Developing the knowledge and library services researcher: A pilot project
Gil Young, Maria J. Grant

TL;DR
This pilot project aimed to train healthcare library specialists in England to conduct or support research that improves healthcare evidence and practice.
Contribution
A new training initiative to develop research capabilities among NHS knowledge and library professionals.
Findings
The pilot aimed to build research knowledge and confidence in library and knowledge specialists.
Participants were equipped to contribute to healthcare research teams or generate new evidence for their profession.
Abstract
NHS knowledge and library specialists support researchers and undertake research. The aim of this pilot programme, delivered as part of the Knowledge for Healthcare Learning Academy offer, was to equip learners from the health and social care library and knowledge sector in England with: the knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake research which adds to the evidence base for the profession; and/or equips them to contribute as a member of a healthcare research team.
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Taxonomy
TopicsLibrary Science and Administration · Library Science and Information Literacy · Web and Library Services
