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The AHEC library program and consortia development in California.

M A Jensen, B Maddalena

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |July 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Library Program in California successfully improved hospital library resources and personnel training. This initiative served as a model for future health sciences library consortia in the state.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences Librarianship
    • Medical Library Consortia

    Background:

    • The first Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Library Program in California was established to address library resource disparities.
    • This program aimed to enhance services in medically underserved regions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the history, methodology, and outcomes of the initial California AHEC Library Program.
    • To outline recommendations for developing and sustaining effective health sciences library consortia.

    Main Methods:

    • Historical review of the AHEC Library Program's first twelve years (1973-1985).
    • Analysis of program goals related to resource development, personnel training, and resource sharing.

    Main Results:

    • The program successfully improved hospital library resources and services.
    • It provided essential training for hospital library personnel.
    • The evolved health sciences library consortium became a statewide model.

    Conclusions:

    • The AHEC Library Program demonstrated the effectiveness of consortia in medically underserved areas.
    • Experience provides valuable insights into optimal consortium structure, funding, and leadership.
    • Recommendations are offered for future library consortium development.

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