Regional Librarians Group Research Articles

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Academic library effectiveness: a comparative approach.
 Jane Barton and John Blagden.
 
 Indexing and abstracting in theory and practice.
 F. W. Lancaster.
 
 Statistics from the NHS Regional Librarians Group 1996-
 97. Alison Murphy (LISU).
 
 A survey of library services to schools and children in the UK
 L997-98. Claire Creaser and Alison Murphy (LISU).
 
 Library and information center management.
 Stueart, R. D. and Moran, B. B.

The knowledge workout for health

The results are reported for the Training Needs Census of NHS Library Staff, the first systematic survey of the training needs of NHS library staff. The survey was undertaken by LISU (Library and Statistics Unit) and was commissioned by the NHS Executive, together with the Regional Librarians Group (RLG). The study involved all librarians working in NHS libraries and was conducted at the end of 1999. The full text of the survey report is available at the NHS Regional Librarians Group Web site (http://www.nthames-health.tpmde.ac.uk/rlg/documents/TNA_commen-tary.doc). The UK response rate was 53 per cent (represented by 1017 replies out of an estimated potential 1902). Of the respondents, 48 per cent were in the 36-50 age group with 27 per cent over 50 years and 84 per cent were female. Most were employed by a NHS Trust (65 per cent), 17 per cent worked in a Higher Education Institution, while 40 per cent worked part time. With regard to Personal Development Plans, 73 per cent did not have a PDP at the time of the survey and 79 per cent believed they would not have a plan by April 2000. The tasks most frequently undertaken were circulation desk activities, dealing with requests for information, training library users in information skills and CD-ROM/internet/database searching. Few participants are currently involved in developing or managing web sites, intranets or know-how systems. Most respondents highlighted training needs connected to using electronic resources, with 76 per cent receiving training in internet searching but a relatively high number wanting more training in this and in related areas such as information retrieval, CD-ROM and online database searching. The survey attempted to stimulate respondents away from the tradition of ‘going on a course’ to learn by asking about preferred training methods. The most popular training style was hands-on practice (60 per cent), followed by workshop/seminar (33 per cent). The same three training methods (external local courses, work-based training and in-house off work training) were the most popular across the UK. Concludes that there are several challenges for management that emerge from this study: to stimulate the desire to be trained by developing appropriate incentives; to skill and reskill people adequately for the demands of the electronic workplace; and to nurture people’s interest in acquiring a much broader perspective of the work they do and where they do it.

Continuing professional development in the NHS—what is to be done?

Continuing professional development in the NHS—what is to be done?

Regional library and information services in the NHS--why, where, what and whither?

A general introduction showing the need for a regional structure, how the regional networks were set up, what they do and how they facilitate better library and information services (LIS) for their users, is followed by descriptions of the setting up, work and development of four different regions; South West England, Midland, Wales and Scotland. A list with contacts is given for all the regional networks, the NHS Regional Librarians Group (RLG) and the LINC Health Panel.

Costing library services: towards a model for the NHS. A seminar organized by the NHS Regional Librarians Group, 13 December 1990, Newcastle University.

Costing library services: towards a model for the NHS. A seminar organized by the NHS Regional Librarians Group, 13 December 1990, Newcastle University.

Provision of library services for Project 2000. A seminar organized by the NHS Regional Librarians Group and hosted by the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visitors, 15 February 1990, London.

Provision of library services for Project 2000. A seminar organized by the NHS Regional Librarians Group and hosted by the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visitors, 15 February 1990, London.

Pre‐registration in Health Care Libraries, Medical Health & Welfare Libraries Group and NHS Regional Librarians Group, 11 November 1988, Library Association, London.

Pre‐registration in Health Care Libraries, Medical Health & Welfare Libraries Group and NHS Regional Librarians Group, 11 November 1988, Library Association, London.

Training for library association chartering in health‐care libraries. Part III. Exercises for pre‐registration trainees

The background to the compilation of a series of exercises in support of the NHS Regional Librarians Group, and the University Medical School Librarians Group Joint Training Committee Training Programme for Pre‐registration trainees is outlined, and 56 exercises are presented.

Training for Library Association chartering in health‐care libraries

Health Libraries ReviewVolume 5, Issue 3 p. 181-188 Free Access Training for Library Association chartering in health-care libraries JOHN HEWLETT, Corresponding Author JOHN HEWLETT ConvenerJohn Hewlett, North East Thames Regional Library Service, North Middlesex Hospital, Sterling Way, London N18 1QX.Search for more papers by this authorNHS REGIONAL LIBRARIANS GROUP, NHS REGIONAL LIBRARIANS GROUPSearch for more papers by this authorUNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL LIBRARIANS GROUP, JOINT TRAINING SUB-COMMITTEE, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL LIBRARIANS GROUP, JOINT TRAINING SUB-COMMITTEESearch for more papers by this author JOHN HEWLETT, Corresponding Author JOHN HEWLETT ConvenerJohn Hewlett, North East Thames Regional Library Service, North Middlesex Hospital, Sterling Way, London N18 1QX.Search for more papers by this authorNHS REGIONAL LIBRARIANS GROUP, NHS REGIONAL LIBRARIANS GROUPSearch for more papers by this authorUNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL LIBRARIANS GROUP, JOINT TRAINING SUB-COMMITTEE, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL LIBRARIANS GROUP, JOINT TRAINING SUB-COMMITTEESearch for more papers by this author First published: September 1988 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2532.1988.530181.xCitations: 1AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume5, Issue3September 1988Pages 181-188 RelatedInformation

National Health Service Regional Librarians Group: evidence to the Library and Information Services Council

National Health Service Regional Librarians Group: evidence to the Library and Information Services Council

The NHS Regional Librarians Group.

A brief account of the origins, organization and work of the National Health Service Regional Librarians Group.

National Health Service Regional Librarians Group: the recruitment and career development of librarians in the NHS

Note: this statement was first issued in May 1980 and revised in September 1986. It is regarded by the Group as the essential basis of all its discussions on gradings, and has also been adopted by the appropriate Library Association committees.

NHS Regional Librarians Group, Education Sub‐Committee Pre‐Conference Seminar: Introduction to Training Practice, 6 July 1984, Ripon

Health Libraries ReviewVolume 1, Issue 4 p. 221-221 Free Access NHS Regional Librarians Group, Education Sub-Committee Pre-Conference Seminar: Introduction to Training Practice, 6 July 1984, Ripon R. B. Tabor, Wessex Regional Library and Information ServiceSearch for more papers by this author R. B. Tabor, Wessex Regional Library and Information ServiceSearch for more papers by this author First published: December 1984 https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2532.1984.1402173.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Volume1, Issue4December 1984Pages 221-221 RelatedInformation

Members and Regional Representatives NHS Regional Librarians Group

Members and Regional Representatives NHS Regional Librarians Group

N.H.S. Regional Librarians Group Members

N.H.S. Regional Librarians Group Members