Hot Topics: Keeping Patrons in the Loop to Promote Research Engagement and Professional Growth

Med Ref Serv Q. 2022 Apr-Jun;41(2):169-177. doi: 10.1080/02763869.2022.2058813.

Abstract

The creation of the current awareness service, Hot Topics, provides opportunities for research engagement while preventing duplicate literature requests and information silos across three campuses. The service provides additional opportunities for the librarians to promote and enhance library resources and services, support evidence-based practice, as well as participate in research projects and studies. Additionally, the service continues the librarians' support of both the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet and Joint Commission reaccreditation efforts.

Keywords: Collaboration; current awareness service; electronic resources; evidence-based practice; information dissemination; information repackaging service; literature searches.

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Humans
  • Librarians*
  • Libraries, Medical*
  • United States