LibGuide 2.0: A Wickedly Good Resource for Hospital Librarians
Hospital Library Caucus LibGuide Version 2.0: A Fresh Look at Resources for Hospital Librarians
Submitted by: Carlos Fernandez
The Hospital Library Caucus (HLC) of the Medical Library Association has released Version 2.0 of its LibGuide; a refreshed and expanded hub designed to support hospital librarians in their day-to-day work. Whether you’re managing a solo library, building clinical partnerships, or advocating for the value of library services, this updated guide offers streamlined access to essential tools, professional development resources, and support for demonstrating impact.
What’s New in Version 2.0:
The updated LibGuide was redesigned with hospital librarians’ evolving needs in mind. Highlights include:
- Improved navigation
- New content areas
- Updated links and resources
Why It Matters
Hospital librarians face increasing challenges: limited staffing, tight budgets, and the need to continually show how library services contribute to patient care and clinical decision-making. The HLC LibGuide 2.0 serves as both a resource repository and advocacy tool, helping librarians articulate their value and stay current with best practices.
Who Should Use It:
- New hospital librarians who need a starting point for understanding the landscape.
- Experienced librarians looking for fresh ideas, benchmarks, or advocacy tools.
- Library leaders building cases for funding or service expansion.
Explore the Guide: You can access the Version 2.0 LibGuide here: https://mlanet.libguides.com/hlc.
The site is still under construction, so if you need to refer to Version 1.0 the link is here: https://mlanet.libguides.com/hlc/v1.
If you have feedback or suggestions, HLC encourages contributions from the hospital library community — it’s a living resource, designed to evolve with our profession. The HLC is also seeking a new Chair for the LibGuide Committee. You do not need technical expertise or to be a member of the HLC. Please submit your interest to HLC Chair, Tracy Soto: Tracy.Soto@cookchildrens.org.