Rachel Connor

HSE Health Library Ireland

About The HSE's Health Library Ireland is made up of a national team of librarians and library staff. We work to ensure that the best possible research and evidence underpins decision making and advances patient care in the health service. Access to a knowledge base of literature is provided through our website. Innovations in library and knowledge services, such as librarians working as part of multidisciplinary teams, have produced significant improvements in patient care. For example HSE librarians are key contributors to national clinical guidelines. The commitment and skills of all grades of library staff have made possible the quality of library service that healthcare professionals require. Vision Delivering a national health library & knowledge service for a healthier Ireland. Mission Statement • Make quality information easily accessible for all staff • Facilitate use of evidence in practice for research, clinical decision & health policy making • Enable knowledge flow for enhanced health & wellbeing • Provide user centred study and research facilities to promote lifelong learning • Supply and create uptodate knowledge resources for health professionals to improve patient care. • Manage systems for the discovery, dissemination and archiving of research and innovation within the Irish health service