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Keydi Boss O’Hagan, MLS, AHIP - Medical Librarian

Phone: (201) 833-3395

Fax: (201) 530-7919

E-Mail: k-ohagan@mail.holyname.org

Last Updated: June 2010

Michele Yacovino - Library Assistant

Phone: (201) 833-3015

Fax: (201) 833-3006

E-Mail: yacovino@mail.holyname.org

The Libraries support the goals and strategic directions of the hospital and School of Nursing by providing information resources and services. The mission of the libraries is to provide authoritative, evidence-based literature to the medical staff and allied health personnel for the primary purpose of improving patient care. Our aim is excellence in patient care and in developing information services that meet the needs of our patients, their families and friends. The goal of the library is to provide quality, knowledge-based information in an accurate, timely, and cost-effective way to our customers, both internal and external to the organization. We recognize that access to up-to-date patient care information is essential for informed clinical and management decision-making. Guided by our professional library and information principles, we will continuously improve to meet the expectations of customers while incorporating changes in information technology. To support this mission, the libraries will:

▪ Be recognized as providing comprehensive, efficient, and innovative library and information services to its customers.

▪ Be known throughout the organization and the library community as a leader in the application of information technologies and strategies to access knowledge-based resources.

▪ Be staffed by individuals who are continually improving systems and services to library customers by anticipating and exceeding their needs.

▪ Provide a technologically advanced information environment to meet the changing information needs of the organization.

▪ Be a strong and committed participant in the development and implementation of a comprehensive, organization-wide information management plan.