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We've paired librarians with each department, program, institute and center at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. These librarians act as a liaison providing faculty, students, residents, fellows, and staff with the name of at least one person they can call upon as a starting point for assistance with or information about any library service or issue.
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Molly Beestrum, MLIS, AHIP
Head, Research and Information Services
312-503-4508
As Head of Research and Information Services, I collaborate with colleagues across the library and Feinberg School of Medicine units, and contribute to the research, educational, and clinical support services through teaching, outreach, research consultations, and literature searches. The Research and Information Services department comprises several areas including; clinical informationist services, educational programming and curriculum support, literature search services, research support and reference services, systematic review services, and a robust liaison librarian support program.
Krystal Madkins, MPH, MLIS
Education & Curriculum Librarian, Research and Information Services
312-503-2557
As the Education and Curriculum Librarian, I provide instruction services to faculty, staff, and students. These services include in-person and virtual group instruction, individual consultations, and online tutorials and guides. I also assist with reference questions, search strategies, and systematic reviews for the departments and programs listed below.
Corinne Miller, MLIS
Clinical Librarian, Research and Information Services
312-503-5459
As part of our clinical librarian service, I attend clinical meetings and provide research support to attendings, residents, and students on patient rounds. Often, during rounds, clinicians require evidence to help inform patient care. My goal is to locate that evidence in the literature and share it with the team.
I also act as a liaison to the departments and divisions listed below. If you are a member of any of these groups, please feel free to contact me for assistance via email or phone.
Denise Nunes, MS RN, MLIS
Clinical Librarian, Research and Information Services
(312) 503-4918
I am a Clinical Librarian and a Registered Nurse. I participate in clinical rounds and support the information needs of our medical faculty, residents, and students. My goal is to provide access to pertinent information resources that the medical team will utilize to inform patient care. I also serve as liaison for Medicine and Pediatrics.
Pamela Shaw, MSLIS, MS
Research Policy Librarian, NIH Public Access Compliance Reporter (PACR)
312-503-8689
As Research Policy Librarian, I apply my research background to support basic science research and research policy compliance at the Feinberg School of Medicine. A former lab technician with almost 20 years of bench experience, I understand the process of scientific research and publication.
I serve as the NIH Public Access Compliance Reporter for Northwestern University. Contact me with any questions regarding PMCIDs for your NIH-funded manuscripts or to schedule training and education for your staff, faculty and graduate students in your department, center or laboratory.
Annie Wescott, MLIS
Research Librarian, Research and Information Services
(312) 503-0927
As a Research Librarian, I provide specialized research services and support for faculty, staff, students, and affiliated clinical researchers. I am here to assist with reference questions, search strategies, and systematic reviews. I also offer instructional support for the Feinberg School of Medicine community through guides, presentations, and instructional sessions.
What can Liaison Librarians do?
Core Services
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Liaison Librarians are:
- Well-informed about the library’s collections, services, policies, and resources, and skilled in interpreting and promoting these to faculty and students in their departments
- Knowledgeable of the subject matter and nature of the teaching and research conducted by the department
- Adept at working together with teaching faculty to ensure that relevant information access skills and tools are incorporated into academic programs
- Your liaison librarian will:
- Actively foster communication with the assigned department or center
- Provide education services to inform and teach users in the departments how to use the library’s resources and find information
- Promote library services and resources to the departments and centers
- Inform library users how to access library resources and services
- Be a contact for collection development and requests for resources or services
- Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge to support assigned departments
Communication
Your liaison librarian can:
- Produce information guides on new services, collections, and research tools
- Prepare or update subject-specific research guides
- Schedule regular in-person or virtual visits to department meetings or orientations
- Write a feature or column for your departmental newsletter
- Send welcome information to new faculty
- Meet with the department head, faculty and staff members to learn about current plans for your department or center and gather feedback on the library services
- Serve on a departmental committee
- Assist with departmental or center program, re-accreditation or grant applications
Orientations, Instructional Sessions and Demonstrations
Your liaison librarian can:
- Schedule individual orientation meetings with new faculty
- Schedule library orientation sessions for new residents
- Create, review, and revise orientation or instruction programs
- Demonstrate relevant library resources and services
- Attend departmental events
- Survey and document your faculty research interests
Collection Development
Your liaison librarian can:
- Create or update a collection development profile for library materials
- Perform a library collection review
- Get feedback on serial and book use and elicit suggestions for purchase
- Assist in evaluating and selecting materials for existing or future collections
Liaison Activities for the Curriculum
Your liaison librarian can:
- Work with you to ensure information literacy is fully incorporated into your curriculum
- Establish a teaching partnership with a member of your department
- Teach a course or a course component in your department or program
- Establish a research partnership with a member of your department or program
- Develop or help develop a program that promotes active student-centered learning