Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

List of contributors

1: The informationist in the scientific setting

Abstract

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Traditional roles (reference librarian) vs. new roles (informationist)

1.3 Role in the scientific setting

1.4 Conclusion

2: Training, education, and outreach

Abstract

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Embedded instruction

2.3 The continuum of information needs

2.4 Seeking and leveraging opportunities for embedded education

2.5 Case study: An embedded educational program for family medicine residents

2.6 Conclusion

3: Providing meaningful information: Part A—Beyond the search

Abstract

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Pre-pre-publishing: Getting started

3.3 Pre-publishing: Choosing the right journal

3.4 Publishing: Navigating the submission process

3.5 Case study: Republishing

4: Providing meaningful information: Part B—Bibliometric analysis

Abstract

Acknowledgments

4.1 Why bibliometrics?

4.2 What is bibliometrics?

4.3 Why informationists?

4.4 Case study: Bibliometrics at the NIH Library

4.5 Advice for building a program

4.6 Prospects

5: Providing meaningful information: Part C—Data management and visualization

Abstract

5.1 An introduction to data management and visualization

5.2 Roles for informationists in data management and visualization

5.3 Case study: Data services at the NIH library

5.4 Becoming a successful data informationist

6: Providing meaningful information: Part D—Current awareness

Abstract

6.1 Introduction: Combatting information fatigue

6.2 Theoretical background of current awareness

6.3 Surveying users

6.4 Social media tools for current awareness

6.5 Gray literature and open access for current awareness

6.6 Predatory journals

6.7 Emergency preparedness and change management

6.8 Conclusion

6.9 Case study: Leveraging social media to engage students, clinicians, and researchers with a University Health Sciences Library

7: Role in evidence-based practice

Abstract

7.1 Definition of EBP in a healthcare setting

7.2 MSK CML program

7.3 Informationists’ role in support of systematic reviews

7.4 The evolving role of the research informationist in EBP

7.5 Case studies: Clinical Medical Librarian programs

8: Future perspectives for informationists

Abstract

8.1 Moving the profession forward—How do we do it?

8.2 Advanced skills and training

8.3 Proving value and institutional buy-in

8.4 Key takeaways

Index

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