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Business of Medical Libraries
Michelle Kraft, MLS, AHIPSenior Medical Librarian Cleveland Clinic Alumni Library
Author of the Krafty Librarian
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Who is Michelle Kraft?
According to the blog analyzers
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The Changing Role of the Libraries and Librarians Medical Libraries are a part of a business Librarians need to start thinking in business
methods and applying those methods
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Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Library Value
Administration views library as a expense Librarians must show library as a cost saver
for hospital LOS Liability Procedures
How do library resources impact the institution?
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Similar Questions Demand Different Answers Why buy this product?
Response “MD’s want it,” doesn’t work any more Why spend this amount?
Negotiating price is required External funding?
Grants Departments share costs Consortias
Usage? Online, off campus, integrated
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Impact on Vendors
Librarians cutting spending due budget Reducing products & services, not reallocating
funds Unwilling to expand into new products &
services Librarians asking tougher questions
Compare of similar products Demand options and flexibility Stronger eye toward target users
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The Salesperson & The Librarian
First contact Face of the company/institution Primary contact person
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Turn-Ons
Know your product inside & out AND major competitors
Be aware of library consortias and groups in your area
Keep in contact, but not too much It is ok to ask do a web meeting & demo Be flexible
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Turn-Offs
Unfamiliar with the product Unaware of competitors product &
comparisons Pushy or doesn’t listen Unfamiliar with area consortias One size fits all approach
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From The Mouth of Librarians
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From The Mouth of Librarians
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Tips For Staying in Touch
Subscribe to listservs MEDLIB-L http://tinyurl.com/78ou8r
Setup current awareness Library literature RSS feeds
Listen to your users
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The Future
Library Evolve or Close More digital
Connectivity and access Tech savvy librarians EMR integration and the library