Evidence‐based librarianship:a personal perspective from the medical/nursing realm

Seeks to spread the concept of evidence‐based practice beyond the health sector.

The authors have worked with physicians and nurses and offer their observations from being part of the development of the skills and tools of evidence‐based practice.

Librarians need to increase their reliance on sound evidence to support their programs and services. They also need to become more active in producing and publishing evidence for their peers and others outside the profession. The authors feel that librarians have the abilities to do this, especially if supported by their organizations and institutions with respect to education and resources.

The paper should be of use in the development of evidence‐based librarianship.