Good value: health information and the MSLS librarian. Issue 3 (14th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Flaherty, Mary Grace
• Is Part Of: Bottom line. Volume 29:Issue 3(2016)
• Page Start: 173
• Page End: 179
• Publication Date: 2016-11-14
• Subjects: Health information -- Health sciences librarianship -- Health sciences libraries -- Library and information science degree -- Medical librarianship -- MSLS degree; Library finance -- Periodicals; Libraries -- Economic aspects -- Periodicals; 025.11
• DOI: 10.1108/BL-05-2016-0018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0888-045X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the value of the MSLS degree in health sciences library settings. Design/methodology/approach: This is a discourse and preliminary analysis supported with research from the literature. Findings: The value of the MSLS degree in the health sciences library setting is well recognized. Health sciences librarians' efforts to evaluate and quantify positive impact of services can provide a useful model for the information and library science field. Research limitations/implications: As this is a preliminary discussion, an exhaustive literature analysis was not undertaken. Originality/value: A model for empirical-based research, borne out of the health sciences library specialty, can contribute to more effective methods for evaluating general library service and the overall value of the MSLS degree.