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Introducing Altmetrics To The Journal Of The Medical Library Association, Katherine G. Akers
Introducing Altmetrics To The Journal Of The Medical Library Association, Katherine G. Akers
Library Scholarly Publications
The Journal of the Medical Library Association’s (JMLA’s) website now shows a range of article-level metrics (e.g., article views, online mentions, social media attention) for each published article. This editorial explains how ”altmetrics“ may be better than traditional citations in reflecting the impact of JMLA articles on the practice of health sciences librarianship and provides tips for how to increase the impact of your articles.
Publishing Case Studies In Health Sciences Librarianship, Katherine G. Akers, Kathleen Amos
Publishing Case Studies In Health Sciences Librarianship, Katherine G. Akers, Kathleen Amos
Library Scholarly Publications
While most issues of the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) contain one or two case studies, the JMLA editorial team is pleased to note that the current issue contains six case studies, highlighting a wide range of library-driven initiatives to support health sciences research and education.
Being Critical And Constructive: A Guide To Peer Reviewing For Librarians, Katherine G. Akers
Being Critical And Constructive: A Guide To Peer Reviewing For Librarians, Katherine G. Akers
Library Scholarly Publications
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Ecocity Mapping Using Gis: Introducing A Planning Method For Assessing And Improving Neighborhood Vitality, Richard J. Smith, Kristin Miller
Ecocity Mapping Using Gis: Introducing A Planning Method For Assessing And Improving Neighborhood Vitality, Richard J. Smith, Kristin Miller
Social Work Faculty Publications
Background: Assessing neighborhood vitality is important to understand how to improve quality of life and health outcomes. The ecocity model recognizes that cities are part of natural systems and favors walkable neighborhoods. This article introduces ecocity mapping, an innovative planning method, to the public health literature on community engagement by describing a pilot project with a new affordable housing development in Oakland, California between 2007 and 2009. While ecocity mapping began as a paper technology, advances in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) moved it forward.
Objectives: This article describes how Ecocity Builders used GIS to conduct ecocity mapping to: …
Strategies For Data Management Engagement, Deborah H. Charbonneau
Strategies For Data Management Engagement, Deborah H. Charbonneau
School of Information Sciences Faculty Research Publications
The research landscape is growing dramatically, and librarians are examining new roles, services, and types of collaborations to support data-intensive research. This column describes curricular enhancements at one School of Library and Information Science in the United States. Several key areas of data management in which health sciences librarians may wish to build or enhance their skills are outlined. Possible roles and opportunities for health sciences librarians to strategically engage in data management initiatives are also presented.