Bridging the divide: addressing gaps in Australian health library services.

Authors

Cassandra Gorton, Angela Smith, Glynis Jones

Published in

Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association. Volume 50. Issue 5. Nov 05, 2026.

Abstract

Access to evidence-based information is vital for safe, effective health care, yet Australia's health library services are increasingly fragmented and inequitable. This perspective highlights the critical role of clinical libraries and professional librarians, revealing gaps across hospitals, professions, and jurisdictions. It argues that Open Access and university libraries cannot meet clinicians' practical needs and calls for a nationally coordinated strategy, including a unified portal, harmonised standards, and workforce planning, to ensure all healthcare professionals can access and apply high-quality evidence.

PMID:
42864273
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 13 Oct 2026.

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