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Qualitative not quantitative: The South East London Health Libraries’(SELLIB) Impact Survey 2011

Qualitative not quantitative: The South East London Health Libraries’(SELLIB) Impact Survey 2011 “An absolutely essential adjunct to clinical practice” - doctor in training, South London & Maudsley. Background. South East London Health Libraries (SELLIB)

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Qualitative not quantitative: The South East London Health Libraries’(SELLIB) Impact Survey 2011

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  1. Qualitative not quantitative: The South East London Health Libraries’(SELLIB) Impact Survey 2011 “An absolutely essential adjunct to clinical practice” - doctor in training, South London & Maudsley

  2. Background • South East London Health Libraries (SELLIB) • cross-sector: university, acute, mental health community, & hospice libraries • Built upon general survey in 2009 • One key question – impact of library service • SurveyMonkey template and prize • Over 700 replies

  3. Clinical decision making • “library was invaluable while I was writing a literature review... we have identified ways by which we can minimise diagnostic delays for tuberculosis patients”. Doctor in training, SLH • “examination of references supplied about PEG 'cut and push' techniques led to discussion about dangers involved in this procedure”. AHP, South London Healthcare • “access to literature impacts on treatment regime and avoids further costly unnecessary investigation – Lab Technician, SLH

  4. Commissioning • “All services will be required to conduct more research in the future to develop service provision and meet the needs of the patients we care for. For this reason the Library service support to all clinical and non clinical staff and services is invaluable to achieve this.” AHP, Lambeth and Southwark • “Provided valuable evidence for project funding applications.”Admin/manager, SLAM

  5. Research • “It has made it possible to undertake research during my part-time week! “ AHP, King’s • “Very useful in tracking down a paper that was key to a presentation I had to give to the British Thoracic Society”. Doctor in training, Guy’s and St Thomas’ • “access to the library services have allowed me to complete a paper to be submitted to a peer reviewed journal”. Nurse, GSTT

  6. Lifelong learning • “I would never have been able to pass my higher professional exams without the use of the library”. Doctor in training, SLAM • “Availability of leaflets / booklets on career choice...are invaluable to doctors-in-training. It adds that extra touch to a standard library”. Doctor in training, King’s • “A fantastic space to work and think in.” AHP, GSTT

  7. How we have used the results • Evidence for London NHS library review and local negotiations • Quotes in publicity materials • Results presented to local Library Committees • HLG, IFLA and UHMLG conferences • Repeat in 2-3 years time?

  8. Further information • Sarah Lawson, Senior Information Specialist (NHS Support), King’s College London • sarah.lawson@kcl.ac.uk • Survey report on LondonLinks website: • www.londonlinks.nhs.uk/groups/lhl-area-groups/ (click on South East London)

  9. Questions?

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