scholarly journals Research Support in Health Sciences Libraries: A Scoping Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Visintini ◽  
Mish Boutet ◽  
Melissa Helwig ◽  
Alison Manley
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Service Support ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
New Research ◽  
Abstract Screening

Background:As part of a health sciences library’s internal assessment of its research support services, an environmental scan and literature review were conducted to identify research services offered elsewhere in Canada. Through this process, it became clear that a more formal review of the academic literature would help libraries make informed decisions about their services. To address this gap, we conducted a scoping review of research services provided in health sciences libraries contexts.Methods:Searches were conducted in Medline, Embase, ERIC, CINAHL, LISTA, LISS, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar and Google for articles which described the development, implementation, or evaluation of one or more research support initiatives in a health sciences library context. We identified additional articles by searching reference lists of included studies and soliciting medical library listservs.Results:Our database searches retrieved 7134 records, 4026 after duplicates were removed. Title/abstract screening excluded 3751, with 333 records retained for full-text screening. Seventy-five records were included, reporting on 74 different initiatives. Included studies were published between 1990 and 2017, the majority from North American and academic library contexts. Major service areas reported were the creation of new research support positions, and support services for systematic review support, grants, data management, open access and repositories.Conclusion:This scoping review is the first review to our knowledge to map research support services in the health sciences library context. It identified main areas of research service support provided by health sciences libraries that can be used for benchmarking or information gathering purposes.

scholarly journals Evolution of Research Support Services at an Academic Library: Specialist Knowledge Linked by Core Infrastructure

2021 ◽  
pp. 129-140
Author(s):  
Sarah Brown ◽  
Elizabeth Alvey ◽  
Elena Danilova ◽  
Helen Morgan ◽  
Amberyn Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Specialist Knowledge

scholarly journals Research Support Services in STEM Libraries: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nedelina Tchangalova ◽  
Jodi Coalter ◽  
Amy Trost ◽  
Amber Pierdinock
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Making Sense ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Daunting Task ◽  
And Mathematics

As science and technology libraries continue to evolve, specialized research support services are developed and offered at academic institutions or research organizations. Making sense of this changing landscape and determining the best programs for an institution can be a daunting task, especially for early-career librarians. This article aims to provide an overview of various small to medium size non-traditional or specialized research support services in academic and special libraries serving Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. A systematic search of five databases was conducted for articles that described the development and implementation of research support services. Non-traditional or specialized research support services identified in this scoping review fall in the following areas: bibliometrics/altmetrics, data management services, geographic information systems, patents, and systematic reviews. The paper provides a detailed foundation for novice and experienced STEM librarians to offer innovative library services or enhance existing research support services.

scholarly journals Barriers and facilitators for early career researchers completing systematic or scoping reviews in health sciences: A scoping review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Patricia Ayala ◽  
Lindsey Sikora ◽  
Shona Kirtley ◽  
Patrick R. Labelle
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
A Priori ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Early Career Researchers ◽  
Scoping Reviews ◽  
Review Cycle ◽  
Abstract Screening

BackgroundSystematic and scoping reviews are being published in health sciences and medicine at an increasing rate. At each stage during the systematic or scoping review cycle, different challenges can arise, especially for a novice researcher. Some of these challenges relate to inadequate or limited training in research methods, reporting standards, and the publication cycle, resulting in poorly conducted or reported reviews being published. We aimed to identify the challenges and facilitators experienced by early career researchers when undertaking systematic and scoping reviews. MethodsUsing a scoping review approach, we conducted comprehensive searches in multiple databases. The selection criteria for screening were established a priori and pilot tested. We included studies that focused on scoping or systematic reviews undertaken by early career researchers in the health sciences and medicine. All levels of screening were performed by two independent reviewers, while conflicts were resolved by discussion or a third reviewer. Two reviewers independently extracted relevant data using a pre-tested form, and discrepancies were resolved through discussion. Results were analysed thematically.ResultsThe literature search yielded a total of 14967 citations. Upon completion of title and abstract screening, 148 references were deemed potentially relevant and reviewed. Subsequently, 8 documents fulfilled our eligibility criteria and were included. ConclusionThis scoping review provides an overview of the barriers early career researchers face when conducting systematic and scoping reviews such as time, experience and expertise, training and mentoring, and methods. We also found facilitators that can be harnessed to assist them including training and adhering to reporting guidelines.

scholarly journals The role of Spanish health libraries in scientific publication

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Maria Sobrido ◽  
Maria-Luisa Alonso-Martín ◽  
Juan Medino-Muñoz ◽  
Montaña Vivas ◽  
Uxia Gutierrez-Couto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Participation Rate ◽  
Scientific Publication ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Virtual Libraries ◽  
Training And Research ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Spanish Health

Health libraries have been established as publication support services. Despite its importance, there is currently no study about the services that these centers offer. The aim of this work is to understand the role that libraries play in institutional scientific publishing policies. The sample was taken from the National Catalogue of Hospitals, the list of libraries of the Catalogue of Periodicals in Spanish Health Sciences Libraries (c17) and the National Catalogue of Health Sciences Publications (CNCS). Subsequently, virtual health libraries have also been incorporated. From this list, a questionnaire about library staff and activities related to publication process was sent. We obtained a participation rate of 61.21%. The average number of technical personnel was 1.15 in virtual libraries and 0.81 in hospital libraries. The activities carried out have been: training activities (82.2%), counselling (90.1%), dissemination (30.7%) and evaluation (50.5%). The staff in libraries are insufficient. In many cases technicians assume an overwork of serving in both (virtual and hospital libraries). Most libraries offer training and research support services although there are differences between virtual and hospital ones. There is a relationship between the number of technicians and the publication support services.

Academic Library Supporting Research

2021 ◽  
pp. 167-186
Author(s):  
Paula Carina de Araújo ◽  
Karolayne Costa Rodrigues de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Law School ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Scientific Database ◽  
Strategic Program ◽  
New Research ◽  
The University ◽  
Law Library

The purpose of this chapter is to examine how the provision of research support services by the Law Library at Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR) in Brazil contributes to achieve the university research goals. The chapter develops a case study taking a qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive approach. The UFPR Law Library provides research support services such as classes on research support, bibliographic research support, orientation on research tools. Those research support services are not part of a formal and strategic program. It is recognized that the existence of a data repository, the UFPR Scientific Database, is an opportunity to provide scientific research data management support services at UFPR libraries. The chapter concludes that the existing research support services have an impact on research at UFPR Law School. However, there is an opportunity to create other services that will meet the user's expectations, considering the new research trends at the university.

scholarly journals Evolution of Research Support Services at an Academic Library: Specialist Knowledge Linked by Core Infrastructure

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 337-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Brown ◽  
Elizabeth Alvey ◽  
Elena Danilova ◽  
Helen Morgan ◽  
Amberyn Thomas
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Specialist Knowledge

scholarly journals Where is QDA hiding? An analysis of the discoverability of qualitative research support on academic library websites

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jonathan Cain ◽  
Liz Cooper ◽  
Sarah Demott ◽  
Alesia Montgomery
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Site Characteristics ◽  
Library Websites ◽  
Purposive Sample

This study explores the discoverability of qualitative research support services, using a purposive sample of academic library websites (n=95). These services were hard to find on most of the websites in our sample.  In this paper, we outline the site characteristics that make discoverability easy or hard.  Previous studies on qualitative resources at academic libraries have not addressed this topic.  Our study fills this gap in the literature.  Our aim is to provide information that can help libraries to improve the visibility of their resources for qualitative researchers and their students.

scholarly journals Digital Management Systems in Academic Health Sciences Laboratories: A Scoping Review

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 739
Author(s):  
Margareth Timóteo ◽  
Emanuelle Lourenço ◽  
Ana Carolina Brochado ◽  
Luciana Domenico ◽  
Joice da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Experimental Medicine ◽  
Academic Health ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
High Staff Turnover ◽  
Digital Management ◽  
Good Laboratory ◽  
Management Reporting

Good laboratory practices (GLP) increase the quality and traceability of results in health sciences research. However, factors such as high staff turnover, insufficient resources, and a lack of training for managers may limit their implementation in research and academic laboratories. This Scoping Review aimed to identify digital tools for managing academic health sciences and experimental medicine laboratories and their relationship with good practices. Following the PRISMA-ScR 2018 criteria, a search strategy was conducted until April 2021 in the databases PUBMED, Web of Sciences, and Health Virtual Library. A critical appraisal of the selected references was conducted, followed by data charting. The search identified twenty-one eligible articles, mainly originated from high-income countries, describing the development and/or implementation of thirty-two electronic management systems. Most studies described software functionalities, while nine evaluated and discussed impacts on management, reporting both improvements in the workflow and system limitations during implementation. In general, the studies point to a contribution to different management issues related to GLP principles. In conclusion, this review identified evolving evidence that digital laboratory management systems may represent important tools in compliance with the principles of good practices in experimental medicine and health sciences research.

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