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The Beginnings of our Evidence Based Searching

The Beginnings of our Evidence Based Searching

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I would like to share a story of the year 2000. It actually is a part of the genesis of QMed. In that year, I had attended my first ever International Conference (the ICML or International Congress on Medical Librarianship). That year it was in London. I also attended a preconference workshop on “Critical Appraisal Skills” by a well known Informationist Prof Andrew Booth I have no hesitation in saying that this was a turning point in my career. I not only learnt the basics of Critical Appraisal, but for the first time, I understood that one could search the literature to…
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Rules, flexibility and empowerment

Rules, flexibility and empowerment

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Rules are good for every organization. They ensure that most activities are done within a framework. They serve as a guide to all. However, in several smaller organizations, one should see how rules can be flexed (within a right framework and context) and how empowerment and training is important for this. When this is not done, a mid-level / junior employee is the one that usually faces the wrath of customers / visitors / clients. And importantly the clients then talk ill of the organization as a whole. In a way they are right. The employee concerned is doing what…
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Faculty, Freelancers, and Fairness: Rethinking How We Value External Experts

Faculty, Freelancers, and Fairness: Rethinking How We Value External Experts

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In academia and healthcare, inviting external experts to speak or facilitate sessions is a common practice. These engagements add richness, new perspectives, and practical value to learning. But it is worth reflecting: Do our systems of honoraria and reimbursements really acknowledge the different situations of invited faculty? Sharing an Experience Not long ago, I was invited by a reputed institution to deliver a talk and facilitate a group activity. There was no honorarium given to speakers. Happens off and on. I accept that in the spirit of sharing.  But when it came to travel reimbursement, things became unexpectedly complicated. Since…
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