Health Information and Libraries Journal (HILJ) provides practitioners, researchers, and students in library and health professions an international and interdisciplinary forum. Its objectives are to encourage discussion and to disseminate developments at the frontiers of information management and libraries. A major focus is communicating practices that are evidence based both in managing information and in supporting health care. The Journal encompasses:     - Identifying health information needs and uses   - Managing programmes and services in the changing health environment   - Information technology and applications in health   - Educating and training health information professionals   - Outreach to health user groups

The Health Information and Libraries Journal (HILJ) provides an international and interdisciplinary forum for practitioners, researchers, and students in the library and health professions. Its objectives are to encourage discussion and disseminate developments at the forefront of information management and libraries. A major focus is on communicating evidence-based practices in both information management and healthcare support. The journal encompasses: - Identifying health information needs and uses - Managing programs and services in the changing health environment - Information technology and applications in health - Educating and training health information professionals - Outreach to health user groups.

《Health Information and Libraries Journal》为图书馆和健康专业的从业者、研究人员和学生提供了一个国际性和跨学科的论坛。其目标是鼓励讨论并传播信息管理和图书馆领域的最新发展。期刊的主要关注点是传播基于证据的信息管理实践以及支持医疗保健的做法。期刊内容涵盖：- 识别健康信息需求和使用情况 - 在不断变化的健康环境中管理项目和服务 - 健康领域的信息技术及其应用 - 培训和教育健康信息专业人员 - 向健康用户群体进行宣传。

Health Information and Libraries Journal

Germany has a long tradition of health libraries. From their origin in monasteries, they became centres of knowledge and education. In modern times, this tradition has been continued by the Central Library of Medicine. In addition, as a specialty in Germany, special collection areas and special libraries that focus on one topic were established. Those services were transformed to specialized information services and portals as part of the digital transformation process. One of such projects is OPEN-CAM, which provides literature on integrative medicine in a specialist library and hosts the literature database CAMbase. Based on this example, we show how digital transformation has influenced the library landscape and its structures in Germany.

Christa K. Raak

Sebastian Unger

David D. Martin

Thomas Ostermann

Health Information & Libraries Journal

Information technology and changing role models in German libraries: The example of <scp>OPEN‐CAM</scp>

信息技术与德国图书馆角色模型的转变：以<scp>OPEN‐CAM</scp>为例

Background and objectives:The expansion of evidence‐based practice across sectors has lead to an increasing variety of review types. However, the diversity of terminology used means that the full potential of these review types may be lost amongst a confusion of indistinct and misapplied terms. The objective of this study is to provide descriptive insight into the most common types of reviews, with illustrative examples from health and health information domains.
Methods:Following scoping searches, an examination was made of the vocabulary associated with the literature of review and synthesis (literary warrant). A simple analytical framework—Search, AppraisaL, Synthesis and Analysis (SALSA)—was used to examine the main review types.
Results:Fourteen review types and associated methodologies were analysed against the SALSA framework, illustrating the inputs and processes of each review type. A description of the key characteristics is given, together with perceived strengths and weaknesses. A limited number of review types are currently utilized within the health information domain.
Conclusions:Few review types possess prescribed and explicit methodologies and many fall short of being mutually exclusive. Notwithstanding such limitations, this typology provides a valuable reference point for those commissioning, conducting, supporting or interpreting reviews, both within health information and the wider health care domain.

Maria J. Grant

Andrew Booth

Health Information &amp; Libraries Journal

Health Info Libraries J

A typology of reviews: an analysis of 14 review types and associated methodologies

评论类型学：14种评论类型及其相关方法论的分析

Abstract Background The emergence of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT in November 2022 has garnered substantial attention across diverse disciplines. Despite widespread adoption in various sectors, the exploration of its application in libraries, especially within the medical domain, remains limited. Aims/Objectives Many areas of interest remain unexplored like ChatGPT in medical libraries and this review aims to synthesise what is currently known about it to identify gaps and stimulate further research. Methods Employing Cooper's integrative review method, this study involves a comprehensive analysis of existing literature on ChatGPT and its potential implementations within library contexts. Results A systematic literature search across various databases yielded 166 papers, with 30 excluded for irrelevance. After abstract reviews and methodological assessments, 136 articles were selected. Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative checklist further narrowed down to 29 papers, forming the basis for the present study. The literature analysis reveals diverse applications of ChatGPT in medical libraries, including aiding users in finding relevant medical information, answering queries, providing recommendations and facilitating access to resources. Potential challenges and ethical considerations associated with ChatGPT in this context are also highlighted. Conclusion Positioned as a review, our study elucidates the applications of ChatGPT in medical libraries and discusses relevant considerations. The integration of ChatGPT into medical library services holds promise for enhancing information retrieval and user experience, benefiting library users and the broader medical community.

Brady D. Lund

Daud Khan

Mayank Yuvaraj

<scp>ChatGPT</scp> in medical libraries, possibilities and future directions: An integrative review

<scp>ChatGPT</scp>在医学图书馆中的应用、可能性与未来方向：一项综合评述

Abstract Introduction Although thematic analysis of health librarianship (HL) presentations at conferences in the USA exists, no similar research has been reported focused on HL at UK conferences. Objectives To determine trends in HL conference presentations from 2017 to 2022 at three UK‐based HL conferences and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) conferences. Methods Thematic analysis of conference programmes obtained from websites, the Internet Archive Wayback Machine and conference organisers. Results A total of 226 HL‐related conference presentations were identified across all the examined conference programmes. Eight themes emerged: being a Healthcare Librarian; Digital Working; Finding the Evidence; Generating Research; Strategic Library Management; Literacies; Other; and Using the Evidence. ‘Being a Healthcare Librarian’ ( n = 54) and ‘Strategic Library Management’ ( n = 53) were the most prominent cross‐conference themes. Discussion Presentations at HL‐specific conferences provide a wider range of themes than CILIP conferences, with ‘Being a Healthcare Librarian’ absent from CILIP conferences but ‘Literacies’ appearing in similar numbers at both. Differences in conference formats and the COVID‐19 pandemic likely influenced presentation numbers. Conclusion HL conference themes are not directly reflected in CILIP conferences. NHS Knowledge and Library Services staff should be encouraged to undertake and disseminate original research, creating a UK evidence base for healthcare librarianship.

Sarah Rudd

Trends in health librarianship topics presented at four <scp>UK</scp>‐based conferences between 2017 and 2022: A thematic analysis

2017年至2022年间英国四场会议中健康图书馆学主题的趋势：主题分析

Citation analysis studies the use of citations found in various types of publications, including the use of government information, and can provide insight into research utilisation in nursing literature.

Andrew Dudash

Stephen Woods

Kathleen Phillips

Government document citations in top nursing journals: A bibliometric analysis

顶级护理期刊中政府文件引用的文献计量分析

Abstract Background With the increasing adoption of digital health, health informatics and information management (HIIM) professionals are more essential than ever before. This paper explores the difficulties encountered when trying to classify and track the HIIM workforce internationally. Methods A historic document analysis method to explore how the International Standard of Classifications (ISCO) and the available national standards from countries using an alternative classification represent the HIIM workforce. Results There is little recognition of the HIIM workforce in the ISCO and national standards. Where an entry did exist, more than 90% were in a non‐health major group. At the major group level, 16.7% (7/42) of entries specified an administrative term, 11.9% (5/42) a professional term, 9.5% (4/42) a technician term and 61.9% (26) including both professional and technician as the description. Discussion Most country‐level classification systems classified HIIM as a technical occupation rather than a professional occupation. The term ‘digital health’ did not appear in any classification reviewed. Conclusion As the requirement for formal training increases globally in the HIIM occupation, classification systems will need to include or reclassify HIIM to reflect it as a professional occupation, with a clear structure and requiring specific education and specialised skills.

Kerryn Butler‐Henderson

Susan H. Fenton

Karima Lalani

David T. Marc

Analysis of the international classification of occupations for the health informatics and information management workforce

卫生信息学与信息管理从业人员国际职业分类分析

Abstract Background In systematic reviews (SRs), geographical limitations in literature searches can aid in focussing research efforts. A methodological review published in 2016 examined the approaches SR authors use to identify studies about Germany, analysing 36 SRs. Objective The aim of this study was to update the original review. Methods We conducted a literature search on PubMed for SRs synthesising evidence from studies about Germany published between 22 January 2016 and 7 June 2022. Two reviewers independently performed study selection and data extraction. We evaluated the application of search syntax for restricting studies to those about Germany using the peer review of electronic search strategies criteria. The updated findings were reported and summarised alongside those of the original review. Results Thirty‐two additional SRs were newly included (total = 68). Geographic restrictions were applied in 57 SRs, representing 72% in the original review and increasing to 97% in the newly included SRs. Moreover, there was an increased use of truncations and field tags. Conclusion Although geographical restriction methods are increasingly utilised, additional tools are necessary to enhance the robustness of search strategies. The development of a dedicated geographical search filter would facilitate the identification of studies about Germany.

Catharina Muente

Alexander Pachanov

Julian Hirt

Falk Hoffmann

Rebecca Palm

Silvan Munschek

Dawid Pieper

Use and application of geographical restrictions in systematic reviews with the aim of including studies about Germany: An update of a methodological review

系统评价中地理限制的使用与应用：旨在纳入关于德国研究的最新方法学综述

Abstract Health librarians and knowledge specialists are well placed to make the most of policy work to develop and embed health libraries and information services. Search and evidence summary skills allow staff to identify existing policies that can be of benefit to health library services, respond to policy consultations and develop policies. This editorial introduces the importance of policy work to health library and information services and how policy can be used as a lever for change. It also provides practical tips on where to start in identifying relevant policies, policy consultations and developing policies for health libraries and information services.

Ruth Carlyle

Policy work as a health librarianship role

健康图书馆学角色中的政策工作

Abbreviation	Health Info Libr J
Journal Impact	2.19
Quartiles(Global)	INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE(Q2)

ISSN	1471-1834, 1471-1842
h-index	52

Publication Information	Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd，Publishing cycle: ，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: No
Basic data	Year of publication: 2001，Proportion of original research papers: 83.78%，Self Citation Rate:13.60%， Gold OA Rate: 20.51%

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Information technology and changing role models in German libraries: The example of OPEN‐CAM

A typology of reviews: an analysis of 14 review types and associated methodologies

ChatGPT in medical libraries, possibilities and future directions: An integrative review

Trends in health librarianship topics presented at four UK‐based conferences between 2017 and 2022: A thematic analysis

Government document citations in top nursing journals: A bibliometric analysis

Trends in health librarianship topics presented at four UK‐based conferences between 2017 and 2022: A thematic analysis

Government document citations in top nursing journals: A bibliometric analysis

Analysis of the international classification of occupations for the health informatics and information management workforce

Use and application of geographical restrictions in systematic reviews with the aim of including studies about Germany: An update of a methodological review

Policy work as a health librarianship role