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Essential Services of Clinical Librarians in Academic and Health Care Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Authors :
Carlson, Rebecca
Towner Wright, Sarah
Source :
Medical Reference Services Quarterly; Apr-Jun2021, Vol. 40 Issue 2, p168-187, 20p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive summary of clinical librarian service models in the US, Canada, and the UK from a cross-sectional study. An online survey received 182 responses from clinical librarians in hospital (62%), academic (26%), and other (10%) libraries. These clinical librarians shared the services they provide, patrons they work with, and their perceptions of the value they add to clinical environments. Overall, this study quantifies the services offered most frequently by clinical librarians, the services felt to be most valuable, and the variety of health care clientele whom clinical librarians serve. These findings have implications for current clinical librarians, libraries and health care institutions, and for those who may become clinical librarians in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02763869
Volume :
40
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150251912
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2021.1912570