About HNE Health libraries

HNE Health Libraries specialise in the provision of medical and health science information to the staff of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD).

Vision

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Vision - Linking evidence with practice


HNE Health Libraries vision is for a HNELHD wide network of health library services providing the best available evidence to inform clinical and corporate decisions, research, innovation, education and training.

Mission

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Mission

HNE Health Libraries are committed to the HNELHD wide delivery of a client-focused, cost-effective and innovative library and information service to improve patient care, teaching, research, innovation and professional development.

Values

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Values

HNE Health Libraries are committed to providing:

  • Equity of access to knowledge and information services for all HNELHD staff wherever they are located
  • Services, content and professional expertise that are client focused and accessible where, when and in formats that are convenient to users
  • Information content that is timely, accurate, relevant and quality assured

Aims

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Aims

HNE Health Libraries aim to:

  • Support HNELHD's priorities for patient care and safety
  • Improve staff access to quality information for decision making, evidence based clinical practice, policy making, research and continuing education
  • Co-ordinate library services to facilitate consistent services, strategic direction and policy
  • Maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of HNE Health Libraries
  • Capitalise on technological developments including IT infrastructure, online and digital information content, web services

Service Delivery Model

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Service delivery model

The service delivery model includes:

  • HNELHD wide provision of e-resources with print collections available at the Mater and Tamworth hospitals
  • The library website which provides access to services, resources and education
  • Staffed branches at the John Hunter, Mater and Tamworth Hospitals
  • Specialisation that meets HNELHD wide information needs
  • HNELHD wide service level agreements for resource purchasing of electronic resources
  • Professional expertise empowered to deliver services, support training, manage content and be innovative.

HNE Health Libraries' service delivery model directly supports the:

Library Policies

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