Librarian |
Office Hours
On-site @ Duke Physician Assistant Program Building -- Check the PA Guide for my current schedule.
Also available by appointment. Email me to schedule a consultation.
Bio
Current Position
As a Research & Education Librarian, I am responsible for supporting the application of evidence based practice in the Duke University Medical Center; developing and teaching classes; applying web based technology to the delivery of services, participating in library strategic planning; providing leadership on special projects; and assisting patrons in locating accurate and timely information in support of quality clinical care, biomedical research, and health sciences education. I am happy to help you with your research, information management, or technology questions.
As the Library Liaison to the Duke Physician Assistant Program (DPAP), I work closely with the DPAP faculty and students. I teach a variety of classes, provide research consultations, serve on the PA Technology Committee, and hold office hours.
Education
- MS, Library & Information Science, University of Illinios Urbana-Champaign
- BA, Anthropology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- AA, Sociology, Lake Land College
Brandi was admitted to the Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) at the Senior level in 2011. AHIP is the Medical Library Association’s peer-reviewed professional development and career recognition program. Admission to the Academy is based on academic preparation, professional experience and accomplishments.
Background
I received my Master’s in Library and Information Science in 2004. I've been at Duke since January 2006. Prior to coming to Duke, I worked with the North Carolina State University Libraries Systems department to migrate and convert the entire Library website and with the Special Collections Research Center on a grant project. Before coming to NC, I worked in reference and administration in a public library in Illinois and as a literacy volunteer tutor.
Library News
Publications & Presentations
Tuttle, B. (2011). Librarian Housecalls: Going the Distance for our PA Program, Poster, Medical Library Association annual conference.
von Isenburg, M., Tuttle, B. (2011). Using iPads to Improve Educational Satisfaction and Clinical Care, Poster, Medical Library Association annual conference.
Tuttle, B. D. (2010). Librarian Housecalls: Going the Distance for our PA Program. Poster, Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Medical Library Association.
Tuttle, B. D. (2010). eScience 101. Invited Paper, Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Medical Library Association.
Tuttle, B. D. (2010). Mobile Devices. Ask A
Librarian! online column, Journal of the
American Academy of Physician Assistants. http://www.jaapa.com/ask-a-librarianseptember-2010/article/178640/
Tuttle, B. D. (2010). MedlinePlus exhibitor, NC
Academy of Physician Assistants Winter Conference, Durham, NC.
Tuttle, B. D., Isenburg, M. von, Schardt, C. & Powers, A. (2009). PubMed Instruction for Medical Students: Searching for a Better Way. Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 28(3), 199-210. doi:10.1080/02763860903069839
von Isenburg, M., Thibodeau, P., Grigg, K. Tuttle, B. (2009). The Kindle: A Novel Way to Increase Access to Medical Information in Community Clinics, Poster, Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Medical Library Association annual conference.
von Isenburg, M., Thibodeau, P., Grigg, K. Tuttle, B. (2009). The Kindle: A Novel Way to
Increase Access to Medical Information in Community Clinics, Poster, Medical Library
Association annual conference.
Tuttle, B. D. (2009). Social Networking and Microblogging. MLA News; 412, 29.
Tuttle, B. D. (2008). Meebo. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 96(4), 395–397. doi: 10.3163/1536-5050.96.4.024.
Tuttle, B., von Isenburg, M., Schardt, C. Powers, A. (2008). PubMed and EBM Training for Medical Students: Finding a Better Way, Poster, Mid-Atlantic Chapter of Medical Library Association annual conference.
Tuttle, B. (2007). Technology Symposium, Virtual
Reference Panel, Invited speaker, Southern Chapter of the Medical Library
Association.
Powers, A., Schardt, C., von Isenburg, M., Tuttle, B. (2006). Open Access Curriculum Study: Can We Improve the Way Medical Students Learn?. Poster, Medical Library Association annual conference.









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