Abstract
Access to accurate, timely, and evidence-based health information is essential for informed and thoughtful patient care. Clinical librarians, as stewards of information equity, play a critical role in identifying and addressing gaps in information access across healthcare settings.
Drawing from case studies, this project examines the diverse information access that healthcare providers have in Vermont—including UVMMC clinicians, community health center providers, school nurses, and professionals at independent practices. Rural and low-resource settings often face limited health information access because of high information and database costs, which impact patient care.
By showcasing these case studies, we aim to start a conversation about clinical health information access and inequities and to offer practical strategies and resources for improving access across diverse care settings. Ensuring equitable access to information is a fundamental issue of health equity.
Keywords
clinical health information, clinical librarianship, Vermont, information access
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2025
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Recommended Citation
Dolan, Amalia; Stokes, Alice; and Haines, Laura L., "Clinicians’ Health Information Access Across Vermont: A Clinical Librarianship Perspective on Inequities and Impact" (2025). University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications. 111.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/libfacpub/111