These are the Standards drawn up by the Standards Committee of the Veterinary Medical Libraries Section of the MLA, USA. (from Journal of the Medical Library Association. 2005 January; 93(1);130-132)
They can serve as guidelines for us.
Standard 1: The library's collection supports the educational, clinical and research programs of the veterinary medical institution. The collection may be the library's principal collection or may be integrated with other complementary collections...
Standard 2: The library's services support the educational, clinical and research programs of the veterinary medical insitution and encourage optimal use of the library's resources
Standard 3: The library's services are directed by a qualified professional librarian. Additional qualified professional and paraprofessional staff are provided to support library services and address user needs.
Standard 4: The library's reporting relationship allows active participation in the institution's planning and resource allocation process. Adequate financial resources are provided to meet the information needs of the individuals the library serves. The library assesses the needs of its users and the quality of its services on an ongoing basis and provides evidence of effectiveness.
Standard 5: Appropriate space is provided for the library's collections, personnel and services and supports the research and study needs of students, faculty and staff
Standard 6: The library participates in cooperative programs with other libraries, consortia, networks, vendors, and agencies to assist it in meeting its goals and addressing user needs.
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