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Health information professionals: delivering core services and value in extraordinary times
AbstractThe 2020 virtual issue of the Health Information and Libraries Journal (HILJ) is published to link to the CILIP Health Libraries Group Conference which was to take place in Scotland 22 –25th July. Whilst the conference was postponed in light of the coronavirus (COVID‐19) pandemic, its themes of (i) Working in Partnership; (ii) Resilience and Well‐being; (iii) Public and Patient involvement; (iv) Quality Impact and Metrics; and (v) Improvement and Innovation have nevertheless provided the basis on which to compile this virtual issue. Overarching these themes is a core value of the HIL profession, to provide re...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 14, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Frances Johnson Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

The Covid ‐19 ‘infodemic’: a new front for information professionals
AbstractThe virus, commonly known as COVID ‐19 which emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, has spread in 213 countries, areas or territories around the globe, with nearly 144 683 deaths worldwide on 18 April 2020. In the wake of this pandemic, we have witnessed a massive infodemic with the public being bombarded with vast quantities of information, much of which is not scientifically correct. Fighting fake news is now the new front in the COVID‐19 battle. This regular feature comments on the role of health sciences librarians and information professionals in combating the COVID‐19 infodemic. To support their wo...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 12, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Salman Bin Naeem, , Rubina Bhatti Tags: International Perspectives and Initiatives Source Type: research

How do Cochrane authors conduct web searching to identify studies? Findings from a cross ‐sectional sample of Cochrane Reviews
ConclusionBasic web search interfaces necessitate simple searches. However, there is scope to use more diverse search features and techniques and a greater variety of search engines. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 7, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Simon Briscoe, Michael Nunns, Liz Shaw Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Effectiveness of bibliotherapy in alleviating examination stress on college students: a quasi ‐experimental trial
ConclusionFindings have revealed that combined CBT with academic skills improvement based bibliotherapy may be efficient in lowering examination stress for female undergraduates. Librarians can contribute to improving the health of their societies. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 26, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Walaa Hamdan, Lamia Al Duaijy, Yaser Al Sawy Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A comparative study of medical ebook and print book prices
ConclusionsBuying ebooks, at least on a title ‐by‐title basis, can be very costly for medical libraries. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 20, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Erin M. Watson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Issue Information
Health Information& Libraries Journal, Volume 37, Issue 2, Page i-iv, June 2020. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 16, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Supporting the health library and information workforce
AbstractAs a prelude to his keynote speech at the forthcomingHealth Libraries Group conference, Sean McNamara, Head ofCILIP Scotland, provides an insight into the work being undertaken with health librarians in Scotland and considers howCILIP Scotland might support the health information sector in the coming years. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 16, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Sean McNamara Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

The COVID ‐19 (Coronavirus) pandemic: reflections on the roles of librarians and information professionals
AbstractThis Regular Feature explores the role of health science librarians in the coronavirus pandemic. COVID ‐19 has spread rapidly all over the world. All major cities around the globe are in lockdown. In Pakistan, the first case was diagnosed on 26 February 2020, and currently, there are more than 2039 diagnosed cases and 26 deaths as on 31 March 2020. Across the country, there are further 12 000 su spected cases. This will undoubtedly increase if precautionary measures are not taken. Pakistani universities, colleges and schools were in lockdown. The role of university librarians in this emergency included raising...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 16, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Peter Gatiti Tags: International Perspectives and Initiatives Source Type: research

Findings from a training needs analysis survey to support health professionals across the research lifecycle
ConclusionThe results of this survey have been used to implement a number of changes to the library ’s educational services and the library’s website has been updated. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 16, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Margaret Purnell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research