scholarly journals Call for Applicants for Associate Editor (Evidence Summaries) for Evidence Based Library and Information Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-116
Author(s):  
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No abstract.

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Lindsay Glynn

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) is seeking an Associate Editor (Evidence Summaries) to join its Editorial Team. Evidence Summaries (ES) provide critical appraisal syntheses for specific research articles. These research synopses provide readers with information regarding the original research article’s validity and reliability, thus providing information on the presence or absence of evidence with which to make informed decisions. The Evidence Summaries are a key component of this journal. ES are written by a team of experienced authors who follow a strict format to ensure consistency. All ES undergo peer review to ensure quality. Up to ten ES are published in every issue of EBLIP. The Associate Editor (Evidence Summaries) is responsible for: Monitoring a set of top research journals in librarianship for new research articles Assigning articles to ES writers Seeing ES through all stages of the publication process including assigning peer reviewers & copyeditors Working closely with other Editorial Team members to ensure a consistent, high-quality journal Maintaining a reliable, experienced ES writing team with a variety of areas of expertise Maintaining ES writing guidelines and acting as a support for the ES writing team. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in evidence based practice and critical appraisal. This position requires dedicated time on a regular basis and is labour intensive. It is therefore essential that interested persons ensure available time to devote to this position prior to applying. This is an unpaid position. Interested persons should send their resumes by October 1, 2007, to: Lindsay Glynn Editor-in-Chief [email protected] (709) 777-6026


2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne G. Marshall

Evidence based library and information practice: the time is now


2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahideh Zarea Gavgani

Objective – Evidence based library and information services help to link best evidence with decision making in library practice. Current library and information science practice operates in both a knowledge and evidence-based environment. Health service librarians provide information services in an evidence based health care context to improve patient care. But the evidence based practice movement has influenced many fields of human knowledge, including librarianship. Therefore, this study seeks to answer the following questions: 1) What are the perceptions of Iranian medical librarians regarding the use of an evidence based approach in their decision making processes? 2) Do Iranian medical librarians apply an evidence based approach in their professional work? 3) How do Iranian medical librarians practice an evidence based approach? 4) What are the barriers and limitations for Iranian medical librarians who engage in evidence based library and information practice (EBLIP)? Methods – This study utilized a survey to discover medical librarians’ attitudes and perceptions towards the use of an evidence based approach to library practice in Iran. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire to identify medical librarians’ attitudes toward EBLIP. Results – The findings of the study indicate that Iranian medical librarians are aware of EBLIP and that they utilize an evidence based approach towards their LIS work. They practice the five steps of an evidence based answering cycle in formulating, locating, assessing, applying, and redefining questions. However, they have less knowledge about levels of evidence, research methodologies, and critical appraisal. Conclusions – Medical librarians in Iran are familiar with the concept of an evidence based approach. More training is needed in some elements of evidence based practice to improve their approach to evidence based library and information practice.


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