New Resource Suggestion

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Your Details

Full Name *

Department / Business Unit *

Role *

Email *

Phone

Suggested Resource Information

Resource Type *

Duration *

Preferred format *

Copies required *

Subscription Length requested *

Title *

Author(s)/Editor(s)

Publisher

ISSN (if known)

Year of Publication

ISBN (if known)

Is this resource available online? *

Link to resource (if available)

Rationale for Suggestion

Why is this resource important to add to the library collection? * Example: Supports clinical decision-making, supports patient care, aligns with current research priorities, fills a known gap in the collection, supports a new training program

Who is this resource for? *

Single person
Unit or Department
Particular field or discipline
All staff (please specify your section in the textbox below)

More information

Who would benefit from this resource? *

Medical
Nursing/Midwifery
Allied Health
Students
Researchers
Other (please specify in the textbox below)

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Are there any current resources that already provide similar content or coverage, if yes what differentiates this resource?

Is this resource intended to replace an existing resource in the collection?

Priority category

Does this resource relate to one of the priority categories in the Collection Development Policy? If so please select which category/ies. The categories are:

1. Clinical decision support for patient care - resources where an information gap is identified in our current collection.
2. Resources considered essential for clinical education – where these are directly relevant to clinician education.
3. Resources supporting accreditation or the strategic objectives of the health service – where these are directly relevant to accreditation activities or supporting CHS and HCSD objectives.
4. Resources needed to support a research project/clinical trial.
5. Resources required for ongoing professional development that can't be accessed through professional memberships.
6. Resources needed for ongoing policy development.

Please provide any additional information on how the resource is relevant to the priority category

Further Justification (if relevant)

Is this resource recommended by professional bodies or guidelines?

More information Example: Endorsed by RACGP, RACP, included in NHMRC guidelines, or relevant to NSQHS standards

Is this resource required for accreditation, compliance, or regulatory purposes?

More information Example: Required for accreditation, training or clinical audit

Has this resource been cited in recent research or clinical literature?

More information Example: Frequently referenced in PubMed articles or systematic reviews

Does this resource align with current strategic or educational priorities?

More information Example: Supports new clinical pathways, aligns with education initiatives, or complements existing library holdings

Does the resource support CPD?

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Departmental Approver Details

Approver's Name: *

Approver's Role/Title: *

Approver's Email: *

Has this suggestion been discussed with the approver? *

Do they approve this request? *

Additional Notes

Any other comments or relevant information:

Your request will be reviewed by the Library Advisory Group and you may be contacted for further information if required. You will be informed of the outcome of your request.