Nursing librarian: an educator of future nurses

Abstract

The importance of “information literacy” in the education of nursing students continues to increase. In response, partnerships between nursing faculty and librarians are developing. The shortage of nurses and the rapid changes in information technology have created opportunities for librarians to educate nursing faculty and students about locating information, evaluating resources, and managing information. The type of instruction and support needed varies, depending on the level of the nursing student. Become a partner with the nursing faculty by attending meetings, having an office in the college of nursing, participating in social networking, and exploring ways in which a librarian can provide assistance. These partnerships provide benefits to nursing programs, nursing faculty and librarians.

Citation

Sherwill‐Navarro, P. (2004), "Nursing librarian: an educator of future nurses", Reference Services Review, Vol. 32 No. 1, pp. 40-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907320410519388