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Demonstrating Value in Federal Medical Center Libraries
Mary Virginia Taylor1, Priscilla L Stephenson2
1a (Retired Chief Librarian), Overton Brooks VA Medical Center , Shreveport , Lousiana , USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|February 7, 2019
Summary
Federal librarians use a survey to quantify the value of library reference services. This data demonstrates the library
Area of Science:
- Medical Librarianship
- Information Science
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Medical center librarians face increasing pressure to demonstrate their value to facility administrators.
- Justifying library services is crucial for continued operation and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide federal librarians with a tool to quantify the value of library reference services.
- To gather statistics demonstrating the impact of library services on key institutional areas.
Main Methods:
- Development and utilization of a survey instrument by the Federal Libraries Section of the Medical Library Association.
- Collection of statistics on the library's influence on patient care, education, and administrative functions.
Main Results:
- The survey provided quantifiable data on the library's contributions.
- Statistics highlighted the library's positive effect on patient care, education, and administrative decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Federal medical libraries can effectively demonstrate their value using standardized survey tools.
- Quantifying reference services strengthens the case for library support within healthcare institutions.
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