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Academic health sciences librarians' publication patterns.

C A Mularski1, P S Bradigan

  • 1John A. Prior Health Sciences Library, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1240.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study surveyed academic health sciences librarians on publication patterns. Librarians without advanced degrees published most, and productivity increased with experience, regardless of gender.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences Librarianship
  • Scholarly Communication
  • Academic Publishing

Background:

  • Understanding publication patterns is crucial for academic health sciences librarians.
  • Previous research provides a baseline, but current trends may differ.
  • Faculty status policies may influence publishing behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine current publication patterns among U.S. academic health sciences librarians.
  • To compare findings with existing literature on librarian publication.
  • To identify factors influencing publication productivity.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to a random sample of Medical Library Association (MLA) members in academic settings.
  • Data collected included publication history, advanced degrees, professional maturity, position, and geographic location.

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  • Statistical analysis was used to identify trends and significant differences.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant portion of librarians published without a formal requirement.
    • Librarians with a Master's in Library Science (MLS) but no other advanced degrees produced approximately 75% of publications.
    • Publication productivity correlated positively with professional maturity and administrative/supervisory roles.
    • Geographic distribution showed a concentration in the Northeast and Midwest.
    • No statistically significant gender differences in publication rates were found after controlling for maturity and position.

    Conclusions:

    • Publication is prevalent among academic health sciences librarians, often exceeding formal requirements.
    • Advanced degrees beyond the MLS may not be the primary driver of publication output.
    • Professional experience and position are key indicators of publishing activity.
    • Future research should explore the motivations and barriers to publication in this cohort.