[excerpted from View From the Fifth]
An independent study conducted in 2011 found that library users based at UNC Hospitals placed a very high value on HSL’s resources and services. Responding clinicians at UNC Hospitals told interviewers that our resources and services played a role in avoiding misdiagnosis, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, mortality and unnecessary surgery.
For the full story see the December issue of HSL’s View From the Fifth newsletter.
Being out of college for more than 10 years left me behind on even the most simple things, like how to search for journal articles, how to request books from a different library etc. While calling for a quick inquiry, I was greeted by my new “fairy godmother” to assist me through the madness. OK, she’s not a real fairy godmother and isn’t of grandmother age, but Lara Handler sure made the experience at the Health Sciences Library less intimidating. She volunteered her time to meet with me individually and patiently walked me through the how-to’s. Thank you Lara for helping me feel more empowered to get out there and get the knowledge I need. You helped break down a barrier and for this I am truly thankful.
Kelley, UNC Health Care (Staff)
Being out of college for more than 10 years left me behind on even the most simple things, like how to search for journal articles, how to request books from a different library etc. While calling for a quick inquiry, I was greeted by my new “fairy godmother” to assist me through the madness. OK, she’s not a real fairy godmother and isn’t of grandmother age, but Lara Handler sure made the experience at the Health Sciences Library less intimidating. She volunteered her time to meet with me individually and patiently walked me through the how-to’s. Thank you Lara for helping me feel more empowered to get out there and get the knowledge I need. You helped break down a barrier and for this I am truly thankful.
Kelley, UNC Health Care (Staff)
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