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Strategies For Library Mergers & Centralizing Library Services, Janet Hobbs, Linda Schwartz, Patricia Ulmer, Heather Martin, Michelle Kraft, Michele Matucheski, Kellee Selden, Angela Tucker
Strategies For Library Mergers & Centralizing Library Services, Janet Hobbs, Linda Schwartz, Patricia Ulmer, Heather Martin, Michelle Kraft, Michele Matucheski, Kellee Selden, Angela Tucker
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Abstract: More hospitals are merging or looking for ways to cut costs. Libraries need know how to respond as a result and/or look for way to centralize services.
Format: This session will have brief presentations followed by panel discussion and interactive question and answer
Sponsors: Hospital Library Section, NAHRS
Objectives: This session will provide success stories and lessons learned from librarians who have gone through library centralization or library integration following hospital mergers. Presentations will cover needs assessment/SWOT analysis, licensing, budgeting, technical challenges, staff, solo perspective, and other considerations.
Audience: Hospital librarians looking to centralize services …