Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 42

November 14, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 42   In This Issue  Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities 11/12/2007 - Request for Proposal - Veterinary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Clemson University, South Carolina - Request for Proposal - Veterinary Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) 11/07/2007 - Forensic L IMS Request for Proposal - Kansas City Police Crime Laboratory Deadline December 11, 2007 11/07/2007 - Request for Proposal - Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) City of Suffolk, Virginia - Water Treatment Facility 11/06/2007 - Criminal Management Information System - State of New Mexico State of New Mexico -…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 41

November 07, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 41   In This Issue  Demonstrations & Presentations LIMS and ISO 17025 Primer Tutorial The following on-line video provides a tutorial primer on ISO 17025 and how a LIMS can help your lab with the issues surrounding compliance with those standards and requirements.  Audio speakers are highly recommended when viewing this video.  Enjoy! Develop your LIMS Requirements with the LIMSpec Library The Laboratory Informatics Institute (LIMStitute) is proud to announce the release of our LIMSpec Library.  The LIMSpec Library is a collection of eBooks published by the LIMStitute that provides you with a…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 40

October 30, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 40   In This Issue  Demonstrations & Presentations LIMS and ISO 17025 Primer Tutorial The following on-line video provides a tutorial primer on ISO 17025 and how a LIMS can help your lab with the issues surrounding compliance with those standards and requirements.  Audio speakers are highly recommended when viewing this video.  Enjoy! Develop your LIMS Requirements with the LIMSpec Library The Laboratory Informatics Institute (LIMStitute) is proud to announce the release of our LIMSpec Library.  The LIMSpec Library is a collection of eBooks published by the LIMStitute that provides you with a…

LIMS and ISO 17025 Primer Tutorial

The following on-line video provides a tutorial primer on ISO 17025 and how a LIMS can help your lab with the issues surrounding compliance with those standards and requirements.  Audio speakers are highly recommended when viewing this video.  Enjoy!

eScience: What is it?

Here is a short powerpoint presentation I found recently that some of you may find interesting. The presentation is about the concept of eScience and what it is and how it is changing how science is done.

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 39

October 17, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 39   In This Issue  Announcements LIMSforum.com - Google LIMS discussion group LIMSfinder is pleased to announce the release of LIMSforum.com.  LIMSforum is an open access discussion group hosted at Google Groups.  The LIMSforum.com discussion group is for discussing LIMS, Electronic Laboratory Notebook systems, Chromotography Data Systems,, Scientific Data Management Systems and validation and regulatory compliance for the laboratory industry. LIMSforum.com can be accessed through the web, email or through an RSS reader.  Its your choice.  You do not have to join to read or post.  The group is open but…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 38

October 10, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 38   In This Issue  Announcements LIMSforum.com - Google LIMS discussion group LIMSfinder is pleased to announce the release of LIMSforum.com.  LIMSforum is an open access discussion group hosted at Google Groups.  The LIMSforum.com discussion group is for discussing LIMS, Electronic Laboratory Notebook systems, Chromotography Data Systems,, Scientific Data Management Systems and validation and regulatory compliance for the laboratory industry. LIMSforum.com can be accessed through the web, email or through an RSS reader.  Its your choice.  You do not have to join to read or post.  The group is open but…

LIMS.tv Released – The on-line laboratory and science video channel

In today's world, folks are having to learn and absorb information at an incredible rate and we all need tools that make dealing with information and knowledge, simply more efficient.  You know the saying...  A picture is worth a thousand words...  Well, a video is worth a thousand pictures.  Laboratory staff must not only do their daily work but keep up with new technology and regulations and still leave time for a personal life.  Videos are the answer to improving learning efficiency and general communications so that you can be even more effective in your daily lab work, learn new technologies and still leave room for a personal life.  To that end...  The Laboratory Informatics Institute is pleased to announce the first release of www.LIMS.tv. LIMS.tv is a new website for the publication of laboratory, science and technology related videos.

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 37

October 02, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 37   In This Issue  Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities 09/17/2007 - Request for Proposal - Garland, Texas: Laboratory Information Management System 09/11/2007 - Invitation for Expressions of Interest – Forensic LIMS Victoria Police (Australia) 09/06/2007 - Request for Proposal - Gwinnett Integrated Criminal Justice Information System  Articles How Does a Laboratory Automation Needs Assessment Benefit Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Implementation and Operation? Many laboratories may have the expertise to translate manual processes and laboratory automation requirements into a detailed specification document for all of the system equirements, features…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 36

September 19, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 36   In This Issue  Bid / RFP / RFI Opportunities 09/17/2007 - Request for Proposal - Laboratory Information Management System 09/11/2007 - Invitation for Expressions of Interest – Forensic LIMS Victoria Police (Australia) 09/07/2007 - Request for Proposal - Forensic Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) 09/06/2007 - Request for Proposal - Gwinnett Integrated Criminal Justice Information System  Articles How Does a Laboratory Automation Needs Assessment Benefit Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Implementation and Operation? Many laboratories may have the expertise to translate manual processes and laboratory automation requirements into a…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 34

August 28, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 34   In This Issue  Articles How Does a Laboratory Automation Needs Assessment Benefit Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Implementation and Operation? Many laboratories may have the expertise to translate manual processes and laboratory automation requirements into a detailed specification document for all of the system equirements, features and functions of a LIMS. However, that may not be the best utilization of their resources. Vendor validation gets software up and running faster Validating the latest version of a software system can cost an organisation a considerable amount of staff time -…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 5, Issue 33

August 21, 2007      Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update  Volume 5, Issue 33   In This Issue  Articles How Does a Laboratory Automation Needs Assessment Benefit Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Implementation and Operation? Many laboratories may have the expertise to translate manual processes and laboratory automation requirements into a detailed specification document for all of the system equirements, features and functions of a LIMS. However, that may not be the best utilization of their resources. Vendor validation gets software up and running faster Validating the latest version of a software system can cost an organisation a considerable amount of staff time -…