Health Sciences Librarianship

M. Sandra Wood, MLS, MBA, AHIP, FMLA is Librarian Emerita, Penn State University Libraries. She was a librarian at the George T. Harrell Library, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, for over 35 years, specializing in reference, educational, and database services.

• List of IllustrationsList of TablesForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsEditorial BoardPART I: The ProfessionChapter 1. Health Sciences Librarianship in ContextBy James ShedlockIntroductionThe Health Sciences Library ProfessionHealth Sciences Librarianship EnvironmentsThe National Library of MedicineLibrary OrganizationsEducation for Health Sciences LibrarianshipEntering the Health Sciences Library Profession: Job Opportunities and the Hiring ProcessProfessional Involvement and Keeping Current SummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 2. The Health Sciences EnvironmentBy Gale G. Hannigan and Jonathan D. EldredgeIntroductionU.S. Health CareHealth Professionals’ EducationBiomedical ResearchHealth and Global HealthSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 3. Emerging Trends in Health Sciences LibrarianshipJonathan D. Eldredge and Gale G. HanniganIntroductionTrend One: Evidence-Based PracticeTrend Two: Active LearningTrend Three: Innovative Research CollaborationsTrend Four: Strategies for Adapting New TechnologiesHow to Stay Abreast of Emerging TrendsSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesPART II: Collection ServicesChapter 4. Collection Development in Health Sciences LibrariesHolly PhillipsIntroductionModern Collection DevelopmentCollection Development PoliciesPutting Policy into PracticeResource BudgetsKeeping CurrentSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 5. Technical ServicesMegan Del Baglivo, C. Steven Douglas, and María M. PinkasIntroductionAcquisitionsCollection OrganizationSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 6. Technology Services in Health Sciences LibrariesNancy R. GlassmanIntroductionTechnology TodayPlanningSecurityElectronic Health RecordsConnecting with PatronsSystemsMobile TechnologiesEmerging TechnologiesKeeping CurrentSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesPART III: User ServicesChapter 7. Reference and Information Services in Health Sciences LibrariesMarie AscherIntroductionWhat is Reference?Reference FunctionsThe Reference Interview and EncounterTypes of Users in Health Sciences LibrariesReference Statistics and TransactionsStaffing and Scheduling of Reference Service – New Models of ServiceVirtual Reference ServicesSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 8. Research Services and Database Searching in Health Sciences LibrariesLee A. VucovichIntroductionInformation Needs of Biomedical ResearchersSearching Biomedical Research DatabasesSupporting Evidence-Based PracticeConducting Expert SearchesImproving Research ServicesSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 9. Outreach Services in Health Sciences LibrariesMichele R. TennantIntroductionInternal OutreachExternal Outreach – Outreach to the CommunityOutreach for VisibilitySummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 10. Research Data Management and the Health Sciences LibrarianAndrew Creamer, Elaine R. Martin, and Donna KafelIntroductionBackgroundWhat is RDM?Why Manage Research Data?Common RDM ChallengesRDM Services and Roles for Health Sciences LibrariansLibrarian RDM Skills and CompetenciesLibrarian RDM Tools and ResourcesSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 11. Instruction in Health Sciences LibrariesMaureen “Molly” KnappIntroductionHistoryGenerations and LearningLearning ParadigmsDisruptive Technology and Health Sciences InstructionHospital Libraries and InstructionUser Education and Instructional MechanicsInstructional Design – Creating Your ClassWeb-Based LearningSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 12. Access Services: Circulation, Course Reserves, and Interlibrary Loan in Health Sciences LibrariesEverly Brown, Na Lin, and Megan WolffIntroductionAccess ServicesCirculation ServicesCourse ReservesInterlibrary Loan and Document DeliverySummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 13. Consumer Health Information ServicesKay Hogan SmithIntroductionOverview of Consumer Health Information ServicesEstablishing and Managing a Consumer Health Information ServiceSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesPART IV: Administrative ServicesChapter 14. Library Administration in Health Sciences LibrariesDiana CunninghamIntroductionWhat is a Library Administrator or Manager?Some Management Theories or ToolsInstitutional Organization and StructureManagement CompetenciesManaging the EnvironmentRoles of the Director: Up, Down, and Out!Role of Standards and AccreditationEvaluation and AssessmentGenerating SupportSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 15. Physical Space in Health Sciences LibrariesStewart BrowerIntroductionFactors in Space Planning and DesignSpace Needs of Different Types of Health Sciences LibrariesFunctions and Space Needs of Health Sciences LibrariesThe Need for SpaceSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesChapter 16. New Roles and New Horizons for Health Sciences Librarians and LibrariesMargaret E. HendersonIntroductionTransformation of Health Sciences LibrarianshipExpanded Roles in ResearchClinical Librarians and Hospital LibrariesCollaborationsAlternative Roles and ActivitiesThe Changing Health Sciences Library OrganizationSummaryStudy QuestionsReferencesAbout the Editor and ContributorsIndex

Health Sciences Librarianship gives a rich foundation to new professionals while also offering updated and expanded knowledge and background for seasoned medical librarians. . . . The book will strengthen the knowledge base and understanding of most health sciences information professionals and provide a richer frame of reference to enhance other professional reading. The book offers meaningful commentary, synthesizes theory and practice, and creates a cohesive and coherent textbook. A copy of Health Sciences Librarianship belongs in the hands of every health sciences librarian today.