I think the label 'evidence based' should be attached to the librarianship
profession. We want our clients to be secure in the knowledge that the
information and research services we provide is of the highest quality, is
valid and comes from reliable and checked sources. I think using the term
'evidence based' conveys the image we want to project.
I have no qualms in using the L word. I think the role of the librarian is
more diverse than ever before and the image is slowly catching up with our
role.
Alison Green
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