Evidence of the value added by trained Information Professionals

Commissioned by CILIP, the University of Salford have undertaken a piece of research to identify what evidence exists to support the employment of trained and professionally registered library, information and knowledge professionals.

This systematic review found a solid evidence base supporting the added value of trained Information Professionals in Public, Academic, School and Health settings. 

Read the full paper on the CILIP website: www.cilip.org.uk/valueofLIKworkers

Last chance for discount hotel rooms for the MLA, CHLA/ABSC, International Clinical Librarian Conference in Toronto, May 2016

Register for Mosaic ’16 “Be part of the big picture” Attend this joint meeting of the MLA, CHLA/ABSC, International Clinical Librarian Conference in Toronto, May 2016

At Mosaic ‘16, you’ll be part of the big picture when you network with over 2,300 friends and colleagues who share your passion for the value of using health information to improve health and get reenergized with new ideas and understanding of new opportunities. There is no limit to what you can learn, including:

·         latest trends in technology

·         best practices in service

·         effective leadership techniques

·         ways to enhance intellectual growth

·         ideas to improve services at your library

·         new, innovative resources for efficiency and cost savings

Make your case to attend the meeting with these and many more benefits.

Reserve Your Room at an Official Hotel Before April 15^th and Save with Discounted Rates

When you stay at an official meeting hotel, you get discounted rates, free in-room Wi-Fi, the best networking opportunities, and you’re helping the association meet its contractual obligations which helps keep meeting costs low. Don’t wait—make your reservation now before the discount period ends April 15^th.  Rooms are subject to limited availability and after April 15^th hotels can increase rates.  

Rooms may be sold out for some nights at the Fairmont and Intercontinental. If you’re holding a reservation that you don't need, please cancel it so that you don't risk incurring a cancel fee and the room can be returned to inventory for someone else.

Online Program

General Sessions, break-out meetings, the Hall of Exhibits with over 100 exhibitors, and more will be at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Manage your time with the online program which shows the full schedule of:

·         All meeting sessions with times and room locations

·         An interactive map of the Hall of Exhibits

·         Abstracts of program sessions and posters

When you review the online program and see an event you want, simply save it to your personal planner. It’s easy to build a professionally rewarding schedule that fits your specific interests and needs. The personal planner is available only to paid meeting registrants. When we get closer to the meeting date, you can download your finished personal plan to your preferred calendar app (Android or iOS.)  You can also use the online program and personal plan on your mobile device (Android or iOS) with the Mosaic’16 Mobile Event App scheduled for release at the end of April.

Featured Speakers

McGovern Keynote Address, Ben Goldacre is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and medical doctor.

Janet Doe Lecturer,  M.J.Tooey, AHIP, FMLA

Closing Keynote, Wednesday, Dr.Ellen Jorgensen cofounder and director of Genspace

Getting to the Meeting - Canadian Entry Requirements, Airfare Discounts and Travel Tips

Check out current entry requirements for Canada today to confirm you’re prepared for a smooth border crossing. US Citizens must have a current passport. International Travelers will also need Electronic Travel Authorization, which is a new requirement.

Take advantage of airfare discounts on select airlines to save money. And, save time with useful traveltips.

Day in the life of a clinical librarian

Each month we share a day in the life of a clinical librarian. This month we headed over to Essex to interview the Library Services Manager and Clinical Librarian at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Who are you and where do you work?

I am Liz Hunwick and I work full time as a Library Services Manager and Clinical Librarian at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Foundation Trust in Essex.

How long have you been there?
I've been here for nine years now, initially as a Services Librarian, then as Co-Manager. I deal more with services and my colleague deals with resources.  Three years ago we instigated a Clinical Librarian Service and I lead on this. Before I came to the NHS I was a university subject librarian with a weird mix of subjects at one point including politics and international relations, environmental health and nursing!

What attracted you to Clinical Librarianship?
Implementing a CL service was something we had considered for some time for a variety of reasons, partly to raise our profile and also to become visible to staff on the floor. Clinicians are so busy now we wanted to take the library and the evidence to them rather than wait for them to come through the door. Our Trust has been through the mill in recent years. We were one of Keogh's original fourteen Trusts in special measures and we wanted to play our part in supporting our colleagues in raising standards and delivering excellent care. I love building relationships in the clinical environment, seeing how consultants' minds work and being part of teams that really care about what they do. Even if I don’t get any searches when I go on the ward I'm learning  and interacting all the time and this has had a tremendously positive impact on every area of my work.

What does an average day at work involve?
There’s no such thing as an average day but they usually start with a cup of tea and reading emails! Because I have two roles and we’ve been quite short staffed recently I've had to limit the CL service more than I would like.  Currently I go to our Critical Care Unit once a week for a ward round; a couple of paediatrics morning handover meetings and my co-manager goes to the ITU MDT meetings in our Cardiothoracic Centre twice a week.

We’ve found that being more visible has had the knock on effect of more people contacting us directly for searches. In the last couple of years search requests have gone up about 200% and sometimes I feel all I do is searching. Recently I've been doing the literature searching for a couple of systematic reviews which has taken hours and hours. I quite often end up doing things like that at home without interruptions!

More requests for training have also come out of being in the clinical environment, some of which is now embedded in the departments. For example, I spend time with nurses who are doing their critical care qualification. I've also done a lot of work with the lead critical care specialist nurse, looking at ways to improve the patient experience during and after being in intensive care.

If you weren’t a Librarian, what would you be?
I didn’t come into librarianship until my thirties. At one point I thought I might be a history teacher but I found out that I’m not that good with children en masse!

Tell us a joke or a non-work fact about yourself
I’ve just found out I’m going to be a grandmother…I’m very excited but I also feel way too young for this!!

Thanks so much, Liz! It's been great hearing all about your world of clinical librarianship!

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Want to read more? Catch up on all our 'Day in the life' interviews here and don't forget to follow us on Twitter too!

Why going to the Mosaic meeting in Toronto is a great career move....

What is Mosaic 16?

It’s the joint meeting of the Medical Library Association (MLA), the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada (CHLA/ABSC), and the International Clinical Librarian Conference (ICLC)

Why is Mosaic ‘16 Career Gold

Studies show successful professionals advance their career by engaging in networking and education. Must-dos for every career-minded professional is to be active within your Industry, treat mentors right, keep learning, build relationships and stay in touch. Mosaic '16 offers all this and more. Here's what past attendees say about the MLA Annual Meeting:

·         “Attending is indispensable for librarians with a strong role or interest in any health sciences! “

·         “I find attendance to be a much needed professional development power boost and national peer networking opportunity. Absolutely love seeing my long distance professional colleagues in person each year “

·         “As a Master s student, I appreciated the learning experiences and support I received at MLA 15 in Austin, TX. I learned so much and made wonderful connections with people. “

·         “... an opportunity to hear inspiring speakers, network with colleagues, talk with exhibitors, andexperience geographic treasurers!”

·          “... an exceptional place to network, learn, and get exposure to a world of information that is tailored to health sciences librarianship.”

·          “Attending always reminds me of the great work being done by many creative and dedicated librarians. The speakers and programming inspire me. The CE courses advance my skills and knowledge.”

·         “As a first timer, I didn’t know what to expect and I am not the world’s most outgoing person. The people I met were warm, friendly, and engaging. On top of everything else, I learned a lot!”

·          “Attending gives you the knowledge, inspiration, and enthusiasm to follow your heart and be a library superstar. “

·          “I have been to other library association meetings --none of them come close to the level of networking and education provided at MLA.”

Register now for Mosaic '16 before the Early Bird discount ends March 31st. Join your colleagues at the largest gathering of medical librarians and health information professionals in the world.  Mosaic'16 is a special joint meeting of the Medical Library Association (MLA), the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada (CHLA/ABSC), and the International Clinical Librarian Conference (ICLC) in Toronto May 13–18, 2016. Come be part of the big picture!

Mosaic'16 offers attendees a wide range of networking opportunities.  A few require advance sign up:

Colleague Connection at Mosaic ’16: Sign up Now Open!

Colleague Connection pairs newer members or first-time meeting attendees with returning, experienced members. Colleague Connection introduces new attendees to the association and helps them get the most out of the meeting. Contacts made through Colleague Connection can lead to lifelong friendships and expand your professional network. Sign up as a mentee or mentor by Friday, April 29.

Job Seekers and Employers: Sign up for the Job Placement Center at Mosaic ’16 in Toronto!

Register for the Mosaic ’16 job placement center by completing the appropriate form for job seekers or for job opportunities by April 25. Contact Tomi Gunn for more information. During the meeting, you can stop by the MLA Job Placement Center on Level One in Room 104A in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to submit your forms.

MLA Resume Clinic

Sign up now for the Mosaic ’16 MLA Resume Clinic! Meeting attendees have the opportunity to have their cover letters, resumes, and CVs reviewed by an experienced health sciences librarian. For the first time, we will also conduct mock interviews on Saturday, May 14. Also for the first time, to support the joint meeting with the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada, we will offer resume clinic services in both English and French.

Experienced professionals interested in reviewing resumes or conducting mock interviews can sign up here. Those interested in having their resume reviewed or having a mock interview, please sign up here. Please contact Emily Vardell with any questions about the clinic.

Opportunity to become a Mosaic '16 conference Blogger or Tweeter!

Do you want to be part of the big picture at Mosaic ’16, the joint meeting of the Medical Library Association (MLA), the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada (CHLA/ABSC), and the International Clinical Librarian Conference (ICLC)?

This is your opportunity to become a conference Blogger or Tweeter!  The blog is linked to the Mosaic ’16 conference website and can also be viewed at: http://www.mlanet.org/p/bl/et/blogid=65

For full descriptions of the categories, and to sign up, complete the online Blogger and Tweeter Application at:

http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/chla-absc/mosaic-16-bloggers-and-tweeters/

Applications are due by Friday April 8, at 17h00 PT.  Applicants will be contacted by Wednesday April 13.

There are several categories about which you can report, such as:

• Library Student
• First Timer
• Distinguished Member
• International Clinical Librarian (anyone with an interest in Clinical Librarianship, Informationists, Embedded Librarians)
• CHLA/ABSC Sessions
• CHLA/ABSC Activities
• Correspondant francophone
• Early Riser
• Exhibits
• Continuing Education
• Plenary Sessions
• Contributed Content Sessions
• Poster Sessions
• MLA Sections
• MLA SIG’s
• MLA Activities
• National Library of Medicine
• Social Butterfly
• Your Idea Here

You can start blogging and tweeting right away to highlight portions Mosaic ‘16 that are of particular interest to you and grab the interest of your colleagues.  If you’ll be attending the conference virtually, we’d love to have you report on your experience.

If you have any questions, contact the Mosaic ’16 Blog Co-Editors: Orvie Dingwall orvie.dingwall@umanitoba.caand Elizabeth Moreton emoreton@email.unc.edu

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MLA HINARI/ Research4Life Grant

Information about the new MLA HINARI/Research4Life Grant which is being publicised now in anticipation of Mosaic '16, the joint meeting of MLA, CHLA/ABSC and the International Clinical Librarian Conference.

MLA Librarians Without Borders and the Awards Jury are looking forward to receiving many viable proposals - MLA membership is not a requirement for proposal submission.

For those interested in submitting grants during the next 3 years, who have not previously been involved in HINARI training activities and who will be attending Mosaic '16 in Toronto, we suggest registering for CE305 Librarians without Borders®: HINARI and Internet-Based Information Resources for Health Professionals in Low and Emerging Income Countries.

This course is geared toward individuals from institutions in developed countries with linkages to organizations in HINARI eligible countries or individuals from such nations.  

The objective of the course is for the participants to obtain practical skills for locating, accessing and evaluating HINARI and other Internet-based health information for use in the low/emerging income countries’ environment.   

Please note that the registrations fee is modest ($50 USD) and will include a boxed lunch supplied by the Elsevier Foundation.

Book now for the Early Bird rate for the joint MLA, CHLA/ABSC, International Clinical Librarian Conference in Toronto, May 2016

Register by March 31 for Mosaic ’16 and Save $110 with Early Bird Rates

Stay informed and make connections at Mosaic ’16. 

What are your colleagues doing to meet the professional challenges ahead? What can you do to prepare? How can you position yourself within your institution to proactively communicate your professional value?

Find out at Mosaic ’16, the special joint meeting with the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada (CHLA/ABSC), and the International Clinical Librarian Conference (ICLC)

May 13–18 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. 

Register by March 31 and save $110 with early bird rates.