I need more information on "Evidence-based Librarianship"?

Question

It's similar to "Evidence-based Medicine" but for Librarianship.

Answer 1

* EBL seeks to improve library practice by utilizing the best-available evidence combined with a pragmatic perspective developed from working experiences in librarianship;
* EBL applies the best-available evidence, whether based upon either quantitative or qualitative research methods;
* EBL encourages the pursuit of increasingly rigorous research strategies to support decisions affecting library practice;
* EBL values research in all its diverse forms and encourages its communication, preferably through peer-reviewed or other forms of authoritative dissemination;
* EBL represents a global approach to information seeking and knowledge development, involving research but not restricted to research alone;
* EBL supports the adoption of practice guidelines and standards developed by expert committees based upon the best-available evidence, but not as an endorsement of adhering to rigid protocols; and
* In the absence of compelling reasons to pursue another course, EBL adheres to the hierarchy (or levels) in Table 2 (below) for using the best-available evidence, lending priority to higher levels of evidence from the research.



For more details.

Check out the link: conferences.alia.org.au/ebl2005/

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