How academic librarians experience evidence-based practice: A grounded theory model |
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| Authors: | Faye Miller Helen Partridge Christine Bruce Christine Yates Alisa Howlett |
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| Institution: | 1. Queensland University of Technology, PO Box 2434, Brisbane, QLD, Australia;2. University of Southern Queensland, West Street, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia |
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| Abstract: | This study explored academic librarians’ experience of evidence-based practice. A better understanding of evidence-based practice from an empirical basis can help fulfill the aims of evidence-based library and information practice to continuously improve practice and make effective, value-adding decisions about library and information services for their clients and communities. This research uses a constructivist grounded theory approach to investigate the question: How do academic librarians experience evidence-based practice? Thirteen Australian academic librarians participated in semi-structured interviews. The study used the methods of constant comparison to create codes and categories towards constructing a new theoretical model of experiencing evidence-based practice in the academic library context. The model consists of six categories of experiences: empowering, intuiting, affirming, connecting, noticing and impacting. This model can provide a platform for developing support for academic librarians andtheir educators by increasing awareness of various mindsets and actions experienced in the workplace context towards facilitating evidence-based information practice. |
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