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The Medical Library Association Benchmarking Network: results.
Rosalind Farnam Dudden1, Kate Corcoran, Janice Kaplan
1Gerald Tucker Memorial Medical Library, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, 1400 Jackson Street Denver, Colorado 80206, USA. duddenr@njc.org
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|April 26, 2006
Summary
Limited results from the 2002 Medical Library Association (MLA) Benchmarking Network survey are presented. This data offers valuable insights for health sciences libraries, aiding in research, advocacy, and understanding current practices.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Librarianship
- Library and Information Science
Background:
- The Medical Library Association (MLA) Benchmarking Network survey was developed over several years.
- A Web-based survey was launched in December 2001 to collect data from MLA members.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present limited results from the 2002 MLA Benchmarking Network survey.
- To highlight various applications of the collected survey data.
Main Methods:
- Data was collected from 385 MLA members regarding institution size and library activities.
- Data from 344 hospital libraries were edited and selected for reporting.
- The survey achieved a 16% to 23% return rate with a 95% confidence level.
Main Results:
- The survey data can be utilized for reviewing internal processes and performing outcomes benchmarking.
- Results can be used to retest hypotheses, refute previous findings, or inform the development of library standards.
- Data allows for comparisons with current surveys and trend analysis by referencing past surveys.
Conclusions:
- The project is expected to impact MLA's research and advocacy efforts.
- The data provides practical utility for small health sciences libraries and offers concrete information on current practices.