Partnering with your library to strengthen nursing research.
Nurses must know how to locate and evaluate health information to optimize their professional practice. However, much of the information available online and in print lacks credibility, and navigating professional research databases can prove complex. As more nursing students and nurse educators move from centralized, brick-and-mortar campuses to satellite locations and online courses, the need for adaptable library services becomes pronounced. This article describes a program that serves decentralized nursing students and nurse educators. Relationship building, one-to-one contact, and flexibility are program hallmarks. Services provided by the program and evaluation methods are discussed, and ways of building collaboration are recommended.
Hallyburton
Ann
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Hunter Library, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723, USA. ahallyb@email.wcu.edu
John
Barbara St
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