Time for another Director’s Reflection. This month I want to spend a few moments (that would be 10 moments), sharing why I think it is important to monitor the literature for topics that impact or can inform your day-to-day workflows and projects.
I did compile this list of my top ten reasons why staying current matters many years ago and I believe it is still applicable to today’s environment! I hope you agree.
- Impress Your Manager – inform them before they ask!
- Be a Trailblazer – leverage current awareness or reviewing new published literature 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
If you want to learn more about how you can stay on top of the literature, a few tips and tricks, or setting up customized search alerts, please don’t hesitate to ASK US. Our Research Informationist team can show you how!
Donna Gibson
Director of Library Services