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A Guide to Using Social Media for Research Purposes (Version 2) by Matt Holland

Posted on October 26, 2016 by

This is an updated and revised version of A Guide to Using Social Media for Research Purposes by Matt Holland first published on this blog in March 2016. This guide takes you though the basics of building a research profile using social … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Using Social Media for Research Purposes by Matt Holland

Posted on March 29, 2016 by

This guide is aimed at Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). It takes you though the basics of building a research profile using social media, how to maximise your impact and the tools you can use to assess your impact. If you … Continue reading →

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Ch-ch-ch-changes … from Clinical Librarian to Manager by Tracey Pratchett

Posted on January 5, 2016 by

As 2015 draws to a close and after being in post for 8 months, I’m reflecting on my experience as a new Knowledge and Library Services Manager. I really loved being a Clinical Librarian and never saw myself returning to … Continue reading →

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Five questions to ask of your management Current Awareness Service by Matt Holland

Posted on October 26, 2015 by

In any one person part-time library service spending any time on a regular Current Awareness Service is a commitment in time and energy.  You think a lot about what you do and occasionally come to some, hopefully, useful conclusions.  This … Continue reading →

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10 things we should probably be telling our research students about by Matt Holland

Posted on September 29, 2015 by

What knowledge or skills should Librarians be encouraging researchers to acquire? The following notes are offered as suggestions based on past experience in higher education and current experience of supporting NHS colleagues.   There are going to be omissions from this … Continue reading →

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Top Tips for running a Virtual Library Knowledge Information Service: Part 2 by Matt Holland

Posted on April 7, 2014 by

This is the second in a series of 4 postings by Matt Holland, Librarian for the NW Ambulance Service NHS Trust, outlining his top tips for running a Virtual Library Service.   Your users communication with you is your key … Continue reading →

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