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COVID-19 and Innovation in Medical Library Services: A Scoping Review of Case Studies.

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Titel: COVID-19 and Innovation in Medical Library Services: A Scoping Review of Case Studies.
Autoren: Amraei M; Department of Health Information Technology, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran., Geraei E; Department of Educational Sciences, School of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Iran., Hashemian M; Moayed-al-atebba Medical Library and Information Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran., Ghassabi F; Department of Public Relations, University of Applied Science and Technology, Center of Najafabad, Isfahan, Iran., Zare-Farashbandi F; Health Information Technology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
Quelle: Medical reference services quarterly [Med Ref Serv Q] 2023 Jan-Mar; Vol. 42 (1), pp. 1-15.
Publikationsart: Journal Article; Scoping Review
Sprache: English
Info zur Zeitschrift: Publisher: Routledge Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8219208 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1540-9597 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 02763869 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Med Ref Serv Q
Imprint Name(s): Publication: New York : Routledge
Original Publication: [New York, N.Y.] : Haworth Press, [c1982-
MeSH-Schlagworte: COVID-19* , Library Services* , Libraries, Medical*, Humans ; Pandemics ; Information Centers
Abstract: The services of medical libraries and information centers has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to identify the innovative services of medical libraries and information centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this scoping review, PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, ProQuest, Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) databases were searched to identify case studies and case series. After screening the identified studies, 18 studies were selected. The results showed that the main users of medical libraries and information centers during COVID-19 were health care providers and recipients, researchers, organizational staff, and ordinary library users. Innovative services during the COVID-19 were also provided in these libraries, including distance education services, virtual information services, virtual guidelines, providing information resources, and evidence-based response to treatment teams. To provide these new services, medical libraries used traditional, semi-traditional, and modern information and communication technologies such as telephone, email, online library platforms, e-learning, and social networks. Medical libraries and information centers changed the way they provide services in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. Analyzing the services provided during this period can provide a model for policymakers, and medical librarians and information professionals to improve their services. The information presented here can be used to inform library services during future, similarly critical situations.
Contributed Indexing: Keywords: COVID-19; libraries; library services; medical libraries
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20230302 Date Completed: 20230306 Latest Revision: 20250130
Update Code: 20250130
DOI: 10.1080/02763869.2023.2160129
PMID: 36862610
Datenbank: MEDLINE
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Abstract:The services of medical libraries and information centers has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to identify the innovative services of medical libraries and information centers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this scoping review, PubMed, Web of Science (WOS), Scopus, ProQuest, Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) databases were searched to identify case studies and case series. After screening the identified studies, 18 studies were selected. The results showed that the main users of medical libraries and information centers during COVID-19 were health care providers and recipients, researchers, organizational staff, and ordinary library users. Innovative services during the COVID-19 were also provided in these libraries, including distance education services, virtual information services, virtual guidelines, providing information resources, and evidence-based response to treatment teams. To provide these new services, medical libraries used traditional, semi-traditional, and modern information and communication technologies such as telephone, email, online library platforms, e-learning, and social networks. Medical libraries and information centers changed the way they provide services in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. Analyzing the services provided during this period can provide a model for policymakers, and medical librarians and information professionals to improve their services. The information presented here can be used to inform library services during future, similarly critical situations.
ISSN:1540-9597
DOI:10.1080/02763869.2023.2160129