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Strengthening the links between health sciences information users and providers
1School of Information Studies 4-206 Center for Science and Technology, Syracuse University, New York 13244-4100, USA.
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 1, 1995
Summary
A 1994 study evaluated eleven New York hospital libraries, assessing their usefulness and compliance with healthcare accreditation standards. Recommendations were made to improve services and resource sharing for better information delivery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Librarianship
- Health Information Management
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- A 1994 study assessed hospital libraries in New York State.
- Evaluated usefulness, impact, and potential services of eleven hospital libraries.
- Examined compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standard IM.9.2.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usefulness and impact of hospital libraries.
- To determine compliance with JCAHO standard IM.9.2.
- To provide recommendations for enhancing library services and resource sharing.
Main Methods:
- Utilized two survey instruments: one for health sciences professionals and another for information providers.
- Compared survey results to assess user needs and identify service gaps.
- Analyzed data to inform plans for improved information services and products.
Main Results:
- Identified areas for improvement in hospital library services and resource utilization.
- Assessed the extent to which libraries met JCAHO information management standards.
- Gathered user and provider perspectives on current library offerings.
Conclusions:
- Fourteen recommendations were developed to enhance user-defined information products.
- Proposed strategies to elevate the library's profile within hospital settings.
- Advocated for resource sharing to reduce costs and improve coordination among libraries.