Description:
The evolving role of hospital librarians has highlighted the importance of proactive outreach to ensure that library services meet the dynamic needs of healthcare professionals. In response to this, our library implemented a new team structure with three outreach librarian positions, each dedicated to a specific client group: nursing, health disciplines, and medicine. Over the past year, we have employed a range of strategies to build meaningful relationships, enhance communication, and provide tailored services to these groups.
This roundtable session invites health librarians engaged in outreach—or those seeking to develop outreach strategies—to share and discuss their experiences. Participants will explore common challenges, innovative solutions, and lessons learned from engaging with healthcare professionals in diverse roles. Whether you are building a program from the ground up or refining existing initiatives, this session provides an opportunity to collaborate and learn from others navigating similar journeys.
Target Audience:
Library workers interested in outreach and engagement strategies with healthcare professionals.
Session Objectives:
(1) Discuss outreach strategies used to connect with distinct healthcare client groups
(2) Share common challenges,practical solutions in building relationships and promoting library services.
(3) Identify actionable takeaways for improving proactive engagement with healthcare staff.
Interactivity/Participation:
The session will be structured as an open roundtable discussion. Facilitators will guide the conversation with targeted questions, encourage participants to brainstorm solutions, and share successful practices.