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Data Collection System for Tracking Hospital Librarians' Productivity
Amy K Hughes1, Lisa L Habegger2, Barbara A Gushrowski1
1a Community Health Network , Indianapolis , Indiana , USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|August 6, 2019
Summary
Hospital librarians developed a database to track their time and effort. This data helps evaluate service priorities and optimize librarian time utilization for better resource management.
Area of Science:
- Library and Information Science
- Healthcare Management
- Data Management
Background:
- Libraries collect extensive data on resources, often overlooking librarian time and effort.
- Effective resource allocation requires understanding how professional time is utilized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a data collection system for tracking librarian efforts.
- To demonstrate how collected data can inform service priorities and time management.
Main Methods:
- A Microsoft Access database was designed by librarians within a community hospital system.
- Librarian activities and time expenditure were systematically recorded over a three-year period.
Main Results:
- The database facilitated the collection of detailed data on librarian efforts.
- Collected data has been utilized in annual reports for trend analysis.
Conclusions:
- Tracking librarian time provides valuable insights for evaluating service priorities.
- Data-driven insights enable the maximization of effective librarian time and resource allocation.
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