The document discusses the management of a virtual health library in Andalusia, with a focus on its impact on cost reduction, economies of scale, and efficiency for 100,000 health professionals across hospitals and healthcare centers. Key methods include centralized subscription management, remote access, and the creation of scientific services, which facilitate broader access to resources. The results highlight improved subscription rationalization, unified access for all professionals, and enhanced sustainability through digital tools and social media.

1. HOW TO MANAGE A VIRTUAL LIBRARY?
Muñoz-Gonzalez, L.; Juan-Quilis, V.
Biblioteca Virtual del Sistema Sanitario Público de Andalucía. Sevilla, Spain
laura.munoz.gonzalez@juntadeandalucia.es
Introduction
A Health Virtual Library for Andalusia:
• 100 000 Health Professionals
100,000
• 41 Hospitals
• 1,500 Primary HealthCare Centers
• 28 Research/Training Centers
Objectives:
Did it reach…
A cost reduction? Economies of Scale? Efficiency?
Methods:
 Hospitals have not been allowed to subscribe any resources.
 Services have been set up for the whole System.
 A remote access system has been created.
 Tools to give more visibility to the Public Health System have been developed.
 Negotiation techniques have changed as the BV-SSPA is stronger than individual hospitals.
Results:
Rationalization of the subscription investment as the overlap is eliminated.
 Access to every professional of the Health System, not only for the ones from big hospitals.
 Establishment of several important scientific services for the whole territory of Andalusia: Document
Supply Service, Institutional Repository, E-learning.
 Implementation of Web 2.0 and Social Media.
Conclusions:
 Cost-effectiveness
 Economies of Scale
 Efficiency
SUSTAINABILITY