Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice

doi:10.29085/9781783301454

This book builds a research-grounded, theoretical foundation for evidence based library and information practice and illustrates how librarians can incorporate the principles to make more informed decisions in the workplace. The book takes an open and encompassing approach to exploring evidence based library and information practice (EBLIP) and the ways it can improve the practice of librarianship. Bringing together recent theory, research, and case studies, the book provides librarians with a new reference point for how they can use and create evidence within their practice, in order to better meet the needs of their communities. Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice is divided into two parts; in the first part the editors explore the background to EBLIP and put forward a new model for its application in the workplace which encompasses 5 elements: Articulate, Assemble, Assess, Agree, Adapt. In the second part, contributors from academic, public, health, school and special libraries from around the world provide an overview of EBLIP developments in their sector and offer examples of successful implementation. Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice will be essential reading for library and information professionals from all sectors who want to make more informed decisions and better meet the needs of their users. The book will also be of interest to students of library and information studies and researchers.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
pp v-vi
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List of figures and tables
pp vii-viii
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Contributors
pp ix-xiv
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PART 1 - BACKGROUND AND MODEL
pp 1-2
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1 - Introduction
pp 3-10
- By Denise Koufogiannakis, Associate University Librarian at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada., Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK.
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2 - A new framework for EBLIP
pp 11-18
- By Denise Koufogiannakis, Associate University Librarian at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada., Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK.
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3 - Articulate
pp 19-26
- By Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK., Denise Koufogiannakis, Associate University Librarian at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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4 - Assemble
pp 27-44
- By Denise Koufogiannakis, Associate University Librarian at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada., Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK.
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5 - Assess
pp 45-58
- By Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK., Denise Koufogiannakis, Associate University Librarian at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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6 - Agree
pp 59-70
- By Denise Koufogiannakis, Associate University Librarian at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada., Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK.
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7 - Adapt
pp 71-78
- By Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK., Denise Koufogiannakis, Associate University Librarian at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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PART 2 - EBLIP IN ACTION
pp 79-80
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8 - Practitioner-researchers and EBLIP
pp 81-92
- By Virginia Wilson, Director of the Centre for Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (C-EBLIP) at the University Library, University of Saskatchewan (U of S), Canada
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9 - Academic libraries
pp 93-104
- By Mary M. Somerville, University Librarian for University of the Pacific Libraries in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Stockton, California., Lorie A. Kloda, Associate University Librarian for Planning and Community Relations at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.
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10 - Public libraries
pp 105-120
- By Pam Ryan, Director, Service Development & Innovation at Toronto Public Library., Becky Cole, Learning Partnerships Coordinator at Northumbria University in the UK.
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11 - Health libraries
pp 121-132
- By Jonathan D. Eldredge, Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico., Joanne Gard Marshall, MLS MHSc PhD spent 16 years as a medical librarian before becoming a faculty member at the University of Toronto in 1987., Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK., Heather N. Holmes, MLIS AHIP is the Associate Director of Libraries with a faculty appointment of Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, Lotta Haglund, MLIS is Head of Library and Archive at the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, in Stockholm, Sweden since 2012, Rick Wallace, Professor and Associate Director at the Quillen College of Medicine Library at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee.
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12 - School libraries
pp 133-150
- By Carol A. Gordon, Principal of Gordon Consulting, an international consultancy with a mission to support initiatives that empower educators to develop creative 21st century learning environments and experiences.
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13 - Special libraries
pp 151-164
- By Bill Fisher, professor with the School of Information at San Jose State University.
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14 - Conclusion
pp 165-170
- By Denise Koufogiannakis, Associate University Librarian at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada., Alison Brettle, Reader in Evidence Based Practice and Director of Post Graduate Research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work Research at the University of Salford, UK.
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References
pp 171-204
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Index
pp 205-208
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

List of figures and tables
pp vii-viii

Contributors
pp ix-xiv

PART 1 - BACKGROUND AND MODEL
pp 1-2

1 - Introduction
pp 3-10

2 - A new framework for EBLIP
pp 11-18

3 - Articulate
pp 19-26

4 - Assemble
pp 27-44

5 - Assess
pp 45-58

6 - Agree
pp 59-70

7 - Adapt
pp 71-78

PART 2 - EBLIP IN ACTION
pp 79-80

8 - Practitioner-researchers and EBLIP
pp 81-92

9 - Academic libraries
pp 93-104

10 - Public libraries
pp 105-120

11 - Health libraries
pp 121-132

12 - School libraries
pp 133-150

13 - Special libraries
pp 151-164

14 - Conclusion
pp 165-170

References
pp 171-204

Index
pp 205-208

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