Regardless of the size of the hospital, the librarian must acquire information for staff members by whatever means possible. Large hospitals with large staff, more information requests per week, and a better economic base will purchase a greater number of information materials. Small hospitals will purchase only the most basic reference books and…

Reviews historical development, organization, and current concerns of health sciences librarians who serve in mental health institutions, agencies, and organizations. The mental health field, mental health libraries, education and training, professional status and standards, professional organizations, the library collection, and library…

Designed for beginning health science librarians, this continuing education course syllabus presents a guide to information resources for answering physicians' questions about patient care. Sources from standard core lists, such as the Alfred Brandon list, are highlighted and described, along with additional titles. General resources covered…