Aims and methodA 4-month pilot was conducted to assess whether the clinical librarian model, which has been successfully used within acute hospitals, would work in a mental health setting. A librarian attended weekly clinical team meetings in two community mental health teams to help generate clinical questions. A summary of the evidence on each topic was then presented the following week. An evaluation of the pilot was carried out using a questionnaire survey, focus groups and interviews.ResultsResults suggest that the project had produced a positive impact within the teams and begun the process of embedding evidence-based information within clinical practice.Clinical implicationsWith some adaptations, the clinical librarian model can be an effective method of implementing evidence-based practice and addressing continuing professional development needs within mental health clinical teams.

This feature looks at the benefits of using film as an educational tool for mental health. In particular, it presents two case studies outlining how two health library services successfully implemented film clubs for the purposes of teaching and learning for mental health. H.S.