Staying on top of the published literature is no easy feat but certainly a necessary activity for our researchers, clinicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals. Below is my list for why staying current matters:
- Impress Your Manager – inform them before they ask!
- Be a Trailblazer – leverage current awareness to generate innovation and spark new ideas!
- Keep an Eye on Research and Medical Trends – see the whole picture, not just a piece
- Seize Opportunity for Self-development – expand your horizons
- Be Proactive, Not Reactive – stay ahead with information that impacts your work
- Avoid Surprises – don’t be the last one to know
- Make Informed Decisions – this one speaks for itself!
- Be an Effective Team Contributor – establish yourself as a valued-team player
- Don’t Get Scooped – know what others are saying in your field of interest
- Be in the “Know” – stay on top of cutting edge information
MSK staff are invited to contact Reference Services to learn more about setting up alerts and techniques to stay on top of the published literature.
Donna Gibson, Director of Library Services