Data Dilemma: Evolving Roles and Skills for Medical Librarians

Area of Science:

• Health Sciences Librarianship
• Medical Informatics
• Data Management

Background:

• The NIH data sharing guidance has increased demands on health sciences librarians.
• Librarians are now expected to support data preservation and sharing initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess health sciences librarians' data skills using Federer's framework.
• To identify knowledge or training gaps in data management support.
• To determine if libraries are adapting to new data-related responsibilities.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional survey design.
• Assessment of librarians' data skills and perceived needs.
• Examination of support areas like data visualization and preservation.

Main Results:

• (Study results are pending and will be reported upon completion.)
• (Specific areas of need for training will be detailed.)

Conclusions:

• (Conclusions will be drawn based on survey findings.)
• (Recommendations for training and support will be provided.)