3.3 Information retrieval – FEDIP Job Profiles

3.3 Information retrieval | Level 1 – Follow

I can use databases, library management systems and the internet to locate published research articles and papers.

3.3 Information retrieval | Level 2 – Assist

I have an awareness of diverse purposes for which information is sought.
I can develop a basic search strategy.
I can apply skills to carry out basic searches using databases, library management systems, discovery tools and the intranet/internet.
I can assist with the production of horizon scans, personalised alerts and current awareness bulletins to highlight the latest research and knowledge to healthcare and public health staff.

3.3 Information retrieval | Level 3 – Apply

I can work with healthcare staff to determine their evidence needs and interpret their search enquiries.
I can formulate and carry out evidence searches across bibliographic databases and information resources.
I can evaluate, select and present the evidence search results to inform healthcare staff decision making.
I can oversee the promotion and delivery of horizon scans, personalised alerts and current awareness bulletins to highlight the latest research and knowledge to healthcare and public health staff.

3.3 Information retrieval | Level 4 – Enable

I can identify evidence based information needs by working in an embedded way alongside healthcare and public health teams.
I can formulate and carry out complex and comprehensive evidence searches across bibliographic databases, information resources and organisational knowledge assets.
I can evaluate, select and present the evidence search results to inform healthcare and public health staff decision making.
I can rapidly transfer knowedge into policy and practice through the development and delivery of horizon scans, personalised alerts and current awareness bulletins to keep health and public health staff up to date with the latest resarch .

3.3 Information retrieval | Level 5 – Ensure, Advise

I can assess evidence based information needs by working with senior stakeholders.
I can oversee and drive developments to enable the delivery of a complex and comprehensive search and evidence retreival service. This includes access to suitable inforamtion retrieval tools.
I can ensure knowledge and library staff can evaluate, select and present evidence search results to inform healthcare and public health staff decision making.
I can advocate for the rapid transfer of evidence and knowedge into policy and practice by encouraging healthcare systems to make use of expertly curated horizon scans, personalised alerts and current awareness bulletin .