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Library Journal called the first edition of this book the new gold standard in its field. This extensively revised, new edition brings that invaluable content up to date, tackling important changes in technology and the increasing financial pressures that have affected both the health care and library industries. From newinitiatives, roles, and technologies to assessing the needs of an organization to managing libraries, the range and depth of this textis incomparable. Unlike other books on the subject, this volume focuses extensively on the management of the 21st-century health sciences library. It offers: information on concepts, such as information practice and knowledge services, not available elsewhere, guidance on managing both virtual and physical libraries, in-depth coverage of new areas such as knowledge services, electronic health record activities, and outreach to the organization, support for creating a seamless electronic connection between information and the customer.The 16 detailed chapters also cover planning and marketing of the library, financial and human resources management, andevaluating and improving library services, as well as collectionmanagement and space planning in the virtual age. Readers will beencouraged to think innovatively and empowered to take on the tasks necessary to deal with the constant change that is the norm in health care information. Complete with a CD-ROM with examples of managementdocuments, forms, and live web links, Th e MLA Guide to ManagingHealth Care Libraries, 2nd Edition is an instructional tool that will fortify current and future health care librarians, allowing them to face challenges proactively, with confidence and skill. ... Read more

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Offers information about CD-ROM, the current standard medium for information storage/retrieval in libraries. The book covers the basics for those new to CD-ROM workstations, and also gives detailed descriptions for those implementing local or wide area networks with access to CD-ROM databases. ... Read more

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Over 80 charts that could save you a needless visit to your doctor ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Basic home health suggestions for the layman

This is a very well illustrated 144 page book, of about 8.5 inch by 11 inch page size, with most of the illustrations in full color, covering home health issues for the young family.There is little, if any, information dealing with geriatric health problems or diseases.

Diet is covered, as well as exercise and several admonitions not to smoke, or if you do, to stop.The musculature and inner organs are depicted and discussed superficially, with the standard warnings and exhortations about avoiding fat in your diet and exercising regularly.Nothing very exciting, and little detailed medical information about diseases.It is strictly a book for the layman with little or no knowledge about medical conditions.

The typography, illustrations, editing and production generally is well done, and the book has the imprimatur of the American Medical Association and Reader's Digest, which virtually guarantees that there will be no controversial subject matter or alternative medical advice in it.

A good book for the target audience, but not the one you want if you have serious medical questions and want detailed information.

Joseph Pierre

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Here is ready access to a wide range of information for librarians who teach users how to best utilize information resources. Library and information science students and practitioners can learn from the educational programs that have been developed over the last decade, as represented in this volume, to build and expand their roles as consultants and educators.

Over the past decade, the role of the reference librarian has been radically altered due to the rise of end-user searching, the development of information management software, and the creation of the information superhighway. User Education in Health Sciences Libraries helps prepare librarians to deal effectively with these role changes. Bringing together the best information on the subject from the pages of Medical Reference Services Quarterly, this book is intended to create an interest in user education in libraries and generate ideas for new or expanded user education programs. Articles range from very practical applications to education theory.

User Education in Health Sciences Libraries focuses on user education, emphasizing the teaching of electronic resources, and ranges from educational theory to very practical applications, including descriptions of educational programs that have worked in health sciences libraries. Examples are based on experiences in health sciences libraries, but concepts and principles are applicable to other types of libraries. Articles in the book are divided into five sections. These sections are:

• Program Planning and Implementation: Discusses planning for both new and existing programs and the implementation of user education programs.
• Teaching End-User Searching: Focuses on teaching end users how to search databases.
• Research in User Education: Argues the need for research in user education and presents research which has been done primarily in the area of database searching.
• Information Management Education and Computer Literacy Programs: Discusses both information management education (IME) programs and courses aimed simply at computer literacy.
• Computer-Assisted Instruction and Audiovisual Aids: Presents examples of new and different products which have developed as teaching aids.
  
  User Education in Health Sciences Libraries is a handy guide for library school students and librarians involved in user education programs such as bibliographic instruction, educating end users, and information management education. It complements materials for graduate library school students and aids practicing librarians in their daily work.

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Reference desk or urgent care hot line? When patrons ask health-related questions, now you ll have reliable answers! We ve all heard the questions...asked with urgency and genuine need. Does the flu vaccine cause the flu? How do I find a LASIK surgeon? Will Echinacea treat my daughter s cold? This new consumer-focused handy reference volume will give your staff a reliable, authoritative resource to suggest when patrons come to you with health questions. Each entry provides a clear, easy-to-understand explanation of medical conditions and treatment, and provides critical call-out facts to support better understanding. In addition, your patrons can use the handy ? Ask the Experts information to find additional, authoritative information and answers to their specific questions. They ll also discover tips, checklists for questions to ask healthcare professionals, charts and other easy-access information to address their specific concerns and provide important background information as they determine the next appropriate steps for their care. When it comes to consumer-friendly, reliable health information and answers, this new reference work is....that s right....just what the doctor and the librarian ordered! ... Read more