It’s May and time for another Director’s Reflection post.  Lately, many of my projects have involved research publications and the value that they deliver to researchers, clinicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.  In April 2011, I compiled and shared my list of top reasons why staying current matters. These reasons are still applicable to today’s environment and worth re-posting!  I hope you agree.

• 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

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 is looking forward to hearing from you!