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Daniels K, Willis C, Stephenson PL, Baker BL, Schuchardt-Peet C, Six-Means A. Assessment of Library Services in Pediatric Hospitals in the United States and Canada. Med Ref Serv Q 2023; 42:352-369. [PMID: 37899357 DOI: 10.1080/02763869.2023.2258054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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This study reports on a 2022 survey of pediatric hospital librarians in the U.S. and Canada to assess the status of staffing, resources, and services in their libraries. The report compares the data against the MLA Hospital Library Caucus Standards (2022) and the Canadian Hospital Library Association Standards (2020). The report also provides a comparison of the libraries' rankings using the Regional U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals and Magnet status. This approach is intended to determine how librarians and library services at hospitals that are recognized by the above programs differ from those that are not recognized.
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- Kate Daniels
- Clinical Information Librarian at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Clinical Information Librarian at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Library Services Program Manager & Literacy Program Coordinator, Valley Children's Healthcare, Madera, California, USA
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- Medical Librarian, Children's Health, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Lloyd JK, Alpi KM, Hoogland MA, Stephenson PL, Meyer E. Interlibrary loan and document delivery in North American health sciences libraries during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. J Med Libr Assoc 2022; 110:348-357. [PMID: 36589302 PMCID: PMC9782377 DOI: 10.5195/jmla.2022.1452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objective The study purpose was to understand how early months of the COVID-19 pandemic altered interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery (DD) in North American health science libraries (HSLs), specifically the decision-making and workflow adjustments associated with accessing their own collections and obtaining content not available via ILL. Methods Researchers distributed an online 26-question survey through 24 health science library email lists from January 6-February 7, 2021. Respondents reported their library's ILL and DD activities from March-August 2020, including ILL/DD usage and policies, collection access, decision-making, and workflow adjustments. In addition to calculating frequencies, cross-tabulation and statistical tests were performed to test a priori potential associations. Two researchers independently and thematically analyzed responses to the 2 open-ended questions and reached consensus on themes. Results Hospital libraries represented 52% (n=226/431) of respondents, along with 42% academic (n=179) and 6% (n=26) multi-type or other special. Only 1% (n=5) closed completely with no remote services, but many, 45% (n=194), ceased ILL of print materials. More than half (n=246/423; 58%) agreed that ILL requests likely to be filled from print remained unfilled more than is typical. Open-ended questions yielded 5 themes on ILL/DD staffing, setup, and systems; 6 on impacts for libraries and library users. Conclusion Lack of communication regarding collection availability and staffing resulted in delayed or unfilled requests. Hospital and academic libraries made similar decisions about continuing services but reported different experiences in areas such as purchasing digital content. Hybrid ILL/DD workflows may continue for managing these services.
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- , Associate Dean of Libraries & Information Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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Public libraries have conducted collection diversity audits, but this is the first known report of a diversity audit in the hospital library community. A two-part questionnaire was sent to hospital librarians to determine their use of diversity audits in collection management and to provide a tool for a preliminary assessment of their collections' diversity. Results of the questionnaire indicate that developing diversity within hospital library collections is important to these respondents. These librarians also support diversity in their library personnel, open access, researching critical gaps, and programming.
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- Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Taylor MV, Stephenson PL. Sports Concussions: A Webliography. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2022.2045131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Mary Virginia Taylor
- Retired, former Chief Librarian, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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Stephenson PL, Taylor MV. Vaccination for Influenza - Consumer Health Information. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2021.1953340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Retired, former Chief Librarian, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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Stephenson PL, Taylor MV. Consumer Health Information for Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2021.1872974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Gluff JA, Stephenson PL, Taylor MV. Memory Loss: A Webliography. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2019.1614817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Librarians in the federal sector, like librarians in other medical center libraries, increasingly find it necessary to prove their worth to administrators of their facilities in order to keep their libraries open. The Federal Libraries Section of the Medical Library Association developed a survey for use by federal librarians to help them quantify the value of library reference services provided. Using this survey, these librarians gathered statistics to show the library's effect on patient care, education, and administrative questions.
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- Mary Virginia Taylor
- a (Retired Chief Librarian), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center , Shreveport , Lousiana , USA
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- b Library Service, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics , Tampa , Florida , USA
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Stephenson PL. The Ear Book: A Complete Guide to Ear Disorders and Health, by Thomas J. Balkany and Kevin D. Brown. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet 2018. [DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2018.1451161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Stephenson PL, Trafford MA, Hadley AE. Views From the Pacific--Military Base Hospital Libraries in Hawaii and Guam. Med Ref Serv Q 2016; 35:101-111. [PMID: 26794200 DOI: 10.1080/02763869.2016.1117297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Hospital libraries serving military bases offer a different perspective on library services. Two libraries located on islands in the Pacific Ocean provide services to active duty service men and women, including those deployed to other regions of the world. In addition, these hospital libraries serve service members' families living on the base, and often citizens from the surrounding communities.
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- c Medical Library , U.S. Naval Hospital , Guam , Mariana Islands , USA
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Book clubs and discussion groups provide opportunities for hospital librarians to reach out to staff from all areas of their facilities while introducing them to literature reflecting participants' personal and professional interests. Librarians presenting these case studies have coordinated local book clubs where topics ranged from titles about the nature of healing, to leadership development, and patient-centered care. Some also included contemporary novels of interest to participants. No matter the setting or scope of material discussed, each group has provided unique networking opportunities for staff to meet others working in various departments of their facilities.
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Stephenson PL, Taylor MV. Obesity in Children and Adolescents: A Webliography. Journal of Consumer Health On the Internet 2012. [DOI: 10.1080/15398285.2012.726049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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E-readers provide an opportunity for hospital librarians to reach out to staff and patients with new approaches to library lending. Librarians in four Veterans Health Administration medical centers are using e-readers to enlarge their scope of service in unique ways. The libraries of VA hospitals in Minneapolis, Des Moines, Tampa, and Philadelphia have developed several ways to reach out to new library users.
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Taylor MV, Stephenson PL. Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (Swine Influenza): A Webliography. Journal of Consumer Health On the Internet 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/15398280903341028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kronenfeld M, Stephenson PL, Nail-Chiwetalu B, Tweed EM, Sauers EL, McLeod TCV, Guo R, Trahan H, Alpi KM, Hill B, Sherwill-Navarro P, Allen MP, Stephenson PL, Hartman LM, Burnham J, Fell D, Kronenfeld M, Pavlick R, MacNaughton EW, Nail-Chiwetalu B, Ratner NB. Review for librarians of evidence-based practice in nursing and the allied health professions in the United States. J Med Libr Assoc 2007; 95:394-407. [PMID: 17971887 DOI: 10.3163/1536-5050.95.4.394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This paper provides an overview of the state of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing and selected allied health professions and a synopsis of current trends in incorporating EBP into clinical education and practice in these fields. This overview is intended to better equip librarians with a general understanding of the fields and relevant information resources. INCLUDED PROFESSIONS: Professions are athletic training, audiology, health education and promotion, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assisting, respiratory care, and speech-language pathology. APPROACH Each section provides a description of a profession, highlighting changes that increase the importance of clinicians' access to and use of the profession's knowledgebase, and a review of each profession's efforts to support EBP. The paper concludes with a discussion of the librarian's role in providing EBP support to the profession. CONCLUSIONS EBP is in varying stages of growth among these fields. The evolution of EBP is evidenced by developments in preservice training, growth of the literature and resources, and increased research funding. Obstacles to EBP include competing job tasks, the need for additional training, and prevalent attitudes and behaviors toward research among practitioners. Librarians' skills in searching, organizing, and evaluating information can contribute to furthering the development of EBP in a given profession.
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- Michael Kronenfeld
- Learning Resource Center, A. T. Still University of the Health Sciences-Arizona, 5850 East Still Circle, Mesa, AZ 85206, USA.
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Stephenson PL, Green BF, Wallace RL, Earl MF, Orick JT, Taylor MV. Community partnerships for health information training: medical librarians working with health-care professionals and consumers in Tennessee. Health Info Libr J 2004; 21 Suppl 1:20-6. [PMID: 15186287 DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-3324.2004.00498.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In Tennessee, several medical library outreach projects have involved collaborative work with health-care professionals, public librarians, consumers, faith-based organizations and community service agencies. The authors are medical librarians who worked as consultants, trainers and project directors to promote health literacy using PubMed medline and other health information resources in the several funding projects described here. We explain the programmes briefly, focusing on lessons learned and suggestions for those who follow us.
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- Priscilla L Stephenson
- Health Sciences Library, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
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