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Technology mediator: a new role for the reference librarian?

David K Howse1, Paul J Bracke, Samuel M Keim

  • 1Arizona Health Sciences Library, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, P,O, Box 245079, Tucson, AZ 85724-5079, USA. dhowse@ahsl.arizona.edu

Biomedical Digital Libraries
|October 17, 2006
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Arizona Health Sciences Library developed a federated search engine to meet real-time clinical information needs. This project highlights the technology mediation role for reference librarians in developing new services.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences Librarianship
  • Information Science
  • Clinical Informatics

Background:

  • Academic health sciences libraries face increasing demands for real-time clinical information.
  • Traditional information retrieval methods may not adequately address the dynamic needs of healthcare professionals.
  • The integration of technology is crucial for enhancing library services in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a technology mediation role for reference librarians.
  • To describe a collaborative model for developing technology-mediated services.
  • To address the challenge of meeting real-time clinical information needs.

Main Methods:

  • Collaboration between librarians and clinical faculty.
  • Development of a federated search engine.

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  • Focus on a technology mediation model for service delivery.

    • Main Results:

    • A useful federated search engine was developed for real-time clinical information needs.
    • The project inspired a new understanding of the reference librarian's role in technology mediation.
    • A collaborative model for technology-mediated services was established.

    Conclusions:

    • Federated search engines can effectively meet real-time clinical information needs.
    • Reference librarians can adopt a technology mediation role to enhance services.
    • Collaborative development models are key to creating successful technology-mediated library services for targeted users.