MCR Reference Continuity Service
Project Concept:
The Reference Continuity Service Project is based on the DOCLINE concept of resource sharing between Full member libraries but rather than sharing collections the project would be sharing the reference expertise of our member librarians. Full members participating in the service would either be reference service providers or members requesting reference service in times of temporary library closures. Examples of temporary library closures are instances of when reference services are not available when the librarian is away for professional development opportunities, illness, or personal time/vacation.
Workgroup Member Responsibilities
The Reference Continuity Service Project will be developed and managed by an advisory group consisting of a representative from each state in the region, a resource library librarian, and the Network Membership Liaison. Initially the Advisory Group members will meet monthly for approximately six months. The project should be ready to launch by the end of February 2008
Work Group Members
- Colorado: Myoung Fry, Mercy Medical Center, Durango
- Kansas: Camillia A. Gentry, Via Christi Health System, Wichita
- Missouri: Sandy Decker, Missouri Babtist Medical Center, St. Louis
- Nebraska: Darrel Willoughby, VA Medical Center, Omaha
- Utah: Emily Jean Eresuma, Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City
- Wyoming: Nicole Cormia, Wyoming Medical Center, Casper
- Resource Librarian: Mary Youngkin, University of Utah Health Sciences Library, Salt Lake City
- Network Membership Liaison: John Bramble, University of Utah Health Sciences Library, Salt Lake City
