{"title":"National Agricultural Library (NAL) SEARCH.","authors":"Leah Everitt, Sonya Lemke","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2672484","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2672484","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>SEARCH is the USDA National Agricultural Library (NAL)'s main discovery platform that provides integrated access to the NAL Digital Collections, Special Collections, PubAg and AGRICOLA. NAL SEARCH is a valuable tool for health science librarians, students, and professionals seeking veterinary science, nutrition, or animal experiment alternatives. This article aims to give users a comprehensive overview of this resource.</p>","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"237-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148151626","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expanding instructional opportunities: introducing middle schools students to academic health sciences libraries.","authors":"Sarah Adcock, LaTwania Miller, John Sanders","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2641625","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2641625","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research and Education Librarians at Rowland Medical Library at the University of Mississippi Medical Center designed an engaging 90-minute instruction session for middle school students participating in a summer enrichment program. Librarians adapted instruction strategies to effectively reach and connect with a younger, nontraditional audience. Through active learning activities, group discussion, and a scavenger hunt activity, students learned about academic health sciences libraries and strengthened information evaluation skills.</p>","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"171-180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147469522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marilyn Gerette Teolis, Edward J Poletti, Priscilla L Stephenson, Sola Whitehead
{"title":"AI in practice: trends in hospital and clinic libraries.","authors":"Marilyn Gerette Teolis, Edward J Poletti, Priscilla L Stephenson, Sola Whitehead","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2639471","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2639471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced new possibilities for hospital and clinic libraries. A research project surveyed hospital and clinic librarians regarding AI use in their libraries. AI tools are being used for cataloging, retrieving information, conducting systematic reviews, and answering research questions. Limitations such as hallucinations affect the value of AI for library research. Librarians' understanding of these tools is crucial to maximizing the benefits of AI while maintaining professional and ethical standards. This study examined AI usage in hospital and clinical libraries while acknowledging several limitations that affect the interpretation and generalizability of the findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"158-170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bridging the gap between student research needs and library services for a health sciences writing course.","authors":"Sunny Chung, Jessica Koos","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2637021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2026.2637021","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":"45 2","pages":"152-157"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148206492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Curriculum collection alignment in pharmacy education: insights from Namibia for global practice.","authors":"Menete N Shatona","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2657364","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2657364","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study evaluated the alignment of the University of Namibia Library collection with the updated Bachelor of Pharmacy curriculum to assess its adequacy and responsiveness to competency-based education. Through curriculum mapping and a policy-based 1:20 adequacy ratio, the review identified a strong alignment across anatomy, pharmacology, microbiology, and pharmaceutical practice. While two core microbiology texts surpassed the adequacy thresholds, applied pharmaceutical practice as well as pharmaceutical compounding and dispensing fell slightly short. However, gaps remain in pharmaceutics, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutical calculations. Addressing these gaps requires closer collaboration between librarians and faculty, as well as increased investment in digital and open-access resources.</p>","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"125-143"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147964878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NatMed Pro: An Evaluation of the New and Improved Natural Medicines Database.","authors":"Beatrice Calvert","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2629233","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2629233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In July 2025, Therapeutic Research Center's Healthcare launched a newly designed NatMed Pro database that offers a contemporary and streamlined webpage layout and more expedient load times. The new landing page is visually appealing due to its refreshed tab bar and graphics. This column will present a sample search in the improved search interface as well as explore some of the new and redesigned features which create a more intuitive user experience.</p>","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"144-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146202699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Onboarding experiences of early career health sciences librarians.","authors":"Kay Strahan, Caraline Annichiarico, Lindsay Blake","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2641622","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2641622","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>As health sciences libraries look to the future, one area of focus should be onboarding new hires. This project investigates the onboarding experiences of newly hired health sciences librarians. This study used a mixed method design to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze the attitudes and perceptions of new health sciences librarians toward their most recent onboarding experiences. A survey was designed focusing on onboarding experiences of health sciences librarians and how these experiences have affected their career. Individual interviews were arranged with 14 survey respondents. Libraries need to explore more connections for new hires both inside and outside of the library.</p>","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"107-124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147623992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>Generative AI and Libraries: Claiming Our Place in the Center of a Shared Future</i><b><i>Generative AI and Libraries: Claiming Our Place in the Center of a Shared Future</i></b>. Hanegan, M.and Rosser, C.<i>Chicago</i><i>:</i> <i>ALA Editions in C</i><i>ollaboration with Core</i>, 2025. 160 pp., ISBN 979-8-89255-310-0. $54.99. (softcover).","authors":"Alison Gehred","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2619769","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2026.2619769","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146203377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Academic medical librarians and video consultations: our new normal.","authors":"Amelia Brunskill, Rosie Hanneke","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2629237","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02763869.2026.2629237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in video research consultations has rapidly expanded. This study aimed to characterize the current state of academic health sciences librarians' practices and perspectives around this mode of consultation. We distributed a survey, which received 124 eligible responses. Our analysis found that video consultations were now generally in higher demand than in-person consultations and were viewed positively by respondents. Advantages mentioned included convenience & flexibility, technical capabilities, and health benefits. Disadvantages mentioned included technology challenges, issues with engagement, interruptions, and personal preference for in-person meetings.</p>","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"78-93"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147285453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Data Dilemma: Evolving Roles and Skills for Medical Librarians.","authors":"Sunny Chung, Mimi Byun, Nina Exner","doi":"10.1080/02763869.2025.2602018","DOIUrl":"10.1080/02763869.2025.2602018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recent results show that Health Sciences and Medical Librarians have increasingly been asked to support their institutions since the NIH data sharing guidance in the last decade. This study aims to assess health sciences librarians' data skills based on the conceptual framework developed by Federer and how hteya re able to solve any gaps in knowledge or training. In this cross-sectional survey, we are looking to determine if the health science libraries are adjusting to the demands of medical data preservation and sharing support and to determine whether health sciences librarians perceive there to be a need for increased assistance for these emerging responsibilties. This study will also examine what particular areas need support (i.e. data visualization, data preservation, or supporting an institutional respository).</p>","PeriodicalId":39720,"journal":{"name":"Medical Reference Services Quarterly","volume":" ","pages":"39-54"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145913288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}