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Informationist education.

Rex R Robison¹

¹National Institutes of Health Library, Bethesda, MD 10892-1150, USA. robisonr@mail.nih.gov

Medical Reference Services Quarterly

|December 2, 2008

Summary

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National Institutes of Health (NIH) librarians receive specialized biomedical training to embed with researchers. This training enhances communication and support for scientific and health research initiatives.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical research support
Library science in health
Information management in science

Background:

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funds and conducts significant biomedical research.
The NIH Library plays a crucial role in supporting this research ecosystem.
Librarians, termed "informationists," are increasingly integrated into research teams.

Purpose of the Study:

To elaborate on the specific training provided to NIH informationists.
To highlight the importance of biomedical training for librarians supporting research.
To explore how embedded librarians enhance research communication.

Main Methods:

Describes the training programs and ongoing professional development for NIH informationists.
Mentions that training includes coursework at local institutions and NIH.

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Notes that some informationists hold prior scientific or health degrees.

Main Results:

NIH informationists receive specialized biomedical and health sciences training.
Ongoing training is a key component of their professional development.
Informationists are encouraged to embed within research and administrative groups.

Conclusions:

Biomedical training for librarians is welcomed by research patrons.
Embedded librarians with specialized training can improve communication between librarians and researchers.
This integration strengthens the support infrastructure for biomedical research.