Rotherham Health Care Library

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Rotherham Health Care Library Information
ServiceDEVELOPMENTS2003-2004
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Introduction

• New developments in Library
• April 2003 March 2004
• Important areas of progression
• Developments in IT Service Provision
  Information Skills Training
• Future Developments

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Statistics

• 2, 320 users registered (mar 04)
• Issues for year 14, 370
• Bookstock approx 12, 600 copies
• Added approx 980 copies in 03-04
• 120 current journal subscriptions

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Highlights

• Contribution to RGHTs Generic Skills CD-ROM
  100 hyperlinks of evidence based resources
• Funding received for physical library
  improvements
• South Yorkshires NHS Library Strategy
• NHS Local Delivery Plan

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User Survey

• Established annual user survey
• 50 surveys handed out in library
• Broad cross section of regular users
• Positive results
• High quality of staff service commended
• Most services rated very good or good

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IT Developments

• 2nd IT Room opened May 2003
• 2 IT Rooms give access to
• 12 Thin clients
• 1 PC ISDN connection
• 3 PCs Internet, Microsoft Office
• 2 PCs Microsoft Office
• New printers
• Scanner
• 6 new PCs to replace older equipment

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Access

• 24 hour access scheme extended
• From August 2003 available to all staff
• Access to IT
• Access to silent study (mar 04)
• Non-medical staff need to be on course
• Uptake slow - 50 deposit

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Journals

• New subscription agent Ebsco
• Journal consultation August 2003
• Informed purchase of 2004 journals
• Impact of NCC electronic journals
• Rising prices
• More journal consultation

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Inter-Library Loans

• Installation of Winchill software Oct 03
• Automate ILL process
• More efficient and effective system
• 2003-2004
• 2862 requests satisfied
• 2526 photocopy requests
• 336 requests for books

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Heritage

• Library Management System upgrade
• Acquisitions module activated
• Serials module
• Extension of system to PCT Knowledge Service
  procedures updated
• Online catalogue developments

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Information Skills Training

• July 2003 Appointment of Training and Web
  Development Librarian
• Successful development of Information Skills
  Training Programme
• Monthly rolling programme, 1 to 1 sessions,
  Consultants service
• Critical Appraisal Journal clubs

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Information Skills Training

• Knowledge Knowhow Event Nov 03
• Dining Room events
• Training Web Development post extended for one
  more year
• Hope to find funding for further extension of the
  post

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Information Skills Training

• Great Success
• Over 350 users trained in 6.5 months
• CPD Certificates
• Flexibility specialised sessions
• Inclusion in induction events
• Re-development of Library Website Constantly
  changing environment

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Future Developments

• National Library for Health local role
• Launch of Library Website
• Extension of Online Library Catalogue
• Current Awareness
• Library Accreditation June 2005

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Conclusion

• 2003 2004 was a very busy year for the Health
  Care Library.
• However, 2004-2005 will provide many new
  challenges. The accreditation visit will provide
  a focus for activity but at the heart of all
  developments will be our users.

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QUESTIONS?

• THANK-YOU!
• Isobel Beckett
• Librarian
• Rotherham Health Care Library
• Ext 4643
• E-mail isobel.beckett_at_rothgen.nhs.uk