학술논문

Building capacity in a health sciences library to support global health projects.
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of the Medical Library Association. Apr2014, Vol. 102 Issue 2, p92-95. 4p.
Subject
*MEDICAL libraries
*ACADEMIC medical centers
*INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
*MEDICAL literature
*WORLD health
*LIBRARY public services
*ORGANIZATIONAL goals
STUDY & teaching of medicine
Language
ISSN
1536-5050
Abstract
This paper describes how a large, academic health sciences library built capacity for supporting global health at its university and discusses related outcomes. Lean budgets require prioritization and organizational strategy. A committee, with leadership responsibilities assigned to one librarian, guided strategic planning and the pursuit of collaborative, global health outreach activities. A website features case studies and videos of user stories to promote how library partnerships successfully contributed to global health projects. Collaborative partnerships were formed through outreach activities and from follow-up to reference questions. The committee and a librarian's dedicated time established the library's commitment to help the university carry out its ambitious global agenda. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]