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  • Library and Information Science
  • Professional Development
  • Health Sciences Librarianship

Background:

  • Reflective practice is recognized for enhancing professional performance and expertise.
  • Intentional reflection on work situations deepens understanding and identifies future strategies.
  • Lack of knowledge is a noted barrier for health sciences librarians in adopting reflective practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce intentional reflection as a strategy for health sciences librarians.
  • To explain the benefits and application of reflective practice in librarianship.
  • To provide practical guidance on implementing reflective practice in the workplace.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on reflective practice and its barriers.
  • Conceptual framework for intentional reflection in librarianship.
  • Practical advice on choosing reflection formats and models.

Main Results:

  • Intentional reflection leads to improved situational understanding.
  • Reflection helps identify strategies for future situations and uncover hindering assumptions.
  • Practical steps are provided for incorporating reflection into daily work.

Conclusions:

  • Reflective practice is a valuable tool for health sciences librarians' professional growth.
  • Overcoming knowledge barriers is key to successful implementation.
  • Structured approaches can facilitate the adoption of reflective practice in librarianship.