A simple tool to give knowledge and library services measure their contribution to their organisation's strategic objectives.

It was developed by Michelle Dalton and administered through an online survey to a small sample.

The irish hospital library tool comprises of 1 question:

"How did the information provided by the library help?" (Tick all that apply)

  • it influenced my decision on patient care/practice/policy 
  • it enabled my patient to leave hospital sooner 
  • it saved me time 
  • it prevented referral to another department 
  • it reduced errors/risk in my practice 
  • no effect/impact 

The tool could be supplemented with qualitative data from interviews

This journal article gives background information. 

Page last reviewed: 15 June 2021