Rethinking Responsible Literature Searching Using LibGuides

Abstract

Drawing from the Responsible Literature Searching project developed by the Health Sciences Library System–University of Pittsburgh, the Mayo Clinic Libraries utilized Springshare's LibGuides software to create an Effective Database Searching Guide for its diverse set of users. Library databases are organized under broad subject categories with overview information, links to help materials, and news on system updates. Additionally, the guide features a visual site map, searching best practices, a database comparison chart, responsible literature searching guidelines, classic evidence-based practice articles, and recommendations on when to contact a librarian for assistance. The self-guided tool is both easy to use and maintain.

KEYWORDS:

• Database searching
• libGuides
• responsible literature searching
• self-guided tool

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Dana Gerberi

Dana Gerberi, MLIS ([email protected]) is Librarian, Mayo Clinic Libraries, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

Dottie M. Hawthorne

Dottie Hawthorne, MSL ([email protected]) is Outreach Librarian, Mayo Clinic Libraries, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

Karen E. Larsen

Karen Larsen, MA, MBA ([email protected]) is Librarian, Mayo Clinic Libraries, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.