No Password Required—A Case Study of Integrating the Library's Electronic Resources Into the Hospital's Electronic Medical Record

Flake, Donna

doi:10.1080/15323269.2010.514670

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“…It imagined a library service that is financially sustainable yet adaptable to the changing knowledge needs of a geographically dispersed healthcare workforce. A literature review undertaken in 2011 [4] (and updated in 2015 and 2017) highlighted common issues and themes in the special library environment including: the imperative for libraries to demonstrate value to the organization [5][6][7]; challenges in access for rural/remote users [8,9]; integration with knowledge management departments to turn knowledge into action [10][11][12]; and utilizing technology to access evidence [6,8,13,14]. Knowledge for Healthcare: A Development Framework (National Health Service) clearly articulates the role libraries can play in fostering lifelong learning, research, and evidence-informed practice [15].…”

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Transforming a Library Service within a Provincial Healthcare Organization: Forging a New Path

Truax

Connolly

Winther

2018

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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Introduction: Prior to 2011, libraries within Alberta Health Services (AHS) operated using a variety of self-determining service models across 19 locations. Evaluation of library services demonstrated significant gaps in service delivery and access to resources, cost inefficiencies and variation in library service standards across the province. National and international trends reflected ongoing library closures and challenges to demonstrate library contributions to organizational goals and improvements in health information literacy. Description: In January 2011, all AHS library services were aligned under the Knowledge Management Department to capitalize on the natural fit between libraries as conduits to evidence and knowledge management practices that support the use of evidence in practice. The mandate was to develop enterprise-wide library resources and services to support clinical decision-making and quality patient care under the umbrella of the Knowledge Resource Service (KRS). The Business Case for KRS Optimization guided this initiative. Outcome: KRS is now a focal point for access to, and expertise in, healthcare information resources and services. Organization-wide evaluations conducted in 2011 and 2014 show increased user satisfaction, while utilization analytics reflect continued growth. Discussion: The KRS Optimization Initiative was a proactive, internally driven effort to extend library services and resources beyond the traditional library space, streamline ‘back-office’ functions and allow staff to contribute to organizational initiatives. The path has been winding yet lessons learnt include the value of dedicated staff, teamwork, and maintaining a focus on improving service for all AHS staff and clinicians.

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Transforming a Library Service within a Provincial Healthcare Organization: Forging a New Path

Truax

Connolly

Winther

2018

J Can Health Libr Assoc

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“…Library and IT staff have also worked with health professionals to make existing database access even easier and more usable, for example by integrating key databases such as MEDLINE into existing electronic medical records (Flake, ). Unions and professional organisations can also lead here.…”

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