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Lessons learned from single service point implementations.

Francesca Allegri1, Martha Bedard

  • 1Health Sciences Library, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7585, USA. allergri@unc.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|June 20, 2006
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Consolidating health sciences library service points into a single service point is a growing trend. This article defines the concept and shares practical advice from libraries that have successfully merged services and staff.

Area of Science:

  • Library and Information Science
  • Health Sciences Librarianship

Background:

  • Academic health sciences libraries are exploring service point consolidation.
  • Merging services and staff into a single point offers potential efficiencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define a library single service point.
  • To share experiences and lessons learned from consolidating service points in academic health sciences libraries.
  • To provide guidance for libraries considering similar reorganizations.

Main Methods:

  • Definition of a library single service point.
  • Summary and comparison of experiences from two academic health sciences libraries.
  • Identification of frequently asked questions and practical advice.

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Main Results:

  • Successful consolidation requires careful planning and staff integration.
  • Key challenges include managing diverse user needs and staff roles.
  • Sharing lessons learned can facilitate successful transitions.

Conclusions:

  • Consolidating service points can enhance efficiency and user experience in health sciences libraries.
  • The article provides a framework and practical insights for implementing such changes.
  • Further research could explore long-term impacts of service point consolidation.