Library Value Studies in Veterans Health Administration Hospitals, 2010–2023

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospital libraries provide research to support and improve patient care and health outcomes. This report reviews and compares the results of a series of 6 studies conducted between 2010 and 2023 by Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospital libraries to evalua...

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Published in:	Medical reference services quarterly Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 316 - 325
Main Authors:	Stephenson, Priscilla L., Poletti, Edward J., Clark, Nancy A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York Taylor & Francis Ltd 01-10-2024
Subjects:	Libraries
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Summary:	Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospital libraries provide research to support and improve patient care and health outcomes. This report reviews and compares the results of a series of 6 studies conducted between 2010 and 2023 by Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospital libraries to evaluate the information patrons received from their libraries in response to reference requests. The results found that the libraries’ reference responses were relevant and timely and had a positive effect on patient care while saving staff time.
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ISSN:	0276-3869 1540-9597 1540-9597
DOI:	10.1080/02763869.2024.2408990