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Katherine G Akers - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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announcing the journal of the Medical Library association s data sharing policy
Journal of The Medical Library Association, 2019Co-Authors: Katherine G Akers, Kevin Read, Liz Amos, Lisa Federer, Ayaba Logan, Scott T PlutchakAbstract:As librarians are generally advocates of open access and data sharing, it is a bit surprising that peer-reviewed journals in the field of librarianship have been slow to adopt data sharing policies. Starting October 1, 2019, the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) is taking a step forward and implementing a firm data sharing policy to increase the rigor and reproducibility of published research, enable data reuse, and promote open science. This editorial explains the data sharing policy, describes how compliance with the policy will fit into the journal’s workflow, and provides further guidance for preparing for data sharing.
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report from the Medical Library association s insight initiative summit 2 meeting the evolving information needs of Library stakeholders
Journal of The Medical Library Association, 2019Co-Authors: Katherine G AkersAbstract:At the Medical Library Association’s InSight Initiative Summit 2, held September 27–28, 2018, academic and hospital librarians joined with publishing industry partners to develop a deeper shared understanding of technology- and social interaction–driven changes in how health sciences researchers and clinicians discover and consume information in their fields. Through a mixture of keynote talks, a panel discussion with health care professionals, and small-group problem-solving exercises, the summit program invited participants to collaboratively develop strategies for helping users recognize the value of curated or peer-reviewed content obtained through institutional access channels. Themes of the summit included the existence of different user modes of information discovery and access, user reliance on professional societies and Twitter as information sources, the extent to which smartphones are used to find Medical information, the importance of inducing disorienting dilemmas in Library users that cause them to recognize librarians as true partners in information seeking and research, the dangers of depending on non-curated information, and the need for publishers and librarians to work together to ease barriers to access and enrich the user experience.
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report from the Medical Library association s insight initiative summit 1 engaging users in a disruptive era
Journal of The Medical Library Association, 2018Co-Authors: Katherine G AkersAbstract:At the Medical Library Association’s Insight Initiative Summit 1, held March 6–7, 2018, academic and hospital librarians and publishing industry partners came together to discuss their shared role in engaging users of health sciences information in an era in which “disruptors” such as pirate websites, scientific collaboration networks, and preprint servers pose threats to traditional means of access to scholarly content. Through a mixture of keynote talks, themed panel discussions, and small-group problem-solving exercises, the summit program raised important questions, sparked conversation, and provided insight into the need for both libraries and publishing organizations to improve their user experience, lower their barriers to access, and offer value to users that cannot be provided by competitors, including helping authors and students become informed, responsible advocates for and consumers of scholarly publications. The key takeaways from the summit are expected to impact libraries’ and publishers’ strategies and stimulate the cocreation of enduring materials to enhance user engagement in disseminating and discovering scientific and Medical information.
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collaboration between health sciences librarians and faculty as reflected by articles published in the journal of the Medical Library association
Journal of The Medical Library Association, 2018Co-Authors: Katherine G Akers, Molly Higgins, Jennifer A Devito, Sally Stieglitz, Robert Tolliver, Clara Y TranAbstract:A recent study by Higgins and colleagues reports that the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) had the highest percentage of articles with both librarian and faculty coauthors out of 13 peer-reviewed journals in science, technology, engineering, and medicine librarianship and education between 2005 and 2014. A deeper and updated analysis of JMLA research articles and case studies published between 2008 and 2017 revealed that 29% of articles had both librarian and faculty coauthors. The main topics of librarian-faculty collaboration, as described in these articles, were related to patient and consumer health information and clinical information-seeking and decision-making by health care providers. Most faculty coauthors came from the disciplines of bioMedical or health informatics and biostatistics and Library and information science. The publication of these articles in the JMLA provides evidence of health sciences librarians’ and information specialists’ ability to collaborate with faculty members to advance the knowledgebase and practice of librarianship and the health sciences.
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practicing what we preach developing a data sharing policy for the journal of the Medical Library association
Journal of The Medical Library Association, 2018Co-Authors: Kevin Read, Liz Amos, Lisa Federer, Ayaba Logan, Scott T Plutchak, Katherine G AkersAbstract:Providing access to the data underlying research results in published literature allows others to reproduce those results or analyze the data in new ways. Health sciences librarians and information professionals have long been advocates of data sharing. It is time for us to practice what we preach and share the data associated with our published research. This editorial describes the activity of a working group charged with developing a research data sharing policy for the Journal of the Medical Library Association.
Kevin Obrien - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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cancelled requests a study of interLibrary loan requests for items held in a Medical Library collection
Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 2004Co-Authors: Kevin ObrienAbstract:: This paper presents the results of a study to document and analyze a sample of interLibrary loan requests received from Library patrons of an academic Medical Library for items that are actually held in the collection of the Library. This category is referred to as cancelled requests. The purpose of the study was to attempt to measure the degree to which Library patrons are not making the best possible use of the collection and understand why this was taking place. Suggestions are presented for steps to lower the cancellation rate.
Catherine Pepper - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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assessment of an ipad loan program in an academic Medical Library a case study
Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 2015Co-Authors: Suzanne Shurtz, Robin R Sewell, Derek T Halling, Becky Mckay, Catherine PepperAbstract:An academic Medical Library expanded its iPad loan service to multiple campus libraries and conducted an assessment of the service. iPads loaded with Medical and educational apps were loaned for two-week checkouts from five Library campus locations. Device circulation statistics were tracked and users were invited to complete an online survey about their experience. Data were gathered and analyzed for 11 months. The assessment informed the Library on how best to adapt the service, including what resources to add to the iPads, and the decision to move devices to campuses with more frequent usage.
Carla J Funk - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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using standards to make your case examples from the Medical Library community
New Library World, 2008Co-Authors: Carla J FunkAbstract:Purpose – The paper seeks to discuss how Medical librarians have used Library standards, especially benchmark data, in advocating for the Medical Library and Medical librarian to their communities, institutions, and other groups and the Medical Library Association's role in supporting these advocacy efforts.Design/methodology/approach – Broad definitions of standards and benchmarking are cited from the literature and short case studies from Medical librarianship are described on how both standards and benchmarking have been used to advocate for increased staff and budgets for Medical libraries. Tips for using these tools are also included.Findings – The case studies illustrate that more work should be done by all Library associations in promoting the use of standards, including benchmarking, as an important tool for helping their members advocate for the value of libraries and librarians in helping institutions and organizations outside of the Library achieve their missions and goals.Research limitations/...
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state of the art of expert searching results of a Medical Library association survey
Journal of The Medical Library Association, 2005Co-Authors: Ruth Holst, Carla J FunkAbstract:Objectives: Medical Library Association (MLA) members were surveyed to gather background about the current state of expert searching in institutions. The survey results were intended to guide the recommendations of the Task Force on Expert Searching for promoting the importance of expert searching and implementing those recommendations. Methods: MLA members were surveyed, and data obtained from the survey were compiled and analyzed to answer three general questions: what is the perceived value of searching skills to the institution, how do health sciences librarians maintain and improve their searching skills, and how are searching services promoted and/or mandated in the institution. Results: There were 256 responses to the survey. Over 95% of the respondents saw their expert-searching skills were of value to their institutions, primarily through performing mediated searches and search consultations. Over 83% of the respondents believed that their searching skills had improved over the past 10 years. Most indicated that continued training was very important in maintaining and improving their skills. Respondents promoted searching services most frequently through orientations, brochures, and the libraries' Web pages. No respondent's institution mandated expert searching. Less than 2% of respondents' institutions had best practice guidelines related to expert searching, and only about 8% had guidelines or policies that identified situations where expert searching was recommended. Conclusions: The survey supports the belief that health sciences librarians still play a valuable role in searching, particularly in answering questions about treatment options and in providing education. It also highlights the need for more expert searching courses. There has been minimal discussion about the perceived need for expert-searching guidelines in the institutions represented by survey respondents.
Suzanne Shurtz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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assessment of an ipad loan program in an academic Medical Library a case study
Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 2015Co-Authors: Suzanne Shurtz, Robin R Sewell, Derek T Halling, Becky Mckay, Catherine PepperAbstract:An academic Medical Library expanded its iPad loan service to multiple campus libraries and conducted an assessment of the service. iPads loaded with Medical and educational apps were loaned for two-week checkouts from five Library campus locations. Device circulation statistics were tracked and users were invited to complete an online survey about their experience. Data were gathered and analyzed for 11 months. The assessment informed the Library on how best to adapt the service, including what resources to add to the iPads, and the decision to move devices to campuses with more frequent usage.