Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 380-387 , November 2005

Evidence-Based Resources and the Role of Librarians in Developing Evidence-Based Practice Curricula

  • Mary L. Klem, PhD, MLIS

      Affiliations

    • Falk Library of the Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Klem: Falk Library of the Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 200 Scaife Hall, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
    • ,
  • Patricia M. Weiss, MLIS

      Affiliations

    • Falk Library of the Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

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doi: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2005.10.004

Journal of Professional Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 6 , Pages 380-387 , November 2005

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