Learning how to teach unfamiliar subjects: developing training on writing for publication and presentation of research for health libraries
This article recounts the process by which the new courses were developed, and the techniques used by the library’s teaching staff to gain understanding of conventions and requirements of forms of written communication with which they were unfamiliar. It also evaluates the impact of the new courses, discusses next steps and provides advice for other librarians wishing to develop similar courses.D.I. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 16, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Eleanor Barker, Veronica Phillips Tags: Teaching and Learning in Action Source Type: research

Shane Godbolt, 9 December 1943 ‐ 24 November 2019
Health Information& Libraries Journal, Volume 37, Issue 2, Page 168-169, June 2020. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 16, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Obituary 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

Shane Godbolt, 9 December 1943 ‐ 24 November 2019
Health Information& Libraries Journal, Volume 37, Issue 2, Page 168-169, June 2020. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 16, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: Obituary 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

Integrating e ‐collections following the merger of two specialist hospital libraries: a case study
ConclusionIntegrating e ‐collections enables equity of access and value. A national co‐ordinated approach to procurement of e‐collections will further support equity and best value throughout NHS LKS. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - April 26, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ann Daly, Sandra Harrison, Angela Reed, Derick Yates Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Information behaviour of the millennial generation: a scoping review of medical residents and their use of social media
ConclusionResearch does not delve into medical residents ’ information behaviour on social media, despite the residents themselves using these media (in the context of everyday life, at least). More research is required. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - April 20, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Aurora Gonz ález‐Teruel, María‐Isabel Campos‐Peláez, Gerardo Fortea‐Cabo Tags: Review Article 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 Feb 2020 and currently there are more than 1500 diagnosed cases and 12 deaths. Across the country there are a further 12,000 suspected cases. This will undou btedly 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 awareness through public heal...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - April 5, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Muhammad Yousuf Ali, Peter Gatiti Tags: REGULAR FEATURE: 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 - April 5, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Margaret Purnell Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Screening everyday health information literacy among four populations
ConclusionThe tool may be useful to health information and library services workers when counselling or educating the public. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - April 2, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Noora Hirvonen, Heidi Enwald, Anne ‐Kathrin Mayer, Raija Korpelainen, Riitta Pyky, Tuire Salonurmi, Markku J. Savolainen, Cathrine Nengomasha, Ruth Abankwah, Wilhelm Uutoni, Raimo Niemelä, Maija‐Leena Huotari Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Learning how to teach unfamiliar subjects: developing training on writing for publication and presentation of research for health libraries
This article recounts the process by which the new courses were developed, and the techniques used by the library’s teaching staff to gain understanding of conventions and requirements of forms of written communication with which they were unfamiliar. It also evaluates the impact of the new courses, discusses next steps and provides advice for other librarians wishing to develop similar courses.D.I. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - April 2, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Eleanor Barker, Veronica Phillips Tags: Teaching and Learning in Action Source Type: research

Improving patient engagement by fostering the sharing of activity tracker data with providers: a qualitative study
ConclusionThe tendency to progress towards three stages with greater patient –physician engagement appears to increase with health risk profile and with reduced data privacy concerns. This framework contributes to ongoing discussions about establishing patient–practitioner engagement, based around patients’ shared personal data collection. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - March 11, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Grace Donghee Shin, Yuanyuan Feng, Nicci Gafinowitz, Mohammad Hossein Jarrahi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research