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!

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