Ohio University Health Sciences Library and CDRS

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Ohio University Health Sciences Library and CDRS

• Laura Windsor
• Health Sciences Reference Librarian
• Ohio University

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Why Get Involved?

• Patron Benefits
• Can detect quality
• Appreciate personal and sensitive response
• Trust the information provider
• Trust our confidential standards

• Staff Benefits
• Learn to use a Web Interface
• Must think critically
• Are challenged by the questions
• Gain positive attitude when not overwhelmed

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CDRS

• Lets Get Global

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CDRS

• Build on a Cooperative Workforce
• Work toward a Common Goal
• Expand our Resources
• Enrich our Knowledge

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Health on the Web

• Unreliable information
• Dangerous information
• Audience not usually considered (age)

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Librarians to the Rescue!
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Profile

• LC Classification Strengths (including collection
  language and formats, etc.)
• Education Levels Served
• Times Available for CDRS Service

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Questions Coded Routed

• Information I receive usually includes

• Latest date acceptable (deadline)
• Patron education level
• LC Classification subject area
• Sources already consulted ?
• Originating library importance on resource
  availability
• Information from original librarian on sources
  patron already has

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Reliable information
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Safe information
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Audience considered in regard to education level
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CDRS in Action!
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Email Alert
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Deadline
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Start Digging for the Answer
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Keep Looking
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Submit Answer
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Thanks!
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