Consulting Service on Review Coverage, Finding and Evaluating Scales, and Journal Selection for Publication of an Article: a Report from the Osaka University Life Sciences Library, Part 1

摘要

Abstract: Application of bibiographic databases enhances the reference service in a medical library. In this report, three subjects about which clients often consult the librarian in the Osaka University Life Sciences Library are presented: 1)determining the depth of years to be covered while writing a review, 2)finding and evaluating suitable scales for ongoing studies, especially in the field of nursing science, and 3)choosing the best journal to submit an article. For each issue, a solution process is illustrated and its effectiveness is shown.