Circuit Rider Project records

Collection

Identifier: MG 185

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection includes the grant and proposal of the circuit rider program, as well as reports, notes, and newsletters. The program was run by librarian Diane McKenzie.

Dates

Creation: 1984-1985

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

In 1973, the Cleveland Health Sciences Library approved a circuit librarian program that would allow for the passing of education and staff development in the surrounding universities and medical institutions. In this program, a librarian, known as a circuit rider, would visit the participating hospitals and work with the staff to assess their needs. They would handle requests and loans made from the institutions, creating an inter-library loan within their circuit. After considering the success of the program, many more circuits would begin appearing around the country, especially in rural communities.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection details the Medical Library Circuit Rider program that aimed to serve the Gritman Memorial Hospital and the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. It helped provide valuable information to the hospitals by connecting them to universities and libraries around the region.