ohio university health sciences library and cdrs
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Ohio University Health Sciences Library and CDRS
Laura WindsorHealth Sciences Reference Librarian
Ohio University
Why Get Involved?
• Staff Benefits– Learn to use a Web
Interface– Must think critically– Are challenged by the
questions– Gain positive attitude
when not overwhelmed
• Patron Benefits– Can detect quality– Appreciate personal
and sensitive response– Trust the information
provider– Trust our confidential
standards
CDRS:
Let’s Get Global
CDRS
• Build on a Cooperative Workforce
• Work toward a Common Goal
• Expand our Resources
• Enrich our Knowledge
Health on the Web
• Unreliable information• Dangerous
information• Audience not usually
considered (age)
Librarians to the Rescue!
Profile
• LC Classification Strengths (including collection language and formats, etc.)
• Education Levels Served• Times Available for CDRS Service
Questions Coded & Routed
Latest date acceptable (deadline) Patron education level LC Classification subject area Sources already consulted Originating library – importance
on resource availability Information from original
librarian on sources patron already has
Information I receive usually includes:
Reliable information
Safe information
Audience considered in regard to education level
CDRS in Action!
Email Alert
Deadline
Start Digging for the Answer
Keep Looking…
Submit Answer
“Thanks!”
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