J.C. Rathbun Library

Library Services
Library Resources
About the Library

Library Services

The following services are available to staff at Children’s Hospital. If you are not staff, you may access information at the Child and Family Resource Centre.

Literature Searches

Do you have a clinical question or want information about a specific subject? Working within your timelines, the librarian will deliver customized search results from the appropriate databases, providing you with the most relevant citations on your topic. Literature searches are provided at no cost for Children’s Hospital staff.

To request a search, complete the online Literature Search Form, email or call the library.

Search Consultation

If you prefer to do your own literature search, you may consult with the librarian about search tools, search strategies, search terms and/or limiting/expanding search results.

To request a search consultation, call or email the library.

Interlibrary Loan

The library will obtain articles and books that are unavailable to you through collections at the J.C. Rathbun Library, the LHSC Library, WOHKN or individual Western affiliations. Some charges may apply for this service.

To request an article or book, complete the Request an Article or Book form or email the library.

Current Awareness

The librarian can help you stay current in your field by providing training on how to set up regular automatic updates to medical journals and database searches. For more information, call or email the library.

Instruction

Scheduled or ad hoc library orientation sessions are provided. Instruction is also available on the following topics:

• Database Searching (Medline, CINAHL, Cochrane etc.)
• Google Strategies
• Staying Current in your Field
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Critical Appraisal
• Citation Management
• Publishing in the Health Sciences
• Introduction to the Health Sciences Library

Sign up for a corporate library class or schedule an individual appointment with the librarian.

 

Library Resources

The following resources are available to staff at Children’s Hospital. If you are not staff, you may access information at the Child and Family Resource Centre.

J.C. Rathbun Library Resources

Book Catalogue

Journals

Databases

Electronic Books

Other Libraries

LHSC Health Sciences Library

WOHKN Resources

Western Libraries

About the Library

The J.C. Rathbun Library was established in 1972 with a small collection of medical textbooks donated by Dr. J.C. Rathbun, the first chief of paediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario. The J.C. Rathbun Library functions as a full-service library providing professional library services in serving the information needs of all Children’s Hospital staff, students and visitors.

Inside the Library

The library is equipped with study areas and Internet workstations. A photocopier is available for use with a departmental copy code or for a charge of 0.10/page.

The library contains a core collection of books, electronic and print journals in the areas of pediatric medicine, nursing and health professions. Some resources can be accessed from home.

For more information on library services and/or resources, email or call the librarian.

Mission Statement

In an environment based on caring, learning and discovery, the J.C. Rathbun Library advances child health by providing information services and resources in support of the educational, clinical and research activities of the Children's Hospital and its partners.

Values

The J.C. Rathbun Library is guided by the following values in carrying out its mission and vision:

• Advance teaching, learning, research and discovery by providing access to information and services in response to users' needs.
• Provide equitable access to information resources in a variety of formats to meet the needs of an increasingly technologically diverse culture.
• Create inspiring environments that foster study, interaction and discovery as well as up-to-date facilities that meet the growing expectations of users for adaptability to new technologies.
• Provide outstanding customer service through the facilitation of cooperative agreements with other libraries and maximize the application of new and emerging technologies to facilitate faster access to needed information.
• Develop relationships with community partners through pro-active outreach activities that allow the library to move beyond its physical walls.
• Encourage and support professional development activities of library staff to ensure needed competencies and maximize job performance