Healthcare librarians and learner support: a review of competences and methods.

Objectives: London Health Libraries (LHL) are undertaking a project in order to develop the role of their library and knowledge services staff in supporting learners within the NHS in the London area (LHL Learner Support Project). This paper reports on the first phase of the project.

Methodology: A literature analysis was carried out to provide guidance on the skills and competences needed for library and knowledge staff to perform this function.