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J Med Libr Assoc ; 108(2): 229-241, 2020 Apr.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32256234

RESUMO

OBJECTIVE: The primary objective of this study was to explore different dimensions of Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) authorship from 2006-2017. Dimensions that were evaluated using coauthorship networks and affiliation data included collaboration, geographical reach, and relationship between Medical Library Association (MLA) member and nonmember authors. A secondary objective was to analyze the practice and practical application of data science skills. METHODS: A team of librarians who attended the 2017 Data Science and Visualization Institute used JMLA bibliographic metadata extracted from Scopus, together with select MLA membership data from 2006-2017. Data cleaning, anonymization, analysis, and visualization were done collaboratively by the team members to meet their learning objectives and to produce insights about the nature of collaborative authorship at JMLA. RESULTS: Sixty-nine percent of the 1,351 JMLA authors from 2006-2017 were not MLA members. MLA members were more productive and collaborative, and tended to author articles together. The majority of the authoring institutions in JMLA are based in the United States. Global reach outside of the United States and Canada shows higher authorship in English-speaking countries (e.g., Australia, United Kingdom), as well as in Western Europe and Japan. CONCLUSIONS: MLA support of JMLA may benefit a wider network of health information specialists and medical professionals than is reflected in MLA membership. Conducting coauthorship network analyses can create opportunities for health sciences librarians to practice applying emerging data science and data visualization skills.


Assuntos
Autoria , Associações de Bibliotecas , Publicações Periódicas como Assunto , Humanos , Colaboração Intersetorial , Bibliotecas Médicas , Associações de Bibliotecas/estatística & dados numéricos , Publicações Periódicas como Assunto/estatística & dados numéricos , Pesquisa/estatística & dados numéricos
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J Med Libr Assoc ; 108(1): 17-28, 2020 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31897048

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OBJECTIVE: Reflective practice is common in nursing and other professions. In the published literature, there is very little about librarians' use of reflective practice and no studies of health librarians' use of reflective practice. This study examined the use of reflective practice among health sciences librarians, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers to use. METHODS: This cross-sectional study replicated the 2014 study by Greenall and Sen, using a version of their questionnaire. The research population in this study was health sciences librarians who were members of the MEDLIB-L email discussion list, Medical Library Association (MLA) chapter email discussion lists, and/or MLA section email discussion lists. RESULTS: There were 106 librarians who completed the questionnaire, ranging from those new to the profession through midcareer to longtime librarians. While a high percentage of respondents considered themselves to be reflective practitioners (77%), a larger percentage (87%) reported that they consciously spent time reflecting. Respondents selected a wide variety of benefits of reflective practice, while barriers tended to center on lack of time, knowledge, skills, or experience. CONCLUSION: The diversity of benefits that respondents selected suggests that reflective practice can play an important positive role in librarians' professional development. Reported barriers to reflective practice suggest that there is a need for educational opportunities to develop skills.


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Bibliotecários/psicologia , Bibliotecas Médicas/normas , Associações de Bibliotecas/normas , Serviços de Biblioteca/normas , Competência Profissional/normas , Papel Profissional/psicologia , Adulto , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Bibliotecários/estatística & dados numéricos , Bibliotecas Médicas/estatística & dados numéricos , Associações de Bibliotecas/estatística & dados numéricos , Serviços de Biblioteca/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estados Unidos
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Ir Med J ; 107(3): 90-2, 2014 Mar.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24757898

RESUMO

Librarians working in the Irish health sector are under threat. This is a relatively young profession in comparison with international counterparts, with a low staffing base even at its peak. The public sector moratorium has led to professionally qualified librarians and library assistants not being replaced right across the health system. Librarians are employed in the HSE, voluntary sector, and university sectors. The value that this profession brings to healthcare has been documented in systematic reviews and literature in other countries. In Ireland this group is represented by the Health Science Libraries Group (HSLG), a section of the Library Association of Ireland. The HSLG commissioned research into the status of the profession as well as Irish health libraries. This resulted in the publication of the "SHeLLI Report" in 2011. Results of the report are outlined here and selected examples of value of librarians to healthcare are described.


Assuntos
Bibliotecários , Bibliotecas Médicas/normas , Estudos de Avaliação como Assunto , Humanos , Irlanda , Associações de Bibliotecas/estatística & dados numéricos , Competência Profissional , Recursos Humanos
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J Med Libr Assoc ; 98(3): 250-5, 2010 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20648260

RESUMO

OBJECTIVES: This study sought to ascertain the publication rate of abstracts presented at the annual meetings of the Medical Library Association (MLA) for the years of 2002 and 2003. The secondary objectives were to examine possible reasons for non-publication and factors influencing publication. METHODS: A total of 442 abstracts from both meeting years, consisting of presented papers and posters, were examined. The 2 methods used to obtain a publication rate were literature searches and an online questionnaire sent to first authors. The questionnaire also asked abstract authors about reasons for non-publication and other factors that might have influenced their decisions about whether or not to submit the project for publication. RESULTS: The overall publication rate from the survey was 26.5%, and the publication rate found via literature searching was 27.6%. The most common reason given for non-publication was time restrictions. Also notable was the large proportion of abstracts written by librarians working at universities and those having 25 or more years in the library profession. DISCUSSION: Publication rates for abstracts presented at the Medical Library Association meetings for the years studied rank at the low end in comparison with other medical professional associations. Further research into factors affecting publication may reveal ways to increase this rate.


Assuntos
Indexação e Redação de Resumos/estatística & dados numéricos , Congressos como Assunto/estatística & dados numéricos , Jornalismo Médico , Bibliotecas Médicas/estatística & dados numéricos , Associações de Bibliotecas/estatística & dados numéricos , California , Coleta de Dados , Humanos , Editoração/estatística & dados numéricos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Texas
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J Med Libr Assoc ; 93(4): 459-66, 2005 Oct.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16239942

RESUMO

OBJECTIVES: This study investigated whether Canadian academic health sciences librarians found knowledge of the health sciences to be important and, if so, how they acquired and maintained this knowledge. METHODS: Data were gathered using a Web-based questionnaire made available to Canadian academic health sciences librarians. RESULTS: Respondents recognized the need for subject knowledge: 93.3% of respondents indicated that subject knowledge was "very important" or "somewhat important" to doing their job. However, few respondents felt that holding a degree in the health sciences was necessary. Respondents reported devoting on average more than 6 hours per week to continuing education through various means. Reading or browsing health sciences journals, visiting Websites, studying independently, and participating in professional associations were identified by the largest number of participants as the best ways to become and stay informed. CONCLUSIONS: Although more research needs to be done with a larger sample, subject knowledge continues to be important to Canadian academic health sciences librarians. Continuing education, rather than formal degree studies, is the method of choice for obtaining and maintaining this knowledge.


Assuntos
Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Bibliotecários/estatística & dados numéricos , Bibliotecas Médicas/estatística & dados numéricos , Canadá , Meios de Comunicação/estatística & dados numéricos , Educação Continuada/métodos , Educação Continuada/estatística & dados numéricos , Escolaridade , Humanos , Internet , Associações de Bibliotecas/estatística & dados numéricos , Biblioteconomia/educação , Levantamentos de Bibliotecas
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