Shared Library Services Partnership

The partnership relies on supports and resources from across Ontario’s public health library system, including PHO Library Services and the Ontario Public Health Libraries Association (OPHLA).

Services Offered

Each hub health unit has a designated librarian who provides the following core services:

• Article retrieval/document delivery
• Literature searches
• Answering reference questions (e.g., citations or copyright)
• Help desk questions (e.g., technical issues: login issues, difficulty opening articles)
• Book loans
• Training for client health units (on-site training and webinars)
• Reference materials (e.g., copyright fact sheets, resources handouts, instructions on use of information tools)

To learn more about this initiative, visit the SLSP official website.

Evaluation of SLSP

This evaluation assesses the performance and impact of the SLSP in improving access to scientific resources for Ontario public health units without in-house libraries and identifies opportunities for service enhancement. Findings show that SLSP successfully delivered cost-effective, high-quality library services and strengthened knowledge exchange.

SLSP has been successful in developing and operating an innovative and cost-effective partnership to deliver a wide range of library services across Ontario’s public health system.

To access the 2016 report please contact library@oahpp.ca.

Finding your Library Hub

If you work at any health unit listed below, you can use the services of the designated library hub. If your health unit is not listed, continue to use your in-house library service.