Values-Based Practice in EBLIP: A Review

Objective – This narrative literature review examines how values and a values-based practice framework are positioned as significant to evidence based in libraries. includes examining the partnership between decision making reflective practice. The responds gap on origins application of library information (EBLIP). Methods Searches for this were conducted science databases, discovery tools, individual journals. Forward backward citation searches also undertaken. aimed encompass both EBLIP assessment literature. Research professional publications considered inclusion their engagement with processes decisions. Results findings highlight reflect positionality, driving action all stages emphasizes role when practitioners engage critical or invite user voices evidence. An explicit approach was evident literature, though not explicitly addressed models. is despite health sciences person-centred approaches aiming relate individuals. Conclusions could further examine positionality drive across Values-based offers an opportunity critically whose voices, perspectives, reflected contribute base.