Open Access"Better libraries, better health, better healthcare" - the development of a strategic framework for London Health Libraries
Author(s) -
Richard M. Osborn
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
library and information research/library and information research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2752-7336
pISSN - 1756-1086
DOI - 10.29173/lirg268
Subject(s) - workforce , unit (ring theory) , work (physics) , business , health care , workforce development , institution , social care , public relations , management , library science , political science , nursing , medicine , computer science , engineering , psychology , economics , mechanical engineering , mathematics education , law
The London Health Libraries network was established in April 2003, following the last re-organisation of the NHS in the capital, which saw the creation of five Workforce Development Confederations (WDCs) and Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) and the end of the London Region. Building on the work and achievements of the London Library and Information Development Unit (LLIDU), the network includes libraries who are providing services to health and social care staff and students, whether they be managed by the NHS, a higher education institution or an independent or voluntary organisation. In total, this brings together some 125 library services, of which over 85 in the NHS and higher education sectors are receiving NHS funding.