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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: M. Sandra WoodPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.30cm Weight: 0.984kg ISBN: 9780810888135ISBN 10: 0810888130 Pages: 472 Publication Date: 09 May 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsList 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 IndexReviewsHealth Sciences Librarianship gives a rich foundation to new professionals while also offering updated and expanded knowledge and background for seasoned medical librarians... The book will strengthen the knowledge base and understanding of most health sciences information professionals and provide a richer frame of reference to enhance other professional reading. The book offers meaningful commentary, synthesizes theory and practice, and creates a cohesive and coherent textbook. A copy of Health Sciences Librarianship belongs in the hands of every health sciences librarian today. Medical Reference Services Quarterly As a result of the changes in the health care environment and technology, the services, resources and roles of the health science librarian have evolved. Health Sciences Librarianship edited by M. Sandra Wood provides clear, authoritative, and helpful information addressing those changes and how they apply to health sciences librarianship. -- Michelle A. Kraft, MLS, AHIP, Author of The Krafty Librarian blog As a result of the changes in the health care environment and technology, the services, resources and roles of the health science librarian have evolved. Health Sciences Librarianship edited by M. Sandra Wood provides clear, authoritative, and helpful information addressing those changes and how they apply to health sciences librarianship. -- Michelle A. Kraft, MLS, AHIP, Author of The Krafty Librarian blog Author InformationM. 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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