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c/o Katina Strauch 209 Richardson Avenue MSC 98, The Citadel Charleston, SC 29409 MLA, SLA, BOOK EXPO ISSUE TM VOLUME 26, NUMBER 2 APRIL 2014 ISSN: 1043-2094 “Linking Publishers, Vendors and Librarians” Trends in Health Sciences and Biomedical Sciences Information and Services Provision by Ramune K. Kubilius (Collection Development / Special Projects Librarian, Northwestern University, Galter Health Sciences Library) <[email protected]> he overarching title for this Against the “global health” or “one health.” The second ally, by participating in Grain (ATG) special issue builds on the was selected as the theme of the historic 2013 the initiatives of NLM, Ttitles used for the Nov. 2008 and Dec. annual meeting of the Medical Library As- their institutions, or 2011-Jan. 2012 special issues. Adding the sociation (MLA) and its partners in Boston, their professional as- concept of “services” to this special issue’s title MA. The National Program Committee sociations. Many health sciences librarians serves as a reminder that “if you build it,” they (NPC) worked for three years to create a belong to the MLA, a professional association (users) will not necessarily come (paraphrasing federated international meeting incorporating that has never focused on only one country. a phrase voiced in the movie, Field of Dreams). the 2013 Annual Meeting and Exhibition The International Cooperation Section of “Services,” as used in this context, incorporate of MLA, the 11th International Congress MLA celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014. the necessary activities of marketing, training, on Medical Librarianship (ICML), the As T. Mark Hodges wrote in the section partnering, and collaborating. This ATG spe- 7th International Conference of Animal history posted in the MLA Website, (http:// cial issue includes seven contributions by ex- Health Information Specialists (ICAHIS), www.mlanet.org/archive/history/unit-history/ perienced authors who share insights and their and the 6th International Clinical Librarian international.html), “…although ICS was own experiences. They address current trends Conference (ICLC). The onsite report of the only founded in 1989, its antecedents go back and opportunities addressed or undertaken by 2013 meeting recorded representatives from to the earliest years of the association and are those who work with persons involved in the 46 countries. In the 2011/2012 special issue an integral part of the history of the section. triad of patient care, education, and research, of ATG, staff from the U.S. National Library From the outset, the MLA has had an interna- and beyond. Hopefully, all of the articles will of Medicine (NLM) shared examples of infor- continued on page 8 have elements that resonate with ATG readers mation innovation, often with a global focus. or pique their interest. Although most librarians are not qualified Without a doubt, those who work in the to offer clinical medical assistance in global What To Look For In This Issue: health and biomedical sciences information health initiatives or after international disasters, The Politics of Weeding ....................79 sector are familiar with phrases such as there are other ways for librarians to act glob- Emerging Shared Print Policy Choices as Reflected in MOUs ........................87 If Rumors Were Horses Outsell’s End-User Study: Faculty and Students .............................................90 he wonderfully cheerful Eileen Lawrence (have you ever seen Interviews her frown?) tells us that her hard-working colleague Jenni Neil Blair Christensen ......................50 TWilson has left Alexander Street Press for a new career Frances Pinter ...................................52 adventure. They have begun the hiring process. In the meantime, Mary Siegel will be handling Jenni’s accounts, <siegel@alexan- Profiles Encouraged derstreet.com> or 800-889-5937 ext. 903. The position is posted at: Mary A. Hyde ....................................22 http://alexanderstreet.com/careers/regional-sales-manager-us, and Anneliese Taylor ................................30 information about working at Alexander Street Press is at http:// alexanderstreet.com/careers. Elizabeth R. Lorbeer .........................38 University of California ....................51 Heard from Hendrik Edelman the other day. He was in Florida for a funeral and then popped in to Charleston for the Family Circle Knowledge Unlatched .......................54 Charlotte i s Cup, the big tennis match on Daniel Island. I did not see Hendrik Jennifer Lohmann ............................93 Dongmei Cao’s new unfortunately but he was in touch with Julie Arnheim who as we Plus more .............................. See inside daughter. Dongmei all know is living in Charleston and lives on Pitt Street behind the is a reference librari- Addlestone Library and working with yours truly. Hendrik says an at the Addlestone they enjoyed the tournament and the weather so much that they plan Library, College of to return. Maybe we will hook up next year? Charleston. continued on page 6 1043-2094(201404)26:2;1-W For best-in-class subscription management, delivering savings, superior service and award- winning solutions. See us at MLA (booth #204) and SLA (booth #509) The Perfect Balance ® HIGH TECH, High Touch : Next-Gen Technology. Personalized Service.TM Proud members of: • American Library Association • Medical Library Association • Special Libraries Association Winner! Year • Association of Subscription Multi Agents & Intermediaries Scan to see the latest on our MULTI-YEAR HONOREE blog, Insight & Outlook We invite you to find out more atwww.wolper.com . Please contact us at 610.559.9550 or [email protected]. 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AGAINST THE GRAIN Against the Grain (USPS 012-618) (ISSN 1043-2094) is published six times a year in February, April, June, Sep- TABLE OF CONTENTS tember, November, and December/January by Against the v.26 #2 April 2014 © Katina Strauch Grain, LLC, 209 Richardson Ave., MSC 98, The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29409. Subscription price per year is $50 U.S. ($60 Canada, $85 foreign, payable in U.S. dollars). ISSUES, NEWS, & GOINGS ON Periodicals postage paid at Charleston, SC. Postmaster: Send change of address to Against the Grain, LLC, 209 Rich- Rumors ................................................. 1 Letters to the Editor ............................ 6 ardson Ave., MSC 98, The Citadel, Charleston, SC 29409. From Your Editor ................................ 6 Deadlines .............................................. 6 Editor: Katina Strauch (College of Charleston) Associate Editors: FEATURES Rosann Bazirjian (UNC-Greensboro) Trends in Health Sciences and Biomedical Sciences Information and Services Provision Cris Ferguson (Murray State) Guest Editor, Ramune K. Kubilius Tom Gilson (College of Charleston) John Riley (BUSCA) Trends in Health Sciences and Libraries Take on Policy: Support for Research Editors: Judy Luther (Informed Strategies) Biomedical Sciences Information and Open Access and Open Data ............ 28 by Anneliese Taylor — The potential to open Assistants to the Editor: Services Provision ............................... 1 Ileana Strauch by Ramune Kubilius — Current trends and up access via a formalized policy is significant Toni Nix (Just Right Group, LLC) opportunities are addressed or undertaken by but not without some effort. Editor At Large: those who work with persons involved in the Basic Biomedical Scientists: The Dennis Brunning (Arizona State University) triad of patient care, education, and research, Rediscovered Library Users ............. 34 Contributing Editors: and beyond. Rick Anderson (University of Utah) by Susan K. Kendall — The trends discussed Sever Bordeianu (U. of New Mexico) Librarians Without Borders: Building here involve new roles for librarians working Todd Carpenter (NISO) In-Country Research and Information with basic scientists. Bryan Carson (Western Kentucky University) Liz Chapman (University College London) Provision Capability ......................... 14 Where to Start? Opening Day Eleanor Cook (East Carolina University) by Carla J. Funk, J. Michael Homan, and Collections and Services for a Newly Anne Doherty (Choice) Lenny Rhine — MLA’s global commitment Anthony Ferguson Founded Medical School .................. 36 Ruth Fischer (R2 Consulting Services) is the association’s international strategic Michelle Flinchbaugh (U. of MD Baltimore County) statement, which underscores the importance by Elizabeth R. Lorbeer — How does one Joyce Dixon-Fyle (DePauw University) of partnerships. assemble a new virtual health
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