About Health Library Ireland

Health Library Ireland (HLI) is made up of a national team of librarians and library staff. We work to ensure that the best possible research and evidence underpins decision making and advances patient care in the health service. Access to a knowledge base of literature is provided through our website.

Innovations in library and knowledge services, such as librarians working as part of multidisciplinary teams, have produced significant improvements in patient care. For example HSE librarians are key contributors to national clinical guidelines. The commitment and skills of all grades of HLI staff have made possible the quality of library service that healthcare professionals require.


Vision 

Everyone working in Ireland’s health services will have access to apply knowledge, and will apply it whenever and wherever they need it to deliver the best possible health and care.


Mission Statement 

By 2023 we will be a fully integrated and quality assured national service, recognised by healthcare professionals for adding value by using knowledge to deliver safe, effective person-centred healthcare, accessible to all on an equitable basis offering standardised service provision nationally.

Our Values Outcomes
Integrity We serve the community with the highest levels of integrity and honesty.
Honesty We are honest in everything we do.
Fairness We believe in fairness and equality of access to information.
Respect We are respectful to staff, library members and colleagues at all times.
Empathy We recognise the importance of empathy particularly working in healthcare.
Family We strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance and family is important to us.

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