Changes to login arrangements from August 2008
We are contacting all UK Data Archive users, and users of the resources of the Economic and Social Data Service (ESDS) and of the ESRC Census Programme (Census.ac.uk) as we will be changing our login for these resources to implement Federated Access Management (Shibboleth).
Our aims are to increase the level of security of our systems, while limiting the disruption to users as much as possible.
All users must log in before 25 July 2008 and provide a memorable word, and also check that all personal details are up to date. Users unable to do this may need to re-register after this date.
Please use this link http://www.data-archive.ac.uk/aandp/access/update_me.asp to
update user details
Even if you use a combination of the resources provided via the UK Data Archive you need only use this link and update your details once.
Thursday 10 July 2008
Finding information on UpToDate
When browsing information on UpToDate, due to security reasons the table of contents has no hyperlinks.
This is a general restriction for all users worldwide. The reason being the security of the content. In the past, the software pirates took advantage of the Hyperlinked Table of Content and easily downloaded all the linked topics at one go.
UpToDate therefore decided to remove the hyperlinks for security reason. This apply to the system worldwide; and by no means is a specific restriction to NHS Scotland.
So basically there is no facility to browse right down to the table of contents. When you find a section that does not have a hyperlink you can copy and paste it into the search box and you will then get the information you require.
This is a general restriction for all users worldwide. The reason being the security of the content. In the past, the software pirates took advantage of the Hyperlinked Table of Content and easily downloaded all the linked topics at one go.
UpToDate therefore decided to remove the hyperlinks for security reason. This apply to the system worldwide; and by no means is a specific restriction to NHS Scotland.
So basically there is no facility to browse right down to the table of contents. When you find a section that does not have a hyperlink you can copy and paste it into the search box and you will then get the information you require.
Construction Briefing - service closure reminder
30th June 2008 sees the closure of all Barbour construction information services (Construction Expert - Architectural, Building Services, Civil and Structural, Building Control and Property & Facilities Management).
This means that the Construction Briefing section of Barbour Indexes will no longer be available.
This means that the Construction Briefing section of Barbour Indexes will no longer be available.
Virtual Training - technical requirements
I received a query regarding the technical requirements needed to take an online training session, namely Refworks. The following information was provided by Refworks themselves. Some health boards have restrictions on what can be accessed and downloaded. Most of the online training we offer requires you download WebEx software and the message below is specific to this software.
This information can be passed on to IT departments if you feel this would help you get access to this resource.
BEGIN MESSAGE
Here's what WebEx says about requirements to attend an "event" (which is what we run):
What do I need to attend events on Microsoft Windows?
Minimum requirements to host or attend fully interactive events using Event Manager for Windows: Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP
Intel x86 (Pentium 400MHZ +) or compatible processor
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, 6, Mozilla 1.6 or later, or Netscape4.7,7.x JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser
56K or faster Internet connection
Here are the Mac requirements:
Minimum requirements to host or attend fully interactive events for Mac OS:
Mac OS 10.2.x or later
Internet Explorer 5.2 or Safari 1.1 or later
JavaScript and cookies enabled for the browser
Java 1.3.1 or later
The small plug-in that downloads is minimal in size. I don't believe it can be networked -- it installs on each machine when you log in to the meeting (if you don't already have it installed). We don't use Flash. You can pre-download the event manager from our webex site. Just go to https://refworks.webex.com. Click on the Event Manager tab. When the screen changes, click on Set Up from the left-hand navigation. When it expands, click on Event Manager and you can install the plug-in. All WebEx does is display our computer on yours -- we don't have access to any files or anything on the computer, you are simply viewing(almost like watching a streaming video, but live).
Most of the sessions run between 75 and 90 minutes, depending on the amount of user questions at the end. We are going to start running some shorter, more single-topic sessions like we are currently doing for Write-N-Cite III.
Finally, please note that everything covered in our webinars is also covered in our online tutorials. If WebEx does not work out for your network, your users do have an alternative. We have had very few users who cannot install the plug-in -- even on restricted computers, so perhaps it's worth trying to download it and see how it works.
END MESSAGE
This information can be passed on to IT departments if you feel this would help you get access to this resource.
BEGIN MESSAGE
Here's what WebEx says about requirements to attend an "event" (which is what we run):
What do I need to attend events on Microsoft Windows?
Minimum requirements to host or attend fully interactive events using Event Manager for Windows: Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP
Intel x86 (Pentium 400MHZ +) or compatible processor
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, 6, Mozilla 1.6 or later, or Netscape4.7,7.x JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser
56K or faster Internet connection
Here are the Mac requirements:
Minimum requirements to host or attend fully interactive events for Mac OS:
Mac OS 10.2.x or later
Internet Explorer 5.2 or Safari 1.1 or later
JavaScript and cookies enabled for the browser
Java 1.3.1 or later
The small plug-in that downloads is minimal in size. I don't believe it can be networked -- it installs on each machine when you log in to the meeting (if you don't already have it installed). We don't use Flash. You can pre-download the event manager from our webex site. Just go to https://refworks.webex.com. Click on the Event Manager tab. When the screen changes, click on Set Up from the left-hand navigation. When it expands, click on Event Manager and you can install the plug-in. All WebEx does is display our computer on yours -- we don't have access to any files or anything on the computer, you are simply viewing(almost like watching a streaming video, but live).
Most of the sessions run between 75 and 90 minutes, depending on the amount of user questions at the end. We are going to start running some shorter, more single-topic sessions like we are currently doing for Write-N-Cite III.
Finally, please note that everything covered in our webinars is also covered in our online tutorials. If WebEx does not work out for your network, your users do have an alternative. We have had very few users who cannot install the plug-in -- even on restricted computers, so perhaps it's worth trying to download it and see how it works.
END MESSAGE
Accessing UpToDate
We have had a number of queries regarding users being unable to access the UpToDate service and we just wanted to remind users of how to best access this resource.
To access UpToDate, this url, it is
http://www.clinicaldecisions.scot.nhs.uk/Authentication.aspx?target=UTD¤tURL=/home.aspx&=reqlogin=true&url=http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html
Another route of access is the following Go to the Clinical Decisions portal at
http://www.clinicaldecisions.scot.nhs.uk/
Under the search box there is a section called 'Quick Links' where you can access UpToDate.
You can also access this resource from the full list of databases.
Finally do not go to UpToDate home page. The options above should provide you with access.
To access UpToDate, this url, it is
http://www.clinicaldecisions.scot.nhs.uk/Authentication.aspx?target=UTD¤tURL=/home.aspx&=reqlogin=true&url=http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html
Another route of access is the following Go to the Clinical Decisions portal at
http://www.clinicaldecisions.scot.nhs.uk/
Under the search box there is a section called 'Quick Links' where you can access UpToDate.
You can also access this resource from the full list of databases.
Finally do not go to UpToDate home page. The options above should provide you with access.
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