Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!
Usability and potential impact of a web-based literacy-oriented intervention for community-dwelling patients with complex care needs: a mixed methods case report ➡️ https://ow.ly/IuVB50YCqrg
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Today was the last day of classes before exams. Be prepared #medlibs and #canmedlibs for the onslaught of SR requests on Monday when everyone starts their summer research!
What’s the real cost of AI? 🌱
Join our free webinar on April 16 to explore AI’s environmental impact in health sciences libraries and learn practical frameworks for responsible use.
Register here: https://ow.ly/ml5j50YCrMz
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I’ve been digging into articles regarding AI and medical education and I keep noticing a trend where the paper conclusions are optimistic but the actual data is far more lackluster. Anyone else notice this? #medlibs
I've been thinking about this lately, esp. as it applies to burnout. When you add in all the unpaid labor libraryland requires to function, the salaries become even more egregious. And don't get me started on the specialized skill set needed for library work - looking at you, #medlibs.
Step off the sidelines and get involved with MLA!
Volunteer applications for MLA committees and juries are open until April 17. Whether you’re new to the profession or a longtime leader, this is your opportunity to share your expertise.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/xsXg50YBJHX
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#MedEd and #MedLibs folks, our colleague Mary C. Young is trying to survey health professions students and recent grads about their #MedImprov experiences. If you know someone 18-28 who has had improv as part of their healthcare training, please send them to: forms.microsoft.com/Pages/Respon...
#medlibs we have #economic #searchfilters on the burden (cost) of #illness sites.google.com/a/york.ac.uk...
Join us April 21 for a practical webinar on evaluating library services, aligning priorities, and navigating service changes with intention. Perfect for library leaders managing change and limited resources.
Register here: https://ow.ly/TSv250YzhRN
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You can nominate a humanitarian archive, record, or dataset at risk using this short anonymous form: www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_... . #MedLibs folks, might be a good time to check global public health libguides for candidates
I'm back to blogging again after a short break. clinicallibrarian.wordpress.com/2026/03/28/a... #medlibs #ukmedlibs #healthlibraries
A whiteboard with the weekly question written in blue - do you prefer Android/Apple/Who cares?/omg Apple is a cult.
Here's our latest #medlibs question outside the #library doors.
Last week our users decided that Ross and Rachel were on a break but his actions were still morally wrong.
Check out this week's #JMLASpotlight!
What factors influence vocational medical students’ self-perceived utilization of library resources? ➡️ https://ow.ly/u8kT50Yz8vB
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Not being required to learn about very real health disparities will lead to less informed doctors (as a whole) and make it more difficult to address these inequities at a larger scale. #medlibs #medsky
Bleh
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What’s your favorite library tech tool? 👀
MLA's Technology in Education Caucus’ 8th Annual My Favorite Tool is coming up on April 1. Check out the latest tools in health information in lightning rounds.
Register now: https://ow.ly/82Gs50YzsSa
#medlibs #librarytechnology
You are invited to participate in a survey on health sciences librarians’ use of generative AI (genAI) tools in their knowledge synthesis (KS) practice, including systematic and scoping reviews. Info & survey link: stfx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#medlibs #canmedlibs #ukmedlibs #HealthLibAust
Please join us in congratulating Yingting Zhang on being elected Chair of the Community Council for 2026–2029! 🎉
Learn more: https://ow.ly/3ymw50YymTU
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Wonder if any #MedLibs at hospitals are getting asked about these? (Though one imagines that most clinician-researchers are working with either a University or pharma company)
#medlibs - have any been testing or developing further guidance on the usage of UpToDate’s Expert AI feature? www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions...
Real change often starts with small, thoughtful shifts in how we work and support one another. If you’ve found ways to reduce burnout, strengthen your team, or create a more sustainable and humane workplace, your experience can help others do the same.
#skybrarians #publibs #medlibs #librarians
Join us March 26 to explore tools like Scite, Open Knowledge Maps, Research Rabbit, Elicit, and Litmaps. Learn how they can support topic mapping, citation analysis, and identifying research gaps in health sciences workflows.
Register here: https://ow.ly/QhMX50Yxxat
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