Ms Elen Davies

Senior Library Officer (Education Support)

Library Services

+44 (0) 1792 513389

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Fluent Welsh Speaker

Subject Librarians - 501
Level 05 Floor
Library and Information Centre
Singleton Campus

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3621-5308

About

Elen Davies is a Senior Library Officer at Swansea University providing bilingual library support. She provide support and training to staff and students on a wide variety of subjects including effective use of online databases, finding data and statistics, referencing skills and systematic reviews. Elen is also a chartered Librarian, a member of the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Areas Of Expertise

Literature searching
Systematic Reviews
E-Learning
Research skills training
APA and Vancouver referencing
Reading list management
Collection Management

Languages Spoken

Welsh

Publications

Research Highlights

Wilkie, L., Fisher, Z., Geidel, A., Goodall, I., Kamil, S., Davies, E., & Kemp, A. (2026). A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of well-being-focused interventions. Nature Human Behaviour, 0
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02369-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa70747
Davies, E. (2024). Libchat – The past, present and future of an evolving frontline support service. In WHELF Gregynog Colloquium
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66914
Arroyo Jarrin, P., Wilkie, L., Davies, E., Fisher, Z., & Kemp, A. (2024). Thriving in the wake of a storm: A systematic qualitative review & meta-synthesis on facilitating post-traumatic growth in patients living with Acquired Brain Injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 35(4), 810-836.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2024.2356891, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66638
Davies, E., Taylor, S., & Lloyd-Brown, G. (2018). Swansea University Library's Information Literacy Box of Tricks: One size does not fit all. In LILAC: The information literacy Conference, 4th-6th April 2018LILAC.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39388
https://www.slideshare.net/infolit_group/swansea-university-librarys-information-literacy-box-of-tricks-one-size-does-not-fit-all-davies-taylor-lloydbrown
Lloyd-Brown, G., Taylor, S., & Davies, E. (2017). Swansea University Library's Information Literacy Box of Tricks: One size does not fit all. In CILIP WalesCILIP Wales.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40131
https://archive.cilip.org.uk/cilip-cymru-wales/events/cilip-cymru-wales-conference-2017

All Research

Journal Articles

Wilkie, L., Fisher, Z., Geidel, A., Goodall, I., Kamil, S., Davies, E., & Kemp, A. (2026). A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of well-being-focused interventions. Nature Human Behaviour, 0
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-025-02369-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa70747
Arroyo Jarrin, P., Wilkie, L., Davies, E., Fisher, Z., & Kemp, A. (2024). Thriving in the wake of a storm: A systematic qualitative review & meta-synthesis on facilitating post-traumatic growth in patients living with Acquired Brain Injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 35(4), 810-836.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2024.2356891, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66638
Davies, E., Oakley, S., & Oakley, S. (2015). A new way to learn? Bite-sized Twitter training at Swansea University. ALISS Quarterly, 10(4), 21-24.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21565
https://alissnet.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/alissquarterlyjuly2015.pdf
Anderson, P., Dalziel, K., Davies, E., Fitzsimmons, D., Hale, J., Hughes, A., Isaac, J., Onishchenko, K., Phillips, C., Pockett, R., Phillips, C., Fitzsimmons, D., Hall, K., Davies, E., Pockett, R., & Anderson, P. (2014). Survey of digestive health across Europe: Final report. Part 2: The economic impact and burden of digestive disorders. United European Gastroenterology Journal, 2(6), 544-546.
https://doi.org/10.1177/2050640614554155, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa24712
Davies, E. (2013). Continuing professional development (CPD) on a budget. Impact: the journal of the Career Development Group, Summer
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16610
http://careerdevelopmentgroup.org.uk/2013/07/continuing-professional-development-cpd-on-a-budget/#!

Conference Contributions

Davies, E. (2024). Libchat – The past, present and future of an evolving frontline support service. In WHELF Gregynog Colloquium
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa66914
Davies, E., Taylor, S., & Lloyd-Brown, G. (2018). Swansea University Library's Information Literacy Box of Tricks: One size does not fit all. In LILAC: The information literacy Conference, 4th-6th April 2018LILAC.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa39388
https://www.slideshare.net/infolit_group/swansea-university-librarys-information-literacy-box-of-tricks-one-size-does-not-fit-all-davies-taylor-lloydbrown
Lloyd-Brown, G., Taylor, S., & Davies, E. (2017). Swansea University Library's Information Literacy Box of Tricks: One size does not fit all. In CILIP WalesCILIP Wales.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa40131
https://archive.cilip.org.uk/cilip-cymru-wales/events/cilip-cymru-wales-conference-2017
Davies, E. & Oakley, S. (2015). A new way to learn? Bite-sized online training at Swansea University. In CILIP Wales
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21559
http://www.cilip.org.uk/sites/default/files/CILIP%20Cymru%20Wales%20Conference%202015.pdf
Dalziel, K., Davies, E., & Hall, K. (2013). Workshop 3: Making the most of the literature: how published research can help you to ask questions and answer questions. In Making an impact whats new in emergency prehospital care research?Making an Impact: what’s new in emergency prehospital care research?.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16433
http://www.trustresearch.org.uk/en/news-and-events.htm?id=6
Scanlon, A., Davies, E., & Harding, A. (2012). Social Media for Higher Education Libraries. In Gregynog Colloquium
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16611
http://gregynog.smu.ac.uk/presentations2012/Social%20Media%20(Gregynog).pptx
Davies, E., Hall, C., & Hall, C. (2012). QR Codes – what are they and what can we do with them?. In RSC Wales Spring BytesRSC Wales Spring Bytes.
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16613

Other Research Outputs

Davies, E. (2008). The role of the Library and Information Professional in the 21st century: an employer's viewpoint
SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5119

Taught Modules

ASQ309 Applying Knowledge to Enhance Practice

This module is about developing critical knowledge within a specified area of interest in social work and social care. The primary focus is on conducting an independent literature review on a selected issue or problem experienced by a service user or carer group. Students will be required to locate research evidence and knowledge from a variety of contemporary sources, critically evaluate the contribution of literature within their chosen topic and to identify key themes, issues and debates for the interest of social work audiences. Emphasis will be given to formulating recommendations for enhancing professional practice. Students will consolidate skills in locating and synthesizing research evidence, developing written arguments and using current knowledge to improve and develop their practice.
SHE322 Professional Practice Development

This module will build on research understanding attained in year two and will further contextualise theoretical and practical knowledge related to the context of paramedic science. It will enable students to further develop research skills and to apply these within the context of practice. The module will enable the student to evaluate evidence based practice and look to the future as to where further research should be undertaken within a specific area of their professional practice. The module will support students to retrieve, analyse and synthesise extensive background literature (literature review) to inform their selected research question. It will also support students to present an abstract and presentation of their research proposal arising from the literature review.
SHE322T Professional Practice Development

This module will build on research understanding attained in year two and will further contextualise theoretical and practical knowledge related to the context of paramedic science. It will enable students to further develop research skills and to apply these within the context of practice. The module will enable the student to evaluate evidence based practice and look to the future as to where further research should be undertaken within a specific area of their professional practice. The module will support students to retrieve, analyse and synthesise extensive background literature (literature review) to inform their selected research question. It will also support students to present an abstract and presentation of their research proposal arising from the literature review.
SHE322TW Datblygu Ymarfer Proffesiynol

Bydd y modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar ddealltwriaeth ymchwil a geir ym mlwyddyn dau a bydd yn cyd-destunoli gwybodaeth ddamcaniaethol ac ymarferol ymhellach sy'n gysylltiedig â chyd-destun gwyddor barafeddygol. Bydd yn galluogi myfyrwyr i feithrin sgiliau ymchwil ymhellach ac i gymhwyso'r rhain yng nghyd-destun ymarfer. Bydd y modiwl yn galluogi'r myfyriwr i werthuso ymarfer sy'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth ac edrych tua'r dyfodol ynghylch lle y dylid cynnal rhagor o ymchwil mewn maes penodol o'i ymarfer proffesiynol. Bydd y modiwl yn cefnogi myfyrwyr i gasglu, dadansoddi a chyfosod llenyddiaeth gefndirol helaeth (adolygiad o lenyddiaeth) i lywio'r cwestiwn ymchwil o'u dewis. Bydd hefyd yn cefnogi myfyrwyr i gyflwyno crynodeb a chyflwyniad o'u cynnig ymchwil sy'n deillio o'r adolygiad o lenyddiaeth.
SHE322W Datblygu Ymarfer Proffesiynol

Bydd y modiwl hwn yn adeiladu ar ddealltwriaeth ymchwil a geir ym mlwyddyn dau a bydd yn cyd-destunoli gwybodaeth ddamcaniaethol ac ymarferol ymhellach sy'n gysylltiedig â chyd-destun gwyddor barafeddygol. Bydd yn galluogi myfyrwyr i feithrin sgiliau ymchwil ymhellach ac i roi'r rhain ar waith yng nghyd-destun ymarfer. Bydd y modiwl yn galluogi'r myfyriwr i werthuso ymarfer sy'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth ac edrych tua'r dyfodol ynghylch lle y dylid cynnal rhagor o ymchwil mewn maes penodol o'i ymarfer proffesiynol. Bydd y modiwl yn cefnogi myfyrwyr i gasglu, dadansoddi a chyfosod llenyddiaeth gefndirol helaeth (adolygiad o lenyddiaeth) i lywio'r cwestiwn ymchwil o'u dewis. Bydd hefyd yn cefnogi myfyrwyr i gyflwyno crynodeb a chyflwyniad o'u cynnig ymchwil sy'n deillio o'r adolygiad o lenyddiaeth.
SHN3056 Advancing Professional Nursing Practice (Adult)

The aim of this module is to enable nursing students to develop the knowledge and skills to evaluate and advance professional nursing practice. It will help them to identify areas for improvement and help identify any potential limitations within the context of current policy and organisational cultures. The module will enable the student to develop their own potential, advancing their own practice whilst evaluating the impact on self, service users and other professionals.

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Publications

Research Highlights

All Research

Journal Articles

Conference Contributions

Other Research Outputs

Taught Modules

ASQ309 Applying Knowledge to Enhance Practice

SHE322 Professional Practice Development

SHE322T Professional Practice Development

SHE322TW Datblygu Ymarfer Proffesiynol

SHE322W Datblygu Ymarfer Proffesiynol

SHN3056 Advancing Professional Nursing Practice (Adult)