Being evidence based in library and information practice / Edited by Denise Koufogiannakis and Alison Brettle.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Koufogiannakis, Denise, editor.

Brettle, Alison, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library science--Research.

Library science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 208 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Facet, 2016.

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Introduction / Denise Koufogiannakis and Alison Brettle

A new framework for EBLIP / Denise Koufogiannakis and Alison Brettle

Articulate / Alison Brettle and Denise Koufogiannakis

Assemble / Denise Koufogiannakis and Alison Brettle

Assess / Alison Brettle and Denise Koufogiannakis

Agree / Denise Koufogiannakis and Alison Brettle

Adapt / Alison Brettle and Denise Koufogiannakis

Practitioner-researchers and EBLIP / Virginia Wilson

Academic libraries / Mary M. Somerville and Lorie A. Kloda

Public libraries / Pam Ryan and Becky Cole

Health libraries / Jonathan D. Eldredge, Joanne Gard Marshall, Alison Brettle, Heather N. Holmes, Lotta Haglund and Rick Wallace

School libraries / Carol A. Gordon

Special libraries / Bill Fisher

Conclusion / Denise Koufogiannakis and Alison Brettle.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Jul 2018).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781783301454

1783301457