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1Librarian Training & Education, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Discovery Library. laura.coysh@plymouth.nhs.uk
Health Information and Libraries Journal
|February 15, 2011
Summary
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Library Service developed a curriculum embedding literacy and numeracy skills into information training. This initiative provided NHS staff with qualifications and boosted the library's profile.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Information Science
- Education
Background:
- Healthcare libraries play a crucial role in supporting staff development.
- Integrating essential skills training into existing library services can enhance workforce capabilities.
- Collaboration between healthcare institutions and educational providers can yield significant benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of a library curriculum focused on Skills for Life at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
- To detail the embedding of literacy and numeracy skills within a broader library and information skills training program.
- To report on the outcomes of this integrated training initiative for NHS staff.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative curriculum development between Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Library Service and learndirect.
- Integration of literacy and numeracy skills training into the library's information skills program.
- Delivery of a comprehensive training program to NHS staff.
Main Results:
- Successful embedding of literacy and numeracy skills into library training.
- Provision of qualifications and skills development opportunities for NHS staff.
- Enhanced profile and increased utilization of the NHS library services.
Conclusions:
- Integrated library training programs can effectively deliver essential life skills to healthcare professionals.
- Collaboration enhances the reach and impact of library services within the NHS.
- Investing in staff skills development through library initiatives improves both individual capabilities and institutional standing.
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