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Evaluating the National Service Framework for the National Library for Health (England)

Evaluating the National Service Framework for the National Library for Health ( England)
Funded by: NHS

Project Head: Dr.Janet Harrison
Project Team: Dr. Graham Walton, Dr.Sahmuel Nikoi.
Duration: Feb-Dec 2006

Description:
The aim of the project was to engage Librarians in consultation regarding the proposed National Service Framework for the National Library for Health . Importantly to gain consensus on the seven core areas for standards. To understand perceived opportunities and risks and the implications for implementation in practice.
The consultation was undertaken in three phases and began by gaining the views from the Strategic Health Authorities via a questionnaire Focus groups were held to gather views of Librarians and telephone interviews were undertaken with key stakeholders. The data was triangulated and the findings reported.
The report can be viewed on the National Library for Health web site. Go to Librarians button to access.
http://www.library.nhs.uk/forlibrarians/commissionedreports

Contact:

Dr.Janet Harrison
Department of Information Science
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leics LE11 3TU
Tel: 010509 223055
Email: J.Harrison@lboro.ac.uk

 

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