Presentations

The evolving role of liaison librarians: Supporting researchers in the systematic review, at CHLA Annual Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Wednesday, June 18, 2014:
CHLA_Poster_2014.pdf

Authors: Stapleton, J., Gordon, S., Davies, M.& Hutchinson, R.

Introduction: The demand for systematic reviews (SR) in research intensive health related departments is rapidly increasing, in both clinical and academic settings. In response to this, the role of the liaison librarian is changing from an advising, supportive role to being an integral part of the research process and a member of the research team. This study aimed to determine the existing awareness and level of expectation of librarian involvement in the systematic review...

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The evolving role of liaison librarians: Supporting researchers in the systematic review, at OLA Superconference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Wednesday, June 18, 2014:
OLA_Poster_2014.pdf

Authors: Stapleton, J., Gordon, S., Davies, M.& Hutchinson, R.

Introduction: The demand for systematic reviews (SR) in research intensive health related departments is rapidly increasing, in both clinical and academic settings. In response to this, the role of the liaison librarian is changing from an advising, supportive role to being an integral part of the research process and a member of the research team. This study aimed to determine the existing awareness and level of expectation of librarian involvement in the systematic...

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Standby...Action! Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region’s experience using commercials to market the hospital library , at Canadian Health Libraries Association Conference. Montréal, QC, Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Presenters: Caitlin Carter, Stephanie Sanger

Introduction: In the winter of 2013, an initiative began to re-brand and market the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region libraries. There were several reasons to embark on this project: Lack of access to email meant some messages were missed by RQHR staff; the implementation of new digital signage in the Health Region; to better tie the Library to patient care and to let future, existing and non-users know about library services. The main goal of the campaign is to increase awareness of the libraries’...

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Lend a hand to your neighbour: The RQHR Library’s experience with hosting a consumer health workshop for staff at RPL , at Canadian Health Libraries Association Conference. Montréal, QC, Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Presenter: Caitlin Carter

Abstract: The Regina Public Library does not currently have a consumer health librarian and has reached out to the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region Library for assistance in the past with health-related inquiries from patrons. Due to this need, a 2-hour workshop was designed for RPL reference staff and was conducted at RPL’s Central Branch during one of their professional development days. The structure of the workshop included: discussion about the evolution of health information and the Internet; handling the...

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