SynthesisJournal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA2008
The emerging informationist specialty: a systematic review of the literature.
Synthesis in Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA, 2008. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- New activities and changing roles of health sciences librarians: a systematic review, 1990-2012.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2013Pooled it
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- A core competency model for clinical informationists.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2021Article
- Clinical informationist educational needs and goals: A scoping review.Journal of education and health promotion · 2020Article
- The clinical informationist as a new member of clinical team.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2020Article
- The educational role of clinical informationist on improving clinical education among medical students: Based on Kirkpatrick model.Journal of education and health promotion · 2020Article
- Facilitating biomedical researchers' interrogation of electronic health record data: Ideas from outside of biomedical informatics.Journal of biomedical informatics · 2016Review
- Assessing the National Library of Medicine's Informationist Awards.Journal of escience librarianship · 2016Article
- Welcoming systematic reviews to the Journal of the Medical Library Association.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2014Article
- "You're just one of the group when you're embedded": report from a mixed-method investigation of the research-embedded health librarian experience.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2013Article
- Tomorrow's academic health sciences library today.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2012Article
- Evolution, revolution, or obsolescence: an examination of writings on the future of health sciences libraries.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2012Article
- Eliminating traditional reference services in an academic health sciences library: a case study.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2011Article
- Jocelyn Anne Rankin, PhD, FMLA, 1946–2010.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2011Article
- Is the informationist a new role? A logic model analysis.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2011Article
- The informationist: building evidence for an emerging health profession.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2010Article
- Information-seeking behavior of basic science researchers: implications for library services.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2010Article
- Embedded librarians: one library's model for decentralized service.Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA · 2009Article
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Abstract
purposeA systematic literature review was conducted to synthesize what is known about informationists, highlight program models, and suggest areas for future research.
methodsArticles retrieved through database searching were reviewed for relevance. Informationist case reports were identified and coded according to an attributes checklist. Data from other retained publications were synthesized under broad themes. The few research studies found were reviewed for level of evidence.
resultsOf 113 papers reviewed, the study identified 7 classic and 8 emerging informationist programs. Two major models are apparent, clinical and research, with priorities differing according to program maturity. The literature synthesis also brought together current thinking about informationist qualifications; practice roles; setting characteristics; education and training; organizational, programmatic, and service provider success factors; and challenges and barriers. Program outcomes to date are reported, and future research topics suggested. Specific findings will assist informationist program planners.
conclusionsWhile the informationist concept remains in the early adopter stage, it appears that domain knowledge, continuous learning, and embedding (working in context) are essential to success. The need for librarians to transition to greater specialization and libraries to emphasize customized service was underscored. A research agenda focused on information management, dissemination, behaviors, and economics is proposed.
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