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Teaching Anatomy in 3D: a comparison of available digital anatomy applications
Full text linkSelecting the most appropriate anatomical application for a university library collection presents a complex challenge, particularly when balancing pedagogical needs, technical functionality, licensing constraints, and budgetary limitations. This article presents a structured six-step methodology developed and applied at our library to support decision-making in the acquisition of an anatomical application. The process includes market exploration, functional evaluation, financial viability assessment, user trials, contract negotiation, and communication strategies. By involving both academic staff and students, and by integrating financial considerations early in the process, the methodology ensures that the selected resource aligns with curricular needs and budget constraints. The approach is designed to be adaptable and reusable, offering a practical framework for other academic libraries facing similar decisions
Making the Medical Library of the University of Bern a caring and safe space
Full text linkIn alignment with the University of Bern’s broader efforts to combat discrimination and uphold inclusivity, The Medical Library (BibMED) at the University of Bern has launched the Caring Library initiative. This initiative promotes a safe, welcoming space through twenty guiding principles displayed prominently behind the information desk. These principles, such as respect, inclusion, and solidarity, serve as a daily reminder of the values that keep our community caring and discrimination-free. This article describes the motivations behind the Caring Library initiative. The BibMED is committed to fostering an environment where all backgrounds and identities are valued and respected
Introducing Global Health, One Health and Planetary Health
Full text linkUnderstanding the concepts of Global Health, One Health and Planetary Health is essential for health information professionals and medical librarians that wish to support research and education in these public health domains. This brief note aims to provide a short overview of the concepts
Researchers and resources rising to meet environmental challenges
Full text linkThe article explores trends in environmental studies at the university-level and how EBSCO Information Services curates its database resources to meet the needs of students and researchers. The author discusses leading environmental problems and their cross-disciplinary permeance, the influence of international political agreements, and the varying needs of undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and library administrators. The history, content, and value of the GreenFILE and Environment Complete databases are detailed, including the many different subjects they cover (ex. climate change, green building, pollution, environmental protection, forestry, and watersheds.) The author articulates her process for reviewing and selecting scholarly journals to be included in these databases, and shares reasons for why the study of the environment is so important
Publications and new products
Full text linkDear all,welcome back to my column! For this issue’s “Publications and new products” column I’ve searched the web and selected news and articles on the most discussed trends related to biomedical librarianship. Once again, it’s Artificial Intelligence, Diamond Open Access and Open Science. Among the reading suggestions is a paper by Galli, Moretti, and Calciolari which discusses the case for biomedical literature reviews, arguing that AI summaries may soon reach a point where they are equivalent to current reviews of the literature, possibly making them irrelevant. The paper poses a question that I would like to pose to you too: whether "the availability of automated summaries of the literature may raise the bar of what is still worth publishing"
What do journals\u27 author instructions state on search methods for systematic reviews: from evidence to implementation
Full text linkSystematic reviews are essential in clinical decision-making, policy development, and evidence-based practice. Our previous research identified significant gaps in author instructions of biomedical and health journals regarding search methods for systematic reviews. To address this, we engaged with key stakeholders to disseminate our research findings and provide recommendations to implement and improve the quality of journals’ author instructions, ultimately contributing to enhancing the quality of published systematic reviews. This brief note outlines the strategy and outcomes of this implementation project. Despite our efforts, limited adoption of our recommendations appears to be primarily due to misconceptions about relevance to different journal scopes, competing editorial priorities, resource constraints related to time and expertise needed for implementation, and a lack of clear responsibility or accountability. Further outreach is needed to raise awareness and improve the quality of journals’ author instructions
