08:04:00.000-08:002008-01-10T08:04:00.000-08:00Nice post, John. I'm glad to see a healthcare CIO ...Nice post, John. I'm glad to see a healthcare CIO not only work closely with medical librarians, but also publicly acknowledge their value. But while this post is being passed around in medical libraryland, the irony is that a lot of librarians will be unable to read it at work. That's because many hospital IT departments block access to social networking web sites such as blogger. See my <A HREF="http://president.mlanet.org/mfunk/category/web-20/" REL="nofollow">blog posting </A> that summarizes a survey done on social networking blockades affecting medical librarians.<BR/><BR/>The Medical Library Association is attempting to increase the use of Web 2.0 technologies so that our members can better connect with each other - sharing best practices, tips, and procedures. But with IT blocking these technologies, librarians find it difficult not only to connect with each other over professional matters, they sometimes have difficulties in retrieving medically relevant information for their users. As you point out, there is a huge amount of digital knowledge resources out there, and not all of it is in traditional journal or database packages. Looking for a video on <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGi-ZutK3DU" REL="nofollow">vaginal tape vault surgery </A> for a doctor or patient? Sorry, YouTube is blocked.<BR/><BR/>While we understand the need for the protection of a network and the necessity of protecting patient records, blocking the library's access to useful web sites seems to be a rather Procrustean solution. Perhaps you can help. What can librarians do to convince their IT departments that it is OK to make exceptions for their access to "forbidden" web sites? I will gladly share your advice with my colleagues.<BR/><BR/>Mark Funk<BR/>President, Medical Library Associationtrenchcoat77https://www.blogger.com/profile/18322297713157877510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-42491684913017994362008-01-10T08:00:00.000-08:002008-01-10T08:00:00.000-08:00You are correct. The title used on the new signs ...You are correct. The title used on the new signs is actually "Medical Library and Information Commons"John Halamkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550236129132159307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4384692836709903146.post-82609541416513553572008-01-10T07:44:00.000-08:002008-01-10T07:44:00.000-08:00John,Good piece. I'm curious though as to why you...John,<BR/>Good piece. I'm curious though as to why you will change the name from Medical Library to Information Commons. I support the Information Commons concept. However, I believe retaining the name library will help eliminate the stigma attached with Libraries and instead allow our patrons to associate the word with modern technology and quality information.Owusu-Nkwantabisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00774469112998435292noreply@blogger.com