Kate Silfen

Kate has worked at the BU Libraries since spring 2015. She supports the research needs of students, faculty, and staff at Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Kate’s professional interests include evidence-based practice, systematic reviews, bibliometrics, and instructional technology.

Publications

Mestre, L. S., Baures, L., Niedbala, M., Bishop, C., Cantrell, S., Perez, A., & Silfen, K. (2011). Learning Objects as Tools for Teaching Information Literacy Online: A Survey of Librarian Usage. College & Research Libraries, 72(3), 236–252. https://doi.org/10.5860/crl-130rl

Ruediger, D. (2021). Big Data Infrastructure at the Crossroads: Support Needs and Challenges for Universities. Research Report. In ITHAKA S+R. ITHAKA S+R. https://doi.org/10.18665/sr.316121

Silfen, K., & Zgoda, K. (2008). Evidence-Based Practice and Information Literacy in Social Work: An Assessment of Students’ Reference Lists. Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 27(2), 104–115. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639260802202082