Clinical Medical Librarian's Handbook - (Medical Library Association Books) by Judy C Stribling (Paperback)

About the Book

With contributions by experts working in academic medical centers, Clinical Medical Librarianship provides descriptions of innovative initiatives and programs such as a curriculum for teaching the next generation of medical librarians, recognizing the importance of patient-cen...

Book Synopsis

With contributions by experts working in academic medical centers, Clinical Medical Librarianship provides descriptions of innovative initiatives and programs such as a curriculum for teaching the next generation of medical librarians, recognizing the importance of patient-centered care, and strengthening relationships with clinicians.

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[T]his book is written by those with a wealth of experience, intended for an audience who belong anywhere along the spectrum of CML programs; from those considering the creation to those entrenched who are looking for inspiration to innovate and refresh their services. For the new medical librarian, this book is a great primer for what can be done in a large hospital setting.

Aimed with a clear goal of arming library students, practicing librarians, and health care workers with an over-view of the medical librarian profession, The Clinical Medical Librarian's Handbook is an excellent entry-level read that speaks to the constant evolution of the field. Each chapter is designed to provide background information, applicable case studies or interviews, and suggestions for moving forward... Even those who have been practicing in the medical librarian field are able to read this book and think about topics in new ways... Read this book if you are in library school considering becoming a clinical medical librarian, if you are a practicing librarian seeking to ramp up client support, a health care worker interested in how to best collaborate with your existing library, or an individual hoping to build a medical librarian pro-gram. The Clinical Medical Librarian's Handbook is a quick and informative read that will teach you about the roles of a medical librarian, how to teach clinical resources, the power of patient-centered care, and where a librarian fits into the team.

Chosen as a Doody's Core Title for 2023.

This book is a valuable resource for those working as, working with, or aspiring to be clinical librarians. The information in the book provides case studies, samples, and evidence for the importance and utilization of the clinical medical librarian (CML) in a range of settings and scenarios. While the handbook covers this information within the context of an urban academic medical center with multiple librarians on staff, the format and presentation of the content in each chapter provides enough discussion and detail of the process to make these case studies applicable to varying types of hospitals, medical environments, and libraries. I highly recommend this book for those interested in clinical medical librarianship. The broad scope of content, practical advice, and firsthand experience and knowledge provide a unique insight into the role of and diverse opportunities for CMLs.

Looking to join a clinical team or contribute directly to patient outcomes? The Clinical Medical Librarian's Handbook gathers diverse and knowledgeable voices of experienced colleagues to guide you in exploring many roles and engagement strategies. Your patients and families, students, clinicians, administrators will thank you for sharing what you learn.

Sharing their knowledge and experience, the contributors to this book give us insight into the world of clinical librarianship. It is like having a mentor who will challenge you, improve your skills, and encourage you along the way.

The Clinical Medical Librarian's Handbook is a must read for new librarians who are contemplating a career in a clinical setting as well as the seasoned librarian who has become involved with clinicians. This book provides extensive research and examples on how clinical medical librarians can develop programs and relationships with clinicians.

The Clinical Medical Librarian's Handbook is a wonderfully written resource that lays out a great case for the development of strong bonds between medical librarians and clinical teams by describing successful programs that have fostered these types of partnerships. I have found my own collaborations with medical librarians to be invaluable, and this handbook has given me even more ideas to enhance our efforts.

About the Author

Judy Stribling is the Assistant Director of Clinical Services at the Samuel J. Wood Library & C.V. Starr Biomedical Information Center at Weill Cornell Medical College. She is also the Manager of the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center (PRC). Judy and other Clinical Medical Librarian team members impact patient care through many activities including: rounding with providers, attending morning reports, providing targeted evidence-based literature on topics of relevance to current clinical cases, and assisting physicians with the identification and integration of mobile information tools into their clinical workflows. Additionally, Judy teaches medical literature searching skills in the application of evidence-based medicine in the Neurology Clerkship.

In her role at the PRC, Judy and her staff provide free, up-to-date information about diseases, medications and wellness topics to patients, families, and caregivers. Health consumers are welcome to visit the PRC during scheduled health and wellness seminars, to conduct research on the PRC computers, to relax in between appointments and to consult with Judy.

Consumer health and the integration of technology and patient education is the focus of Judy's academic interest. Recent research projects included the introduction of electronic tablets in clinical waiting areas and posting health seminars on YouTube. Judy is the Past Chair of the Consumer and Patient Health Information Section (CAPHIS) of the Medical Library Association (MLA). She is also certified by MLA as an Academy of Health Information Professional (AHIP).