The library has received a “Back to Books” grant which has allowed us to purchase 25 current medical textbooks for circulation and interlibrary loan. We chose only titles with a 2013, 2014, 2015 imprint. These textbooks are usually held on reserve. This collection was purchase for the distinct purpose of being available to libraries who would not normally have access to the texts. The grant allows us to study print usage by our physicians and others around the state by collecting circulation and interlibrary loan data over a six month period. The collection is in OCLC or libraries may request the title list. Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
A gallery of cover images for the 25 titles purchased with grant funds is available athttps://www.facebook.com/blessinglibrary/posts/10152252173113042