Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice

by Denise Koufogiannakis (Editor), Alison Brettle (Editor)

This book builds a research-grounded, theoretical foundation for evidence based library and information practice and illustrates how librarians can incorporate the principles to make more informed decisions in the workplace. The book takes an open and encompassing approach to exploring evidence based library and information practice (EBLIP) and the ways it can improve the practice of librarianship. Bringing together recent theory, research, and case studies, the book provides librarians with a new reference point for how they can use and create evidence within their practice, in order to better meet the needs of their communities.
Being Evidence Based in Library and Information Practice is divided into two parts; in the first part the editors explore the background to EBLIP and put forward a new model for its application in the workplace which encompasses 5 Articulate, Assemble, Assess, Agree, Adapt. In the second part, contributors from academic, public, health, school and special libraries from around the world provide an overview of EBLIP developments in their sector and offer examples of successful implementation.
Readership : The book will be essential reading for library and information professionals from all sectors who want to make more informed decisions and better meet the needs of their users. The book will also be of interest to students of library and information studies and researchers.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published August 31, 2016

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been reading this on and off for awhile, as it works well reading in chunks with thinking time in between. I have been borrowing and returning from the library during this time. It highlights the importance of practitioner research in libraries.

[Sarah Metts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read chapters 1-8, 10, and 14. I found this book great to read and the sheer amount of the citations and extra resources presented to increase the value of the book. It attempts to apply the EBLIP process to a wide array of sectors within librarianship, though I focused on the public library chapter (chapter 10) and cannot speak for the other chapters, either having read them or as a practitioner. I think it would be useful for a MLIS student who is getting into research or a practitioner who is looking to solidify their process of research within their work or in group decision making.

[Vonprice · Rating 4 out of 5]

An essential book if you are working in a library or knowledge environment and want to conduct research in the work environment. I found the advice to be clearly explained and it certainly helped me structure a research project within a health library setting.

[Mckynzie King · Rating 3 out of 5]

a bit dry but overall a good LIS read