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Using new electronic information products to fund others
1Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, London, UK.
Health Libraries Review
|May 9, 1991
Summary
Small medical libraries can fund new information products by offering fee-based services. This planned approach helps meet increased user demands for resources like CD-ROM databases.
Area of Science:
- Medical Librarianship
- Information Science
- Health Information Management
Background:
- Increasing user demands on small medical libraries.
- Introduction of new information products like CD-ROM databases.
- Need for sustainable funding models in libraries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore proactive strategies for small medical libraries.
- To identify methods for funding new information products.
- To assess the viability of fee-based services for income generation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of library service models.
- Review of user demand trends.
- Case study approach on fee-based service implementation.
Main Results:
- Fee-based services can generate income for libraries.
- Planned initiatives enable libraries to meet increased user needs.
- Generated income can be reinvested into acquiring new products.
Conclusions:
- Small medical libraries can strategically fund new information products.
- Fee-based services offer a viable solution for financial sustainability.
- Proactive planning is key to adapting to evolving information landscapes.