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Making an impact: the new 2024 Medical Library Association research agenda.
Marie Ascher1, Margaret A Hoogland2, Karen Heskett3
1marie.ascher@nymc.edu, Lillian Hetrick Huber Endowed Director, Phillip Capozzi, MD Library, and Assistant Professor, School of Medicine and Department of Epidemiology, New York Medical College, New York, NY.
Leaders and researchers identified 15 key research questions for the Medical Library Association (MLA) Research Agenda. This updated agenda guides future health information research priorities and resource allocation.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Librarianship
- Medical Library Association Research
Background:
- Previous studies in 2008 and 2011 informed earlier research agendas.
- This research updates and refines priorities for the Medical Library Association (MLA).
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify critical research areas for the health sciences librarianship profession.
- To establish the next set of priorities for the MLA Research Agenda.
Main Methods:
- A three-step Delphi process involving MLA leaders and researchers.
- Leaders submitted researchable questions; researchers and leaders ranked question importance.
Main Results:
- 130 unique questions were initially submitted by MLA leaders.
- A final list of 15 high-priority research questions was identified through consensus.
Conclusions:
- The 2024 MLA Research Agenda prioritizes high-yield research for health information professions.
- This agenda will guide resource allocation, journal submissions, and researcher focus.
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