Richard Crookes
@rcsearch.bsky.social
Experienced Senior Customer Training Specialist, with more than 25 years of experience working in the information services industry. Skilled in Information Literacy, training, and evidence searching in support of healthcare and corporate organisations.
Good to be back in London today to meet colleagues as the end of year approaches. Nice winter weather too!
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Good to be back in London today to meet colleagues as the end of year approaches. Nice winter weather too!
En route to London, in the knowledge of a 6-month contract extension to the current contract. Promises to be a busy time.
November 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
En route to London, in the knowledge of a 6-month contract extension to the current contract. Promises to be a busy time.
Informative day with NHS Librarians at the annual Midlands Regional Trainers Forum at Royal Derby Hospital. Much to review and digest for future training.
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Informative day with NHS Librarians at the annual Midlands Regional Trainers Forum at Royal Derby Hospital. Much to review and digest for future training.
One year ago today I got called into a meeting to learn that my job was at risk and it subsequently came to pass within weeks. Fast forward a year - following 3 family weddings and 2 house moves, I am back (for 2 months) albeit without managerial responsibility, and relishing it. Funny old world.
September 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
One year ago today I got called into a meeting to learn that my job was at risk and it subsequently came to pass within weeks. Fast forward a year - following 3 family weddings and 2 house moves, I am back (for 2 months) albeit without managerial responsibility, and relishing it. Funny old world.
Good day engaging with doctors in Kettering yesterday! As a trainer always nice to meet people face to face!
August 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Good day engaging with doctors in Kettering yesterday! As a trainer always nice to meet people face to face!
Lovely afternoon in Ormskirk. Nice evening with friends and family.
July 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Lovely afternoon in Ormskirk. Nice evening with friends and family.
Arrival! Just in time for lunch!
July 9, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Arrival! Just in time for lunch!
The journey continues..
Quiet train, not crowded, nice views...!
Quiet train, not crowded, nice views...!
July 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The journey continues..
Quiet train, not crowded, nice views...!
Quiet train, not crowded, nice views...!
Looking forward to a linking up with EBSCO colleagues at the NHS Wales e-conference in Cardiff - en route via Crewe
July 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Looking forward to a linking up with EBSCO colleagues at the NHS Wales e-conference in Cardiff - en route via Crewe
New role but super senior Granville, the office cat, is still offering moral support!
July 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
New role but super senior Granville, the office cat, is still offering moral support!
En route to London for the next chapter, looking forwarding to resuming contact with 'former' colleagues' and customers in the coming weeks. Early start but the weather helps!
July 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
En route to London for the next chapter, looking forwarding to resuming contact with 'former' colleagues' and customers in the coming weeks. Early start but the weather helps!
Great to be of help as a volunteer for Shoulder Biomechanics Research at Liverpool Hope University today!
June 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Great to be of help as a volunteer for Shoulder Biomechanics Research at Liverpool Hope University today!
Great to have the following feedback in response to an online consultation with a student/nurse, maximising the use of CINAHL and MEDLINE: "Very helpful in clarifying my understanding on how to create a search that is sufficiently broad without retrieving too many irrelevant papers."
June 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Great to have the following feedback in response to an online consultation with a student/nurse, maximising the use of CINAHL and MEDLINE: "Very helpful in clarifying my understanding on how to create a search that is sufficiently broad without retrieving too many irrelevant papers."
Nothing beats hunt the cursor in the morning - courtesy of 16 year old Granville!
June 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Nothing beats hunt the cursor in the morning - courtesy of 16 year old Granville!
En route to Leicester, looking forward to renewing contact with acquaintances past and present and the latest developments at the International Clinical Librarian Conference #iclc2025
June 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
En route to Leicester, looking forward to renewing contact with acquaintances past and present and the latest developments at the International Clinical Librarian Conference #iclc2025
When you reserve your seat but the "office" cat still finds his way!
June 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
When you reserve your seat but the "office" cat still finds his way!
Most likely the final trip to the Waterfront, Liverpool and a trip across the Mersey, pending an imminent move further south!
June 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Most likely the final trip to the Waterfront, Liverpool and a trip across the Mersey, pending an imminent move further south!
Enlightened by Sophie Randall's presentation after the HLG AGM - see my review of promoting trusted health information through the Patient Information Forum tinyurl.com/4ejx8p64
June 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Enlightened by Sophie Randall's presentation after the HLG AGM - see my review of promoting trusted health information through the Patient Information Forum tinyurl.com/4ejx8p64
On the way back from a restful time in Sicily. In spite of lost luggage, delayed flights and missed connections, good memories joining the third family wedding since November 2024!
June 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
On the way back from a restful time in Sicily. In spite of lost luggage, delayed flights and missed connections, good memories joining the third family wedding since November 2024!
A break from the norm! Enjoying the great landscape in Sicily awaiting a family wedding later in the week!
May 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
A break from the norm! Enjoying the great landscape in Sicily awaiting a family wedding later in the week!
Great to have some branded items available for future application!
May 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Great to have some branded items available for future application!
Well worth attending the recent Cochrane webinar reviewing the impact of AI in writing and summarising the evidence www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-ef...
How effectively do Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-based automation tools assist in Writing and Summarising Evidence Synthesis?
A further webinar from Cochrane Germany, this time with Dr Riaz Qureshi, Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, presenting on Large Language ...
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May 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Well worth attending the recent Cochrane webinar reviewing the impact of AI in writing and summarising the evidence www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-ef...
Granville the office cat encroaching on my space on this lazy afternoon!
May 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Granville the office cat encroaching on my space on this lazy afternoon!
Check out my summary of the CILIP ILG AI and Information Literacy webinar highlighting GenAI issues around disinformation and misinformation and ways to raise awareness and educate students regarding the benefits and pitfalls of AI tinyurl.com/y4dvw3by
Artificial Intelligence and Information Literacy Teaching | Richard Crookes
Great webinar highlighting the need for AI literacy in today's academic environments...
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April 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Check out my summary of the CILIP ILG AI and Information Literacy webinar highlighting GenAI issues around disinformation and misinformation and ways to raise awareness and educate students regarding the benefits and pitfalls of AI tinyurl.com/y4dvw3by