Multisite collaboration using REDCap to capture library data.

Area of Science:

• Health sciences librarianship
• Information management in healthcare

Background:

• Consolidation of library services at Providence St. Joseph Health in January 2018 created a unified system with nine libraries and sixteen staff.
• A small, nonclinical library team required methods to demonstrate their value to diverse stakeholders, including clinicians and administrators.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and implement an efficient system for collecting library service statistics.
• To enhance the visibility of library services and their value within a large healthcare organization.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) platform.
• Designed a user-friendly form within REDCap for seamless data collection on library services.

Main Results:

• Successfully implemented a standardized method for tracking library service statistics.
• Facilitated the demonstration of library impact and value to nonlibrary stakeholders.

Conclusions:

• The REDCap form provides a scalable solution for library service data collection.
• Improved data collection enhances the ability of library services to demonstrate their contribution to healthcare organizations.