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Hospital association libraries: an overview

C Poole

    Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
    |April 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    A survey of hospital association libraries reveals key data on staffing, funding, collections, users, and services. It also examines their connections with other health sciences libraries and the Biomedical Communications Network.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Sciences Information Management
    • Library and Information Science

    Background:

    • Hospital associations play a crucial role in supporting healthcare institutions.
    • Effective library and information services are vital for the advancement of healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey and report on library and information services offered by hospital associations.
    • To gather data on operational aspects of these specialized libraries.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted by the Library of the American Hospital Association.
    • Data collection focused on staffing, funding, collection size, users, and services.

    Main Results:

    • The survey provides a comprehensive overview of current library and information service practices.

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  • Key metrics such as staffing levels, funding sources, and collection scope were documented.
  • User demographics and the range of services offered were detailed.

    • Conclusions:

    • Findings offer insights into the operational landscape of hospital association libraries.
    • The study highlights the integration of these libraries with broader health sciences networks, including the Biomedical Communications Network (BCN).