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Patricia Reynolds¹, Inez Tamanaha

¹Bishopric Medical Library, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, 1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239, USA. patti-reynolds@smh.com

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Medical librarians are vital for hospital disaster preparedness. A pilot project trained a medical librarian as a disaster information specialist, highlighting their crucial role in planning and management.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Emergency Preparedness
Information Science

Background:

Medical librarians are frequently undervalued in hospital disaster preparedness efforts.
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) initiated a pilot Disaster Information Specialist Project.
This project recognizes the critical role of medical libraries in disaster planning and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the preliminary activities of a medical librarian serving as a disaster information specialist.
To highlight the integration of library expertise into hospital disaster planning and preparedness.

Main Methods:

A pilot program was established by the NLM DIMRC.
A Director of a medical library was appointed as a disaster information specialist.
Activities were documented within a hospital setting.

Main Results:

The study details the initial actions taken by the librarian in their new role.
It demonstrates the practical application of library science in emergency management.

Conclusions:

Medical librarians possess essential skills for disaster information management.
Integrating librarians into disaster preparedness enhances a hospital's resilience and response capabilities.