VCU librarians create free nursing text in pioneering ‘book sprint’
VCU librarians participated in an inaugural statewide rapid publishing exercise to develop a free and openly licensed nursing textbook. Organized by VIVA, Virginia’s Academic Library Consortium, the effort tested a new publishing model for Virginia for the creation of high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER). OER are free to access and have licensing that allows for […]
Research librarian Roy Brown honored as VCU Health Lactation Champion
The VCU Health Lactation Committee annually recognizes individuals who champion, support, promote and protect breastfeeding, acknowledging the role it plays in improving the health and survival of families and children. Empowering parents and ensuring their rights requires advocating for policies, legislation, parent-friendly workplaces and gender-equitable social norms. For 2021-2022, Research and Education Librarian and Liaison […]
Health Sciences Library marks 90 years on N. 12th Street
On September 14, faculty and staff of the Health Sciences Library celebrated 90 years at 509 N. 12th Street. Though the Health Sciences Library, in one form or location or another, has been a part of the medical campus since 1897, the current building was completed and opened in 1932. The building was expanded in […]
Why Brown chooses open: access, feedback, impact
This interview series “Why We Choose Open: OER Stories” invites VCU community members to share why they use, adapt or create Open Educational Resources (OER) and what impact that work has on their students, teaching experiences, and/or career. Faculty: Roy Brown, VCU Libraries, Health Sciences Library, Research and Education Resource: The Clinical Inquiry Process Diagram […]
Evidence-based nursing expert Roy Brown serves on key course redesign team
In 2018, faculty members from the School of Nursing proposed redesigning a critical course in the curriculum–Nursing 371, which focuses on evidence-based practice. This core course, a requirement for graduation with a B.S. in nursing, is taken by about 300 students each year. Using evidence in clinical decision-making is a key aspect of nursing practice that […]
