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Library Services: Update on mandate, spaces and 2022-23 milestones

In support of our organization-wide mandate, we continue to expand our digital service model, being conscious of our geographical reach in supporting research, education and learning needs of health care providers. In this time of health transformation and to better support our mandate, the changes outlined below have been implemented or are in progress.

Library Spaces

• April 1, 2023: Partnered with Virtual Care Nova Scotia and the Yarmouth community at the Watson Caie Amirault Learning Centre
• Starting July 1, 2023: Library Services is decommissioning the following three library sites to support Interprofessional Practice & Learning training needs as part of their health transformation strategy:
  • Cape Breton Regional Hospital
  • Aberdeen Hospital
  • QEII - Dickson Building
• September 2023: Refreshing of the Yarmouth Watson Caie Amirault Learning Centre is scheduled to be finalized

Please note that all Library Services team members remain fully available to assist you either remotely or in-person at the remaining library sites.

Library Operations: 2022-2023 Milestones

• Partnered with Interprofessional Practice & Learning to introduce Dynamic Health into clinical practice
• Implemented TDNet Discover to improve your library search experience
• Improved document delivery by beginning to consolidate our physical collections
• Welcomed our Innovation partners into our training and education calendar
• Created an easier way for you to reach our Copyright and Permissions team for support
• Supported clinical leaders and health care providers in the production of Health Care Topics subject guides
• Supported clinical leaders and our patients in the production of patient education materials
• Coordination and management of the COVID-19 Hub

The Library Services Team looks forward to continuing to serve the needs of Nova Scotia Health staff throughout the province. We will continue to update you on our services, spaces, and successes. If you have any questions or concerns about this update, please send an email to AskLibrary@nshealth.ca.

Library Staff

Nova Scotia Health Library Services