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ISBN 10: 1573873950
ISBN 13: 978-1573873956
Author: Lisa A. Ennis

Sparked by an aging baby boomer population, the dizzying pace of breakthroughs in medical research, and an unprecedented proliferation of health information, you may soon discover a career opportunity in health sciences librarianship if you aren t already a part of this exciting field.

Lisa A. Ennis and Nicole Mitchell offer a thorough and up-to-date overview along with guidance on a range of critical resources, tools, and functions. Their coverage of such essential topics as HIPAA and MeSH, along with a wealth of expert tips and advice, is a must for all new, prospective, and working health sciences librarians.

The Accidental Health Sciences Librarian 1st Table of contents:

Foreword, by Jean P. Shipman
Acknowledgments
About the Website
Introduction

Chapter 1: Health Sciences Librarianship
Help! My Degree Is in English
Don’t All Health Sciences Librarians Work in a Hospital or Medical School Library?
Conclusion

Chapter 2: Putting the Medical in HealthSciences Librarianship
National Library of Medicine: A Brief History
Regional Medical Library Program and National Network of Libraries of Medicine
Index-Catalogue and Index Medicus
National Library of Medicine Classification System
Medical Subject Headings
Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature Headings
Medical Terminology

Chapter 3: It’s All About the People
Reference
Consumer Health: You Need a License to Practice Medicine
The People
Areas to Watch
Outreach and Marketing

Chapter 4: Technology
Communicating With IT
Managing Your Expectations and Attitude
Keeping Up
The Web and Social Networking

Chapter 5: Databases and Resources
Article and Citation Databases
Point of Need Resources
PDA Resources
Evidence-Based Medicine Resources
Specialized Databases and Resources
The Art of Negotiation

Chapter 6: Resources and Networking
Associations
Blogs
RSS Feeds
Literature
Lists
Training
Credentialing
Peers
Where To Go From Here

Appendix A: The Accidental Health Sciences Librarian Survey
Appendix B: Selected Responses to Survey Questions
Appendix C: Selected Health Sciences Library Associations
Appendix D: Selected Health Sciences Organizations
Recommended Reading
Websites
Glossary
About the Authors
Index

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