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SR Tools: Dreamy or Nightmarish
No full textSystematic review (SR) services are expanding in most libraries as users call on librarians for assistance. The review community continues to develop tools to aid in various aspects of the SR process. But are these tools dreamy or nightmarish? This poster will present a selection of potential tools for systematic review projects, organized by function. Among these tools are resources which aid with term analysis, deduplication, review type selection, and more. Each resource will be evaluated for its utility after thorough testing with actual review projects in an academic medical setting. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback on their preferred systematic review tools, and suggest additional tools for consideration
Dream Big: Libraries Supporting Open Access--An Environmental Scan
No full textPURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore how libraries are supporting open access (OA) initiatives including digital repositories, awards and publishing funds, and transformative agreements with publishers. Here we will share our findings, common themes, and future plans. METHODOLOGY: A survey was sent to library directors, collection development librarians, and those who expressed public interest in OA initiatives to gain quantitative and qualitative information on experiences/practices. Websites of peer institutions with an academic health center were reviewed to determine the existence of OA policies, transformative agreements, and author funds. FINDINGS/LIMITATIONS: The study revealed that libraries support OA in many ways such as institutional repositories, developing educational resources, and transformative agreements. We will discuss concerns, barriers, and surprises regarding budgeting, advertising, and future planning. Although there were only 29 responses, the study provided valuable data. The web review provided information specific to health sciences libraries. CONCLUSION: The study provided data to help inform future decision-making. Libraries are developing responses to publishing/policy changes. While the study did not provide a clear answer for moving forward in supporting OA, the information helped develop questions and inspire more local research such as a cost analysis of spending on OA publishing
Challenges of Conceptualizing, Creating, and Researching the History of South Louisiana Hospitals
Get PDFOBJECTIVE: To create a resource guide on historical hospitals in the southern region of [state], documenting rural and urban hospitals with addresses, years open, interesting facts, and photographs. METHODS: A reference question about a historical hospital in the area prompted the idea for this guide; finding information on this long-closed hospital was more challenging than initially thought. Information was collected from a wide range of sources such as directories, newspaper and magazine articles, government reports, etc. Using this information, we have built a public resource guide that reflects [state's] hospital history. RESULTS: This public resource guide illustrates the history of hospital-based healthcare in the area and allows for a better understanding of healthcare history. CONCLUSIONS: While the guide is off to a good start, there were many challenges that came up during the research. The two biggest challenges being street addresses for rural hospitals not being listed in various directories and finding and obtaining permission to use images of hospitals. Some other challenges that arose in the process were colloquial names versus the proper names of hospitals, and determining what constitutes a hospital. Statistics of usage of the guide are not available yet as the guide is newly public. The intention of this guide is to have it be a constant work in progress, adding new hospitals, information, images, etc. when new information is discovered
Effective Library Marketing - What Works?
No full textThe attached files include a slideshow export from an interactive padlet that was created to summarize the ideas generated by the roundtable, as well as complete notes that were recorded from roundtable discussions.We are hosting an informal discussion regarding effective library marketing techniques with an emphasis on hospital libraries
It Takes Two to Tango: A Graduate Health Sciences Librarianship Program and an Academic Health Sciences Library
Get PDFOBJECTIVE: To share the experience of an intern of health sciences librarianship via an internship at an academic health sciences library. DESCRIPTION: A collaborative effort between two Tier -1 universities, the graduate student's university and the medical sciences library who provided a paid internship from June 3- July 25, 2024. The academic and the hosting site requirements will be presented. Benefits gained by the participants will the discussed. SUMMARY: The internship provided a valuable connection between the classroom experience and the real-world environment. New skills were acquired, and network opportunities were available. For the site, it provided the library team an opportunity to reflect on their daily work and the impact they have on their client groups. To inspire the intern to select health sciences librarianship and strengthen the partnership with graduate health sciences librarianship future programs. The health sciences librarianship program benefits from producing graduates that have real and practical experience. It fosters partnerships and a dialogue among academicians and practitioners. As the dance was ending, I reflected on what an incredible experience it has been, and I am looking forward to finding new dancing partners in health sciences libraries. Someday perhaps I have the opportunity to dance with an intern of my own! Well... it takes more than two to tango
A Case for Hybrid Book Clubs: Creating Space for Belonging and Discourse in a Values Based Health Science Library
Get PDFIn a post-COVID world marked by digital transformation, traditional in-person events struggle to maintain engagement. This poster introduces an innovative approach to community building through a nonacademic book club established within a health science center. We present a model designed to align with both library values and the overall institutional mission. The book club features a hybrid format with online and in-person meetings, dedicated networking spaces, and a focus on mental wellness. It also includes thematic-specific discussions relevant to patient practice, bridging the gap between academic and personal development while offering a space for relaxation and professional growth. The poster will detail the development and implementation of this book club, highlighting how these innovative formats enhance engagement and provide support in a health science center context. Additionally, we will present statistics demonstrating participant engagement. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming traditional event challenges and learn methods to apply similar strategies in their own communities to foster supportive environments for students, staff, and faculty
A Comparative Study on the Use of Scholarly Communication Platforms and Their Impact on Research Performance Among Medical Library and Information Science Graduate Students
Get PDFBACKGROUND: Scholarly communication platforms, such as ResearchGate, LinkedIn, and Academia, provide essential tools for academic collaboration, information sharing, and enhancing research performance. This study aimed to examine the usage patterns of these platforms and their impact on the research performance of graduate students in Medical Library and Information Science programs in Tehran. METHODS: The study's sample consisted of 200 students. Data, including usage frequency, platform preferences, and perceived impact on research performance, was collected through a validated questionnaire, with expert input ensuring content validity and a high-reliability score (Cronbach's alpha = 0.958). Data were analyzed using SPSS v.22, with statistical tests such as the Independent T-test, Pearson Correlation, and Mann-Whitney Test applied to identify significant relationships between variables. RESULTS: The findings revealed that 33.5% of participants did not engage with scholarly communication platforms, while 22% spent 15 to 30 minutes a month on these platforms. Only 1% reported using these platforms for over three hours per month. ResearchGate and LinkedIn were the most frequently used platforms, while Orcid had the lowest engagement rates. Ph.D. students were more active on these platforms compared to master's students. Gender did not have a significant effect on platform usage. However, educational level was positively correlated with platform usage, leading to enhanced collaboration, increased access to scholarly resources, and improved research outcomes. For instance, PhD students who used these platforms for more than three hours a month reported an increase in research productivity compared to those who did not use these platforms at all. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study are significant. They indicate that while scholarly communication platforms hold significant potential for advancing research performance, there is a need for Tehran's Medical Library and Information Science graduate students to fully capitalize on these tools. Students who actively engage with platforms such as ResearchGate and LinkedIn experience clear benefits, including improved collaboration, increased access to resources, and heightened research productivity. The underutilization of these platforms among a substantial portion of students highlights a gap in awareness and proficiency that needs to be addressed. Future studies should also explore the barriers preventing more widespread adoption and investigate how platform features can be optimized to serve the unique needs of medical library and information science students better
Library by Design: Five Things I Learned Starting a Medical Library and Two Things I Wish I Knew
No full textLibrary development can be an opportunity to do something new and creative, but it can also present unknown challenges alongside opportunities. During this talk, the presenter will note lessons learned during the beginning stages of developing a new library. Attendees will take away information on building new processes and setting up library resources. The presenter will share things learned working with faculty and staff across the institution. The presenter will also share what they would change if they could start again. The presentation will be offered with cue cards noting the key points, engaging the listeners with visual cues
New frontiers in breast cancer immunotherapy
Get PDFDetailed formal protocol with illustrations and extensive bibliography.A recording of the protocol presentation is available on UT Southwestern's Mediasite. Note: Access to the video is restricted to authorized UT Southwestern users only.UT Southwestern--Internal Medicin
Challenges in Researching the History of the Health Sciences
Get PDFResearching any historical topic may be outside of most health sciences librarians comfort zone. Reference questions can be varied from historical diseases to treatments to statistics to local interest items. There are many challenges when doing historical research for librarians trained in clinical research; and there are additional issues in explaining history to trained scientists. The presenter will offer some starting points for historical research, along with lessons learned using examples and actual reference questions. Additionally, sources to consider will be presented, along with where to search outside of medical literature