Health Sciences Librarianship

Description

This comprehensive textbook of health sciences librarianship provides the library student and new librarian with the background and skills necessary to handle day-to-day activities and provide quality services in a health sciences library or a more general library serving students and practitioners in the health professions.

The book has 16 chapters, each authored by an experienced medical librarian and is organized logically into 4 sections:

•The Profession,
•Collection Services,
•User Services, and
•Administrative Services.

Each chapter contains photographs, figures, tables, and charts illustrating the essential concepts introduced.
Overseen by a 3-member editorial board of leading professors in medical librarianship programs, this authoritative text provides students, beginning, and experienced librarians with a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art medical librarianship.

Contents

List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Editorial Board

PART I: The Profession

Chapter 1. Health Sciences Librarianship in Context
By James Shedlock
Introduction
The Health Sciences Library Profession
Health Sciences Librarianship Environments
The National Library of Medicine
Library Organizations
Education for Health Sciences Librarianship
Entering the Health Sciences Library Profession: Job Opportunities and the Hiring Process
Professional Involvement and Keeping Current
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 2. The Health Sciences Environment
By Gale G. Hannigan and Jonathan D. Eldredge
Introduction
U.S. Health Care
Health Professionals’ Education
Biomedical Research
Health and Global Health
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 3. Emerging Trends in Health Sciences Librarianship
Jonathan D. Eldredge and Gale G. Hannigan
Introduction
Trend One: Evidence-Based Practice
Trend Two: Active Learning
Trend Three: Innovative Research Collaborations
Trend Four: Strategies for Adapting New Technologies
How to Stay Abreast of Emerging Trends
Summary
Study Questions
References

PART II: Collection Services

Chapter 4. Collection Development in Health Sciences Libraries
Holly Phillips
Introduction
Modern Collection Development
Collection Development Policies
Putting Policy into Practice
Resource Budgets
Keeping Current
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 5. Technical Services
Megan Del Baglivo, C. Steven Douglas, and María M. Pinkas
Introduction
Acquisitions
Collection Organization
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 6. Technology Services in Health Sciences Libraries
Nancy R. Glassman
Introduction
Technology Today
Planning
Security
Electronic Health Records
Connecting with Patrons
Systems
Mobile Technologies
Emerging Technologies
Keeping Current
Summary
Study Questions
References

PART III: User Services

Chapter 7. Reference and Information Services in Health Sciences Libraries
Marie Ascher
Introduction
What is Reference?
Reference Functions
The Reference Interview and Encounter
Types of Users in Health Sciences Libraries
Reference Statistics and Transactions
Staffing and Scheduling of Reference Service – New Models of Service
Virtual Reference Services
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 8. Research Services and Database Searching in Health Sciences Libraries
Lee A. Vucovich
Introduction
Information Needs of Biomedical Researchers
Searching Biomedical Research Databases
Supporting Evidence-Based Practice
Conducting Expert Searches
Improving Research Services
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 9. Outreach Services in Health Sciences Libraries
Michele R. Tennant
Introduction
Internal Outreach
External Outreach – Outreach to the Community
Outreach for Visibility
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 10. Research Data Management and the Health Sciences Librarian
Andrew Creamer, Elaine R. Martin, and Donna Kafel
Introduction
Background
What is RDM?
Why Manage Research Data?
Common RDM Challenges
RDM Services and Roles for Health Sciences Librarians
Librarian RDM Skills and Competencies
Librarian RDM Tools and Resources
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 11. Instruction in Health Sciences Libraries
Maureen “Molly” Knapp
Introduction
History
Generations and Learning
Learning Paradigms
Disruptive Technology and Health Sciences Instruction
Hospital Libraries and Instruction
User Education and Instructional Mechanics
Instructional Design – Creating Your Class
Web-Based Learning
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 12. Access Services: Circulation, Course Reserves, and Interlibrary Loan in Health Sciences Libraries
Everly Brown, Na Lin, and Megan Wolff
Introduction
Access Services
Circulation Services
Course Reserves
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 13. Consumer Health Information Services
Kay Hogan Smith
Introduction
Overview of Consumer Health Information Services
Establishing and Managing a Consumer Health Information Service
Summary
Study Questions
References

PART IV: Administrative Services

Chapter 14. Library Administration in Health Sciences Libraries
Diana Cunningham
Introduction
What is a Library Administrator or Manager?
Some Management Theories or Tools
Institutional Organization and Structure
Management Competencies
Managing the Environment
Roles of the Director: Up, Down, and Out!
Role of Standards and Accreditation
Evaluation and Assessment
Generating Support
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 15. Physical Space in Health Sciences Libraries
Stewart Brower
Introduction
Factors in Space Planning and Design
Space Needs of Different Types of Health Sciences Libraries
Functions and Space Needs of Health Sciences Libraries
The Need for Space
Summary
Study Questions
References

Chapter 16. New Roles and New Horizons for Health Sciences Librarians and Libraries
Margaret E. Henderson
Introduction
Transformation of Health Sciences Librarianship
Expanded Roles in Research
Clinical Librarians and Hospital Libraries
Collaborations
Alternative Roles and Activities
The Changing Health Sciences Library Organization
Summary
Study Questions
References

About the Editor and Contributors
Index

Author

M. Sandra Wood, MLS, MBA, AHIP, FMLA is Librarian Emerita, Penn State University Libraries. She was a librarian at the George T. Harrell Library, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, for over 35 years, specializing in reference, educational, and database services.