Health information practice: integrating, inspiring and innovating.

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences Librarianship
• Information Science
• Medical Library Practice

Background:

• This virtual issue accompanies the 12th International Congress on Medical Librarianship and the 2017 EAHIL Workshop.
• The conference theme is "Diversity in Practice: integrating, inspiring and innovative."
• Articles were selected from the Health Information and Libraries Journal (HILJ) published between June 2014 and September 2016.

Discussion:

• The virtual issue explores how health science librarianship integrates, inspires, and innovates.
• It examines the diverse practices within the field.
• Themes of integration, inspiration, and innovation are central to the selected content.

Key Insights:

• The collection includes a review article, six original research articles, and three regular features.
• Regular features cover 'Dissertations into Practice', 'International Perspectives and Initiatives', and 'Teaching and Learning in Action'.
• All included articles are freely accessible online.

Outlook:

• This compilation offers a snapshot of current trends and practices in health science librarianship.
• It serves as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to integrate, inspire, and innovate.
• The virtual issue promotes the sharing of diverse knowledge and experiences within the global health library community.