Do I belong? For me the International Clinical Librarian Conference was an eye-opening experience both in terms of personal development and recognising the variation of roles, talents and approaches people use. I’m not sure how homogenous the job titles were of those in attendance, and mine certainly isn’t aligned to the title of the conference,…
Inspired by the annual Green Libraries Week last year, MWL Libraries, based at Southport Hospital, decided to try out a couple of ideas to endorse the green agenda within the Trust, encourage sustainability in the Library and beyond, and to support staff wellbeing. It was also seen as a way of promoting the Library service…
1. Are we practising what we preach? The librarian as researcher Alison Brettle introduced some early results from a Library and Information Research Group (LIRG) study on research culture, adapted from a study the Australians had already conducted, and modelling her advice they worked together to build on previous research. Some of the early headlines…
The Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) is reshaping how the NHS approaches patient safety. As health librarians, we have a unique opportunity to align our services with this transformative agenda—supporting learning, improving systems, and ultimately enhancing patient care. Following a recent LIHNN session with Karen Luscombe, Associate Medical Director for Patient Safety at Mid…
