The range of roles in healthcare knowledge and library services are many and varied. From 'traditional' librarian roles to those that break new ground, including clinical, embedded and outreach librarians and knowledge management, they are a vital ongoing support for this important sector.

This book provides a comprehensive, practitioner focused introduction to all aspects of knowledge and library work in the health sector. Starting with an overview of NHS England and how knowledge and library work sits within it, the book addresses such critical areas as services supporting evidence-based practice, the developing area of health information literacy, collaborative working, demonstrating impact and value and research discovery.

Written in a practical and accessible manner, Introduction to Healthcare Knowledge and Library Services will provide a valuable reference for anyone studying or looking to enter this exciting and diverse field.

Table of Contents:

Foreword 1. An introduction to healthcare knowledge and library services 2. Strategic development for healthcare knowledge and library services 3. Exploring the training and development needs of the healthcare knowledge and library services workforce: a case study 4. Advocacy, and how Knowledge & Library Specialists Tailor Services to meet the Needs of their Stakeholders. 5. Mobilising Evidence and Knowledge 6. Internal and External Partnerships 7. Health literacy, patient information and combating misinformation 8. Resource Discovery and Open Access 9. Growing the evidence base in healthcare knowledge and library services 10. Measuring progress, value, and impact in NHS knowledge and library services 11. Reflective practice in healthcare settings 12. Looking to the future of healthcare knowledge services