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Children's Hospital Libraries Join HSLSHSLS has expanded to include provision of print and electronic library services to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC (CHP). Three library collections share space on the seventh floor of the CHP DeSoto Wing: The Blaxter Medical Library with specialized books and journals in clinical pediatrics, the Family Resource Center with healthcare information for children and parents written in less technical language, and the Moulis Children’s Library with books and videos for general reading, entertainment and school assignments. HSLS librarians Renae Barger, Andrea Ketchum and Amy Gregg will share in the provision of reference services and user education to CHP physicians, staff, patients and families, joining CHP Library Technical Assistant Linda Polinski and Administrative Assistant Sue Ward. CHP physicians and staff will have access to HSL Online electronic books, journals and databases from any computer attached to the CHP network. In addition, they may apply for remote access accounts to log onto HSL Online from their home or office. 
In the coming months, all three collections will be added to PITTCat for the Health Sciences, and books and videos will be barcoded for automated circulation. There will be more computers available to library users, and outdated machines will be replaced. Librarians will visit CHP departments, and offer orientations and work-shops. HSLS librarians will be active participants in the planning process for library services for the new Children’s Hospital Libraries to be located in the Lawrenceville section of the city. For more information call 412-692-5288, email medlibq@pitt.edu, or visit us in person! --Barbara Epstein Photograph Copyright © 2004 |
