MedEd Podcast: The Future of Medical Libraries: Evolving Roles in Research, Education and Clinical Support

Michelle Kraft recently shared the following Cleveland Clinic MedEd podcast and encouraged fellow Librarians to share it with anyone who may not realize the benefits of having a medical librarian in their institution:

“The Future of Medical Libraries: Evolving Roles in Research, Education and Clinical Support” (23 min.) where we talk about the rapidly evolving field of medical library science. No longer keepers of information, the librarian’s role has shifted to that of enablers of research and education in a digital age. Dr. Tizzano and I discuss trends such as artificial intelligence, hospital mergers and the challenges of funding and access in medical libraries. We also dive a little into the problems of fake medical information/news, the importance of systematic reviews and the critical support librarians provide to healthcare professionals.

Share your comments:

• What do you think?  
• What other ways can medical librarians be involved in the future of healthcare, medicine, biomedical research? 
• What are some barriers as well as opportunities to our involvement?  

Exploring ChatGPT: Navigating its Implications for an Academic Medical Center [Podcast]

Exploring ChatGPT: Navigating its Implications for an Academic Medical Center (Part 1)

Delve into ChatGPT and its pros and cons with respect to medical education, and medical and scientific publishing. We discuss concerns raised by the medical library community, guidelines for responsible usage in research papers and the broader implications of AI advancement. Join them us as we debate the idea of a moratorium on advanced training for AI and its potential threats to and opportunities for academic medical centers.

 

Exploring ChatGPT: Navigating its Implications for an Academic Medical Center (Part 2)

In this episode, we continue our conversation about ChatGPT and its pros and cons with respect to medical education, and medical and scientific publishing, addressing concerns raised by the medical library community, guidelines for responsible usage in research papers and the broader implications of AI advancement. Join them as they debate the idea of a moratorium on advanced training for AI and its potential threats to and opportunities for academic medical centers. 

How to Take Advantage of Your Medical Librarian

Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one. — Neil Gaiman, Author

When most people think of librarians, they picture the stereotypical older woman with glasses and a bun who shushes them for talking too loudly. In the past, librarians were the keepers of information but have now evolved to become navigators of information. Although information available online seems to be unlimited, finding what you are looking for hidden within the noise of search results is not always easy. Further, high-quality online medical information is not always free. How can a medical librarian support doctors in training and throughout their careers?  Continue reading ...

This article by Michelle Kraft recently appeared on The NEJM Resident 360 Blog, offering useful advice on how Medical Librarians can help health care professionals:

• Improve Patient Care
• Provide Tailored Search Results
• Facilitate Research & Publishing
• Off-Site Consultation

Ascension Wisconsin Librarian and WHSLA Member Kellee Selden recommends sharing this with your own library constituents via a blog or newsletter.  This is a great piece of marketing for ALL Medical Librarians!