Research

The Research Imperative: The Research Policy Statement of the Medical Library Association

Introduction
Why Revise?
How to Revise?
Creating a Culture of Research: the Vision
Includes research vignette, Betsy L. Humphreys, AHIP
Creating the Health Information Knowledgebase: The Challenge
Includes video vignette, Wayne J. Peay
Domains of Research
Includes video vignette, Kathleen Ann McKibbon
Research Skills Set
Includes video vignettes, Claire J. Twose and Deborah D. Blecic, AHIP
MLA's Partners: Who Will Make It Happen
Includes video vignette, Debra S. Ketchell, AHIP
Research Policy Statement Recommendations
Includes video vignettes, Janet L. Cowen, AHIP
Appendix 1: MLA Research Milestones, 1995-2007
Appendix 2: Selected Bibliography, Evidence-based Librarianship
- Librarians' Roles in Supporting Evidence-based Health Care
- Librarians’ Research and Publication
- Call to Action
- Research Methods and Issues
- Critical Appraisal of Library and Information Science Literature
- Examples of Evidence-based Research from Library and Information Science
Appendix 3: Methods Used to Develop 2007 MLA Research Policy Statement
Appendix 4: Action Plan