Health sciences librarian competency perceptions: a survey of national community college librarians.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The primary objective of this study was to determine how community college health sciences librarians perceive their proficiencies in the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary for the practice of a health information professional as defined by the Medical Library Association (MLA) Competencies for Lifelong Learning and Professional Success. A secondary objective was to determine their current level of engagement with the professional community and identify barriers to further professional development.

Methods

A survey was posted to various email discussion lists, and volunteer follow-up interviews were conducted.

Results

The survey was completed by seventy-five community college health sciences librarians, and seven follow-up interviews

SUBMITTER: McCarthy SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7772980 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature