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Developing an interdisciplinary collaboration center in an academic Health Sciences Library.
Margaret E Moore1, K T L Vaughan, Barrie E Hayes
1Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7585, USA. Margaret_Moore@unc.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|October 6, 2005
Summary
The Health Sciences Library is developing a collaboration center to support interdisciplinary research and peer-to-peer learning. This center leverages the library's resources and neutral space to foster collaboration and enhance visibility.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Library Science
- Information Science
Background:
- The Health Sciences Library is evolving its strategy for a new collaboration center.
- Initial plans focused on technology, shifting towards supporting peer-to-peer learning and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the evolution of the Health Sciences Library's collaboration center plans.
- To highlight the center's role in fostering interdisciplinary programs and collaboration.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines the strategic shift in the library's approach to developing a collaboration space.
- It details the transition from a technology-centric model to one focused on learning and research support.
Main Results:
- The collaboration center's vision has evolved to prioritize peer-to-peer learning and research support.
- The library's central and neutral location is identified as a key factor in overcoming collaboration obstacles.
- The center aims to increase the library's visibility and showcase its resources and expertise.
Conclusions:
- The Health Sciences Library's collaboration center is designed to be a vital partner in interdisciplinary initiatives.
- The center will enhance the library's role by demonstrating the value of its knowledge resources, services, and facilities for collaborative endeavors.