... are yet to impact upon practitioners (a dissemination issue) (Booth, 2001a, b). Evidence‐based practice Librarianship Research To be able to ask a question clearly is two‐thirds of the way to getting it answered (John Ruskin). How many times in a working day do you question the value...

... presents examples of qualitative research in the field of library and information studies, reviews the discourse of EBL as it relates to qualitative research, and also draws on debates in the health sciences on the role of qualitative research in evidence‐based practice. Findings EBL levels of evidence...

... a bit about the research that has been done and what topics are lacking research. For the areas with a dearth of research, we can only use our best judgment and perhaps rely on experts to articulate the most prevalent gaps. Evidence‐based practice Librarianship Research Evidence‐based...

...Su Cleyle; Helen Partridge; Gillian Hallam Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider how library education can best incorporate the profession's emerging interest in evidence‐based practice (EBP) whilst ensuring that the educational experience is meaningful to the contemporary library...

... and its applications will allow library and information professionals to develop the skills necessary to read and write papers. As critical appraisal becomes more mainstream, it has the potential to fundamentally change how we approach research in our profession. Evidence‐based practice...

...Su Cleyle; Liz Bayley; Ann McKibbon Purpose Seeks to spread the concept of evidence‐based practice beyond the health sector. Design/methodology/approach The authors have worked with physicians and nurses and offer their observations from being part of the development of the skills and tools...

... Evidence‐based practice Librarianship Librarians What is EBL? A broad international consensus includes in its definition of EBL the use of the EBL process as a means of integrating the best available evidence into making important decisions. Wide agreement also surrounds the steps in the EBL...