
%0 Journal Article
%A Ritchie, Ann 
%A Sowter, Beth 
%T Availability and accessibility of evidence-based information resources provided by medical libraries in Australia
%J Australian Health Review
%D 2000/03/01
%V 23
%N 1
%P 77-89
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/AH000077
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/AH000077 
%X This article reports on the results of an exploratory survey of the availability andaccessibility of evidence-based information resources provided by medical libraries inAustralia. Although barriers impede access to evidence-based information for hospitalclinicians, the survey revealed that Medline and Cinahl are available in over 90% offacilities. In most cases they are widely accessible via internal networks and the Internet.The Cochrane Library is available in 69% of cases. The Internet is widely accessible andmost libraries provide access to some full-text, electronic journals. Strategies for overcomingrestrictions and integrating information resources with clinical workflow are being pursued.State, regional and national public and private consortia are developing agreementsutilising on-line technology. These could produce cost savings and more equitable accessto a greater range of evidence-based resources. 
