Getting on the Fast Track,or How to Get an MLIS Through Distance Education,with a Specialization in Medical Librarianship

Abstract

The article describes an innovation in MLIS education for medical librarianship, with an introduction to the FastTrack, the distance education program at the University of Pittsburgh's library and information science school, together with an overview of a model program linking the biomedical library at Vanderbilt University with the School of Information Sciences in Pittsburgh. Admissions requirements and specific curriculum for the distance education master's degree are detailed in an FAQ format.     

A comparative analysis of moral principles and behavioral norms in eight ethical codes relevant to health sciences librarianship,medical informatics,and the health professions

Objective:

Based on the authors'' shared interest in the interprofessional challenges surrounding health information management, this study explores the degree to which librarians, informatics professionals, and core health professionals in medicine, nursing, and public health share common ethical behavior norms grounded in moral principles.

Methods:

Using the “Principlism” framework from a widely cited textbook of biomedical ethics, the authors analyze the statements in the ethical codes for associations of librarians (Medical Library Association [MLA], American Library Association, and Special Libraries Association), informatics professionals (American Medical Informatics Association [AMIA] and American Health Information Management Association), and core health professionals (American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, and American Public Health Association). This analysis focuses on whether and how the statements in these eight codes specify core moral norms (Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-Maleficence, and Justice), core behavioral norms (Veracity, Privacy, Confidentiality, and Fidelity), and other norms that are empirically derived from the code statements.

Results:

These eight ethical codes share a large number of common behavioral norms based most frequently on the principle of Beneficence, then on Autonomy and Justice, but rarely on Non-Maleficence. The MLA and AMIA codes share the largest number of common behavioral norms, and these two associations also share many norms with the other six associations.

Implications:

The shared core of behavioral norms among these professions, all grounded in core moral principles, point to many opportunities for building effective interprofessional communication and collaboration regarding the development, management, and use of health information resources and technologies.     

库存图书资源低价转让或拨付图书馆的可行性研究

图书馆缺书与书商图书积压是两个不同行业存在的大问题，能否将图书流通渠道库存积压图书低价或无偿转赠给图书馆？通过这种途径既减轻流通渠道的库存压力，又解决图书馆图书资源紧缺问题，本文对此进行了可行性研究。     

Mobile devices in medicine: a survey of how medical students,residents, and faculty use smartphones and other mobile devices to find information

Objectives:

The research investigated the extent to which students, residents, and faculty members in Canadian medical faculties use mobile devices, such as smartphones (e.g., iPhone, Android, Blackberry) and tablet computers (e.g., iPad), to answer clinical questions and find medical information. The results of this study will inform how health libraries can effectively support mobile technology and collections.

Methods:

An electronic survey was distributed by medical librarians at four Canadian universities to medical students, residents, and faculty members via departmental email discussion lists, personal contacts, and relevant websites. It investigated the types of information sought, facilitators to mobile device use in medical information seeking, barriers to access, support needs, familiarity with institutionally licensed resources, and most frequently used resources.

Results:

The survey of 1,210 respondents indicated widespread use of smartphones and tablets in clinical settings in 4 Canadian universities. Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students (i.e., those in their clinical clerkships) and medical residents, compared to other graduate students and faculty, used their mobile devices more often, used them for a broader range of activities, and purchased more resources for their devices.

Conclusions:

Technological and intellectual barriers do not seem to prevent medical trainees and faculty from regularly using mobile devices for their medical information searches; however, barriers to access and lack of awareness might keep them from using reliable, library-licensed resources.

Implications:

Libraries should focus on providing access to a smaller number of highly used mobile resources instead of a huge collection until library-licensed mobile resources have streamlined authentication processes.     

发挥编委潜能 突破中文医学期刊发展的“瓶颈”——《协和医学杂志》的实践与探索

受“SCI效应”和“融媒体时代”等的影响,与其他中文医学期刊一样,《协和医学杂志》的发展也遭遇了前所未有的“瓶颈”制约。如何突破“瓶颈”,在众多医学期刊中脱颖而出,成为编辑部亟须探索的重要命题。通过实践证明,《协和医学杂志》从发掘编委潜能着手,通过重建编委会功能、改变组稿和出版策略等不断提高期刊的内容质量和传播质量,是突破“瓶颈”、提高中文医学期刊影响力的有效途径。     

Lucretia's view: an interview with Lucretia W. McClure about medical reference through the years, February 25, 2000. Interview by Nancy W. Clemmons

Lucretia W. McClure is one of the most respected figures in the field of medical librarianship. During an interview, she reminisces about important events and changes in librarians' work, users, and services over the past thirty-five years. She also gives her perspective about the impact of computer technology on reference services. Finally, she urges reference librarians to take action to shape their future.     

The changing role of the subject librarian,with a particular focus on UK developments,examined through a review of the literature

Using a literature review this paper examines the changing role of the subject librarian within UK higher education institutions. Identifies models of subject librarianship in different countries for comparison with the UK role. Defines the role of subject librarian before the Follett Report and highlights the impact the report has had on the role. Considers how the role has developed since the Follett Report from the perspective of library managers. The relationship between subject librarians and the academic departments they serve, and the subject knowledge required to execute this function, have always been areas of concern. Since the Follett Report the increasing involvement of subject librarians in teaching students has added a new dimension to the relationship with academic departments. The liaison the subject librarian provides between the library and academic departments is an enduring facet of the role and helps to explain why it has persisted.     

补偿金制度与解决公共文化机构数字版权问题的新思路

用补偿金制度解决档案馆、图书馆等公共文化机构的数字版权问题具有合理性、必要性和可行性,公共文化界、立法界对这项制度应给予积极关注和研究.     

The Hidden Agenda in the Measurement and Evaluation of Reference Service,or, How to Make a Case for Yourself

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市场开放环境下的利益博弈——关于应对中关出版物市场准入争端案WTO专家组报告裁决意见的思考

2009年8月12日,中关出版物市场争端案初步结果出炉,WTO专家组裁定中国在音像和图书进口及分销领域的限制措施违反WTO规定.目前中国政府已提出上诉.我们要客观分析这一裁定对维护出版领域安全所带来的深远影响,及早谋划应对不利情况的措施,争取主动.特别是利用当前时机,进一步完善出版物进口管理制度,加快发展壮大出版产业整体实力,从根本上增强抵御外来威胁的能力.     

社区图书馆发展路径探析——以某市S社区农民工补偿教育为例

实施补偿教育，把农民工纳入国民教育体系，已经成为广大学者的心声。如何实施，某市S社区图书馆利用自身蕴藏的科学知识和理性的思维，丰富农民工文化生活，教育农民工知规、守法、知礼，引导农民工的行为取向，成为农民工补偿教育的重要载体、休闲教育的重要基地、继续社会化的重要场所。随着社区图书馆功能的日益完善，农民工补偿教育模式建构日趋成熟。     

抓住发展机遇应对入世挑战全面推进广电事业

2001年中国已正式加入世贸组织，这是中国在新世纪之初的一件大事，一件喜事。入世以后我国的政治生活，经济生活，文化生活将发生怎样的变化，是广播影视系统干部职工都十分关注的话题，在此讲几点意见：     

Fixing the depository library system: Some thoughts on vacuum cleaners,the manifesto,and the state of the government information distribution system,with a modest proposal to remedy the various ills therein: A viewpoint

Some of the recent literature discussing the problems of the U.S. federal depository library system is reviewed. Various suggestions for fixing the system are noted and further suggestions advanced. The suggestions in this paper are (1) decrease the size of the List of Classes, (2) open the depository system to more public libraries, and (3) end the requirement that regional depositories keep all material forever.