ArticleJournal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA2004
Reference librarians' perceptions of the issues they face as academic health information professionals.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The emerging informationist specialty: a systematic review of the literature.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2008Pooled it
- Shaping opportunities for the new health sciences librarian.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2013Article
- Evaluating a health sciences library residency program: what have we learned?Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2010Article
- An analysis of reference services usage at a regional academic health sciences library.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2010Article
- Ecologies, outreach, and the evolution of medical libraries.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2005Review
- Inside outreach: a challenge for health sciences librarians.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2005Article
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Abstract
backgroundLeaders in the profession encourage academic health sciences librarians to assume new roles as part of the growth process for remaining vital professionals. Have librarians embraced these new roles?
objectivesThis research sought to examine from the reference librarians' viewpoints how their roles have changed over the past ten years and what the challenges these changes present as viewed by both the librarians and library directors.
methodA series of eight focus groups was conducted with reference librarians from private and public academic health sciences libraries. Directors of these libraries were interviewed separately.
resultsReference librarians' activities have largely confirmed the role changes anticipated by their leaders. They are teaching more, engaging in outreach through liaison initiatives, and designing Web pages, in addition to providing traditional reference duties. Librarians offer insights into unanticipated issues encountered in each of these areas and offer some creative solutions. Directors discuss the issues from their unique perspective.
conclusionLibrarians have identified areas for focusing efforts in lifelong learning. Adult learning theory, specialized databases and resources needed by researchers, ever-evolving technology, and promotion and evaluation of the library are areas needing attention. Implications for library education and continuing professional development are presented.
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