The Medical Librarian’s Manual for Teaching Evidence-Based Practice

In today's rapidly evolving medical landscape, the ability to locate, evaluate, and apply the best evidence is a is not just a skill-it's a necessity and Evidence-Based Practice is the one of the best tools for accomplishing this.
The Medical Librarian's Guide to Evidence-Based Practice instruction brings together the collective expertise of seasoned medical librarians who have dedicated their careers to teaching and shaping Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) instruction within clinical and academic environments.
This essential guide explores the history and evolution of EBP, offering a solid foundation for understanding its principles and significance in patient care. Through practical examples and clear explanations, readers will gain insight into the key components of EBP, including:

Question formulation using established EBP frameworksSearch Strategies tailored to medical databases and resourcesCritical appraisal of the literature for reliability and relevanceApplication of evidence to support clinical decision-making Designed for medical librarians, healthcare educators, and information professionals, this book not only demystifies the process of EBP but also provides proven approaches to curriculum design and instruction. Whether you are new to evidence-based practice or seeking to enhance your teaching and training strategies, this resource will equip you with the tools to empower learners and improve outcomes in the medical setting.

List of contents

Chapter One: Becoming an Evidence-based Practice Champion Joseph Burt
Chapter Two: History and Models of Evidence-Based Practice Jennifer Deberg and Joseph Burt
Chapter Three: Developing Questions with PICO(t) and Other Models Rachel Wedeward and Jennifer Deberg
Chapter Four: Turning a question into an effective search Rachel Wedeward and Jennifer Deberg
Chapter Five: Study Designs and How to Appraise Them Deborah A. Crooke and Marie T. Ascher
Chapter Six: Developing the framework of an academic evidence-based practice program Joseph Burt
Chapter Seven: EBP Instruction and Sources of Clinical Information in a Pre-Clinical Setting Robert Morrisette and Joseph Burt
Chapter Eight: Educational Opportunities within the Clinical Environment Don P. Jason III and Joseph Burt
Chapter Nine: Promoting Equitable Access to Evidence-Based Practice Information and Health Equity in a Library Setting John Mokonyama and Xan Y. Goodman
Chapter Ten: Methods for Interprofessional Evidence-based Practice Instruction Marilyn Teolis and Olivia Glotfelty-Scheuering
Appendix

About the author

Joseph Burt is a United States Navy veteran and solo librarian for the Erie VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph Andrew Burt
• Assisted by: Joseph Andrew Burt (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 19.03.2026
• EAN: 9781538193396
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-9339-6
• No. of pages: 160
• Illustrations: 14 bw illus
• Series: Medical Library Association Books Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; MEDICAL / General, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Philosophy & theory of education, Philosophy and theory of education, Library & information services, Library and information services