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The Pandemic Made Librarians Step Out of Frames
Full text linkThe library of Tallinn Health Care College is a professional library, which collects, maintains, and makes the health care literature and databases available for users. Major changes in the world have brought new services to the library of Tallinn Health Care College, as well as to all other libraries. The situation has made librarians think about the ways to further support teaching and research in the College. In addition, the requirements of the College present challenges for librarians resulting in us to step out of the frames and test ourselves in a new role
Reflections From a Post-Pandemic Library
Full text linkOne of the many lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic is the importance of connecting and collaborating with students and staff in and outside the library. Because of Covid, the interaction was kept at a minimum and limited to the occasional zoom-based lectures or individual instructions. After reopening our library, we experienced a dramatic drop in library visits and library use. In this reflective text, we discuss the challenges we faced as we returned to a new normal
Metadata for digital collections: Miller, Steven Jack Second edition. London: Facet Publishing; 2022
Full text linkLibrary associations: making connections to enable effective change
Full text linkDecisions by library associations impact on everyone involved in library and information services. The committee of the Library Association of Ireland, Health Sciences Libraries Group conducted an online survey about association and group membership. Our (49) responses and literature review provide a useful guide to what is wanted and needed. We learned about the value of taking a holistic, connected approach to enhancing expertise through continuing professional development, progressing the interests of our profession, and supporting collegiality and knowledge exchange by uniting us as a community. Our findings show the importance of belonging to a professional group that not only provides comprehensive tangible supports but also facilitates a network of stakeholders with whom we can engage, share and collaborate