My expertise in evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP) has developed academically, both in the LIS degree program and through undertaking research; applying evidence-based approaches to government record keeping policy in my early career days; being a guide, facilitator and mentor of EBLIP across the library in a previous role....
I was the first person to bring the role of Coordinator, Evidence Based Practice at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) library role to life. But now following a career pivot into research support services at the University of the Sunshine Coast, the search for the next EBP Coordinator has begun....
#blogjune Day 30: I made it! 25 videos in 30 days. This challenge was perfect for getting out a heap of (hopefully) helpful content in a limited amount of time. So limited, that I’ve hardly stopped to think too much about how scary and uncomfortable this whole exercise was for...
#blogjune Day 29: The last couple of videos are slightly longer, going over the 3 1/2 minute mark. But, bear with me. 🙂 In this video, I provide a short, and slightly longer answer to the question, who’s responsibility is EBP? Also, I identify key roles and elements to help enable...
#blogjune Day 28: I briefly explain the evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP) Capability Maturity Model and why the model’s tiers go from 1 to 5 (no Tier 0). Transcript G’day and welcome to this video series chatting about evidence-based library and information practice. In the last couple of videos I’ve...
#blogjune Day 27: The (proposed) EBLIP Capability Maturity Model enables library leaders to determine the extent to which their library is practicing in an evidence-based way. In this video, I briefly explain the three dimensions on which evidence-based practice maturity could be evaluated in libraries. Transcript G’day and welcome to...
#blogjune Day 26: Here I share how the research project with Clare Thorpe about developing an EBLIP Capability Maturity Model came about (by walking into her office one day to ask a question) and briefly, its outcomes. Transcript G’day and welcome to this video series chatting about EBLIP. I’m Alisa...
#blogjune Day 25: In this video, I take some time to reflect upon the opportunity to be or become evidence-based from the COVID19 crisis. I also briefly outline what my library is doing to capture its response and lessons learned during this time. Transcript G’day and welcome to this video...
#blogjune Day 24: I give an overview of the EBLIP workshop materials that are available on my website for LIS professionals. I welcome suggestions for improvement or additional resources. Transcript G’day and welcome to this video series chatting about evidence-based library and information practice. I’m Alisa Howlett, the Coordinator of Evidence-Based...
#blogjune Day 23: I tend to come across three different ways to think about, or purposes of evidence in my work as a facilitator and enabler of evidence-based library and information practice. This is both at my workplace, as well as conversations I have with other LIS professionals. I outline...
