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Vision
Our vision is a Health Sciences Library that puts information at the fingertips of those who will use it to discover, to teach and learn, and to make health care decisions.
This vision calls for innovation in designing new systems for accessing digital information and in providing resources; excellence in services that respond to users' unique information needs in a rapidly changing environment; and accountability to work as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Goals
Our goal is to create a flexible, inviting, and technologically advanced library that will support excellent research, health education and health care for Carolina--today and for years to come. By effectively leveraging public and private funds, the current library facility will be completely overhauled. The renovated building will anticipate our leadership role in teaching and learning, research, and information access.
The demand on the Health Sciences Library to meet the needs for accurate, quickly accessible health information is exceeding its capacity. The renovation will provide innovation.
- Ubiquitous electronic technology, Internet access and health database finding tools that are in increasing demand from a wider and more geographically dispersed audience.
- Instruction areas and technologies to teach critical evaluation of literature and efficient/effective knowledge management skills
- Greater library resources in support of the growing distance education Health Affairs programs including video conferencing and AV technologies
- High-tech hardware and software for the development and upkeep of scalable services such as self-paced online tutorials, interactive learning programs and videoconferencing
- Desktop and bedside delivery of the latest and best health services information
- Technologically enhanced spaces for individuals and groups to respond to changes in teaching and learning
- Better designed space and modern storage systems for housing a growing collection of electronic and print materials.
- Comfortable surroundings amidst all of the technology which will continue to meet users needs for an environment that is conducive to learning and reflection
- Greater support of preservation, storage, and providing access to materials of historical significance
- Workspaces for faculty and staff to create new digital knowledge resources that are available across networks
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