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Transforming and extending library services by embracing technology and collaborations: A case study
AbstractTechnology advances and collaborations with information technology and computer science groups have enabled library services to expand into new domains. Listening to user needs, eliminating administrative burden and saving users time remain strong foundations on which to build new library services enabled by technology. Examples of what is now possible is described, including service to user groups, successes, failures and challenges. Although technology advances have enabled library service enhancements to all user groups, special emphasis on new library services in support of the research enterprise is discussed....
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 23, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Terrie R. Wheeler, Diana Delgado, Paul J. Albert, Sarah Ben Maamar, Peter R. Oxley Tags: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND INITIATIVES Source Type: research

Focus groups revealed how community health workers in North Carolina find, verify, and process health information for migrant and seasonal farmworkers
ConclusionThis study adds to the very limited body of knowledge about how CHWs seek and transmit information to their communities and sheds light on their information need and literacy abilities. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 21, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Catherine E. LePrevost, Leslie E. Cofie, Jamie E. Bloss, Joseph G. L. Lee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

An analysis of ALA ‐accredited MLS curricula indicates deficiencies in the initial training provided for public librarians
ConclusionALA-accredited MLIS programs should consider increasing their offerings or requiring health-related courses to improve the training of public librarians to meet the health information needs of communities. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 16, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Gabriella Pandolfelli, Jessica A. Koos, Lisa Benz Scott Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Updated generic search filters for finding studies of adverse drug effects in Ovid medline and Embase may retrieve up to 90% of relevant studies
ConclusionWe have derived and validated search filters that retrieve around 90% of records with adverse drug effects data inmedline and Embase. The addition of specific adverse effects terms is required to achieve higher recall. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 7, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Su Golder, Kelly Farrah, Monika Mierzwinski ‐Urban, Beth Barker, Anna Rama Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Familiarity with the internet and health apps, and specific topic needs are amongst the factors that influence how online health information is used for health decisions amongst adolescents
ConclusionThis study provides clues about how online health-related information can be used to adjust and enhance health promotion amongst adolescents. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - June 3, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Tatjana Gazibara, Milica Cakic, Jelena Cakic, Anita Grgurevic, Tatjana Pekmezovic Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Forthcoming papers
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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 17, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: FORTHCOMING PAPER Source Type: research

Issue Information Covers
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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 17, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Making the most of public policy in health libraries and information services: Example of the Health and Care Bill 2022
AbstractPublic policy changes, such as new legislation, can seem distant from health knowledge and libraries services. The changes can provide, however, opportunities for health libraries and information services across sectors to demonstrate their value, supporting their ongoing funding and integration. TheHealth and Care Bill 2022 is an example of a public policy change that has specific implications in England, but also demonstrates the elements to look out for in new legislation as opportunities for health libraries and information services. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 17, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Ruth Carlyle Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Searched and found? The association between use of health information sources and success in getting the desired information
ConclusionsThe (partial) success in meeting health consumers' information needs is associated with the turn to particular sources. Public health professionals and health provider institutions should improve provision and delivery of health information to meet consumer health information needs. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - May 5, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Dennis Rosenberg Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Characterizing the research data management practices of NIH biomedical researchers indicates the need for better support at laboratory level
ConclusionOur suggestions emphasize the importance of RDM training and support for long term data preservation, especially at the laboratory level. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - April 27, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Sue Yeon Syn, Soojung Kim Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Information retrieval at the point of care of community family physicians in Arab countries
This study is based on Jumana Antoun's PhD thesis at Walden University, USA examining the information retrieval behaviour of 72 community family physicians' at the point of care in eight Arab countries in the Eastern Mediterranean. The key findings were that participants looked for digital clinical information at the point of care on average 14.0 times per week with the majority (80.3%) using a mobile phone. Clinical information about medication dosage and side effects was the most sought clinical question, and patient education was the least. Almost half of the participants considered that they often found relevant (55.6%...
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - April 9, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Jumana Antoun, Jennifer Lapin, Dennis Beck Tags: REGULAR FEATURE: DISSERTATIONS INTO PRACTICE Source Type: research

Caregivers of children feel confident about using the internet for health information
ConclusionsEfforts to reduce barriers to online health information may be required for some groups of caregivers, and health care providers may have a role to play in this. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - April 9, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Emma Delemere, Rebecca Maguire Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Validation of a generic impact survey for use by health library services indicates the reliability of the questionnaire
ConclusionsThe generic questionnaire is a reliable way of assessing the impact of health library and knowledge services, both individually and collectively. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - March 26, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Christine Urquhart, Alison Brettle Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A systematic review case study of urgent and emergency care configuration found citation searching of Web of Science and Google Scholar of similar value
ConclusionsIn a single systematic review case study, citation searching was required to identify all included studies. Citation searching on WOS is more efficient, where a subscription is available. Both databases identified the same studies but GS required additional time to remove non-English language studies and locate abstracts. (Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal)
Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - March 16, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Anna Cantrell, Andrew Booth, Duncan Chambers Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Forthcoming papers
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Source: Health Information and Libraries Journal - March 12, 2022 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: FORTHCOMING PAPER Source Type: research