How developing a point of need training tool for evidence synthesis can improve librarian support for researchers
AbstractMedical and health sciences librarians who are involved in evidence synthesis projects will know that systematic reviews are intensely rigorous, requiring research teams to devote significant resources to the methodological process. As expert searchers, librarians are often identified as personnel to conduct the database searching portion and/or are approached as experts in the methodology to guide research teams through the lifecycle of the project. This research method has surged in popularity at our campus and demand for librarian participation is unsustainable. As a response to this, the library created self-di...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - March 20, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bronte Chiang, Caitlin McClurg Tags: REGULAR FEATURE ARTICLE Source Type: research

You can go your own way: Conducting a signage audit in a health library
ConclusionBy assessing the signs and assigning categories and types, areas were identified as problem points that were impacting the library user's experience and small changes were implemented to improve the library environment. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - March 14, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Katie Wise Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Facilitating knowledge transfer to policy makers and front ‐line workers during a pandemic: Implementation, impact and lessons learned
ConclusionThe Digest was successfully produced within the limits of available resource. The learning from this Digest will inform evidence monitoring, selection and dissemination for future health crises. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - March 12, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Nicola Pearce ‐Smith, Emma Farrow, James Robinson, Blathnaid Mahon, Cat McGillycuddy, Kester Savage Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - February 29, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

ChatGPT: Game ‐changer or wildcard for systematic searching?
AbstractIn this editorial, Anthea Sutton and Veronica Parisi reflect on ChatGPT, how it may contribute to systematic searching, and provide their overview of some recent training they attended on ChatGPT, AI and systematic literature reviews. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - February 29, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Anthea Sutton, Veronica Parisi Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Forthcoming papers
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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - February 29, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: FORTHCOMING PAPER Source Type: research

Developing an online knowledge sharing platform and community of practice for health professionals: Experiences from C ‐WorKS developed in North East England and Yorkshire during COVID‐19
ConclusionOnline knowledge sharing provides pragmatic and timely strategies for health professionals in the UK to apply research evidence to their practice. Our study provides generalisable, practical insights in how to develop and implement a knowledge sharing platform. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - February 2, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Peter van der Graaf, Andrea Burrows, Helen Park, Sarah Sowden Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Medical library systems and services: Bangladesh scenario
This study highlights the present status of medical libraries in Bangladesh. It mainly focuses on the four key areas of medical libraries: Medical Library Services, Research4Life from Bangladesh perspective, Institutional Repository (IR), and Library Automation status. The research study also explores the various key challenges faced by the medical libraries in Bangladesh and finally provides necessary recommendations like a sufficient library budget, implementation of   an Integrated Library System (ILS), skilled manpower, more participation in information networking and resource sharing, sound ICT environment, online co...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - January 22, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Md. Shafiur Rahman, M. Al Mamun Tags: REGULAR FEATURE ARTICLE Source Type: research

Making research and evaluation more useful and more interesting for information services and their users: A guide for students and practitioners
AbstractReflections on the recent increase in the number of cross-sectional surveys received by the editorial team of the journal indicated that potential contributors might consider other research techniques, in addition to, or instead of a survey. In this article, Christine Urquhart discusses some different research designs, and different research methods that may help students and practitioners find useful answers to questions about professional practice beyond the standard survey. Researchers could consider research designs such as quasi-experimental techniques, controlled before-after studies, and interrupted time ser...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - January 12, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Christine Urquhart Tags: REGULAR FEATURE ARTICLE Source Type: research

ChatGPT in medical libraries, possibilities and future directions: An integrative review
ConclusionPositioned as a review, our study elucidates the applications of ChatGPT in medical libraries and discusses relevant considerations. The integration of ChatGPT into medical library services holds promise for enhancing information retrieval and user experience, benefiting library users and the broader medical community. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - January 11, 2024 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Brady D. Lund, Daud Khan, Mayank Yuvaraj Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Development and validation of search filters to retrieve medication discontinuation articles in Medline and Embase
ConclusionsWe developed two search filters for retrieving medication discontinuation articles in Medline and Embase. Further research is needed to estimate precision and specificity of the filters. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - November 28, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Thomas Morel, J érôme Nguyen‐Soenen, Wade Thompson, Jean‐Pascal Fournier Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - November 23, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

COVID ‐19, health librarianship and the wider context
AbstractIn this second special collection of COVID-19-related manuscripts, our focus moves from health information within academia to health librarianship in the wider context. Although COVID-19 manuscripts may still occasionally appear in theHealth Information and Libraries Journal, the World Health Organisation's declaration earlier this year of an end to the global health emergency marks an intentional editorial shift to adopting a broader perspective in publishing this type of work, a focus on public health information challenges and emergency preparedness, and a return to publishing a more familiar range of health lib...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - November 23, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Maria J. Grant Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Acknowledgements
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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - November 23, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Source Type: research

Forthcoming papers
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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - November 23, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: FORTHCOMING PAPER Source Type: research