February 13, 2025Friday, 14 February, is Library Lovers’ Day and Northern Health Library is celebrating by listening to the voices of our newest medical professionals. In late 2024, the library conducted a survey to find out what the interns wanted and valued from their library. The response was fantastic, with interns sharing their thoughts on how the library can best support them during their first year as doctors.
From quiet study spaces to access to the latest medical research, the survey revealed that interns highly value the library’s role in their learning and professional development. Many emphasised the importance of ease of access to medical literature, literature search services, research consultations and having a welcoming space to unwind between shifts. These insights will help shape the library’s services to ensure they meet the needs of our junior doctors.
To encourage participation, all interns who completed the survey went into a draw to win a $100 Oxford University Press book voucher, sponsored by Oxford University Press. We are delighted to announce that Dylan Cornish, one of our Junior Medical Officers, was the lucky recipient! Their prize will help them expand their library of essential medical texts. All the Oxford Handbooks are also available to freely access here (use your staff ID if you are off site).
The second prize went to Lauren Pollock, JMO, and comprised a powerbank and notebook sponsored by McGraw Hill and a pen sponsored by Elsevier.
Library Lovers’ Day is about celebrating the role of libraries in our lives, and at Northern Health, we take pride in being a vital resource for our staff. Whether it’s through research support, evidence-based practice tools or offering a quiet place to recharge, we are here to help our healthcare professionals thrive.
“Thank you to all our interns who took part in the survey – we look forward to using your feedback to enhance our services. If you haven’t visited the library yet, Library Lovers’ Day is the perfect opportunity to drop by and discover how we can support you throughout your career!” said Tania Barry, Director, Library and Information Services, Northern Health.
Pictured in the featured image: Dylan Cornish, JMO.
