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1Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, USA. mrussell2@health-quest
National Network (Dallas, Tex.)
|March 30, 2005
Summary
Solo medical librarians in busy hospitals can maintain high-quality services during disruptive construction. Despite challenges, librarians in New York
Area of Science:
- Medical Librarianship
- Hospital Administration
- Information Science
Background:
- Hospital construction projects present unique challenges for solo medical librarians.
- Maintaining essential library services during renovations requires significant effort and strategic planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the successful navigation of service maintenance by solo medical librarians during hospital construction.
- To document the resilience and adaptability of medical library professionals in challenging environments.
Main Methods:
- Case study approach focusing on librarians in the Mid-Hudson Valley region.
- Qualitative assessment of service continuity strategies employed during construction.
Main Results:
- Solo medical librarians successfully sustained high-quality services despite ongoing construction.
- Adaptation and innovative problem-solving were key to overcoming environmental disruptions.
Conclusions:
- The efforts of solo medical librarians during hospital construction yield significant positive outcomes.
- Medical librarians demonstrate remarkable endurance and commitment to service excellence in demanding settings.