Foundations of Health Sciences Librarianship

Delve into the essential services and learn key skills of health science librarianship from experts in the field. This comprehensive textbook equips library students and new librarians with the knowledge necessary for entering the health sciences information profession as well as the skills needed to provide evidence-based, quality health information services in a health sciences library or other information organization serving students, practitioners, and researchers in the health professions.Across 19 chapters written by experienced medical librarians and health information specialists, the book explores the essential services and current issues shaping health sciences librarianship today. Core areas such as clinical librarianship, public services, instruction, consumer health and outreach, technical services, and library administration are covered in depth. In addition, this text examines emerging and highly relevant topics, including research data management, evidence-synthesis services, and strategies for pursuing a career in health sciences librarianship. This authoritative text provides students and practitioners alike with a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art health sciences librarianship.