Guide for the Development and Management of Nursing Libraries and Information Resources

Guide for the Development and Management of Nursing Libraries and Information Resources
Author: Dorothy L. Moore
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1997
Genre: Information services
ISBN: 9780887377297

A guide to the process of developing a nursing library, from library administration, resources and services, accreditation, budgeting, personnel management, and public relations to collection development and evaluation, cataloguing, special collections, and resource centers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice
Author: Lisa Hopp
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2012-02-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 080363286X

Employers expect new graduates to be well-versed in evidence-based practice—its theory and its implementation. Begin with a concise introduction to evidence-based practice to gain a full perspective of what it is and why it's so important. Then draw upon must-have guidance and tools that will help you immediately apply what you’ve learned in both classroom and clinical settings. This practical, step-by-step approach develops the critical-thinking and decision-making skills you need to effectively apply and deliver effective patient care.

Transforming Nursing Education Through Problem-based Learning

Transforming Nursing Education Through Problem-based Learning
Author: Elizabeth Rideout
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2001
Genre: Nursing
ISBN: 9780763714277

With the growing interest in problem-based learning among nurse educators worldwide comes the need for a book that will be a comprehensive guide and resource for anyone considering its implementation in nursing education. This book is that resource. Its strength is its integration of relevant theory, research, and practical information. It is an invaluable resource for nursing faculty contemplating the use of the problem-based learning model.

Library Collection Development for Professional Programs: Trends and Best Practices

Library Collection Development for Professional Programs: Trends and Best Practices
Author: Holder, Sara
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466618981

Collection development, the process used by librarians to choose items for a particular library or section of a library, can be time-consuming and difficult due to the many factors that must be taken into consideration. Library Collection Development for Professional Programs: Trends and Best Practices addresses the challenging task of collection development in modern academic libraries, which is largely learned on the job. This publication contains practical advice and innovative strategies essential for current collection development librarians and future librarians seeking guidance in this complex position.