The Regional Library Service (RLS) model provides professional library services to contracted health organizations.  The RLS supports all hospital personnel and contributes to patient care, education and research.

Mission

The Regional Library Service (RLS) provides high quality information resources and services for evidence-based decision making at each of its participating health organizations. Guided by the strategic initiatives of each participating health organization as well as professional library standards, the RLS supports patient care, education and research needs.

Vision

That decision-makers (clinicians, researchers, administrators, staff, and consumers) at RLS participation health organizations will have accurate and timely information, where and when they need it, and in the format they find most useful.

Values

Access: to provide access information in all forms and for all persons.
Service: to provide the best quality service possible, at all times, to all users.
Stewardship: to make the most efficient use of resources.

We offer a range of range of library services to support all hospital functions, including patient care, clinical practice, quality improvement, education, and administration.  Staff at Woodstock Hospital and any of its affiliated members (LWHA, MHA, STEGH, PRHC, NGH, WHGH) can access/request any of the following:

• 24/7 Access to e-resources

  • Using the tabs along the top of this webpage, access Books/eBooks, Articles/Journals and Databases.  All resources are accessible when on your hospital network.

  • Not on your hospital network? Click the Off Site Access tab to register for Athens and have access to library resources from anywhere.

• Literature Searches:

  • The Librarian will search databases and journals on your behalf or assist you in your own search. You can request a literature search by filling out this form.

• Document Delivery:

  • Library staff can send you documents (articles, etc.) from our collection, from online libraries and databases, or from our network of lending libraries (Interlibrary Loans).

• Training Sessions with a Librarian (group or individual):

  • No question is too small or too big! We offer training programs and also customize training in response to individual or group needs. You can also view pre-recorded library instructional videos at any time here. 

• Current Awareness:

  • This personalized service helps you stay current with literature related to your field. Select journals and receive tables of contents via email. Check out the Current Awareness page for more information.

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