Did you know that most schools and departments in the health sciences at the University of Pittsburgh are assigned a “personal librarian,” also known as a liaison librarian? In addition to helping people affiliated with certain schools or departments, the library also has liaisons who are experts in topics like scholarly communication, data management, interprofessional education, and bioinformatics.
The HSLS website is a one-stop shop for everything the library offers, but browsing the resources and services we provide may appear overwhelming. As experts in a discipline or domain, liaison librarians can recommend useful resources and connect you to valuable services. For example, a liaison can help you navigate the resources and services most relevant to you by:
- Recommending educational content within HSLS licensed resources and assisting in integrating links and resources into Canvas modules.
- Developing customized instruction modules or presentations for courses or groups.
- Assisting authors in determining where to submit a manuscript for publication by comparing journal impact and quality.
- Customizing sessions for orientations or events to introduce faculty, staff, and students to relevant library resources.
- Integrating community-focused resources into outreach programs.
- Identifying relevant resources and data to strengthen grant applications.
Browse the Liaison Librarian page to connect with your personal librarian or find an expert on your topic of interest and request a consultation today!
~Rose Turner